News
October 2021
- 20: Food and Nutrition students using hydroponic tower gardens to grow greens; plan to donate to local “Community Fridge” this year
- 19: Tickets not required for boys varsity soccer game on Wednesday; digital tickets required for fall semifinals, finals and regional events
- 14: VIDEO: Brennan Thompson speaks to seniors at Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School
- 13: Auditions for middle school musical, The Lion King Jr., on Oct. 20-21
- 13: Herkimer now accepting rapid antigen test results for COVID-19
- 8: Law enforcement finds student threats to be unfounded
- 5: Food and nutrition students take field trip to orchard
- 5: School contact tracing/quarantine flowcharts and example seating charts
September 2021
- 29: Early release for Herkimer CSD students on Friday, Oct. 8
- 24: School Pictures for students in grades 6-12 on Sept. 27-28
- 23: Jr./Sr. High School Open House presentation/links
- 22: Sixth grade science students build wind vanes during hands-on project
- 20: Meet the new teachers/staff members at Herkimer
- 17: Herkimer now accepting same and next-day PCR test results for COVID-19
- 17: New protocol for students to return to sports after COVID-19 diagnosis
- 15: Herkimer teacher honored as finalist for NYS Teacher of the Year
- 13: Herkimer celebrates National Arts in Education Week
- 10: BMI Parental Notice
- 7: First Day of School Pictures for 2021
- 3: State makes changes to return-to-school/work procedures regarding COVID-19
August 2021
- 25: Herkimer CSD to open for in-person learning on Sept. 7; local and national agencies’ safety protocols to be followed
- 25: District Reopening Plan for 2021-22
July 2021
- 29: Herkimer CSD hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students on Aug. 5
- 16: Herkimer Elementary increasing length of school day for 2021-22; District to also offer additional programs and counseling
- 14: Meet Maureen Boufas
- 12: Jr./Sr. HS students named to honor roll for 4th quarter
- 7: Herkimer Elementary honors and high honor students for quarter 4
- 6: VIDEO: Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony
- 6: Graduation Awards
June 2021
- 30: Graduation ceremony pictures
- 25: Photo Gallery: Congratulations to the Class of 2021
- 18: Graduation 2021 Update
- 16: Video: High School band performance
- 16: NJHS induction ceremony
- 16: Seniors earn Section III scholar athlete awards
- 15: Student health examination requirements
- 14: Community celebrates 30th anniversary of Herkimer Elementary building
- 14: NHS virtual induction and senior recognition presentation
- 11: Grade 4 students create dioramas and use technology to put themselves inside
- 8: Herkimer CSD will no longer require mask-wearing outside
- 2: District seeks input on spending federal stimulus funds/additional foundation aid
- 1: Public hearing on district-wide safety plan on July 7; district seeks public comment
- 1: Grade 7 project utilizes social media to study history
May 2021
- 27: Grade 6 students utilize Google Maps to study ancient Rome geography
- 23: ‘An Afternoon of One Acts’ play moved to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 23
- 22: The Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2021
- 18: Voters approve 2021-22 Herkimer school budget; elect three board members
- 17: School Budget Vote from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18
- 12: Grade 6-8 students presented with character awards
- 10: Please visit our senior (class of 2021) page for updated news and information
- 5: Herkimer teacher one of five candidates for State Education Department Teacher of the Year
- 5: Fill Your Bowl Project keeps art students creating
April 2021
- 26: Jr./Sr. HS students named to honor roll for 3rd quarter
- 26: Meet Jordan Heath
- 20: Video: Reopening Plan Modification Forum from April 19
- 19: Students utilize technology to study characters from iconic book
- 15: School bus mirror clips basketball hoop; no injuries
- 13: Grade 8 students use robots to learn about Newton’s Third Law
- 8: » Watch Herkimer volleyball games via livestream
March 2021
- 30: Domestic travel restrictions lifted for NYS starting April 1
- 25: Senior seminar class at Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School teaches students real world skills
- 17: Fifth grade students use persuasive writing skills to sell doughnut ideas
- 11: Math students utilize paper airplanes to understand rate of change
- 5: Grade 8 science students hone critical thinking and problem solving skills during egg drop project
- 1: Herkimer CSD student artwork featured in local exhibit
February 2021
- 25: Herkimer Elementary students celebrate 100th day of school.
- 24: Herkimer BOE approves start of basketball season
- 21: HHS teacher sews new masks for students
- 12: Jr./Sr. HS students named to honor roll
- 4: Remote Learning page offers tech tips, support
January 2021
- 29: HES second-quarter honor roll posted
- 15: Conference day added to Feb. calendar
- 11: Jan. 13 BOE meeting to be livestreamed
December 2020
- 30: Meet Rachel Daughtry
- 21: Students named to first-quarter honor roll
- 17: Donation boosts Shoebox Santa program
- 11: Remote learning, conference day added to calendar
- 1: Elementary honor roll announced
November 2020
- 29: Seventh-graders shifting to remote through Dec. 8
- 24: Middle school students share holiday cheer
- 23: Students enjoy new playground equipment
- 23: Academic achievements honored with awards
- 20: Lead testing performed districtwide
- 12: Sixth-graders honor veterans with window display
- 6: Tennis courts to be closed for season
- 4: Listen, watch for school closing alerts
October 2020
- 30: Enter the Red Ribbon Week hashtag giveaway
- 22: Stay healthy and safe this flu season
- 22: Three cheers for our Board of Education
- 13: Positive COVID case reported at HES
- 13: School meals free to all students
- 7: Virtual Open House to be Oct. 8 for Grades 6-12
September 2020
- 30: School year calendar updated
- 29: COVID-19 Return to School Protocol explained
- 24: Sign up for a free smart thermometer
- 23: Need tech help? Here’s how to get it
- 23: Herkimer BOCES building vote set for Sept. 29
- 20: District reminds of COVID-19 notification procedures
- 11: District provides 83,000 meals to families
- 11: Share your back-to-school photos
- 10: Annual hearing set for districtwide safety plan
- 9: Herkimer CSD is using ParentSquare
- 9: School year starts off with smiles
- 4: Jr./Sr. HS pickup times available
- 4: Grades 7-12 to begin school Sept. 8
August 2020
- 27: Sixth-grade orientation to be Aug. 31
- 25: HES to welcome back Grades 3-5 on Sept. 3
- 24: Online parent forums provide reopening info
- 19: HES online parent forum to begin at 7 p.m.
- 18: Middle school parent forum to go live at 7 p.m.
- 17: Click to watch HHS parent forum
- 14: Online parent forums to begin Aug. 17
- 5: HHS grad giving back with ‘Valley Tough’
- 5: Meet Brennen Thompson
- 5: HES school supply lists posted
July 2020
- 31: Reopening plans discussed at forum
- 28: Return to School Forum video available
- 15: District working to develop reopening plans
June 2020
- 30: Honoring our 2020 retirees
- 30: Pick up HS yearbooks June 30-July 1
- 17: Budget approved by voters
- 16: Seniors honored as Scholar-Athletes
- 15: Middle school yearbooks available for pickup
- 4: HHS seniors inducted into National Technical Honor Society
- 2: High school honor roll announced
- 2: Eighth-graders earn honorable mentions
May 2020
- 27: Middle school students named to honor roll
- 25: Student, teacher honors take new forms remotely
- 23: HHS trumpeters honor the fallen with ‘Taps’
April 2020
- 29: Child care scholarships available
- 16: HHS student athletes honored
- 16: Meet Brooke Jones
- 16: Board hears preliminary budget proposal
- 10: HES plans “Virtual Spirit Week”
- 1: Child care available to essential personnel
March 2020
- 26: Chromebooks available for 6-12 students
- 21: Public TV offering ‘Learn-at-Home’ programs
- 17: Herkimer BOCES provides online learning resources
- 16: School meals available to families
- 5: Student art on display at Bassett
- 5: Herkimer marks Music In Our Schools Month
February 2020
- 27: Fifth-graders named to honor roll
- 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: ‘Ready for Kindergarten’ program comes to HES
- 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
- 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
- 6: Meet Michael Ferrucci
October 2019
- 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
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
- 26: Longtime staffers move into retirement
- 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
May 2019
- 24: HHS athletes take home sectionals wins
- 10: District says “Thank you” to teachers
- 7: Meet Matt Powers
March 2019
- 28: Arts ensemble brings out student talents
- 28: Herkimer athletes named MVPs, all-stars
- 21: Sweethearts & Heroes returns with anti-bullying tips
- 12: Letters get warm response from Herkimer PD
- 1: Senator visits HHS for Youth Art Month
February 2019
January 2019
December 2018
- 26: Photo project spotlights “Humans of Herkimer”
- 10: Meet Jen Olds
- 10: Students teach mindfulness to HES visitors
November 2018
- 20: Students get lessons in online safety
- 19: Herkimer tech coordinator wins Genesis Award
- 15: Elementary media center chosen as ‘Library of the Year’
- 5: High school to add agriculture classes
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
- 26: Guest speaker teaches tools to fight online bullying
- 2: “Sweethearts & Heroes” empowers students against bullying
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
- 19: ‘Fabulous Franca Finale’ to honor longtime HS employee
- 6: Meet Cassie Pontius and Angelica Huhko
- 1: Herkimer Elementary names police robot
May 2017
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