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Congratulations to all the students who were recognized Monday night at Herkimer College for completing Herkimer BOCES Career and Technical Education programs! View more photos on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/herkimerboces

Pathways Academy science students presented to the Herkimer BOCES Board of Education on June 12 about how they recently planted a tomato seed that spent 271 days in space! The students did an amazing job and showed the progress of the seed’s growth! Read more about the project from a recent story here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/article/2225438

Herkimer BOCES Special Programs at the WEB Complex on Friday celebrated student Lucas Knopka, from Central Valley, for completing sixth grade! Congratulations, Lucas!

In celebration of National Dairy Month and the class’s butter-making activities, Mrs. Ward's life skills class would like to sincerely thank Insight Dairy LLC for their generous donations and for allowing the class to use the cow costume! The support means a lot to the class!

Congratulations to the toddlers who completed their playgroup this school year at Herkimer BOCES and to the Child Family Services seniors who worked with and guided the toddlers this year! During a graduation ceremony Friday, the CTE seniors helped celebrate the toddlers! View more photos on our Herkimer BOCES Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HerkimerBOCES

Our Child Family Services juniors worked with preschool students throughout the year and helped the preschool students celebrate with a graduation ceremony yesterday! Congratulations to both the preschool students and our CTE juniors on a great job this year! View more photos on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/HerkimerBOCES

TODAY! Herkimer BOCES and the New York State Department of Labor are once again coordinating a Student and Community Job Fair - with separate sessions for local students and community members! The event will take place on June 4 in the main gymnasium of Little Falls High School. From 1-2:30 p.m. is open to juniors and seniors from Herkimer BOCES component school districts. From 3-4 p.m. is open to local community members. Organizers are also looking for additional businesses to sign up for tables - if interested, send an email to kmills@herkimer-boces.org.

TOMORROW! Herkimer BOCES and the New York State Department of Labor are once again coordinating a Student and Community Job Fair - with separate sessions for local students and community members! The event will take place on June 4 in the main gymnasium of Little Falls High School. From 1-2:30 p.m. is open to juniors and seniors from Herkimer BOCES component school districts. From 3-4 p.m. is open to local community members. Organizers are also looking for additional businesses to sign up for tables - if interested, send an email to kmills@herkimer-boces.org.

Congratulations to Court Hamilton on receiving tenure at the May 15 Herkimer BOCES Board of Education meeting! Court received tenure in the area of English for Herkimer BOCES Special Programs at Gregory B. Jarvis Middle School. Pictured: Court poses with Herkimer BOCES Supervisor of Special Education at Central Valley 5-12 Patty Frank and District Superintendent D.J. Shepardson.

Applications are still being accepted for the award-winning Rescue Heroes Summer Day Camp! The five-day camp is open to local female students ages 14-17 interested in learning more about first responder careers. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOZaSztFZfJsEX1GN5DnECewVBzuC90ZnfpXl5X9kkpDQO_A/viewform Learn more here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/article/2183157

IN ONE WEEK! Herkimer BOCES and the New York State Department of Labor are once again coordinating a Student and Community Job Fair - with separate sessions for local students and community members! The event will take place on June 4 in the main gymnasium of Little Falls High School. From 1-2:30 p.m. is open to juniors and seniors from Herkimer BOCES component school districts. From 3-4 p.m. is open to local community members. Organizers are also looking for additional businesses to sign up for tables - if interested, send an email to kmills@herkimer-boces.org.

TWO WEEKS AWAY! Herkimer BOCES and the New York State Department of Labor are once again coordinating a Student and Community Job Fair - with separate sessions for local students and community members! The event will take place on June 4 in the main gymnasium of Little Falls High School. From 1-2:30 p.m. is open to juniors and seniors from Herkimer BOCES component school districts. From 3-4 p.m. is open to local community members. Organizers are also looking for additional businesses to sign up for tables - if interested, send an email to kmills@herkimer-boces.org.

Herkimer BOCES Child Family Services students Julia Llewelyn, from Central Valley, and Gabreana Ropeter, from Little Falls, attended the recent BOCES Expo in Albany and advocated for BOCES and their CTE program with state legislators and New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty A. Rosa! Read more about the BOCES Expo here: https://www.boces.org/2025-boces-expo/

Some Herkimer BOCES staff were able to have a great wellness session with the Mindful Mixer! Both sessions created mocktails with fresh ingredients with owner, Cristi Kaido. Herkimer BOCES staff from Pathways, CVA, Jarvis, Fisher, Barringer and Special Programs at the WEB Complex participated in a half day of wellness activities, and they were able to pick two sessions of interest.

Herkimer BOCES and the New York State Department of Labor are once again coordinating a Student and Community Job Fair - with separate sessions for local students and community members! The event will take place in three weeks on June 4 in the main gymnasium of Little Falls High School. From 1-2:30 p.m. is open to juniors and seniors from Herkimer BOCES component school districts. From 3-4 p.m. is open to local community members. Organizers are also looking for additional businesses to sign up for tables - if interested, send an email to kmills@herkimer-boces.org.

The Red Cross is hosting a blood drive 1-5 p.m. today at the Basloe Library at 245 N. Main St. in Herkimer. Those who donate will receive a $20 e gift card and be entered for a chance to win a trip. Schedule an appointment here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=HerkimerNY

Watch the WKTV story on this week's Greater Mohawk Valley Construction Career Day here: https://www.wktv.com/news/education/next-generation-explores-construction-future-in-mohawk-valley/article_1cb665d4-011f-4e02-8a65-5f968b653a3e.html Thanks to everyone who helped with this great event!

The Herkimer BOCES Educator Appreciation Spotlight shines on: Ian Wiernicki! Supervisor of Special Education at the WEB Complex Danielle Wayman submitted the following nomination for Ian Wiernicki: "I am honored to nominate Ian for this well-deserved recognition. Ian is an outstanding educator whose leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact across our school community. He actively mentors new teachers, offering consistent support and guidance that helps them thrive in their roles. Ian is also a key contributor on various BOCES committees, demonstrating a strong commitment to shaping and improving educational practices. Always willing to lend a hand, he is a trusted resource for fellow autism teachers, generously sharing his expertise and time. Ian embraces innovation, regularly incorporating new practices and technology into his teaching, and he takes initiative in piloting new curriculum to enhance student learning. His professionalism, collaborative spirit, and forward-thinking mindset make Ian a truly inspiring educator and colleague." Herkimer BOCES is celebrating Educator Appreciation on Teacher Appreciation Week this week!

The Herkimer BOCES Educator Appreciation Spotlight shines on: Danielle Ward! Supervisor of Special Education at the WEB Complex Danielle Wayman submitted the following nomination for Danielle Ward: “I am proud to nominate Danielle Ward for her outstanding contributions to our school community. Danielle creates a truly inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. Her use of project-based learning fosters deep engagement and critical thinking, while her leadership in organizing school-wide events—such as Dr. Seuss Week—builds a strong sense of community and excitement around learning. Danielle consistently goes above and beyond by inviting other classrooms to participate in enriching opportunities and creating connections that benefit all students. Her classroom runs like a well-oiled operation, reflecting thoughtful planning, strong relationships, and a consistently high level of learning. Danielle’s dedication, creativity and collaborative spirit make her a remarkable educator and a vital part of our school.” Herkimer BOCES is celebrating Educator Appreciation on Teacher Appreciation Week this week!

Educators shine! As Herkimer BOCES continues to celebrate Educators Appreciation Week, we provided our educators with sunglasses and posters yesterday and asked them to come up with creative photos to show educators shining! Thank you, educators, for shining bright for our students! View more photos on Facebook and Instagram!