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Culinary Arts students showcase skills in MRE Challenge

The kitchen at the HFM Career and Technical Education Center was buzzing with excitement recently as our Culinary Arts students put their skills to the ultimate test during an unforgettable MRE Chopped Challenge with help from the New York Army National Guard. Inspired by the popular television show ‘Chopped’, junior and senior culinary students were […]

Local students find inspiration and insight at Women in the Workforce program

Local students find inspiration and insight at Women in the Workforce program

Nearly 200 female high school students interested in pursuing careers in non‑traditional fields gathered at the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center this week, where they heard firsthand from women who are breaking barriers and leading the way in industries historically dominated by men. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the […]

HFM BOCES adult learner shares her story of success with NYS Board of Regents

HFM BOCES adult learner shares her story of success with NYS Board of Regents

Noraima Rivera Rivas grew up in Puerto Rico, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and advertising and built a strong career in retail management. When she later moved to Amsterdam, she brought with her a deep work ethic and a desire to build a new life, but she knew she needed stronger […]

PTECH announces second quarter honor roll

February 2, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) recently announced the students in grades 9-12 who achieved principal’s list and honor roll status for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Principal’s List Christian Robert Bull, Jamie Danforth*, Jacob A. DeMagistris, Christopher Gamble, Aileen Germond, Katana Gonzalez*,  Hailey Marie Hausle, Juliana […]

Regional leaders unite for inaugural Workforce Summit at HFM BOCES

Regional leaders unite for inaugural Workforce Summit at HFM BOCES

More than 150 economic partners, industry leaders, educators, and students  from across the region gathered at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education Center on Friday, Dec. 5, for the inaugural Workforce Summit event focused on shaping the future of the area’s workforce and the link to pre-K through grade 12 education. The event served […]

PTECH announces first quarter honors for 2025-2026 academic year

November 14, 2025 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) recently announced the students in grades 9-12 who achieved principal’s list and honor roll status for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Principal’s List Brody Bender, Lucille Brayman, Christian Robert Bull, Jestin Decena, Kylie Grace Ferrell, Christopher Gamble, Aileen Germond, Hailey Marie […]

Rural Schools Issues Forum brings regional leaders together

Rural Schools Issues Forum brings regional leaders together

Nearly 50 educational and community leaders from across the HFM region convened this week to address challenges facing rural schools, ranging from state funding and mental health gaps to the need for stronger workforce development programs. The Rural Schools Issues Forum, held Nov. 12 at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery’s Allen House, gathered school superintendents, board members, business […]

HFM BOCES Regional Plan Executive Summary

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Regionalization Plan was developed through a year-long, collaborative process engaging district leaders, educators, and regional partners. Using the New York State Education Department’s Regionalization Planning Strengths and Needs Tool (PSNT) as a foundation, each district submitted data that was analyzed through interactive dashboards created by the RIC One network. These tools allowed […]

HFM BOCES’ DeTraglia, DiMezza Honored with Prestigious ACTEA Leadership Awards

HFM BOCES’ DeTraglia, DiMezza Honored with Prestigious ACTEA Leadership Awards

Two longtime administrators from HFM BOCES were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE) during the Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (ACTEA) annual fall leadership conference, held Wednesday, October 22, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Michael DiMezza, Director of Workforce Development and CTE at HFM BOCES, was named […]

HFM CTE Alumna Desiree Ives Earns PA Rookie of the Year at Mount Sinai Hospital

Desiree Ives, a former HFM Career & Technical Education (CTE) New Visions Health Careers student, was recently named the Mount Sinai Health System’s 2025 PA Rookie of the Year in New York City. A 2016 graduate of Gloversville High School, Ives received the honor earlier this month during a ceremony celebrating Physician Assistant Week. Now […]

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