Category: District News

There are four candidates for the three Herkimer Central School District Board of Education seats that are up for election during the school budget vote from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, in the Herkimer Middle-High School Library Media Center. All three seats are for three-year terms from July 1, 2026, through June

On Jan. 16, 2024, district residents voted to approve the $35.35 million Capital Project 2024. After an intricate design phase and a lengthy New York State Education Department (NYSED) approval process, bids were received and awarded by the Board of Education in fall 2025, and site preparation and construction work began in December 2025. The

Facing rising operational expenses, the Herkimer Central School District has put forward a 2026-27 budget proposal designed to safeguard essential programs and staff while minimizing the burden on local taxpayers. “We understand that families are navigating the same rising costs as schools in areas such as utilities and fuel,” Herkimer Superintendent Kathleen Carney said. “This

State Sen. Mark Walczyk visited Herkimer Middle-High School on Friday, April 24, to present Herkimer Central School District with a Youth Art Month proclamation, and he was treated to an arts and music showcase. Walczyk presented the proclamation to Herkimer art teachers and students while visiting art teacher Heather McCutcheon’s classroom. The proclamation recognized Youth

Bridge work on the access road that will connect the Middle-High School to Frederick Street by Harmon Field will begin on Monday, April 20, and continue throughout the remainder of the school year. This access road is part of the 2024 Capital Project and when finished will allow access for emergency vehicles and buses. Students

Kathleen A. CarneySuperintendent of Schools315-866-2230, Ext. 1304 April 16, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians/Staff, I hope this letter finds everyone doing well and enjoying the start of spring. At the time of this letter, the Herkimer Central School District has one emergency/snow day remaining for the 2025-2026 school year. If no more emergency/snow day is used, we will abide

The Art Student of the Month for April is ninth grader Carson Gross. Carson is currently in Studio in Art class, and he was chosen as Student of the Month by Mrs. Zorn because of his positive attitude and work ethic. Throughout the school year, Carson has challenged himself creatively, and his art-making skills have

Herkimer Central School District fifth graders in the Respect Club started this school year to help put on the elementary school’s Respect Assemblies. Find out more about their involvement and the school’s focus on “respect” in the video embedded below or watch it directly on YouTube.