Applications for the 2026-27 school year are CLOSED
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Students/Districts Notified of Acceptance: February 2026
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Summer Bridge for accepted students: August 2026
HFM PTECH is committed to enrolling a diverse student population reflective of the geographic area served by HFM BOCES. If a student feels they missed an opportunity by not applying to PTECH for the 2026-27 school year, please contact PTECH administration to discuss the options available.
James Niedermeier, Principal
Email: jniedermeier@hfmboces.org
Erika Haggerty, Assistant Principal
Email: ehaggerty@hfmboces.org
Phone: (518) 762-3714
Fax: (518) 762-3756
Eligible Students:
Because of the way the curriculum is structured to allow for acceleration into college courses, typical applicants are current eighth-graders. 9th-12th graders may also be considered. See PTECH’s Late Entry Options or inquire within.
To be eligible to apply to either PTECH school, students must currently be enrolled in school at a participating district and pass their current grade.
Each of the following school districts is an HFM BOCES component district and can send students to the PTECH schools. Check with your school guidance counselor for specific information regarding eligibility.
- Greater Amsterdam School District
- Broadalbin-Perth School District
- Canajoharie Central School District
- Edinburg Common School District
- Fonda-Fultonville Central School District
- Fort Plain Central School District
- Gloversville Enlarged School District
- Greater Johnstown School District
- Lake Pleasant Central District
- Mayfield Central School District
- Northville Central School District
- Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School
- Wells Central School District
- Wheelerville Union Free School District
Application Requirements:
The application process involves getting recommendations from teachers and guidance counselors, along with completing an online application.
Students must:
- Meet with their school counselor to discuss the program and their application.
- Attend a Prospective Student Night.
- Complete all the requirements of the application no later than the stated deadline.
Selection and Wait-list Process:
Completed applications that are received by the deadline will be evaluated by the Application Review Committee.
Selected students are required to attend a “Summer Bridge” program for incoming freshmen.
Students who meet the requirements but who are not selected will be placed on a waiting list for their school. Should a slot become available before the start of the school year, it will be offered to a student from the waiting list for that school.
