HFM Top Stories
Students in Mr. Schuyler’s US History class visited the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter recently. They had learned about the Erie Canal in class, and the trip served to encourage an affinity for visiting and appreciating local historic sites. Students heard from historian Dave Brooks, who challenged them to discuss the purpose […]
Students enrolled in English 12 recently began working on a poetry unit in class. They have been assigned to choose a poem in which they will analyze and then teach to their classmates. Eventually they will also create their own piece of art inspired by the poem they chose. To help with the project was […]
Students in our Special Education classrooms at Gloversville Middle School were honored at a Student of the Month assembly recently! Each month individuals are nominated based on the following criteria: exhibiting exceptional character traits such as: students who are leaders, demonstrate kindness, work hard, help their teacher/peers, and good role models for their peers. Congratulations […]
Nationally acclaimed media literacy expert and public educator Jennifer LaGarde (aka Library Girl) stopped by the HFM BOCES campus recently to provide a day of learning for local educators aimed at helping students become “Digital Detectives”. According to LaGarde, a digital detective exhibits the ability to dissect news stories in order to determine fact versus […]
Adirondack Academy recently received a $500 award from Stewart’s Shops for support of the school’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. The funds awarded by Stewart’s Shops will allow Adirondack Academy to purchase items for the school store. Students earn PBIS points throughout the school year for exhibiting good behavior and for positive academic […]
Students at our Glebe Street campus took part in another session of ‘Workplace Wednesday’ recently! Our 9th graders participated in a business pathway panel discussion while 10th grade students convened for ‘Professional Skills 101’ where they learned all about internships. Thank you to all our presenters, which included Sindie Toro from Kasson & Keller, Doug […]
HFM BOCES Digital Multimedia student Rachel Williams has been selected by the Peter R. Marsh Foundation as a recipient of this year’s Silent Servant Scholarship Award for her dedication to voluntarily serving her community. The $500 scholarship is awarded to public high school students across the nation that exemplify empathy and compassion through volunteering in […]
A Student of the Month assembly was held recently to honor individuals in our Special Education classrooms at Gloversville Middle School. Each month students are nominated for exhibiting exceptional character traits such as: students who are leaders, demonstrate kindness, work hard, help their teacher/peers, and good role models for their peers. Congratulations to all on […]
HFM Career & Technical Education students enrolled in the Environmental Conservation program visited SUNY Cobleskill last month to learn about their Diesel Technology program and the Fisheries and Aquaculture program. Students received a tour of the facilities and spoke with faculty members and Cobleskill students currently participating in the programs. While touring the Fisheries department, […]
