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Adirondack Academy aims to increase literacy through reading challenge
Adirondack Academy recently kicked off a reading challenge at the school hosting an event to discuss resources available to students to help increase literacy skills and fuel reading enjoyment. Throughout the month of March, which is National Reading Month, students have been tasked with taking part in a building-wide, reading challenge to help increase literacy. […]
Amsterdam Literacy Zone Celebrates Teacher Aide Program Completers
A graduation ceremony was held recently honoring a group of bilingual and bicultural individuals who completed a short-term training program to prepare them to be teacher aides in local school districts. The celebration was held at the Amsterdam Literacy Zone on Friday, Jan. 26 and was hosted by the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Office of Adult Literacy […]
HFM Career & Technical Education to host healthcare roundtable
HFM Career & Technical Education and the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce are pleased to host an inaugural Healthcare Roundtable for high school seniors on Wednesday, January 17 (in the event of a snow day, this event will be rescheduled to January 18). The event will start at 6pm. Representatives from St. Mary’s Healthcare […]
Updates, available resources focus of BOCES regional counselor meeting
More than two dozen school counselors and administrators recently gathered for a day-long workshop focused on educational updates for the new school year and to learn about resources available to assist students and families. The event, held at the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES campus, was hosted by HFM Career & Technical Education (CTE) Principal Michael DiMezza, who […]
Students learn about manufacturing during Beech-Nut tour
Students in the Robotics and Engineering Technology program at the HFM Career and Technical Center and PTECH recently visited Beech-Nut Corp. in Amsterdam to get an in-depth look at their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The tour coincided with the celebration of October as Manufacturing Month, a time to recognize and promote the importance of U.S. manufacturing […]
Students recognized for exceptional behavior
Students in our Special Education classes at Gloversville Middle School were recognized at a Student of the Month assembly recently for exhibiting exceptional behavior during the month of September. They were treated to a luncheon and will receive extra gym time for their efforts. Congrats to all our nominees!
Students recognized for displaying character traits
Students in our Special Education classrooms were recently recognized for displaying character traits related to their social emotional skills. Congrats to this past month’s nominees, and to all our students for their hard work. Keep up the great work!
HFM BOCES appoints next Director of Special Education
The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Board of Education appointed Dan Salvagni as the organization’s next Director of Special Education at its meeting on Aug. 30. Salvagni will assume his new role on Nov. 1, allowing for a two month transition prior to the retirement of longtime Director of Special Education Mike Jacob, who is set to retire […]
Jacob recognized with 2023 HFM Service Award at HFM Opening Day
Retiring HFM BOCES Director of Special Education Mike Jacob was recognized as this year’s HFM Service Award winner for his contributions to the organization during the annual Opening Day activities held on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the HFM BOCES main campus. Created in 1994, the Service Award recognizes dedication and commitment to advancing the mission […]
HFM BOCES hosts Leadership Retreat
More than 75 component school district leaders and the BOCES administrative team attended a Leadership Retreat held on the SUNY Fulton-Montgomery campus this week. The retreat featured Keynote Speaker, Dr. Rodrigo Campos, NYS Licensed Psychologist and NYS Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Campos currently works at the Multi-Tiered System of Support – Integrated (MTSS – I) […]


