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VIDEO: PTECH presents virtual open house

October 20, 2020 | Filed in Archive

HFM PTECH hosted an online open house October 21 to provide families with an overview and update on the 2020-21 school year. The video contains the recording of the Google Meet session led by Principal Matt Davis.

HFM program offers safety tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 19, 2020 | Filed in HFM Career & Technical Education, HFM Top Stories
HFM program offers safety tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

In recognition of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Cybersecurity and Computer Technology program at the HFM Career and Technical Center is offering some tips to help people protect personal data and stay safe online. Each year during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, private industry and government agencies partner to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity […]

Outdoor opportunities abundant for HFM Environmental Conservation students

October 16, 2020 | Filed in HFM Career & Technical Education, HFM Top Stories
Outdoor opportunities abundant for HFM Environmental Conservation students

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 […]

Career & Technical Center training cybersecurity workforce

October 13, 2020 | Filed in HFM Career & Technical Education, HFM Top Stories
Career & Technical Center training cybersecurity workforce

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 […]

PTECH to launch P2 program to bolster positive school culture

August 31, 2020 | Filed in Archive
PTECH to launch P2 program to bolster positive school culture

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 […]

Johnstown selects Crankshaw as next superintendent

August 27, 2020 | Filed in Archive
Johnstown selects Crankshaw as next superintendent

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 […]

Special Education students recognized during graduation parades

July 1, 2020 | Filed in Archive

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 […]

PTECH honors students during virtual Awards Night

June 25, 2020 | Filed in Archive

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 […]

CTE honors 2020 graduates during drive-thru

June 19, 2020 | Filed in Archive

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 Adirondack Academy graduates

June 17, 2020 | Filed in Archive

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 […]

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