October 2020

• 22: Senior Typist
• 20: Speech Therapist/Pathologist
• 19: HFM program offers safety tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
• 16: Outdoor opportunities abundant for HFM Environmental Conservation students
• 14: Part-Time Hourly Food Service Helper
• 14: Physical Therapist
• 13: Career & Technical Center training cybersecurity workforce
• 8: Positive COVID-19 test result reported at HFM Career and Technical Center

September 2020

• 30: Adirondack Academy October menus
• 16: Update: Meco School to shift to remote learning; Reopen Sept. 28

August 2020

• 31: PTECH to launch P2 program to bolster positive school culture
• 27: Johnstown selects Crankshaw as next superintendent
• 14: Public forums scheduled for Special Education reopening plan
• 12: Public forums slated for HFM reopening plan

July 2020

• 24: HFM welcomes public comment on safety plan
• 14: HFM PTECH honors 28 students for program completion
• 1: Special Education students recognized during graduation parades

June 2020

• 25: PTECH honors students during virtual Awards Night
• 25: COVID-19/coronavirus information
• 19: CTE honors 2020 graduates during drive-thru
• 17: Congratulations to the Adirondack Academy graduates
• 17: Ag PTECH presents annual awards with virtual ceremony
• 16: HFM thanks employees for their years of service
• 16: Video: 2020 BOCES Art Show
• 12: Johnstown launches superintendent search

May 2020

• 26: Students present marketing pitches to PTECH business partner

April 2020

• 28: Ruberti named Amsterdam superintendent
• 17: Video: We Miss Our Students
• 17: Schools closed through May 15, At-home learning to continue
• 10: HFM BOCES instructor producing PPE for local healthcare workers
• 8: State announces June Regents exam and course requirement changes

March 2020

• 27: HFM area classes will remain canceled until April 15
• 25: Help offered for those with anxiety and other issues related to COVID-19
• 20: At-home learning resources available
• 20: John Bishop appointed Fort Plain superintendent
• 15: Classes canceled for students March 16-March 31
• 13: Indoor garden, horticulture knowledge growing quickly for Ag PTECH students
• 10: PTECH programs to locate 9th- and 10th-graders in Glebe Street school

February 2020

• 25: Area employer and local graduate discuss importance of on-the-job learning
• 24: Kingsboro Lumber connecting HFM Construction students with industry professionals

January 2020

• 22: PTECH juniors tour workplaces to explore career options
• 20: Four December grads latest to complete HFM PTECH program
• 15: HFM BOCES plans for growth and sustainability of PTECH programs
• 15: Video: Check out the CTE programs available at HFM for 2020-21
• 7: HFM PTECH adds 2 new degree options for students
• 7: 3 HFM PTECH students inducted into FMCC honor society
• 6: Amsterdam superintendent search underway

December 2019

• 18: HFM BOCES mourns passing of Board of Education President Joanne Freeman
• 16: Search launched for Fort Plain superintendent
• 13: Foothills PTECH students launch peer awards program
• 12: Transportation Coordinator
• 12: Substitute Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants
• 12: Full-time Bus Drivers and Attendants
• 9: HFM BOCES to offers High School Equivalency Exam in December
• 9: Ag PTECH students receive academic honors

November 2019

• 25: Students turn areas of interest into hands-on experiments
• 1: Foothills PTECH students receive staff awards

October 2019

• 30: Teachers of Tomorrow Food Drive ongoing through Nov. 18
• 24: Digital job skills training available for English language learners
• 17: Local employer gives CTE students insight on career success
• 9: Outstanding graduates honored at banquet
• 8: HFM adult graduates receive statewide honors
• 8: New standards, digital audio resources focus of BOCES school library training
• 1: Heavy Equipment students gaining practical experience through parking lot project

September 2019

• 26: Ag PTECH students participate in wellness workshops
• 25: Video: CTE Open House set for Oct. 3
• 25: PTECH’s Beam earns Triple ‘C’ Award
• 12: Sept. 17 College Fair to feature more than 70 colleges and universities
• 10: Digital job skills training available for English language learners
• 4: ADK students start out new school year
• 3: HFM BOCES opens 2019-20 school year under new leadership

August 2019

• 30: English as a Second Language classes for adults available
• 14: HFM Career and Technical Center photographic resources to aid local police
• 9: WATCH: What is project based learning?

July 2019

• 30: “Best Buds” pilot program a success
• 15: Student’s Eagle Scout project creates outdoor classroom at PTECH
• 12: HFM PTECH celebrates 24 program graduates

June 2019

• 27: Video: What sets Adirondack Academy apart from traditional schools?
• 26: Employees recognized during Closing Day activities
• 20: Students recognized at Special Education Graduation & Celebration
• 18: HFM Career & Technical Center honors 2019 graduates
• 18: 2019 Career and Technical Education Awards
• 18: HFM Cybersecurity students ace industry certification exam
• 17: Adirondack Academy celebrates graduates
• 5: Students shine at annual Art & Music Festival
• 5: School Nurse
• 4: Fourth Annual Student Recognition Dinner honors nearly 60 students

May 2019

• 30: HFM Board of Education formally appoints new district superintendent
• 23: HFM BOCES announces new District Superintendent
• 23: HFM School Library System honors two principals and outgoing director
• 17: HFM walkers and runners participate in annual charity road race
• 13: Ag PTECH student selected as delegate for national conservation forum
• 10: PTECH senior Payan receives Outstanding Business Student award
• 9: Ag PTECH team advances to state-level Envirothon
• 7: Full-time Adult Educator

April 2019

• 24: New principal appointed for HFM PTECH
• 17: Transportation Assistant
• 15: PTECH students present at annual advisory council meeting
• 4: Dorman Reese receives HFM BOCES Distinguished School Board Member Service Award
• 2: HFM assistant special education director takes job at Ballston Spa

March 2019

• 28: HFM Engineering Technology students assist at statewide conference
• 19: PTECH’s Merendo wins national volunteer award
• 14: PTECH students inducted into college’s honor society
• 8: Career & Technical instructors work together across regions to ensure quality teaching and learning
• 6: Applications being accepted for PTECH programs

February 2019

• 8: Dardaris resigns as principal of HFM PTECH

January 2019

• 30: Board of Education meeting rescheduled for Thursday
• 28: 4 HFM PTECH students latest to complete program
• 18: Seventh graders explore career options at HFM

December 2018

• 24: English as a Second Language classes upcoming
• 13: HFM PTECH building evacuated after email bomb threat
• 3: Ag PTECH builds on business connections

November 2018

• 27: Reminder: Public survey regarding District Superintendent search open until Nov. 30
• 26: School librarians and teachers “make” their way into the future of libraries
• 19: HFM PTECH adds Chinese to course offerings
• 1: HFM BOCES to launch search for new District Superintendent
• 1: HFM BOCES Food Service Substitutes

October 2018

• 23: HFM adult graduate honored with state award
• 22: Internship spotlight: Job at Fab 8 equipping HFM PTECH student for future

September 2018

• 28: Tara Caraco named administrative coordinator of instructional services
• 27: Students use school greenhouse yield to make fresh pesto
• 20: Welcome to the new staff at HFM BOCES
• 14: College Fair for area high school students and parents set for Sept. 19
• 4: HFM BOCES marks opening of 2018-19 school year under interim leadership

August 2018

• 31: New principal digging in at Ag PTECH
• 30: Adult skill development and high school equivalency classes set to begin
• 29: Adult learners honored at High School Equivalency Program graduation
• 17: Interim District Superintendent named for HFM BOCES
• 1: Baseball internship fits PTECH student like a glove

July 2018

• 20: Business and Education Partnership gives annual awards
• 19: P-TECH programs part of national workforce initiative
• 12: Abigail Jacobs
• 11: HFM BOCES District Superintendent Patrick Michel to retire

June 2018

• 28: PTECH celebrates first class, honors first to complete program
• 26: Ag PTECH students honored with awards
• 26: Ag PTECH orchard plan moving along
• 19: HFM Career & Technical Center honors 2018 graduates
• 19: 2018 Career and Technical Education Awards
• 19: Skills Achievement Commencement Credentials awarded to HFM students
• 13: HFM BOCES deputy superintendent earns state leadership award
• 13: Ag PTECH freshmen build garden for nursing home
• 7: Students showcase business plans at Entrepreneurship Expo
• 4: FMCC, HFM BOCES honor nearly 60 graduating seniors of distinction

May 2018

• 24: PTECH students earn high school, college diplomas in 4 years
• 21: Fort Plain educators honored at BOCES School Library System Awards
• 18: HFM employees walk and run to raise money for charity
• 16: McNab students hatch chicks during schoolwide project
• 14: Ag PTECH students DNA test river, creek
• 11: David Edwards honored for education service

April 2018

• 26: Component districts approve 2018-19 HFM BOCES budget
• 25: PTECH programs set to receive extended state funding
• 16: PTECH students win at FBLA state leadership conference
• 13: Cosmetology students assist with charity event
• 13: Foothills PTECH set to open next year
• 12: Ernie Clapper receives HFM BOCES Distinguished School Board Member Service Award
• 12: HFM BOCES Annual Meeting: Working together key to sustainability
• 6: HFM Career and Technical Center director earns statewide award
• 4: PTECH junior accepted into competitive FMCC radiology program
• 2: HFM CTE students place in career skills competition, advance to state level

March 2018

• 27: PTECH leader named Principal of the Year
• 22: PTECH donates to Cancer Services Program
• 21: Gloversville selects new superintendent of schools
• 16: HFM students meet with local graduate now working for Disney
• 12: Students get hands-on engine experience
• 6: Police deem threat at PTECH not credible

February 2018

• 23: PTECH students getting job experience at BOCES front desk
• 23: National organizations complete case study on HFM PTECH
• 22: Green Schools Grant moves recycling, reuse initiatives forward
• 20: SUNY scholarship open to 2018 PTECH grads
• 20: ‘Meal plan’ available to PTECH students at FMCC
• 16: Nominations sought for new BOCES award honoring school board service
• 16: HFM digital multimedia students create cover designs for state publication
• 15: K-9 officers visit Criminal Justice and Veterinary Science students
• 13: HFM construction students build bookcases for charity
• 12: EnCon students stock classroom tanks with native fish

January 2018

• 31: Animal shelters receive HFM donation
• 29: PTECH students pitch ideas at Start Up NY event
• 8: HFM Environmental Conservation students to begin fish stocking program
• 4: PTECH selected for spotlight at national conference

December 2017

• 20: Gloversville to reopen search for superintendent
• 13: Gloversville Literacy Zone students speak with elected state leaders
• 11: Math melds with creativity for quilt barn squares
• 11: BOCES solar farm featured in national trade publication
• 8: Ag PTECH students look to build high tunnel to grow produce

November 2017

• 17: Adirondack Academy middle schoolers celebrate Thanksgiving
• 16: Mentors discuss workplace communication
• 8: Utica Zoo visits HFM Vet and Animal Science program

October 2017

• 30: HFM employees clean up local highway
• 26: HFM PTECH model among 25 recognized nationally for innovative practices
• 18: HFM graduate honored as New York State Outstanding Adult Learner
• 16: Careers in Education students begin classroom observations
• 3: HFM BOCES celebrates opening of new solar farm

September 2017

• 27: HFM BOCES to mark opening of solar farm
• 21: Ag PTECH marks National Teach Ag Day by honoring teacher
• 18: Ag PTECH ‘Mentor Monday’ focuses on resumes
• 14: Gloversville schools launch search for new superintendent
• 6: New HFM BOCES Board of Education member appointed

August 2017

• 18: HFM BOCES celebrates 50 years
• 16: 25 adult learners earn High School Equivalency diplomas
• 14: Puppy daycare and socialization available at HFM Career & Technical Center

July 2017

• 20: Chamber, BOCES honors businesses for their commitment to education
• 3: HFM BOCES mourns passing of longtime Board of Education member David Edwards

June 2017

• 24: End of the year activity marks BOCES Golden Anniversary, employee service
• 22: Special Education students celebrate graduation
• 20: 2017 graduates honored at CTE Recognition Night
• 20: Career and Technical Awards 2017
• 20: Retiring educators recognized at CTE ceremony
• 16: HFM BOCES Special Education students see exceptional academic growth
• 8: Project Based Learning Spotlight: Kindness Project
• 7: FMCC, HFM BOCES honors 2017 graduates of distinction
• 7: PTECH moving ahead with prototyping lab plans
• 6: The 2017 FMCC-HFM BOCES Student Recognition Dinner honorees
• 6: FMCC/HFM BOCES dinner will honor more than 50 graduating seniors
• 5: HFM BOCES educator earns Outstanding Adult Educator Award