News archives
June 2023
May 2023
- 23: HFM PTECH celebrates 40 program completers
- 12: HFM School Library System Honors Gloversville’s Jablonski at Annual Celebration
- 2: May Lunch Menu (HFM BOCES and ADK)
- 2: May Lunch Menu (PTECH)
April 2023
- 26: PTECH announces third quarter honor roll (grades 11-14)
- 26: PTECH announces third quarter honor roll (grades 9-10)
- 25: PTECH students kick-off picture book projects
- 6: HFM BOCES Recognizes Brown’s Ford at Annual Meeting
- 5: PTECH students visit Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
- 4: February 15, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- 3: PTECH students find inspiration in ADK Academy teacher
March 2023
- 31: Students honored during assembly at Gloversville Middle School
- 30: “Library Girl” provides day of learning for local educators
- 30: Anticipated Vacancies – Special Education Extended School Year Program
- 23: Adirondack Academy receives grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match program
- 13: January 31, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- 13: December 21, 2022 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- 13: November 30, 2022 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- 9: PTECH students participate in Workplace Wednesday session
- 8: October 26, 2022 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- 8: September 28, 2022 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- 8: August 31, 2022 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- 7: July 27, 2022 Goal Setting Meeting
- 6: Rachel Williams selected as Silent Servant Scholarship Award winner
- 6: Students of the Month celebrated
- 2: EnCon students tour SUNY Cobleskill
February 2023
- 22: Bus Driver/Dispatcher
- 21: PTECH students earn honors recognition from SUNY Cobleskill
- 21: PTECH announces second quarter honor roll (grades 11-14)
- 17: PTECH announces second quarter honor roll (grades 9-10)
- 16: Criminal Justice alum returns to campus to speak to students
- 16: Professional skills 101: writing & developing a resumé
- 14: Students participate in Advanced Manufacturing panel discussion
- 9: Arkell Museum selects PTECH student artwork for display
- 8: Students host food drive for Mayfield community
- 2: Upstate Coffee owner turns to PTECH for help
- 1: February Lunch Menu
January 2023
- 27: Students participate in the PTECH Global Climate Summit
- 24: PTECH Internship Spotlight: Meet Abigail Brown
- 18: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2018 New Visions Health Careers graduate Molly Monge
- 12: Teacher Aide – Special Education (Multiple Vacancies)
- 11: Students take part in live cooking demonstration
- 10: PTECH announces first quarter honor roll
- 9: Students of the Month celebrated
- 6: PTECH students to help museum attract new visitors
- 5: Employment training courses offered to English language learners at no cost
December 2022
- 22: Medical/Health Science students take part in panel discussion
- 22: St. Nick visits with students at Meco Academy
- 21: PTECH announces first quarter honor roll
- 21: Students learn about ‘Effective Communication on the Job’
- 20: Holiday tradition continues for Culinary Arts students
- 12: Principal Account Clerk
- 12: Animal Science students visit Dygert Farms Creamery
- 9: Cobleskill students host holiday potluck
- 8: Students learn about HFM BOCES Career & Technical Education program
- 6: PTECH recruitment sessions are underway
- 2: Students get behind the scenes look at Beech-Nut
November 2022
- 22: HFM BOCES Digital Multimedia student starts podcast
- 22: Students create story books in Chinese language
- 18: PTECH hosts annual Thanksgiving Feast
- 16: Students participate in civilizations expo
- 14: Students celebrate Veterans Day
- 14: Student selected as winner of library contest
- 9: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2007 Criminal Justice graduate Michael Palmerino
- 2: PTECH students tour local farm
October 2022
- 25: Johnstown student chases passion for cars at HFM Career and Tech Center
- 19: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2016 New Visions Health Careers graduate Kim Galusha
September 2022
August 2022
July 2022
- 29: HFM welcomes public comment on safety plan
- 5: Substitute Teacher (Uncertified) – Continuous Recruitment
- 5: Substitute Teacher (Certified) – Continuous Recruitment
- 5: Automotive Mechanic
- 5: School Bus Attendant – Continuous Recruitment
- 5: School Bus Driver – Continuous Recruitment
- 5: Special Education Teacher (7-12 Math)
- 5: Special Education Teacher – Multiple Openings
- 5: Transition Specialist – Special Education – 2 vacancies
- 5: Speech Language Pathologist
- 5: Teacher of the Visually Impaired – Special Education
- 5: Mathematics Teacher
- 5: Special Education Teacher (7-12 Science)
- 5: Art Teacher – Special Education
June 2022
- 24: Adult learners celebrated
- 23: 2022 Career & Technical Education Awards
- 22: PTECH hosts annual Awards Night
May 2022
- 27: HFM PTECH honors 28 for 2021-22 program completion
- 26: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2020 Engineering Technology graduate Nicholas M. Bluvas
- 25: Local professionals highlight engineering-related fields
- 3: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2016 New Visions Health Careers graduate Reily Kotwasinski
- 3: Crisman named Fort Plain superintendent
April 2022
- 20: Adirondack Academy student artwork displayed at regional show
- 15: HFM BOCES receives Congressional visit
- 13: HFM students tour Executive Group
- 4: HFM New Visions Education program helping to meet critical need for teachers
March 2022
- 24: Auto Body students visit new Brown’s Ford facility
- 11: Students recognized for 2nd quarter achievements
- 9: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2013 Medical Assisting graduate Victoria Luft
- 2: School mask requirement lifted March 2
February 2022
- 18: Northville Board of Education selects new superintendent
- 18: HFM BOCES school superintendents support “Pathway to Normalcy”
- 11: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2020 Veterinary & Animal Science graduate Azia Aldi
- 11: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2019 Veterinary & Animal Science graduate Kelsey Mosher
- 10: Heavy construction internships available to Adirondack Academy students
- 3: Brown’s Ford donation to benefit HFM auto programs
December 2021
- 10: New partnership offers opportunities in supply chain management
- 10: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2021 Auto Body Repair graduate AJ Dorman
- 6: Students recognized for first quarter achievements
November 2021
October 2021
- 21: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2018 Automotive Technology graduate David Malagisi
- 14: HFM PTECH hosts Open House virtually
- 6: School bus service to resume in Gloversville and Johnstown
September 2021
- 30: School bus service temporarily suspended due to quarantines
- 29: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2019 Environmental Conservation graduate Kyle Ferguson
- 16: CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2018 Cybersecurity & Computer Technology graduate Zachary Ropeter
August 2021
July 2021
June 2021
- 25: WATCH: PTECH Awards Ceremony 2021
- 25: Lego project at HFM Meco Academy fosters student cooperation
- 23: Retirees, employees thanked for years of service
- 22: Graduate Tyler Garrigan recognized by BOCES program
- 22: BOCES program at GHS recognizes graduate Sean Eckler
- 21: 2021 Career and Technical Education Awards
- 21: Adirondack Academy students recognized for academic achievement
- 21: VIDEO: Accepted Student/Family Information Night 2021
- 17: Adirondack Academy celebrates 2021 graduates
- 15: 10 HFM PTECH students to take part in paid IBM internships this summer
- 11: Video: 2020-21 HFM Special Education art and music highlights
- 5: 39 students honored for completion of HFM PTECH program
May 2021
- 25: PTECH Completion Ceremony 2021
- 13: PTECH celebrates Quarter 3 academic honorees
- 10: Senator tours HFM Veterinary and Animal Science program
- 7: HFM school nurse named among top ten in greater Capital Region
- 5: HFM PTECH students eligible, inducted into FMCC honor society
- 4: PTECH students benefit from extra time in school
April 2021
- 30: PTECH students revamp website for community agency
- 22: Video: Engineering Technology students discuss employment/college opportunities
- 21: HFM PTECH’s high school, college graduation rates far surpass national averages
March 2021
- 25: Workforce, college, military opportunities wide open for HFM Engineering Technology students
- 22: HFM area superintendents urge NYS to adopt, CDC social distancing guidelines and consistent quarantine/learning model protocols
- 9: Breakfast events honor PTECH students for academic achievements
February 2021
- 22: New Visions Education student earns Silent Servant Award
- 16: HFM PTECH alumna chosen for national advisory board
- 12: Students share Valentine’s Day artwork with local senior citizens
- 11: PTECH FBLA members earn district honors
- 9: Students create digital mosaics
January 2021
- 21: Eight HFM PTECH students complete program in December
- 19: CTE offers hands-on path to high school graduation and beyond
- 14: PTECH Honors Breakfast celebrates Q1 academic achievements
- 10: Applications for HFM PTECH program open to 8th-graders
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
- 20: VIDEO: PTECH presents virtual open house
- 19: HFM program offers safety tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- 16: Outdoor opportunities abundant for HFM Environmental Conservation students
- 13: Career & Technical Center training cybersecurity workforce
August 2020
- 31: PTECH to launch P2 program to bolster positive school culture
- 27: Johnstown selects Crankshaw as next superintendent
July 2020
- 14: HFM PTECH honors 28 students for program completion
- 1: Special Education students recognized during graduation parades
June 2020
- 25: PTECH honors students during virtual Awards Night
- 19: CTE honors 2020 graduates during drive-thru
- 17: Congratulations to the Adirondack Academy graduates
- 17: Ag PTECH presents annual awards with virtual ceremony
- 16: HFM thanks employees for their years of service
- 16: Video: 2020 BOCES Art Show
- 12: Johnstown launches superintendent search
May 2020
April 2020
- 28: Ruberti named Amsterdam superintendent
- 17: Video: We Miss Our Students
- 10: HFM BOCES instructor producing PPE for local healthcare workers
March 2020
- 27: HFM area classes will remain canceled until April 15
- 25: Help offered for those with anxiety and other issues related to COVID-19
- 20: At-home learning resources available
- 20: John Bishop appointed Fort Plain superintendent
- 15: Classes canceled for students March 16-March 31
- 13: Indoor garden, horticulture knowledge growing quickly for Ag PTECH students
- 10: PTECH programs to locate 9th- and 10th-graders in Glebe Street school
February 2020
- 25: Area employer and local graduate discuss importance of on-the-job learning
- 24: Kingsboro Lumber connecting HFM Construction students with industry professionals
January 2020
- 22: PTECH juniors tour workplaces to explore career options
- 20: Four December grads latest to complete HFM PTECH program
- 15: HFM BOCES plans for growth and sustainability of PTECH programs
- 15: Video: Check out the CTE programs available at HFM for 2020-21
- 7: HFM PTECH adds 2 new degree options for students
- 7: 3 HFM PTECH students inducted into FMCC honor society
- 6: Amsterdam superintendent search underway
December 2019
- 18: HFM BOCES mourns passing of Board of Education President Joanne Freeman
- 16: Search launched for Fort Plain superintendent
- 13: Foothills PTECH students launch peer awards program
- 9: HFM BOCES to offers High School Equivalency Exam in December
- 9: Ag PTECH students receive academic honors
November 2019
- 25: Students turn areas of interest into hands-on experiments
- 1: Foothills PTECH students receive staff awards
October 2019
- 30: Teachers of Tomorrow Food Drive ongoing through Nov. 18
- 24: Digital job skills training available for English language learners
- 17: Local employer gives CTE students insight on career success
- 9: Outstanding graduates honored at banquet
- 8: HFM adult graduates receive statewide honors
- 8: New standards, digital audio resources focus of BOCES school library training
- 1: Heavy Equipment students gaining practical experience through parking lot project
September 2019
- 26: Ag PTECH students participate in wellness workshops
- 25: Video: CTE Open House set for Oct. 3
- 25: PTECH’s Beam earns Triple ‘C’ Award
- 12: Sept. 17 College Fair to feature more than 70 colleges and universities
- 10: Digital job skills training available for English language learners
- 4: ADK students start out new school year
- 3: HFM BOCES opens 2019-20 school year under new leadership
August 2019
- 30: English as a Second Language classes for adults available
- 14: HFM Career and Technical Center photographic resources to aid local police
- 9: WATCH: What is project based learning?
July 2019
- 30: “Best Buds” pilot program a success
- 15: Student’s Eagle Scout project creates outdoor classroom at PTECH
- 12: HFM PTECH celebrates 24 program graduates
June 2019
- 27: Video: What sets Adirondack Academy apart from traditional schools?
- 26: Employees recognized during Closing Day activities
- 20: Students recognized at Special Education Graduation & Celebration
- 18: HFM Career & Technical Center honors 2019 graduates
- 18: 2019 Career and Technical Education Awards
- 18: HFM Cybersecurity students ace industry certification exam
- 17: Adirondack Academy celebrates graduates
- 5: Students shine at annual Art & Music Festival
- 5: School Nurse
- 4: Fourth Annual Student Recognition Dinner honors nearly 60 students
May 2019
- 30: HFM Board of Education formally appoints new district superintendent
- 23: HFM BOCES announces new District Superintendent
- 23: HFM School Library System honors two principals and outgoing director
- 17: HFM walkers and runners participate in annual charity road race
- 13: Ag PTECH student selected as delegate for national conservation forum
- 10: PTECH senior Payan receives Outstanding Business Student award
- 9: Ag PTECH team advances to state-level Envirothon
- 7: Full-time Adult Educator
April 2019
- 24: New principal appointed for HFM PTECH
- 15: PTECH students present at annual advisory council meeting
- 4: Dorman Reese receives HFM BOCES Distinguished School Board Member Service Award
March 2019
- 28: HFM Engineering Technology students assist at statewide conference
- 19: PTECH’s Merendo wins national volunteer award
- 14: PTECH students inducted into college’s honor society
- 8: Career & Technical instructors work together across regions to ensure quality teaching and learning
- 6: Applications being accepted for PTECH programs
January 2019
- 28: 4 HFM PTECH students latest to complete program
- 18: Seventh graders explore career options at HFM
December 2018
November 2018
- 26: School librarians and teachers “make” their way into the future of libraries
- 19: HFM PTECH adds Chinese to course offerings
- 1: HFM BOCES to launch search for new District Superintendent
October 2018
- 23: HFM adult graduate honored with state award
- 22: Internship spotlight: Job at Fab 8 equipping HFM PTECH student for future
September 2018
- 28: Tara Caraco named administrative coordinator of instructional services
- 27: Students use school greenhouse yield to make fresh pesto
- 14: College Fair for area high school students and parents set for Sept. 19
August 2018
- 30: Adult skill development and high school equivalency classes set to begin
- 29: Adult learners honored at High School Equivalency Program graduation
- 1: Baseball internship fits PTECH student like a glove
July 2018
- 20: Business and Education Partnership gives annual awards
- 19: P-TECH programs part of national workforce initiative
- 12: Abigail Jacobs
- 11: HFM BOCES District Superintendent Patrick Michel to retire
June 2018
- 28: PTECH celebrates first class, honors first to complete program
- 26: Ag PTECH students honored with awards
- 26: Ag PTECH orchard plan moving along
- 19: HFM Career & Technical Center honors 2018 graduates
- 19: 2018 Career and Technical Education Awards
- 19: Skills Achievement Commencement Credentials awarded to HFM students
- 13: HFM BOCES deputy superintendent earns state leadership award
- 13: Ag PTECH freshmen build garden for nursing home
- 7: Students showcase business plans at Entrepreneurship Expo
- 4: FMCC, HFM BOCES honor nearly 60 graduating seniors of distinction
