Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES

If you’re good at something, never do it for free …

Get paid to cook at Herkimer BOCES – apply now: https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?AppliTrackJobId=6449&FromAdmin=True

Know any good cooks? Let them know to apply now!

To become a cook at Herkimer BOCES, apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?AppliTrackJobId=6449&FromAdmin=True

Whatcha’ got cookin’?

If you want to become a cook at Herkimer BOCES, apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?AppliTrackJobId=6449&FromAdmin=True

Let him cook … at Herkimer BOCES.

Apply now to become a cook at the Herkimer BOCES WEB Complex in East Herkimer: https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?AppliTrackJobId=6449&FromAdmin=True

Make a connection to safety and help play a role in suicide prevention at the free LivingWorks safeTALK hosted by Herkimer BOCES on Sept. 24.

To inquire or register, call or email Kellie Maxwell at 315-867-2034 or kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org by the end of Sept. 23.

The event will take place from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center on the second floor of 420 E. German St. in Herkimer.

There aren’t enough cooks in our kitchen …

… so we’re looking to hire another one. Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?AppliTrackJobId=6449&FromAdmin=True

Day five of Rescue Heroes Summer Day Camp began with a presentation on nutrition and wellness by Herkimer BOCES School to Careers liaison Sarah Crowe. Throughout the week, Crowe provided healthy meals and snacks for the students to sample, culminating in a Rescue Heroes themed Healthy Recipe Booklet full of nutrition information for all students to take home so that they would be able to recreate some of their favorite dishes from the week.

Self defense training was provided by Mike Masi, Cosmo Pellegrino and Staysha Forsey. Students were able to practice many techniques for staying safe and escaping an attacker. They certainly had fun practicing these techniques with their partners.

Our final keynote to wrap up the week was Katie Jakaub, an environmental conservation officer, who presented on the benefits of careers working for the DEC, including a recent increase in salaries, retirement benefits and an opportunity to work outside with a wide variety of skills and responsibilities.

The day ended with a Completion Celebration that was open to families. Students were given personalized awards, as well as gifts, including: a Rescue Heroes hoodie, yoga mat and water bottle. An ice cream sundae bar wrapped up the event. We said goodbye to our seniors and can’t wait to see many of the students return next year. We hope to meet new camp attendees in summer 2026. Spread the word about this award-winning program, which will expand to two weeks in order to accommodate younger female students.

Day four of Rescue Heroes Summer Day Camp included more hands-on activities where students were able to hone their own first responder skills during Stop the Bleed and CPR training. Stop the Bleed training was presented by Tom Moran, who is a trauma education, injury prevention and outreach coordinator from Albany Medical Center. Tom was once again joined by Meghan Delaney of Amsterdam Professional Firefighters, who also spoke about her long career saving lives. All students received their own Stop the Bleed Kit.

The CPR and first aid training was once again provided by MOVAC. Laura Askew led the interactive presentation, spoke to students about her rewarding career as an EMT and gave students a tour of the ambulance. All students are now CPR certified.

Day three of Rescue Heroes Summer Day Camp was an eventful field trip to the Syracuse Fire Department Regional Training Center, where we were once again in awe of the level of training and skill it takes to become a career firefighter. Female firefighters spoke with the students about the benefits of their career path, including a high level of job satisfaction and camaraderie with their teammates. The message was clear that firefighters truly love what they do. Students toured various aspects of the training center including a live burn demonstration.

Day two of Rescue Heroes Summer Day Camp this year was a field trip to the New York State Division of Homeland Security Preparedness Training Center, where we got to see all aspects of training that the center offers including state-of-the-art swift-water rescue, active-shooter training and so much more.

We capped off the day with a visit to Oneida County Emergency Services 911 Dispatch, where we learned about careers as a 911 dispatcher, getting to see behind the scenes on a typical day and how impressive their communications skills and systems truly are. We call 911 dispatchers the first line of all first responders.

Year three of Rescue Heroes, a summer day camp for young women in Herkimer County who aspire to careers as first responders, was back this year with lots of exciting new programming. We began our Rescue Heroes week learning about yoga with Marchell Scarano of Yoga and Wellness in Little Falls. Throughout the week, many presenters highlighted the importance of taking care of yourself so that you can better serve others.

Heather Wright from the New York State Department of Corrections and Jamie Conover from the New York State Office of Probation both shared their career journeys, answered student questions and presented on the many benefits of their career paths, including the camaraderie with fellow officers and appealing retirement packages.

Jessica Tyrell from RISE Recovery Community Outreach Center provided opiate and general drug awareness, complete with a full Narcan training where all students received an Overdose Rescue Kit.

Friday was the last day of the Herkimer BOCES Extended School Year for 2025 - a big thank you goes out to all the staff who helped provide ESY for students this summer!

Herkimer BOCES is hosting a free LivingWorks safeTALK training from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Aug. 18 in the Gateway Center Progress Room on the second floor at 420 E. German St. in Herkimer.

For questions or to register you can call 315-867-2034 or email kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org.

You can also register directly with this link: https://preventsuicideny-selfreg.administrateweblink.com/catalogue/TGVhcm5pbmdDYXRlZ29yeTo4/courses/SAFE%1E-%1E-safeTALK - Just scroll down to the Herkimer listing and select "Add to Cart" to complete the registration. After registering there, just email: kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org to let her know you've registered.

Now’s your chance!

We currently have various teaching and other openings across multiple BOCES programs!

APPLY NOW: https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp/

Learn more about employment at Herkimer BOCES here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/employment

Herkimer BOCES has many teaching and other openings for various programs including CTE, special education and alternative education!

Find these openings and apply for them here: https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp/

Learn more about employment at Herkimer BOCES here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/employment

Take a step forward in your teaching career at Herkimer BOCES!

We currently have various teaching and other openings across multiple BOCES programs!

Apply now: https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp/

Learn more about employment at Herkimer BOCES here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/employment

We’re looking for math, science, music and special education teachers – as well as teaching assistants – to teach at Herkimer BOCES!

Find these openings and others and apply for them here: https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp/

Learn more about employment at Herkimer BOCES here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/employment

Herkimer BOCES Building Construction students have been helping the town of Herkimer construct a dugout for Little League! The continued construction is an ongoing community service project located at the Pine Grove Road field. Building Construction students pictured here are Lucas Evatt from Central Valley along with Gregory Patrick, Trenton Polhamus and Alexis Haynes-Davis from West Canada Valley.

Congratulations to all Herkimer BOCES 2024-25 retirees, who were recognized during the June 12 Board of Education meeting! Pictured at the board meeting with District Superintendent D.J. Shepardson: retirees Evelyn Richie (teacher aide, retired August 2024), Robert Smith (building maintenance worker, retired November 2024) and Jasmin Mortka (teaching assistant, retiring June 2025). Other retirees not in attendance: Jean Rogers (occupational therapist, retired October 2024), Stephen Coupe (business manager, retired December 2024), Scott Dunckel, building maintenance worker, retired May 2025), Linda Platts (cleaner, retired May 2025) and Lucinda Richards (secretary II, retiring July 2025).

Congratulations to staff members who received tenure during the June 12 Herkimer BOCES Board of Education meeting! Pictured at the board meeting with District Superintendent D.J. Shepardson: Peter Stone received tenure in the area of trade subjects, technical education, and Kelly Rowland received tenure in the area of supervisor, instructional services. Other tenure appointments not in attendance were: Colleen Thomas received tenure in the area of elementary – PreK, and Holly White received tenure in the area of science – technical education.