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
Students and staff from Herkimer BOCES and our component school districts put on quite a display tonight at the Oneida-Madison-Herkimer Counties School Boards Institute's Herkimer BOCES Region Showcase!
View more photos on our Facebook page!
View more photos on our Facebook page!
Congratulations to Austin Vickers, a teaching assistant in the Herkimer BOCES Automotive Technology program, for being granted tenure during the March Herkimer BOCES Board of Education meeting!
Austin is pictured to the right with Principal of Career and Technical Education Sheri Perry and District Superintendent D.J. Shepardson.
Austin is pictured to the right with Principal of Career and Technical Education Sheri Perry and District Superintendent D.J. Shepardson.
Herkimer BOCES Pathways Academy student Michael Grecco, who attends the Trade Industries class for work-based learning, recently made Adirondack chairs in class for a Poland Volunteer Fire Co. fundraiser raffle!
Pictured, from left: Trade Industries teaching assistant Cheri Evangelista, Poland Volunteer Fire Co. Captain Jeff Hubalek, Pathways Academy student Michael Grecco (from Herkimer CSD), former Pathways Academy student and current Poland Volunteer Fire Co. Safety Officer Sam Lynch and Trade Industries teacher Adam Spatto.
This project took place after Herkimer BOCES Board of Education member Michele Szarek, who represents Poland CSD, reached out to the Trade Industries class about having the chairs made last year and again this year. Grecco made the chairs, and Hubalek and Lynch picked them up.
📚🎉 Last week was Read Across America Week - including at Herkimer BOCES Special Programs! 🎉📚
Our students had a fantastic time celebrating Reading Across America last week! Special Events Coordinator Michelle (Thing One) and the Cat in the Hat helped us kick off the festivities with exciting classroom visits and lots of smiles.
Throughout the week, students enjoyed creative hat-making activities, engaging reading time and even virtual visits from famous authors. It was a wonderful celebration of literacy, imagination and the joy of books!
We are so proud of our students and staff for making this week such a fun and memorable experience. Keep reading! 📖✨
Our students had a fantastic time celebrating Reading Across America last week! Special Events Coordinator Michelle (Thing One) and the Cat in the Hat helped us kick off the festivities with exciting classroom visits and lots of smiles.
Throughout the week, students enjoyed creative hat-making activities, engaging reading time and even virtual visits from famous authors. It was a wonderful celebration of literacy, imagination and the joy of books!
We are so proud of our students and staff for making this week such a fun and memorable experience. Keep reading! 📖✨
Herkimer BOCES Director of Career and Technical Education Zane Mahar appeared on the Talk of the Town radio show today to discuss the Herkimer BOCES CTE Open House and all things CTE.
Listen to the interview here: https://wutqfm.com/zane-mahar-invites-students-parents-public-to-herkimer-boces-career-technical-education-open-house-this-thursday-6-8-pm/
Attend our Open House 6-8 p.m. this Thursday, March 12, at the Herkimer BOCES WEB Complex at 352 Gros Blvd. in Herkimer.
Listen to the interview here: https://wutqfm.com/zane-mahar-invites-students-parents-public-to-herkimer-boces-career-technical-education-open-house-this-thursday-6-8-pm/
Attend our Open House 6-8 p.m. this Thursday, March 12, at the Herkimer BOCES WEB Complex at 352 Gros Blvd. in Herkimer.
Herkimer BOCES District Superintendent D.J. Shepardson and some of our CTE students who presented during yesterday's Sophomore Visitation Day were featured in a Spectrum News story yesterday about school budgets.
View the video here: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2026/03/05/school-district-budgets-can-impact-boces
View the video here: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2026/03/05/school-district-budgets-can-impact-boces
The Herkimer BOCES WEB Complex Health Office team members were all recently wearing their "BOCES blue" with pride - and we're proud to have such a great health team!
Our final highlight for #CTEMonth is on the Welding and Metal Fabrication program!
Learn more on the Welding program here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/page/welding
Visit all our CTE programs during our Open House on March 12!
Learn more on the Welding program here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/page/welding
Visit all our CTE programs during our Open House on March 12!
It’s #CTEMonth and today we’re highlighting our Visual Communications and Media Arts program!
Find out more about the Visual Communications program here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/page/viscomm
We’re celebrating one program each day of Career and Technical Education Month. Visit all our CTE programs during our Open House on March 12!
Find out more about the Visual Communications program here: https://www.herkimer-boces.org/page/viscomm
We’re celebrating one program each day of Career and Technical Education Month. Visit all our CTE programs during our Open House on March 12!
