Herkimer agriculture, art students team up to create moss art wall

Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School agriculture and art students recently worked together using preserved moss and more traditional artwork featuring geometric shapes, elements of design and personal experiences to create a moss art wall. “The hope is this collaborative project will be a permanent installation here at Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School that celebrates the individual creativity …

Perzhia Mayo named Art Student of the Month for May

The Art Student of the Month for May is Perzhia Mayo! Perzhia is a 12th grader who was chosen as Student of the Month by Mrs. Zorn because of her positive attitude and willingness to challenge herself creatively. She continuously practices her art-making skills, and it is evidenced by her exemplary body of artwork.  Below …

Family members of late, former Herkimer student Connor Gage provide advice to students

Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School students in grades 9-12 heard a personal accounting on Tuesday, May 15, of the tragic story of former Herkimer student Connor Gage, whose family members visited to help students make safe decisions for themselves and others. Connor Gage attended Herkimer before finishing high school in Little Falls and graduating in 2018. …

Herkimer County System of Care Youth Advisory Council hosting mental health awareness walk

The Herkimer County System of Care Youth Advisory Council’s walk supporting mental health awareness takes place this Sunday, May 19, at the CVA Practice Field on Fredericks Street in Ilion. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 9 a.m. Also, Herkimer County students in grades 9-12 are invited to join the Youth …

Herkimer CSD celebrates Class of 2024 top 10

Herkimer Central School District recently announced the top 10 students with the highest grade-point averages for the Class of 2024 and honored them with a breakfast celebration. Herkimer High School Principal Zachary Abbe and high school counselor Carolyn Saugh presented the breakfast to the students on Wednesday, May 1, in the School Counseling Department’s conference …

Herkimer student wins first place at state SkillsUSA conference through BOCES program

Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Career and Technical Education students captured one first place, two second places and one third place during the SkillsUSA state conference, and the first-place finisher will be advancing to the national conference. “Our students have worked so hard to prepare for this conference,” Herkimer BOCES SkillsUSA co-advisor Holly Rotundo Fischer said. “They stepped …

Herkimer County conducting survey about food insecurity

Herkimer County and the Food Insecurity Workgroup are conducting a survey to find out how Herkimer County residents are feeling about their ability to access food and would like your support in completing the survey. Fill out the short, anonymous survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCFoodSurvey2024  As the cost of food has increased significantly recently, people are understandably …

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