“This class is great. Each week we’re doing something new with technology.” Those were the words of Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School senior Anthony Bambara as he worked on a recent virtual reality tour project for his emerging technology class. The first-year class – which runs half the year – currently has about 18 students in …
If you take a walk around Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School this year, you’ll eventually see two futuristic-looking white hydroponic tower gardens with different types of greens growing from them. The 22 students (ranging from grades 9-12) in the food and nutrition class are using the gardens to learn where different crops and food items are …
Although tickets are not required for preliminary round Sectional events, digital tickets are required this fall for Sectional semifinals, finals and regional events. Digital tickets for semifinals, finals and regional events will be available on the Section III website or in the HomeTown Fan App, which is available in the Apple App Store or on …
On Oct, 8, 2021, HHS 2015 grad Brennan Thompson spoke to seniors about his “Valley Tough” effort to challenge himself and give back to his community. The Valley Tough challenge sent Thompson and a friend to the 12 highest peaks in California over the last year. He’s also making a donation to HHS athletics as …
The Herkimer Central School District is now accepting the results of rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 that are available at Primary Urgent Care in Herkimer, the Medicine Shoppe in Ilion (by appointment only), and other local pharmacies/clinics. The district is also still accepting the results of same and next-day PCR tests that are available at …
Local law enforcement has determined that two non-specific threats made by students at Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School are not credible. After the threats were made, a teacher immediately followed district protocol and alerted the school resource officers and the Herkimer Police Department. An investigation by law enforcement determined there was no credible threat to Herkimer …
The 17 students in the food and nutrition class co-taught by Mrs. Baker and Ms. Neff at Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School recently took a field trip to Sand Flats Orchard to learn about production strategies and how to properly pick crops. The goal of the class is to connect students to how and where their …