News
March 2020
- 27: School closure extended until April 15
- 26: Music materials available for Grades 3-5
- 26: Chromebooks available for 6-12 students
- 25: 9-12 students reminded to check email
- 21: Public TV offering ‘Learn-at-Home’ programs
- 20: State suspends Grades 3-8 testing
- 19: Class of 2020: District awaiting guidance
- 17: Herkimer BOCES provides online learning resources
- 16: School meals available to families
- 13: Schools to close until April 14
- 5: Student art on display at Bassett
- 5: Herkimer marks Music In Our Schools Month
February 2020
- 27: Fifth-graders named to honor roll
- 27: Board nominating petitions available in March
- 25: Herkimer students get taste of FFA
- 14: Student Council donates $500 to LEGO League
- 13: Students named to second-quarter honor roll
- 13: District to test for lead in 2020
- 10: Homework help available before, after school
- 3: ‘Reflections’ exhibit features student, teacher art
- 2: Union reps visit HHS students
January 2020
- 30: Meet Lisa Carswell
- 30: ‘Ready for Kindergarten’ program comes to HES
- 25: LEGO League team raising funds for Worlds
- 21: Hummel’s donates to Brett Saunders Fire Safety Program
December 2019
- 20: HHS students ‘ready for adulting’
- 20: ‘Penny War’ raises funds for veterans
- 19: Herkimer Hornets honored at board meeting
- 14: HHS students honored for musical achievement
- 13: Career Fair held for Grades 6-8
- 12: Mathletics team competes at MVCC
- 11: Coats for Kids donates 35 coats to HES
- 9: School receives donation valued at $19k
- 4: Student art on display at conference
November 2019
- 25: Family Swim nights set for Wednesdays
- 22: Ms. Tomaso honored by Genesis Group
- 19: HHS students perform at regional music festival
- 15: HES students practicing gratitude
- 14: Game night brings middle school students together
- 10: Students, teacher attend Youth Summit
- 8: Door decorations send anti-drug message
- 6: Meet Michael Ferrucci
- 1: HES gets sneak peek of ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’
October 2019
- 31: Yankee Candle fundraiser a success
- 31: “Be. Fair” certificates awarded
- 29: Students pledge to stay drug-free
- 24: Magician’s News puts students in the spotlight
- 10: Student’s donation marks Fire Prevention Week
- 4: Latin orchestra marks Hispanic Heritage Month
- 3: Student support program takes shape at HES
- 2: Meet Terry Gordon
September 2019
- 30: HHS raises $1,700 in ‘Coins for Connor’
- 24: ‘Crucible’ comes alive through virtual reality
- 13: HHS students mark 9/11 anniversary
- 5: School year kicks off with blend of old and new
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
- 26: Longtime staffers move into retirement
- 21: High school students honored with awards
- 7: Student, board member honored with awards
- 6: HHS students support ‘Never Walk Alone’ program
- 6: Meet Morgan Rivers
- 6: HES donates $800+ to Ride for Missing Children
- 4: Eighth-graders honored in essay contest
May 2019
- 24: HHS athletes take home sectionals wins
- 23: College Now courses to be tuition-free
- 21: Voters approve 2019-20 budget
- 10: District says “Thank you” to teachers
- 7: Meet Matt Powers
- 7: Conference to highlight community partners
- 2: HES collecting “Pennies for Posters”
April 2019
March 2019
- 28: Arts ensemble brings out student talents
- 28: Herkimer athletes named MVPs, all-stars
- 21: Sweethearts & Heroes returns with anti-bullying tips
- 14: Middle school students test skills at Drug Quiz
- 12: Letters get warm response from Herkimer PD
- 8: Herkimer programs shine in Youth Art Month
- 7: Four-legged friends enliven Ag classes
- 5: Herkimer educator named ‘Sphero Hero’
- 4: Online scare prompts reminders about Internet safety
- 1: Senator visits HHS for Youth Art Month
February 2019
- 28: Jazz ensemble performs at Folts Home
- 12: HES students learn 9-1-1 safety
- 7: ‘Ryan’s Story’ offers anti-bullying message
January 2019
- 10: Meet Kayla Critser
- 9: Drivers reminded to obey school traffic controls
- 8: Changes to Enhanced STAR program
December 2018
- 28: Elementary rings in break with celebration
- 26: Photo project spotlights “Humans of Herkimer”
- 18: Simulation shows dangers of impaired driving
- 17: HHS students to take home Chromebooks
- 10: Meet Jen Olds
- 10: Students teach mindfulness to HES visitors
- 3: Students build ‘monsters’ in Google Hangout activity
November 2018
- 26: Herkimer musicians perform at Area All State
- 20: Students get lessons in online safety
- 19: Herkimer tech coordinator wins Genesis Award
- 16: Herkimer students join in Youth Summit
- 15: Elementary media center chosen as ‘Library of the Year’
- 5: High school to add agriculture classes
October 2018
- 31: Seventh-grader’s spooky story wins Halloween contest
- 30: Students pledge to go drug-free
- 15: District welcomes Sherry Farrington as deputy clerk
- 2: Girls soccer team goes pink for breast cancer
September 2018
- 28: Elementary students get motivated
- 24: Students create ‘Pinwheels for Peace’
- 8: Grab-and-go station makes breakfast easy
August 2018
July 2018
- 16: ‘Hot spots’ to provide take-home Internet
- 10: July 10 proclaimed ‘Sharon Judd Day’
- 9: Tech tools help students take charge of learning
- 5: Community partners help support summer enrichment
June 2018
- 22: Retiring staff members reflect on technology, change
- 14: Graduation award winners named
- 7: Student Council recognizes outstanding teachers, students
May 2018
April 2018
- 12: National expert shares cybersafety tips
- 10: District welcomes SRO Wright
- 9: Assembly gives students mindful reminders
March 2018
February 2018
- 23: District strengthens security procedures
- 13: Poverty simulation promotes understanding
- 13: Mindfulness moves forward at Herkimer Elementary
January 2018
- 26: Guest speaker teaches tools to fight online bullying
- 2: “Sweethearts & Heroes” empowers students against bullying
December 2017
- 22: #HerkHeroes highlights power of empathy
- 14: Board votes to move sixth grade to junior high
- 8: HES project puts focus on kindness
November 2017
- 28: Graphics students try hand at sketch notes
- 27: Elementary teachers talk mindfulness
- 21: Jr. High club members thank lunch aides
- 17: Social worker honored by Genesis Group
- 9: Educator named to Master Teacher program
October 2017
- 24: HHS alums meet in college football matchup
- 6: Elementary handbook now online
- 5: Grant funds functional space at high school
- 1: Sculpture students create public art project
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
- 31: Meet Chris Sagaas
- 17: Herkimer student, grad intern with police department
- 3: Retiring employee receives honorary diploma
June 2017
- 20: Retiring elementary staff has combined century of service
- 19: ‘Fabulous Franca Finale’ to honor longtime HS employee
- 6: Meet Cassie Pontius and Angelica Huhko
- 1: Herkimer Elementary names police robot
May 2017
- 26: Students sign scroll to support NASA memorial
- 4: Music groups excel at WorldStrides festival
- 4: 3D printing adds new dimension to education
April 2017
- 30: Meet Jeff Crim, Jason Valent, Robert Holt, Vito Carbone and James Burns
- 24: Pilot program preps high school students for college math
March 2017
- 31: Meet Janelle Rodriguez
- 27: Senator stresses value of arts during visit
- 2: High school honors heart attack survivor with fundraiser
- 1: Meet Mary Ellen Clark
February 2017
- 23: Students create Lego Star Wars videos
- 22: Language Club says ‘hola’ to Herkimer Elementary
- 6: STEM students get glimpse of robotics in action
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
- 29: Building upgrades continue throughout district
- 11: Elementary media center revamped for STEM work
- 7: Herkimer seniors stage mock debate, election
- 4: Bridge Arts Ensemble brings musical message to students
- 2: Curriculum exchange program gives Herkimer students STEM experience
October 2016
- 20: Students, staff wear orange to stand up against bullying
- 12: Herkimer students join fight for state funding
- 12: Meet Heather McCutcheon
September 2016
- 29: Meet Geeta Pasi
August 2016
June 2016
- 30: Meet TJ Massinger
- 30: Meet Becca Paoni