During the school closure period, the district was able to provide more than 83,000 meals to Herkimer CSD students and their families (close to 62,000 meals between March and June, and another 21,744 in July and August) at no charge through the federal Summer Food Service Program. This federally funded program ensured that students can …
The Herkimer Central School District is using ParentSquare, a school-to-home communications tool. The district will continue to contact parents by phone, text and email for urgent communications such as early dismissals, snow days or emergencies. The ParentSquare app also allows parents to: contact a teacher or staff member directly; control how and when notifications from …
While the start of the 2020-21 school year looked a little different this year, some things about the first day of school never change. Teachers lined the halls of both school buildings eager to greet their students and welcome them to class. At Herkimer Elementary, music, cheers, maracas and tambourines made a joyful noise on …
School supply lists for Grades 6-12 are now available. If you have specific questions about your student’s needs, please contact their teacher. Sixth grade Seventh grade Eighth grade High school
A Herkimer CSD graduate is scaling mountains, and it’s all for a good cause. Brennen Thompson (Class of 2015) has started a fundraising effort to benefit Herkimer Central School athletics, and the Catholic Charities of Herkimer County. Read more about Brennen here: Meet Brennen Thompson The Valley Tough challenge will send Thompson and a friend …
Families of Herkimer Central School District students can apply now to receive free breakfast and lunch for the 2020-21 school year. Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application Some families may be surprised to learn that they are eligible for this benefit. For example, a household of four can earn as much as $48,470 annually and still …
Herkimer CSD is expanding its meal program to include two ready-to-heat lunches and two breakfasts for the weekend. The new plan will provide children with enough food to last over the weekend, in addition to the daily meals provided Monday through Friday. Families visiting Herkimer’s meal distribution sites will receive two breakfasts and two lunches …
On March 18, Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order directing school districts to develop a plan for child care, with an emphasis on serving children of parents who are employed by essential businesses and entities that are critical to the COVID-19 response effort. Child care placement is available to personnel who provide essential services, supplies, …
Students and their families can pick up bagged meals from 11 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays during the school closure. Families will receive two breakfasts and two lunches on Thursday (for Thursday and Friday). On Fridays, families will receive two breakfasts and two lunches (for Saturday and Sunday). Meals can be picked up from the following …
