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Youssouph Seydi, who recently earned his High School Equivalency diploma through the HFM BOCES Adult Education program, has been honored as a 2018 Outstanding Adult Learner by the New York Association of Continuing/Community Education. Born in Senegal, Seydi immigrated to the United States in 1994 and for the next 22 years lived and worked in […]

After more than 30 years as a classroom teacher, Tara Caraco is starting a new chapter in her career and will use her experience and expertise to support teachers and school administrators throughout the region. Caraco, who worked for 31 years as a teacher at the Mayfield Elementary School, has been appointed the new administrative […]

The annual Tri-County Counselors Association College Fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 19 in the Fulton-Montgomery Community College Physical Education Building. During the free event, high school students and parents and will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from more than 70 colleges and universities. The event will also feature a workshop regarding career […]

HFM BOCES will provide screenings and orientations for adult learners who need to enroll in skill development and high school equivalency classes. Screenings and orientations are two-day events. Potential students must attend both days of the sessions, arrive on time and be prepared to stay for the full three hours each day. Programming is held […]

Congratulations to the 45 adult learners who were recognized recently for earning their high school equivalency diplomas through the HFM BOCES Adult Literacy program. A ceremony to honor the graduates was held on Aug. 20.  

After 33 years in public education, including seven as the district superintendent of HFM BOCES, Dr. Patrick Michel has announced he will retire next month. The HFM BOCES Board of Education during its annual reorganizational meeting Wednesday voted to accept Dr. Michel’s resignation. Dr. Michel’s last day at BOCES will be Aug. 10. Dr. Michel […]

The HFM Career and Technical Center honored more than 250 high school seniors at its annual Student Recognition Program Tuesday, June 19 awarding certificates of completion and special awards to the students before an audience of family, friends, faculty and administrators. Career and Technical Center Director Jay A. DeTraglia opened the ceremony by recognizing the […]

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Highest Average: Joseph Guisti Most Professional: David Malagisi Car Quest Award (Amsterdam Auto Parts): Aiden DiLorenzo AUTOBODY REPAIR Highest Average: Zackery Quill Most Professional: Bradley Sawyer, Jr. CAREERS IN EDUCATION Highest Average: Chris T. Mercado Most Professional: Chris T. Mercado COMPUTER INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY Most Professional: Zachary Ropeter Highest Average: Michael Hughes Construction Technology Most Professional: Chara E. Boston Highest Average: Chara E. […]

The HFM BOCES Special Education Division held a year-end graduation and celebration Monday, June 18 awarding six students their Skills Achievement Commencement Credentials. “The students that we honor here today have exhibited perseverance as they have taken on a variety of challenges and then prepared to take on new ones. They have exemplified the ability to […]

HFM BOCES Deputy Superintendent Dr. Lorraine Hohenforst has received a statewide service and leadership award from the Staff/Curriculum Development Network of New York State. Recognizing her career-long leadership in the field of education, the organization has named Dr. Hohenforst the recipient of the 2018 Jane Bullowa Service and Leadership Award. The Staff/Curriculum Development Network serves […]