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HFM PTECH Celebrates Program Completers at Annual Completion Ceremony

May 27, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
HFM PTECH Celebrates Program Completers at Annual Completion Ceremony

Twenty students from nine Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery area school districts were honored as program completers at the HFM PTECH Completion Ceremony, held Wednesday, May 21, at the Rao Theater on the SUNY FMCC campus. PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, is a unique six-year program designed to blend high school, college, and workplace experiences. […]

HFM BOCES appoints new leaders to support continuity ahead of superintendent search

May 19, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) BOCES Board of Education has recently approved a series of leadership appointments focused on continuity and thoughtful planning as the organization prepares for upcoming transitions. All appointments are effective July 1, 2026. Among the board actions is the appointment of Dr. Aaron Bochniak as Deputy Superintendent. Dr. Bochniak currently serves as the […]

PTECH announces third quarter honor roll

May 6, 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 third quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Principal’s List Christian Robert Bull, Kylie Grace Ferrell, Aileen Germond, Juliana Houle, Daniel Lancaster, Alexander Nelson, Cayden D. Rarick, Timothy […]

HFM BOCES administrative budget approved; two board members elected

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 […]

Jay DeTraglia to retire after more than 32 years in education

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 […]

PTECH Students Participate in APACS/Student Aid Alliance Advocacy Day

February 25, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
PTECH Students Participate in APACS/Student Aid Alliance Advocacy Day

PTECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) students Yadier Martinez and Chantel Montalvo had the honor of attending the 2026 APACS (Association for Program Administrators of CSTEP and STEP)/Student Aid Alliance Advocacy Day at the NYS capitol building on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Aimed at restoring and increasing funding to STEP (Science and Technology Entry […]

PTECH Internship Spotlight: Meet Nora Meyer

February 11, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
PTECH Internship Spotlight: Meet Nora Meyer

Nora Meyer is a Media Arts and Digital Technology student who’s excited to attend SUNY New Paltz and major in Art Education this fall. Her time spent interning in the art department at the Mayfield Central School District was just what she needed as she prepares for the future ahead. “My mom is a digital […]

PTECH Internship Spotlight: Meet Samantha Seydi

February 5, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
PTECH Internship Spotlight: Meet Samantha Seydi

Health Studies student Samantha Seydi’s recent internship at The Family Counseling Center proved to be a meaningful opportunity and strengthened her goal of becoming a counselor. More certain than ever about her future, she plans to further her education in the psychology field. “I really wanted to gain a better understanding of what counselors do […]

PTECH Internship Spotlight: Meet Giana Rodriguez

February 4, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
PTECH Internship Spotlight: Meet Giana Rodriguez

Giana is a senior at PTECH in the health studies pathway who originally wanted to work as a therapist and has now opened her mind to the many possibilities in the healthcare field. “This internship has really given me a broader perspective on what I want to do with my future,” said Giana. “I really […]

PTECH announces 2025-26 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 […]

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