News
September 2023
- 26: Herkimer agriculture classes get right to work to start school year
- 25: Herkimer Elementary School ‘respect’ theme continues with focus on ‘mindset’
- 18: 2 Herkimer seniors win College Board awards
- 15: Golf cart rides available at home varsity football and soccer games to those who need physical assistance
- 13: Motivational speaker Missy West presents to Herkimer, Central Valley 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25
- 12: Reminder about school meals and a la carte items
- 12: Herkimer CSD Open Houses taking place soon
- 11: Spotlight on: Kara Zilkowski
- 8: Spotlight on: Lynnsey Buckley
- 7: Students enjoy art, library, music, physical education on 1st day of school
- 6: Spotlight on: Tekitha Posey
- 5: Spotlight on: Karlie Helmer
- 5: All Herkimer home varsity football and varsity soccer games to be livestreamed using Hudl
- 1: Spotlight on: Rachel Waseleski
August 2023
- 31: Spotlight on: Amanda Cruikshank
- 30: Spotlight on: Alexis Rocco
- 30: NYSPHSAA spectator sportsmanship policy in effect starting this school year
- 29: Spotlight on: Madison Heuser
- 28: Spotlight on: Morgan Belisle
- 25: Spotlight on: Alyson Ratcliffe
- 25: 2023-24 Schedule Change Form now available for grades 9-12
- 24: Spotlight on: Nicole Crandall
- 24: Herkimer CSD welcomes new teachers and staff
- 10: Herkimer CSD families asked to submit income collection form
- 10: Spotlight on: Maria Lindsay
- 10: 7th and 8th grade meet and greet scheduled for Aug. 29
- 8: Spotlight on: Zachary Abbe
- 8: 2023-24 school supply lists now available
- 4: Herkimer National Night Out brings community together
July 2023
- 31: All Herkimer CSD students to receive free meals for 2023-24 school year
- 28: Herkimer County launches community survey on childhood needs and services
- 18: Herkimer art teacher named Apple Distinguished Educator, gives showcase speech in Texas
- 18: English 7 project focused on the ‘magic of women’s history’ by creating newspapers
- 11: Public hearing on District-Wide School Safety Plan July 12; district seeks public comment
- 10: Students named to Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
June 2023
- 29: 2 Herkimer students win Young at Art! awards
- 29: Herkimer Middle School students, staff walk together for mental health during 1st Building Magic Minds Day
- 28: Herkimer village board passes parking resolution proposed by Herkimer civics students
- 26: Spotlight on: Sylvia Lowell
- 22: Graduation livestream replay, program, photos available
- 21: Summer School information now available, registration June 26
- 21: Herkimer senior Melia Couchman captures pole vault championship at Nike Outdoor Nationals
- 16: Herkimer junior wins New York State Youth Leadership Recognition Award
- 15: Herkimer CSD students complete CTE programs at Herkimer BOCES
- 14: Ducklings hatched through Herkimer agriculture class help unite school community
- 13: Physical Education Department names April, May, June PE Students of the Month
- 13: Spotlight on: Katherine L. Orts
- 12: Herkimer senior Melia Couchman wins pole vault state championship
- 7: StellaBlue Ruffule named Art Student of the Month for June
- 5: Herkimer student wins Herkimer Region College & Career Scholarship Foundation award
- 5: Spotlight on: Melissa Elias
- 2: Herkimer 6th graders create ‘Book Bentos’
May 2023
- 31: Herkimer student Jacob Lamanna recognized as Spectrum News 1 Scholar Athlete
- 24: Herkimer CSD receives NYSSBA Champions of Change and Culture of Caring Awards
- 24: Students participate in regional Art Career Day
- 24: Mary Tomaso receives Oneida/Herkimer Library System Administrator of the Year Award
- 24: Herkimer CSD announces Class of 2023 valedictorian, salutatorian
- 19: Herkimer students win School Boards Institute Student Achievement Award
- 16: Herkimer Central School District 2023-24 budget approved
- 16: Herkimer students receive memorial scholarships from family with history in Herkimer
- 5: Herkimer CSD students named to BOCES honor rolls
- 1: Spotlight on: Leah Zorn
- 1: Roselyn Nietes named Art Student of the Month for May
- 1: 2 Herkimer students’ artwork selected for Fenimore Art Museum exhibit
- 1: Students named to Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
April 2023
- 24: Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School students win award, ‘Excellent’ rating at Six Flags New England
- 21: 3rd graders present to Board of Education about real estate project
- 19: Spotlight on: Zachary Steele
- 19: Youth summer job opportunities available
- 17: Herkimer art teacher accepts New York State Youth Art Month award at national convention
- 12: Herkimer student artwork on display in 2 exhibits
- 7: Herkimer 3rd graders create songs for ‘Music March Madness’ competition
- 3: Spotlight on: Brianne Bello
- 3: Sierra DiBrango named Art Student of the Month for April
March 2023
- 30: Herkimer students have artwork in Legislative Student Art Exhibit
- 30: ‘Swatting call’ made to 911 center
- 24: Presentation for 8th grade families on transition to high school scheduled for April 26
- 23: Herkimer elementary, high school students team up for National Agriculture Day activity
- 21: Spotlight on: Courtney Klock
- 20: Reading, storytelling highlighted during Herkimer Elementary School PARP assembly
- 16: Herkimer student Melia Couchman wins pole vault championship at Nike Indoor Nationals
- 15: Herkimer student Izabella Vredenburg wins Voice of Democracy audio essay contest
- 13: Kaithlyn Merette named Physical Education Character Recognition Award winner for February
- 8: Herkimer High School presents ‘Cinderella’ March 9, 10 & 11
- 8: Herkimer student artwork on display for Youth Art Month
- 3: Spotlight on: Paul Valasek
- 2: Jayden Davis named Art Student of the Month for March
- 2: Herkimer CSD seeking community input on future capital project plans
- 2: Herkimer students recognized at BOCES Pathways Academy ceremony
- 1: Herkimer BOCES CTE Open House March 8 features college, career connections
February 2023
- 28: Congratulations to our girls indoor track team and indoor track state finalists
- 28: Congratulations to our girls varsity basketball team
- 27: Community supports Herkimer speech-language pathologist Stacy Richards
- 24: Herkimer students’ artwork featured in Youth Art Month Reflections show
- 17: Herkimer staff recognition program provides free coffees for colleagues
- 17: Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School announces 2nd quarter Honor Roll
- 16: Herkimer graduate featured in video for Herkimer BOCES CTE Alumni Series
- 15: Spotlight on: Cheryl O’Connell Jory
- 13: Havonna White named Physical Education Character Recognition Award winner for January
- 2: Tips for how to dress in cold weather
- 1: Motivational speaker’s “Not My Kid” presentation for community scheduled for March 7
- 1: Arriana Boyd named Art Student of the Month for February
January 2023
- 30: Sign-up form now available for spring sports
- 25: Herkimer Central Schools will dismiss students early today, Wednesday, Jan. 25, due to predicted inclement weather
- 18: Juniors participate in strengths and leadership workshop
- 18: Physical Education Character Recognition Award winners announced
- 11: Herkimer students win 4 Central New York Scholastic Art Awards
- 9: Herkimer 2nd graders create ornaments highlighting memories of favorite winter activities
- 6: Don Zhao named Art Student of the Month for January
December 2022
- 22: Herkimer 8th graders create animated snow globes displaying their favorite holiday traditions
- 21: A holiday message from the School Counseling Department
- 21: A special video presentation to our Herkimer school family: “The Magic Happens Here”
- 20: Herkimer students receive Academic H Awards for scholarly success
- 15: Herkimer 6th grader receives Red Cross Youth Good Samaritan Award for fire safety efforts
- 12: Bella Denapole named Art Student of the Month for December
- 9: Jr./Sr. High School students named to honor roll for first quarter
- 8: Physical education department recognizes students for displaying good character
- 7: State Education and Health departments issue letter on respiratory viruses
- 7: Herkimer art teacher helps New York State Youth Art Month win national award
- 5: Elementary School Newspaper Club launches student newspaper
November 2022
- 22: Herkimer seniors express thankfulness, compete in turkey scavenger hunt
- 22: Art project aims to grow student/teacher relationships through plants in classrooms
- 22: Spotlight on: Dan Appley
- 21: Herkimer Elementary School students learn about career possibilities
- 18: Herkimer 6th graders create custom bookmarks as part of “Story Spine” book review project
- 18: Herkimer kindergarten class adopts a cow
- 16: Notice: One-hour delay today, Nov. 16
- 15: Herkimer National Honor Societies, Student Council lead Holiday Project to benefit students
- 15: Next Conversation Corner with Middle/High School Counseling Department scheduled for Nov. 21
- 14: Ayla Cassella named Art Student of the Month for November
- 9: Herkimer Elementary School focusing on respect with assemblies, awards
- 8: Middle School musical “Seussical Jr.” to be performed Nov. 11 & 12
- 8: Awards play important role for Herkimer High School students
- 4: Herkimer Elementary School brings back school clubs after 2.5-year absence
- 3: Herkimer civics students meet with village mayor for capstone project
- 2: Students at 2022 Herkimer County Youth Summit focus on ‘building a better tomorrow’
- 1: Elementary dismissal changes to take effect Monday, Nov. 7
October 2022
- 27: Herkimer student artwork featured in virtual NYSSBA Exhibit
- 25: Oct. 25 message from Superintendent Kathleen Carney to parents/guardians
- 25: Herkimer Magicians apparel available through 8th grade fundraiser
- 21: Alma mater banner donated by Class of 1970 unveiled at Herkimer pep rally
- 21: Herkimer art teacher takes personal branding lesson to local, national conferences
- 19: Herkimer emerging technology students design Snapchat filters for homecoming
- 18: PreK students visit Annutto’s Greenhouses
- 13: Elementary School hosts Fire Safety Assembly
- 12: Spotlight on: Amanda Johnson
- 7: American Red Cross Blood Drive at Herkimer exceeds goal
- 6: Kaithlyn Merette named Art Student of the Month for October
- 4: A message from the superintendent about emergency closings
September 2022
- 30: Positive self-identification projects help Herkimer fifth graders connect to reading
- 28: Middle/High School Counseling Department launches monthly parent informational sessions
- 23: Jr./Sr. High School students visually answer the question ‘What is art?’
- 14: Spotlight on: Carolyn Saugh
- 9: View a video from the first day of school
- 6: New school meal payment system has launched
- 2: Update on school meals for 2022-23
August 2022
- 31: Herkimer Central School District following latest New York State Department of Health guidance on COVID-19
- 18: Middle School/High School supply list now available
- 11: A Message to the School Community from Superintendent Kathleen Carney
- 4: Herkimer named NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence
July 2022
- 20: K-5 supply lists for 2022-23 now available
- 6: Jessica Alberts
- 5: Class of 2022 graduation program
May 2022
- 17: Voters approve 2022-23 budget
- 10: School board selects Kathleen Carney as new superintendent
- 10: Tiffany Hill
April 2022
- 28: Herkimer raises nearly $3,000 in donations for Ukraine
- 25: Jr./Sr. HS students named to honor roll for third quarter
- 24: Proposed 2022-23 budget includes NO tax increase
- 8: Fourth graders exchanging letters with class in Houston
March 2022
- 31: Class of 2022 page now available
- 29: Students raising money to benefit the Ukraine
- 21: Herkimer to present the musical “Matilda” on March 31 and April 1-2
- 17: Herkimer superintendent search continues
- 16: State Senator Oberacker visits Herkimer
- 15: Juniors and seniors participate in workshop that focuses on their strengths
- 14: Students collaborate on hands-on engineering challenge to help Rapunzel from her tower
- 11: Students use “book bento” format for book reports
- 9: Third grade students become “realtors” during project
- 2: Herkimer students artwork part of Herkimer County Youth Art Month virtual show
February 2022
- 28: Middle/High School counseling department to host monthly parent informational sessions starting March 17
- 28: Mask mandate ends March 2 for schools statewide, including Herkimer CSD
- 24: HHS teacher recognized as one of 100 Heroes by the United Way
- 24: HHS teacher’s lesson plan on helping students achieve better mental health is distributed worldwide
- 23: Jr./Sr. HS students named to honor roll for second quarter
- 15: Artwork from Herkimer students part of Mohawk Valley “Reflections” show
- 1: Herkimer CSD superintendent search application/details
January 2022
- 26: Two Herkimer seniors recognized by College Board
- 19: Herkimer Jr./Sr. High art students creating coffee sleeves for local business
- 12: Middle school presents Lion King Jr. on Jan. 22-23
- 10: Middle and High School Yearbook ordering informatio
- 5: Joshua Lanza
- 4: Students from Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School earn Academic H honors
- 3: January Regents exams canceled by NYSED
December 2021
- 22: Middle school students attend FFA conference at Stockbridge Valley
- 22: Former Herkimer interim superintendent excited to return to district
- 16: Multiple Herkimer teams receive scholar-athlete honors for fall
- 14: Breakfast/lunch available to Herkimer CSD students from Dec. 15-17
- 7: Grades 6-12 choirs to perform at winter concert on Dec. 16
- 3: Jr./Sr. HS students named to honor roll for 1st quarter
- 3: Jr./Sr. HS Esports club helps students build STEM, teamwork and communication skills
November 2021
- 30: Herkimer County Optional 7-Day Quarantine Test-Out
- 22: BOE announces retirement of superintendent
- 22: Middle school students earn character trait certificates
- 9: Herkimer students participate in BOCES honors programs
- 3: Fourth grade students hone public speaking and research skills during Passion Project
- 2: Message from the Superintendent: the process on closing school during inclement weather explained
October 2021
- 27: New emerging technology class at Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School working on virtual reality projects and more
- 20: Food and Nutrition students using hydroponic tower gardens to grow greens; plan to donate to local “Community Fridge” this year
- 19: Digital tickets required for fall semifinals, finals and regional events
- 14: VIDEO: Brennan Thompson speaks to seniors at Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School
- 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
September 2021
- 29: Early release for Herkimer CSD students on Wednesday, Dec. 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
- 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
January 2021
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
- 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