What a night to remember! This past Friday, May 15, the WEB Complex was transformed into a tropical paradise for our Special Programs Prom. 🍍✨
Our incredible students took the lead this year, choosing a vibrant luau theme and a delicious feast of Chinese food to fuel a night of celebration. From the moment the Grand March began, the energy was electric as students were introduced!
Many staff members, families and community members came out to support our students! Everyone was truly dressed to the 9s, bringing style, smiles and some serious moves to the dance floor.
Events like this don’t just happen, they take a village of dedicated hearts.
-Michelle Burton (Special Programs-special events coordinator): A massive thank you for leading the charge and making this vision a reality!
-Our amazing staff and volunteers: Thank you to every team member who helped with prep and ensured our students could participate to the fullest and have a great time!
-CTE Cosmetology program: Thank you for accepting appointments for our students to get prom-ready with hair and nail services!
Our incredible students took the lead this year, choosing a vibrant luau theme and a delicious feast of Chinese food to fuel a night of celebration. From the moment the Grand March began, the energy was electric as students were introduced!
Many staff members, families and community members came out to support our students! Everyone was truly dressed to the 9s, bringing style, smiles and some serious moves to the dance floor.
Events like this don’t just happen, they take a village of dedicated hearts.
-Michelle Burton (Special Programs-special events coordinator): A massive thank you for leading the charge and making this vision a reality!
-Our amazing staff and volunteers: Thank you to every team member who helped with prep and ensured our students could participate to the fullest and have a great time!
-CTE Cosmetology program: Thank you for accepting appointments for our students to get prom-ready with hair and nail services!
May is officially National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and we couldn't be prouder of the magic happening in our hallways. While many people think of "speech" as just practicing "R" sounds or correcting a lisp, our team at Herkimer BOCES knows it goes so much deeper than that. We are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated and compassionate team of providers.
Our Speech team works tirelessly to ensure every student from our littlest Pre-K learners to our school-age students has a voice. The real "behind-the-scenes" victory isn't just a clearer sentence; it’s the confidence that comes with being understood.
To our Speech team: We see the hard work you put into every session, and our school community is stronger because of you! Thank You!
Pictured, top left: Deavon Eysaman. Top, right: Maria Koutsouflakis. Bottom, left to right: Ali Nelson, Isabella Bailey, Savannah Trunzo, Erin Reed and Danielle Sponable. Not pictured: Anika Tabassum.
Our Speech team works tirelessly to ensure every student from our littlest Pre-K learners to our school-age students has a voice. The real "behind-the-scenes" victory isn't just a clearer sentence; it’s the confidence that comes with being understood.
To our Speech team: We see the hard work you put into every session, and our school community is stronger because of you! Thank You!
Pictured, top left: Deavon Eysaman. Top, right: Maria Koutsouflakis. Bottom, left to right: Ali Nelson, Isabella Bailey, Savannah Trunzo, Erin Reed and Danielle Sponable. Not pictured: Anika Tabassum.
The Student and Community Job Fair takes place two weeks from today and has a public portion for members of the community who are seeking jobs!
The event takes place on June 2 in the Dolgeville High School Gym at 38 Slawson St. in Dolgeville.
The session from 1-2:30 p.m. is for high school juniors and seniors only.
The 3-4 p.m. session welcomes the greater community.
More than 20 local businesses will be present, recruiting for a wide variety of industries. Bring copies of your resume.
This event is presented by the Herkimer BOCES School to Careers program and Dolgeville Central School District.
The event takes place on June 2 in the Dolgeville High School Gym at 38 Slawson St. in Dolgeville.
The session from 1-2:30 p.m. is for high school juniors and seniors only.
The 3-4 p.m. session welcomes the greater community.
More than 20 local businesses will be present, recruiting for a wide variety of industries. Bring copies of your resume.
This event is presented by the Herkimer BOCES School to Careers program and Dolgeville Central School District.
Many local schools are hosting art shows this spring - it's a great chance to celebrate the amazing artwork students are creating!
In April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month, and we proudly recognize our incredible occupational therapists at Herkimer BOCES!
We are grateful for the care, creativity and commitment they bring to our programs and our students.
Thank you for all that you do!
Occupational therapists support students in developing the skills needed to participate in learning and daily school routines. They focus on areas including fine motor skills and helping students with tasks such as writing, cutting and managing classroom tools. OTs also promote independence by teaching strategies and adapting activities, so students can complete tasks more confidently on their own.
Pictured, from left, top row: Jillian Iacovissi, Kayla Hulser and Olivia Murray. Bottom row: LayLay Mar, Jamilyn Dillon, Bethany Gonzalez and Michelle Caccioppoli.
Not pictured: Kelly Servello and Donna Roback.
We are grateful for the care, creativity and commitment they bring to our programs and our students.
Thank you for all that you do!
Occupational therapists support students in developing the skills needed to participate in learning and daily school routines. They focus on areas including fine motor skills and helping students with tasks such as writing, cutting and managing classroom tools. OTs also promote independence by teaching strategies and adapting activities, so students can complete tasks more confidently on their own.
Pictured, from left, top row: Jillian Iacovissi, Kayla Hulser and Olivia Murray. Bottom row: LayLay Mar, Jamilyn Dillon, Bethany Gonzalez and Michelle Caccioppoli.
Not pictured: Kelly Servello and Donna Roback.
The Marine Corps took over PE at Pathways Academy earlier this week - and brought the energy with them!
Staff Sgt. Paredes led students in grades K-12 through a challenging and engaging obstacle course, pushing everyone to give their best effort while having fun along the way. Even our staff couldn't resist jumping in and joining the action!
Following the sessions, Staff Sgt. Paredes hosted a meet and greet where students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about physical fitness, discipline, leadership and the many benefits and career Pathways available through the Marine Corps.
A huge thank you to Staff Sgt. Paredes for an unforgettable experience and for inspiring our students!
Staff Sgt. Paredes led students in grades K-12 through a challenging and engaging obstacle course, pushing everyone to give their best effort while having fun along the way. Even our staff couldn't resist jumping in and joining the action!
Following the sessions, Staff Sgt. Paredes hosted a meet and greet where students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about physical fitness, discipline, leadership and the many benefits and career Pathways available through the Marine Corps.
A huge thank you to Staff Sgt. Paredes for an unforgettable experience and for inspiring our students!
Herkimer BOCES District Superintendent D.J. Shepardson enjoyed recently reading to Owen D. Young PreK students!
The Herkimer BOCES School to Careers office recently collaborated with Herkimer County Community College Community Health and Human Services Program Coordinator Grace Ashline for a "Human Services Day!”
This was an on-campus event led by assistant professor Ashline and her students that included an informative overview of the program, an insightful and engaging Q&A session and a campus tour led by Director of Admissions Michael Harrington.
Juniors and seniors from Herkimer Middle-High School attended and even walked away with Herkimer College swag bags.
The Office of School to Careers looks forward to holding this event every year and continuing to raise student awareness throughout all the Herkimer County school districts about this amazing opportunity right here in our backyard!
This was an on-campus event led by assistant professor Ashline and her students that included an informative overview of the program, an insightful and engaging Q&A session and a campus tour led by Director of Admissions Michael Harrington.
Juniors and seniors from Herkimer Middle-High School attended and even walked away with Herkimer College swag bags.
The Office of School to Careers looks forward to holding this event every year and continuing to raise student awareness throughout all the Herkimer County school districts about this amazing opportunity right here in our backyard!
The Herkimer BOCES Culinary and Hospitality program did an awesome job providing the food at the recent Herkimer BOCES Annual Meeting!
Our Special Education Career Prep students recently partnered with Career and Technical Education to host a fun and engaging event: the Career Prep Scavenger Hunt!
It was an exciting and memorable day at Herkimer BOCES!
Students had the opportunity to explore CTE classrooms, solve clues and learn about a variety of career pathways in a hands-on and interactive way. It was incredible to see their enthusiasm, teamwork and curiosity throughout the entire event!
A huge thank you to our CTE staff and students for collaborating and helping make this experience so meaningful. The appreciation from our Career Prep students was clear – they truly valued the opportunity to learn, explore and connect real-world skills to future careers.
We are so proud of all the students and grateful to our staff for making events like this possible. What a great day of learning and collaboration!
It was an exciting and memorable day at Herkimer BOCES!
Students had the opportunity to explore CTE classrooms, solve clues and learn about a variety of career pathways in a hands-on and interactive way. It was incredible to see their enthusiasm, teamwork and curiosity throughout the entire event!
A huge thank you to our CTE staff and students for collaborating and helping make this experience so meaningful. The appreciation from our Career Prep students was clear – they truly valued the opportunity to learn, explore and connect real-world skills to future careers.
We are so proud of all the students and grateful to our staff for making events like this possible. What a great day of learning and collaboration!
The Herkimer BOCES School to Careers office recently collaborated with Herkimer County Community College Physical Therapy Assistant Program Director Elizabeth Pogonowski for a "PTA Day!”
This was an on-campus event led by assistant professor Pogonowski, her staff and students that included an informative overview of the program, hands on PT activities, an informational session led by Athletic Director Matt Lee, visits from Provost Michael Oriolo and President Dr. Terry Grates Day and a campus tour led by Director of Admissions Michael Harrington.
Juniors and seniors from Herkimer, West Canada Valley, and Frankfort-Schuyler attended and even walked away with Herkimer swag bags.
The office of School to Careers looks forward to holding this event every year and continuing to raise student awareness throughout all the Herkimer County school districts about this amazing opportunity right here in our backyard!
This was an on-campus event led by assistant professor Pogonowski, her staff and students that included an informative overview of the program, hands on PT activities, an informational session led by Athletic Director Matt Lee, visits from Provost Michael Oriolo and President Dr. Terry Grates Day and a campus tour led by Director of Admissions Michael Harrington.
Juniors and seniors from Herkimer, West Canada Valley, and Frankfort-Schuyler attended and even walked away with Herkimer swag bags.
The office of School to Careers looks forward to holding this event every year and continuing to raise student awareness throughout all the Herkimer County school districts about this amazing opportunity right here in our backyard!
The business portion of the recent Herkimer BOCES Annual Meeting included a presentation by District Superintendent D.J. Shepardson, recognition of ex-officio student Board of Education members, introduction of board candidates and more!
Congratulations to MOVAC on receiving our Outstanding Community Partner Award at the recent Herkimer BOCES Annual Meeting!
Here are some photos from the award presentation!
Read more here https://www.herkimer-boces.org/article/2794295 about why MOVAC won the award for supporting local students!
Here are some photos from the award presentation!
Read more here https://www.herkimer-boces.org/article/2794295 about why MOVAC won the award for supporting local students!
The Central Valley Chamber Choir directed by Mark Bunce put on a great performance during the recent Herkimer BOCES Annual Meeting!
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President Melinda Person recently visited Herkimer BOCES!
Included in a video on Facebook, she visits the Cosmetology and Building Construction programs at the WEB Complex and the Trade Industries class at Pathways Academy!
View the video on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1650904852920082
Included in a video on Facebook, she visits the Cosmetology and Building Construction programs at the WEB Complex and the Trade Industries class at Pathways Academy!
View the video on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1650904852920082
Here are photos from when Herkimer BOCES Pathways Academy student Michael Grecco recently received the 2026 Herkimer BOCES Student Spotlight Award at the Herkimer BOCES Annual Meeting!
Go here https://www.herkimer-boces.org/article/2794265 to read more about Michael’s story and why he won the award.
Go here https://www.herkimer-boces.org/article/2794265 to read more about Michael’s story and why he won the award.
The Connections Across the Spectrum event took place last night at the Herkimer BOCES WEB Complex!
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we are proud that Herkimer BOCES offers a wide range of programs and expertise to support students with autism across our region. Our team, including special education teachers and various related service team members, all bring a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives to the work we do every day.
This event was truly a team effort. Thank you to our presenters for sharing valuable insights on behavior and communication – and to our dedicated staff who provided free childcare so families could fully participate. Thank you to the families who came out. It was well attended, and we are grateful for their continued partnership.
Our goal was simple: support our community, share resources and help connect families as they navigate their children’s educational journeys.
We partnered with many community organizations last night to bring a wealth of knowledge and support for families: RCIL, UCP, Jump the Line Advocates, FACE Center, Herkimer ARC and Herkimer County Sheriff's - Project Lifesaver.
Presenters included: special education teacher Emily Hayes, speech-language pathologist Danielle Sponable, special education teacher Gabrielle Stemmer, special education teacher Ian Wiernicki and behavior specialist Veronica Rogers.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and made the evening so meaningful, and we will plan more in the future to continue supporting our autism community.
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we are proud that Herkimer BOCES offers a wide range of programs and expertise to support students with autism across our region. Our team, including special education teachers and various related service team members, all bring a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives to the work we do every day.
This event was truly a team effort. Thank you to our presenters for sharing valuable insights on behavior and communication – and to our dedicated staff who provided free childcare so families could fully participate. Thank you to the families who came out. It was well attended, and we are grateful for their continued partnership.
Our goal was simple: support our community, share resources and help connect families as they navigate their children’s educational journeys.
We partnered with many community organizations last night to bring a wealth of knowledge and support for families: RCIL, UCP, Jump the Line Advocates, FACE Center, Herkimer ARC and Herkimer County Sheriff's - Project Lifesaver.
Presenters included: special education teacher Emily Hayes, speech-language pathologist Danielle Sponable, special education teacher Gabrielle Stemmer, special education teacher Ian Wiernicki and behavior specialist Veronica Rogers.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and made the evening so meaningful, and we will plan more in the future to continue supporting our autism community.
A special visit from the Easter Bunny brought joy to our Special Education students today!
Students also had the opportunity to observe live chicks that were hatched by our Career Prep class in their classroom.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our staff, as well as our Career Prep and Career Awareness classes, for their support of our specials event coordinator in facilitating this event.
Students also had the opportunity to observe live chicks that were hatched by our Career Prep class in their classroom.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our staff, as well as our Career Prep and Career Awareness classes, for their support of our specials event coordinator in facilitating this event.
The Herkimer BOCES 2026 Annual Meeting Report is now available to read online! Download the publication here: https://aptg.co/c6mG6Y
Join us for an evening of learning, connection and support for families of children with autism!
"Connections Across the Spectrum" takes place 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at the Herkimer BOCES WEB Complex at 352 Gros Blvd. in Herkimer.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZth-rA4pkKrdg9LzraNs0RMG4PbU4GJP91jG9revMv2xN-A/viewform
More info: 315-867-2202
"Connections Across the Spectrum" takes place 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at the Herkimer BOCES WEB Complex at 352 Gros Blvd. in Herkimer.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZth-rA4pkKrdg9LzraNs0RMG4PbU4GJP91jG9revMv2xN-A/viewform
More info: 315-867-2202
