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  • 5th graders rewarded with trip to Nexus Center

    Herkimer fifth graders took a “reward trip” for positive behavior on Thursday, Jan. 30, to the Nexus Center in Utica. Fifth graders signed a “behavior contract” with their classroom teacher at the beginning of the second marking period. All Students who met the criteria for that marking period were rewarded on Thursday, Jan. 30, with


  • Josephine Saleeba named Art Student of the Month for January 2025

    The Art Student of the Month for January is Josephine Saleeba! Josephine is in seventh grade and was chosen as Student of the Month by Mrs. Zorn because of her outstanding work ethic and her role as a positive influence in the classroom.  Josephine consistently challenges herself to come up with interesting project ideas, and


  • Please take the 2025 Digital Equity Survey for Herkimer CSD parents/guardians

    To take the 2025 Digital Equity Survey, click here. Please submit a separate survey response for each child in your family in grades K-12. Collecting accurate data regarding digital resource access for our students will greatly help educators to better serve their students and families. In order to accomplish this, the New York State Education


  • Herkimer BOCES December 2024 ‘Inside Look’ newsletter now available

    The Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES “Inside Look” newsletter – including content featuring Herkimer Central School District students – is now available to read online. To view the December 2024 and October 2024 issues of the newsletter, click here.


  • Raylana Griffin named Art Student of the Month

    The Art Student of the Month for December/January is Raylana Griffin! Raylana is in 10 grade, and she is currently taking the basic drawing techniques/Drawing 1 class. Raylana was chosen as Student of the Month by Mrs. Zorn because she consistently uses her class time well, she is willing to challenge herself creatively, and she


  • Herkimer art teacher Heather WheelerStapf’s Outstanding Educator award stems from deep history with district

    Herkimer Elementary School art teacher Heather WheelerStapf’s journey to recently winning a Genesis Group Outstanding Educator award started early in her life with roots right where she works now. WheelerStapf grew up in Herkimer and went to kindergarten through third grade at the old East Herkimer Elementary School on Pine Grove Road right next to


  • Herkimer Elementary School hosts 1st Thanksgiving Parade

    Herkimer Elementary School students participated in the school’s first Thanksgiving Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Elementary students in prekindergarten through fifth grade have been reading the book “Balloons over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet during library class and planning for the parade. In art class, they have been creating their designs to parade with. In music


  • Herkimer high school clubs helping others through Holiday Project

    Herkimer High School’s Student Council, National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society are once again hard at work on their annual Holiday Project.  What started six years ago as a small way to bring some holiday cheer to our students has blossomed into a project that served about 180 students last year. Students are


  • A message from the superintendent about emergency closings

    To download a PDF of the letter from Herkimer Superintendent Kathleen A. Carney, click here. Nov. 25, 2024 Dear Parents/Guardians: As the winter months approach, it is important parents have the necessary information in the event of an emergency closing or delay. In inclement weather, we will do our best to make the decision to


  • Middle School musical performances Nov. 15 and 16

    Herkimer Middle School proudly presents “High School Musical Jr.” Performances are 6:30 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Herkimer Middle-High School Auditorium. Admission is free for all. Come support our awesome Herkimer students as they showcase their talent and hard work. We hope to see you there!