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  • Herkimer 3rd graders compete in ‘Music March Madness’ with songs they created

    What do you get when you mix Music in Our Schools Month with March Madness at Herkimer Elementary School? Herkimer Elementary School vocal music teacher William Pegg created “Music March Madness” for Herkimer Central School District third graders and continued the tradition this year. For the competition, third graders wrote their own short songs in


  • Herkimer CSD announces plan for unused emergency/snow days

    March 21, 2024 Dear Parents/Guardians/Staff, I hope this letter finds everyone doing well and enjoying the start of Spring.  At the time of this letter, the Herkimer Central School District has three (3) emergency/snow days remaining for the 2023-2024 school year.  If no more emergency/snow days are used, we will abide by the calendar changes


  • Herkimer teachers highlight their programs for area educators during Superintendent’s Conference Day

    Among the meetings, activities and professional development sessions that took place during a Superintendent’s Conference Day on Friday, March 15, at Herkimer Central School District were workshops that highlighted Herkimer classes to other local educators. Herkimer art teacher Heather McCutcheon hosted a workshop titled “SEL in the Art Room” about social and emotional learning through


  • High School musical “Mamma Mia!” to be performed March 21-23

    Herkimer High School presents the “Mamma Mia!” musical at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21; Friday, March 22; and Saturday, March 23, at the Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School. Tickets are free for current Herkimer students and $10 for everyone else. Tickets are general admission and can be purchased at the door or in the Jr./Sr.


  • Herkimer Elementary School kicks off PARP program with assembly, guest author

    Herkimer Elementary School kicked off its 2024 Pick A Reading Partner (PARP) program with an assembly focused on reading, writing and fun. Jennifer Olds, Herkimer Elementary School library media specialist, presented the PARP assembly on Thursday, March 14, and was joined by author Melanie Lopata. Olds outlined plans for the PARP program, which runs from


  • Herkimer CSD indoor track has a record-breaking season

    The Herkimer Central School District indoor track team had a standout season this school year – with six students setting school records, two students winning sectional championships and three students becoming national qualifiers. “It was a good season,” Herkimer indoor track coach Jason Richard said. “It’s a good group of kids. They’re self-motivated and always


  • 27 Herkimer students have artwork in Youth Art Month Exhibit

    There are 27 Herkimer Central School District students with artwork on display in the Herkimer County Youth Art Month Exhibit at Bassett Healthcare in Herkimer. The work will be on display for the full month of March. Students from nine school districts in the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES region contributed more than 200 works of art to


  • Ninth grader selected as Art Student of the Month for March 2024

    The Art Student of the Month for March is ninth grader Elijah. Elijah was chosen as Student of the Month by Mrs. Zorn because of his work ethic and his willingness to challenge himself creatively in the classroom. Elijah is a role model in the classroom. He consistently comes up with original project ideas, and


  • Herkimer Magicians supporting American Heart Association with walk at high school Saturday, March 9

    The Please Stand Up Team in partnership with Connected Community Schools are calling for all Magicians to let their magic shine in support of the American Heart Association. All staff, students, and family members are invited to participate in a 3-mile walk to support the American Heart Association at 9 a.m. this Saturday, March 9.


  • Students in Herkimer FFA Chapter compete at Leadership Development Event

    Members of the Herkimer FFA Chapter recently attended their first Leadership Development Event as part of New York State District 5 competitions. Eight members participated in different events on Feb. 3 that encourage career development and personal growth, and they participated in a Meals of Hope community service project at Hamilton Central School. Seventh grader