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Video: We Miss Our Students

April 17, 2020 | Filed in Archive

The HFM BOCES Special Education Division made this video to say hi to all our students! We miss you everyday and can’t wait to see you again! 

HFM area classes will remain canceled until April 15

March 27, 2020 | Filed in Archive

Please note: On Monday, April 6, in continued response to the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all schools in New York State will remain closed through Wednesday, April 29.  On Friday, March 27, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he will extend his executive order directing the closure of schools across New York […]

Help offered for those with anxiety and other issues related to COVID-19

March 25, 2020 | Filed in Archive

The Family Counseling Center has implemented a Warm Line for those with anxiety, isolation, and other issues related to COVID-19. The phone number is 518-725-4310, ext. 333. The Warm Line will be operating from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The line will be staffed by […]

At-home learning resources available

March 20, 2020 | Filed in Archive

HFM BOCES programs have developed a variety of resources for parent-guided and self-guided learning for our students while classes are canceled. Click here to access the At-Home Resources These resources are available to parents and students in shared Google folders. Instructors may continue to upload additional resources moving forward. Check back regularly for more additions.  […]

John Bishop appointed Fort Plain superintendent

March 20, 2020 | Filed in Archive
John Bishop appointed Fort Plain superintendent

The Fort Plain Central School District Board of Education has announced its selection for the district’s next superintendent of schools. John Bishop, the current principal of the Poestenkill Elementary School in the Averill Park Central School District, was appointed as the new Fort Plain superintendent during a special Board of Education meeting Friday, March 20. […]

Classes canceled for students March 16-March 31

March 15, 2020 | Filed in Archive

After consultation with local public health officials concerning the developing COVID-19 situation, school superintendents in the HFM BOCES area have announced the cancellation of classes in all districts in the region effective Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31. (Please note, Gov. Cuomo’s March 27 executive order extends the closure until at least April 15.) […]

Area employer and local graduate discuss importance of on-the-job learning

February 25, 2020 | Filed in HFM Career & Technical Education, HFM Top Stories
Area employer and local graduate discuss importance of on-the-job learning

A leading supplier of paving materials and construction services recently told students at the HFM Career and Technical Center that an employee’s willingness and ability to learn while on the job can be the key to a successful career. Callanan Industries – which has 15 distribution locations in New York, including the quarry on Route […]

Kingsboro Lumber connecting HFM Construction students with industry professionals

Kingsboro Lumber connecting HFM Construction students with industry professionals

The Kingsboro Lumber Co. and the HFM Career and Technical Center have formed a new partnership inviting building material manufacturers and wholesalers to share their insights into the construction industry directly with students. Recently, HFM Construction Technology Instructor Steve Derwin approached Donald Wicksell, the president and CEO of Kingsboro Lumber in Gloversville, for help arranging […]

Video: Check out the CTE programs available at HFM for 2020-21

Watch the video below and check out the many programs available at the HFM Career and Technical Center for the 2020-21 school year. The center offers 16 programs available to high school juniors and seniors in the HFM area.  This video was produced by the HFM Digital Multimedia and Communications program. Embedded Youtube video about […]

Amsterdam superintendent search underway

January 6, 2020 | Filed in Archive

The Greater Amsterdam School District Board of Education has officially launched the search for a new superintendent of schools. The posting can be found at: www.hfmboces.org/AmsterdamSearch. The deadline to apply for the position is Feb. 20, 2020. The position is also posted on several education job boards with professional organizations including the School Administrators Association of […]

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