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HFM BOCES appoints first-ever student voices to board of education

HFM BOCES appoints first-ever student voices to board of education

Student voices will officially join the HFM BOCES Board of Education, as two area seniors have been named its first-ever ex officio members. Madison Milby of the Greater Johnstown School District and Charlotte Nare of Canajoharie Central School will be introduced as student board members during the organization’s next board of education meeting on Wednesday, […]

Teacher Apprenticeship Program to fast-track teacher certification and provide scholarships

Teacher Apprenticeship Program to fast-track teacher certification and provide scholarships

CLICK HERE TO APPLY Individuals with a bachelor’s degree now have a unique opportunity to launch a teaching career in less than a year, thanks to an ongoing partnership between HFM BOCES and Utica University. The Teacher Apprenticeship Program is designed to address New York State’s shortage of certified educators by offering a fast-tracked pathway […]

New school year underway for nearly 600 students at HFM Career and Tech Center

September 11, 2025 | Filed in Archive, HFM Career & Technical Education, HFM Top Stories
New school year underway for nearly 600 students at HFM Career and Tech Center

Nearly 600 high school juniors and seniors converged on the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center last week to begin honing the skills needed for today’s in-demand careers. These students represent all 11 high schools within the HFM BOCES region, including Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Canajoharie, Fonda-Fultonville, Fort Plain, Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Northville, Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville, and […]

Nancy Turnbull Honored with HFM Service Award for Nearly Four Decades of Dedication

During its annual Opening Day celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 2, HFM BOCES proudly recognized longtime educator Nancy Turnbull as the recipient of this year’s HFM Service Award, honoring her nearly 40 years of service and unwavering commitment to students and staff. Established in 1994, the HFM Service Award celebrates individuals who exemplify the organization’s vision, […]

Important Update: Internet-Enabled Devices Policy

New York State Governor Hochul has signed legislation into law aimed at establishing a statewide standard for distraction-free school environments. The details of the Governor’s bell-to-bell statewide policy to ban cell phone usage in public and charter schools can be viewed here. In response, HFM BOCES has taken steps to align with these new standards. At […]

HFM CTE Celebrates 276 Graduates at Annual Commencement

A total of 276 high school seniors were honored at the annual Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) commencement ceremony held on Wednesday, June 18. The event took place in the gymnasium at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College and welcomed an audience of family, friends, faculty, and administrators. The ceremony celebrated students from 11 […]

HFM CTE Students Selected as Silent Servant Scholarship Award winners

HFM Career & Technical Education (CTE) students Collin Eakin and Destenie Lizius have been honored with the Silent Servant Scholarship Award from the Peter R. Marsh Foundation in recognition of their dedication to volunteer service. The prestigious $595 scholarship is awarded to public high school students who demonstrate empathy and compassion through selfless acts of […]

Kingsboro Lumber Honored as HFM BOCES Outstanding Workforce Development Partner

Kingsboro Lumber Honored as HFM BOCES Outstanding Workforce Development Partner

At its annual meeting on April 9, HFM BOCES recognized Kingsboro Lumber Company as its Outstanding Workforce Development Partner for their exceptional dedication to supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. The event, held at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Center, gathered nearly 60 component school board members, district leaders, and BOCES administrative staff […]

HFM BOCES Programs Awarded Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Funds

Adirondack Academy and HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) are among the beneficiaries of the 2024-2025 Stewart’s Shops’ Holiday Match program with each receiving a $500 donation recently. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers donated more than $850,000 to the program. Each individual donation was then doubled by Stewart’s Shops with $1.77 million […]

HFM CTE hosts Women in the Workforce event for area students

HFM CTE hosts Women in the Workforce event for area students

Nearly 200 female high school students aspiring to work in non-traditional workforce roles converged on the HFM Career and Technical Center recently to gain insight from other women who are paving the way for future generations in historically male dominated roles. The inaugural ‘Women in the Workforce’ career exploration and awareness event featured students from […]

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