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Category: Middle School/High School Announcements


  • Emily Baylor named Art Student of the Month for April 2024

    The Art Student of the Month for April is Emily Baylor! Emily 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.  Emily consistently uses her class time well, and she strives to improve


  • Herkimer agriculture students read to 2nd graders for Agricultural Literacy Week

    Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School students in agriculture teacher Talia Baker’s Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources class and the Herkimer FFA recently read the book “I LOVE Strawberries” to second graders in support of Agricultural Literacy Week. “The high school students learned about the importance of literacy at young ages, practiced reading out loud and prepared


  • Summer job programs available for Herkimer County youth

    There are four separate summer job programs available to youth in Herkimer County. Details, eligibility and the application process for each program are described below: Herkimer County ETA Summer Youth Program: Ages 14-20. Must fit income requirements-public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, SSI, low income. Call 315-867-1400 for an application. 14-15 year olds may be placed


  • Herkimer art teacher Heather McCutcheon wins National Art Education Association award

    The National Art Education Association has named Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School art teacher Heather McCutcheon as the recipient of the 2024 New York Art Educator award. The award is determined through a peer review of nominations and honors an outstanding member from each state or province association whose service and contribution to art education merits


  • Herkimer student artwork featured in statewide virtual exhibit

    Four Herkimer Central School District students have artwork featured in the New York State Art Teachers Association Legislative Exhibit. The virtual exhibit is available on the NYSATA website at www.nysata.org/legislative-exhibit and will remain on display through February 2025. The Herkimer student artwork is featured on slides 174-177. The Herkimer students who have artwork featured in


  • Herkimer earth science students taking field trip to view solar eclipse in totality

    More than 50 Herkimer Central School District earth science students will take a field trip on Monday, April 8, to Erin Park in Boonville with earth science teacher Kathryn Lister to view the total solar eclipse. At the Boonville location, students will be able to view the eclipse in totality. During the eclipse, students will


  • 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 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