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Video: CTE Open House set for Oct. 3

September 25, 2019 | Filed in Archive

The HFM Career and Technical Center will host an Open House on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome. embedded Youtube video regarding open house

Sept. 17 College Fair to feature more than 70 colleges and universities

September 12, 2019 | Filed in Archive

The annual Tri-County Counselors Association College Fair is set for Tuesday, Sept. 17 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 an optional workshop in […]

Digital job skills training available for English language learners

September 10, 2019 | Filed in Archive

HFM BOCES is offering a new computer and internet skills course to help adult English language learners who are seeking employment in the workforce. The course will help adult students prepare for the IC3 Certification Exam and earn their Digital Literacy Certificate, which indicates to employers that candidates have essential computer and internet skills needed […]

ADK students start out new school year

September 4, 2019 | Filed in Archive

Students at Adirondack Academy got right to work with some interesting projects during the first day of school Wednesday, Sept. 4. Check out the photos below from art, Living Environment and Psychology classes.  In art class students made survival bracelets, in Living Environment students learned about the scientific method during a forensics project and in […]

HFM BOCES opens 2019-20 school year under new leadership

September 3, 2019 | Filed in Archive
HFM BOCES opens 2019-20 school year under new leadership

HFM BOCES welcomed faculty and staff for the start of the 2019-20 school year during its annual Opening Day activities Tuesday, Sept. 3. New District Superintendent Dr. David Ziskin, who officially began his duties with HFM on Aug. 5, welcomed the large crowd, which included employees from all of HFM’s divisions. HFM Board of Education […]

English as a Second Language classes for adults available

August 30, 2019 | Filed in Archive

HFM BOCES will host two registration events in the month of September for adults interested in learning English as a second language. The morning event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4 and Thursday, September 5 beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 12 noon. Students must be ready to begin at 9 a.m. and stay […]

HFM Career and Technical Center photographic resources to aid local police

August 14, 2019 | Filed in Archive
HFM Career and Technical Center photographic resources to aid local police

The Criminal Justice program at the HFM Career and Technical Center is offering resources to local law enforcement to enhance forensic photography at crime scenes and other locations. Last year, the Career and Technical Center purchased a spherical camera and software package for student training purposes. Produced by the Victor, New York-based L-TRON Corp., the […]

“Best Buds” pilot program a success

July 30, 2019 | Filed in Archive
“Best Buds” pilot program a success

A pilot program at the Mayfield Elementary School this year saw sixth graders give up some recess time but that didn’t mean there was less fun being had. Beginning in January, Mayfield sixth graders partnered with the HFM BOCES Special Education classes at the school to pilot the “Best Buds” program. Once a month, during […]

Video: What sets Adirondack Academy apart from traditional schools?

June 27, 2019 | Filed in Archive

Adirondack Academy is specifically designed to help students who have encountered obstacles in the regular school setting. ADK’s alternative education emphasizes small class sizes and close relationships with teachers, staff and administrators in order to help students graduate high school.  In spring 2019, Julian Martes, then a Johnstown senior enrolled in the Digital Multimedia and […]

Employees recognized during Closing Day activities

June 26, 2019 | Filed in Archive
Employees recognized during Closing Day activities

HFM BOCES held its annual Closing Day activities Wednesday, June 26 recognizing several employees for years of service milestones, retirements and to share highlights from the past year. Interim District Superintendent Anita Murphy opened the event thanking all the employees for their dedication. “I want to applaud you all for the work that you do […]

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