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On Wednesday, April 29, component school district boards of education unanimously approved the $4.3 million Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) BOCES administrative budget for the 2026-27 school year in a 15-0 vote. In addition to the budget approval, voters elected two members to serve on the HFM BOCES Board of Education. Elizabeth “Betsy” Batchelor was elected to her […]
Kuchark, Nare Selected as Silent Servant Scholarship Award winners
HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) students Jack Kuchark and Charlotte Nare have been recognized with the Silent Servant Scholarship Award from the Peter R. Marsh Foundation in honor of their commitment to volunteer service and dedication to helping others. The $595 scholarship is awarded to public high school students who quietly make a difference […]
HFM BOCES programs awarded Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match funds
Two HFM BOCES programs were recently recognized through Stewart’s Shops’ 2025–26 Holiday Match program, each receiving a $500 donation. Both Adirondack Academy and HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) were among more than 1,800 organizations selected across upstate New York, Vermont, and western New Hampshire to benefit from the annual initiative. From Thanksgiving Day through […]
Jay DeTraglia to retire after more than 32 years in education
After more than three decades devoted to expanding opportunities and strengthening education across the region, HFM BOCES Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Jay DeTraglia will retire at the end of the academic year, closing a career defined by student success and collaboration. “For me, education has always been about creating opportunities for students and supporting […]
Hilltop Acres Farm Honored as HFM BOCES Outstanding Workforce Development Partner
At its annual meeting on April 1, HFM BOCES proudly recognized Hilltop Acres Farm as its Outstanding Workforce Development Partner, honoring the farm’s dedication to supporting and preparing students across the region for future success. The event, held at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, brought together component school board members, district […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]


