Stressing career preparation in the fields of forestry/lumber production, heavy equipment operation and renewable resources, the HFM Career and Technical Center’s Environmental Conservation program takes full advantage of the center’s outdoor facilities. Most recently, students majoring in Heavy Equipment were busy constructing a pond behind the center on land owned by Fulton-Montgomery Community College. In […]
Training a cybersecurity workforce has been a top priority in the public and private sectors for years now, and the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to increase around the globe. “There are definitely jobs out there, and for people with talent, training and a good work ethic there are plenty of opportunities for advancement,” said […]
When the three HFM BOCES PTECH schools — Foothills, Agriculture and Jansen — start up this fall as a co-located entity, they will introduce a new program to help integrate the students from the three schools, as well as students transferring from the former PTECH program at Amsterdam High School, and establish a school rooted […]
The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has selected Dr. William Crankshaw, the current superintendent of the Cooperstown Central School District, to be its next superintendent of schools. Dr. Crankshaw was appointed by the Johnstown board during a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27 with a five-year contract. He’s set to officially assume the […]
On Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25, members of the HFM BOCES Special Education staff participated in a drive-by graduation parade for our seniors. The staff drove to each student’s house in their cars and gave them their own personal parade. The students were from the Johnstown, Gloversville, Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Mayfield and Wells school […]
HFM PTECH celebrated its annual Awards Night on June 17 with a virtual ceremony via GoogleMeet to honor the recipients of awards in each class and some special recognitions. Here are the awards and their recipients: Global Studies Academic Achievement Kaidince Nellis Professional Skills Award Alexa Savage Most Improved Clayton Van Valkenburg U.S. History Academic […]
The HFM Career and Technical Center congratulated graduates during a drive-thru on campus Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18. Observing safety precautions, instructors and administrators greeted students and family members in their cars exchanging well wishes and distributing certificates and special awards. Congratulations to all the students for their hard work and dedication through […]
Congratulations to the graduates at Adirondack Academy! ADK faculty, staff and administrators visited homes to help the graduates celebrate while staying a safe distance from one another. It was a year like no other but you guys did it! Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication! The graduates are: Logan VanDyke, Ralph […]
Agriculture PTECH hosted its annual awards night in a virtual format on June 11, announcing awards winners in several categories with an online slideshow. This year’s award winners are: Agriculture Awards Ag Enthusiast 9th- Dakota Witzke 10th- Iven Beam, Isaac Beam Future Agriculturalist 9th- Caden Douglas 10th- Aimee Morse Art Awards Artistic Achiever 9th- Kamdyn […]
Ms. Darrah has collaborated with Mrs. Sedal-Ammann and Mrs. Rodriguez to create a virtual tour of the 2020 Art Show highlights. This unique video features work from all of our locations and programs within the HFM BOCES Special Education department. The students did tremendous work this year, and this highlights some of their great works! […]
