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New school year underway for nearly 600 students at HFM Career and Tech Center

Nearly 600 high school juniors and seniors converged on the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center last week to begin honing the skills needed for today’s in-demand careers. These students represent all 11 high schools within the HFM BOCES region, including Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Canajoharie, Fonda-Fultonville, Fort Plain, Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Northville, Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville, and […]
Nancy Turnbull Honored with HFM Service Award for Nearly Four Decades of Dedication
During its annual Opening Day celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 2, HFM BOCES proudly recognized longtime educator Nancy Turnbull as the recipient of this year’s HFM Service Award, honoring her nearly 40 years of service and unwavering commitment to students and staff. Established in 1994, the HFM Service Award celebrates individuals who exemplify the organization’s vision, […]
Niedermeier Named Director of Early College Programs, PTECH Principal

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Board of Education has appointed Dr. James Niedermeier as Director of Early College Programs and principal of the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program. “I am excited to join HFM BOCES. I have been committed to providing early college programs throughout my entire career and this role will allow me […]
HFM BOCES Board Re-elects Sullivan and Zajicek as Officers for 2025-2026
The HFM BOCES Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 2, 2025, where board members re-elected Matthew Sullivan as president and Kathryn Zajicek as vice-president for the 2025-2026 academic year. Sullivan was first elected to the HFM BOCES Board in 2021. He currently serves as the board president of the Fonda-Fultonville Central […]
PTECH fourth quarter honor roll announced
The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) recently announced the students who achieved principal’s list and honor roll status for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year. Principal’s List Robert Christian Bull, Sebastian Carmichael, Jacob A DeMagistris, Anthony Dolder*, Kylie Grace Ferrell, Aileen Germond, Alanea Geweye*, Xavier Grieme*, Hailey Hallenbeck*, […]
Adirondack Academy celebrates 23 graduates in heartfelt ceremony
The HFM BOCES Adirondack Academy alternative high school program recently celebrated the hard work, resilience, and dedication of 23 students who successfully completed the program and are set to receive their high school diplomas from their home school districts. The ceremony took place on Friday, June 13, inside the Rao Theater at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community […]
HFM PTECH Celebrates Program Completers at Eighth Annual Completion Ceremony

Twenty-seven students from nine Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery area school districts were honored as program completers at the eighth annual HFM PTECH Completion Ceremony, held Wednesday, May 21 at the HFM BOCES campus. PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, is a unique six-year program designed to blend high school, college, and workplace experiences. It offers […]
Johnstown Board of Education selects Koster as next Superintendent of Schools

The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has announced its selection for its next superintendent of schools. Ms. Alicia D. Koster, the current assistant superintendent of the Greater Johnstown School District, will officially be appointed during a Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, May 21 in the Knox auditorium. She […]
HFM CTE Students Selected as Silent Servant Scholarship Award winners
HFM Career & Technical Education (CTE) students Collin Eakin and Destenie Lizius have been honored with the Silent Servant Scholarship Award from the Peter R. Marsh Foundation in recognition of their dedication to volunteer service. The prestigious $595 scholarship is awarded to public high school students who demonstrate empathy and compassion through selfless acts of […]
HFM BOCES Administrative Budget Approved; Board Members Re-elected
On Wednesday, April 30, component school district boards of education unanimously approved the $4.03 million Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) BOCES administrative budget for the 2025-26 school year in a 15-0 vote. This portion of the budget, which is the only section voted on by component school districts, reflects a 0.85% decrease compared to the 2024-25 administrative budget. […]