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Montgomery Academy celebrates first GED graduate in six years

On Thursday, May 21, members of the HFM BOCES Adult Literacy and Corrections Education department gathered at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility to recognize an important achievement. Dremikal “Dre” Baker was honored during a small ceremony for earning his GED through the corrections education program offered at Montgomery Academy. The program, run in partnership between […]

HFM PTECH Celebrates Program Completers at Annual Completion Ceremony

May 27, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
HFM PTECH Celebrates Program Completers at Annual Completion Ceremony

Twenty students from nine Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery area school districts were honored as program completers at the HFM PTECH Completion Ceremony, held Wednesday, May 21, at the Rao Theater on the SUNY FMCC 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. […]

School Library Leaders Honored at HFM BOCES Annual Luncheon Celebration

May 26, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM Top Stories
School Library Leaders Honored at HFM BOCES Annual Luncheon Celebration

Educators from across the region gathered on Wednesday, May 20, for the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES School Library System (SLS) annual Celebration of School Libraries luncheon. The event was held at the Allen House on the SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College campus and brought together teachers, librarians, and administrators from across the HFM BOCES region. The luncheon recognized […]

HFM BOCES appoints new leaders to support continuity ahead of superintendent search

May 19, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) BOCES Board of Education has recently approved a series of leadership appointments focused on continuity and thoughtful planning as the organization prepares for upcoming transitions. All appointments are effective July 1, 2026. Among the board actions is the appointment of Dr. Aaron Bochniak as Deputy Superintendent. Dr. Bochniak currently serves as the […]

PTECH announces third quarter honor roll

May 6, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) recently announced the students in grades 9-12 who achieved principal’s list and honor roll status for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Principal’s List Christian Robert Bull, Kylie Grace Ferrell, Aileen Germond, Juliana Houle, Daniel Lancaster, Alexander Nelson, Cayden D. Rarick, Timothy […]

Kuchark, Nare Selected as Silent Servant Scholarship Award winners

Kuchark, Nare Selected as Silent Servant Scholarship Award winners

HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) students Jack Kuchark and Charlotte Nare have been recognized with the Silent Servant Scholarship Award from the Peter R. Marsh Foundation in honor of their commitment to volunteer service and dedication to helping others. The $595 scholarship is awarded to public high school students who quietly make a difference […]

Jay DeTraglia to retire after more than 32 years in education

Jay DeTraglia to retire after more than 32 years in education

After more than three decades devoted to expanding opportunities and strengthening education across the region, HFM BOCES Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Jay DeTraglia will retire at the end of the academic year, closing a career defined by student success and collaboration. “For me, education has always been about creating opportunities for students and supporting […]

Hilltop Acres Farm Honored as HFM BOCES Outstanding Workforce Development Partner

Hilltop Acres Farm Honored as HFM BOCES Outstanding Workforce Development Partner

At its annual meeting on April 1, HFM BOCES proudly recognized Hilltop Acres Farm as its Outstanding Workforce Development Partner, honoring the farm’s dedication to supporting and preparing students across the region for future success. The event, held at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, brought together component school board members, district […]

Culinary Arts students showcase skills in MRE Challenge

The kitchen at the HFM Career and Technical Education Center was buzzing with excitement recently as our Culinary Arts students put their skills to the ultimate test during an unforgettable MRE Chopped Challenge with help from the New York Army National Guard. Inspired by the popular television show ‘Chopped’, junior and senior culinary students were […]

Local students find inspiration and insight at Women in the Workforce program

Local students find inspiration and insight at Women in the Workforce program

Nearly 200 female high school students interested in pursuing careers in non‑traditional fields gathered at the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center this week, where they heard firsthand from women who are breaking barriers and leading the way in industries historically dominated by men. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the […]

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