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Category: Middle School/High School Announcements


  • Herkimer forensics class visited by narcotics investigator, his k-9

    Herkimer’s forensics class recently welcomed Jason Ploss, who works as a narcotics investigator for the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Ploss brought his K-9, named Fuel, to demonstrate their day-to-day work life. Fuel is 5 years old and works as a narcotics-sniffing dog. The forensics class taught by science teacher Tekitha


  • William Li named Art Student of the Month for April 2025

    The Art Student of the Month for April is ninth grader William Li. William was chosen as Student of the Month by Mrs. Zorn because of his work ethic and his willingness to challenge himself creatively in his studio in art class. William is a role model in the classroom. He consistently comes up with


  • Herkimer CSD announces 3 days of no school from unused emergency days

    School will not be in session at Herkimer Central School District on April 17, May 23 and May 27. The district has scheduled those three days of no school by utilizing three unused emergency/snow days. This will bring the total number of school days for the school year to the required 181 days. Please note


  • Herkimer student commits to D’Youville University for women’s cross country and track & field

    Rylie Biamonte has officially committed to D’Youville University for women’s cross country and track & field. Herkimer high school counselor Carolyn Saugh described the commitment as “a well-deserved accomplishment that reflects her years of dedication and perseverance.” Saugh provided the following comments about Rylie Biamonte’s achievements: “Rylie  is a prime example of what it means


  • Summer 2025 job programs available for Herkimer County youth

    There are four separate summer job programs available to youth in Herkimer County. Details, eligibility and the application process for each program are described below: Herkimer County Employment & Training (ETA) Summer Youth Program: Ages 14-20. Must fit income requirements-public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, SSI, low income. For an application, click here or call 315-867-1400.


  • Prekindergarten & kindergarten registration now open

    Prekindergarten and kindergarten registration is now open. We are so excited to have your child begin at Herkimer Elementary School as a prekindergarten or kindergarten student. Please stop in and grab a registration packet or call us and we will send you a packet. Register today: Herkimer Elementary School255 Gros Blvd.Herkimer, NY 13350315-866-8562


  • Herkimer student artwork on display in Herkimer County Youth Art Month Exhibit

    More than 20 Herkimer Central School District students have artwork on display in the Herkimer County Youth Art Month Exhibit at Bassett Healthcare in Herkimer. The work is on display for the full month of March. Students from seven school districts in the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES region contributed about 175 works of art to be displayed


  • 4 Herkimer juniors participate in Cooperstown Student-Athlete Leadership Conference

    Four Herkimer Central School District juniors recently joined about 400 other student-athletes from more than 60 school districts across Central New York for Cooperstown Central School’s 10th annual Student-Athlete Leadership Conference. The Herkimer juniors who participated were Landon Ploss, Russell Stapf, Sarah Huyck and Anna Marquissee. The conference, entitled “Respect: It Goes Both Ways,” took


  • Mia Calicchia named Art Student of the Month for March 2025

    The Art Student of the Month for March is Mia Calicchia. Mia is in ninth grade, and she is currently taking Studio in Art class. She was chosen as Student of the Month by Mrs. Zorn because of her willingness to challenge herself creatively and her positive attitude in the classroom. Mia has consistently demonstrated


  • Coffee for a Colleague program lets Herkimer staff recognize their peers

    Herkimer Central School District staff members have an easy way to recognize their co-workers for a job well done: a free coffee from Stewart’s Shops. Herkimer Central School District staff members have been conducting a staff appreciation program called Coffee for a Colleague since the 2021-22 year to recognize staff for their hard work, dedication