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Career Con helps students explore future career pathways

Nearly 1,800 eighth- and ninth-grade students from school districts throughout the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery region spent the day exploring careers, connecting with local employers and participating in hands-on activities during Career Con at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Held Thursday, Oct. 1, the interactive event was designed to introduce students to career opportunities available throughout the region and […]

HFM BOCES Board Appoints Jason E. Harmon as Next District Superintendent and CEO

HFM BOCES Board Appoints Jason E. Harmon as Next District Superintendent and CEO

The HFM BOCES Board has appointed Jason E. Harmon as the organization’s next District Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer, following action taken at its Sept. 30 meeting. Harmon currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Performance Improvement & Management Services at the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and brings more than […]

HFM BOCES, Utica University offer accelerated pathway to teacher certification

HFM BOCES, Utica University offer accelerated pathway to teacher certification

CLICK HERE TO APPLY Through an ongoing partnership between HFM BOCES and Utica University, individuals interested in pursuing a teaching career can complete the requirements needed to become certified teachers in less than a year. Developed in response to New York State’s need for certified educators, the Teacher Apprenticeship Program provides an accelerated path to […]

Students Return to HFM Career and Technical Center for New School Year

September 18, 2026 | Filed in HFM Career & Technical Education, HFM Top Stories
Students Return to HFM Career and Technical Center for New School Year

More than 650 high school students kicked off the new school year at the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center last week to get a start on mastering 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, […]

David Itzo named HFM Adirondack Academy Administrative Coordinator

September 8, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM Adirondack Academy, HFM Top Stories
David Itzo named HFM Adirondack Academy Administrative Coordinator

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Board of Education has appointed David Itzo as Administrative Coordinator of Adirondack Academy. Itzo’s career has centered around special education, alternative education, student support, and school leadership. He previously worked at HFM BOCES as a special education teacher and was part of Adirondack Academy during the program’s early years. From there he […]

Molly White named HFM PTECH Assistant Principal

July 28, 2026 | Filed in HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
Molly White named HFM PTECH Assistant Principal

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Board of Education has appointed Molly White as Assistant Principal of the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program. White has worked as an ELA teacher for 10 years at OESJ and Broadalbin-Perth school districts where she has been committed to creating cohesive systems and strategies to help all students […]

HFM BOCES District Superintendent Ziskin to retire after 33-year career in education

HFM BOCES District Superintendent Ziskin to retire after 33-year career in education

After more than three decades in public education, including the past seven years leading HFM BOCES, District Superintendent Dr. David Ziskin will retire July 16, concluding a career dedicated to serving students, schools, and communities across the region.  “Over 33 years in education, no experience has been more meaningful or rewarding than the opportunity to […]

HFM BOCES Board re-elects Sullivan and Zajicek as officers for 2026-2027

July 2, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM Top Stories

The HFM BOCES Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 1, 2026, where board members re-elected Matthew Sullivan as president and Kathryn Zajicek as vice-president for the 2026-2027 academic year. Sullivan was first elected to the HFM BOCES Board in 2021 and has also served as vice-president. He recently completed 20 years […]

Adirondack Academy celebrates 18 graduates at annual commencement

June 29, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM Adirondack Academy, HFM Top Stories
Adirondack Academy celebrates 18 graduates at annual commencement

The HFM BOCES Adirondack Academy alternative high school program recently celebrated the hard work, resilience and dedication of 18 students who successfully completed the program and will receive their diplomas from their home school districts. The ceremony was held Thursday, June 24 at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s Rao Theater, where family, friends, teachers and administrators […]

Mayfield Student Recognized as First Annual SEAC Award Recipient

June 24, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM Special Education, HFM Top Stories
Mayfield Student Recognized as First Annual SEAC Award Recipient

Mayfield Central School District junior Alivia Kastberg was awarded the first annual SEAC (Special Education Advisory Council) Empathy and Advocacy Award at the district’s fourth quarter awards assembly. Presented by HFM BOCES Special Education Director Dan Salvagni and awarded by the HFM region special education directors and CSE chairpersons, the award recognizes an individual who […]

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