Budget Approved/Presupuesto Aprobado

Herricks voters have approved the 2023-24 school district budget, with a final result of 836 yes votes and 358 no votes.  In addition, Henry R. Zanetti was re-elected to the Board of Education with 863 total votes. James Gounaris was re-elected with 850 total votes.

Herricks High School Virtual Enterprise Students Recognized

At the May 4 Herricks Board of Education meeting, 14 Herricks High School Virtual Enterprise students were recognized for advancing to the final round in the Virtual Enterprise National QuickBooks Competition and the National Championship round of the Oral Business Plan Presentation Competition.

Herricks Budget Newsletter 2023

Herricks’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

Herricks has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Herricks Students Advance to NYS History Day Contest

Herricks High School and Middle School recently participated in the NYS History Day Regional Competition at Hofstra University.

Herricks Students Honored with Peer Award

Herricks Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) recently hosted the 2023 Student Peer Awards. Students, family members and staff were invited to the ceremony that was held in the Herricks Middle School cafeteria.

Herricks High School Newly Renovated Auditorium Unveiled in Time for Spring Production

On March 23, Herricks Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tony Sinanis, district administrators, retired Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fino Celano, and cast members of the spring musical “The Putman County 25th Annual Spelling Bee” officially unveiled the newly renovated auditorium at Herricks High School. 

Herricks Middle School students share update at BOE meeting

At the Dec. 8 Herricks Board of Education meeting, Herricks Middle School Assistant Principal Gina Horton along with nine middle school students gave shared key takeaways from three fall assemblies that focused on helping students make good decisions, learning from mistakes and being the best person possible both on-line and in-person.

Herricks High School unveils new Library Learning Suite

On Nov. 3, Herricks Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tony Sinanis, district administrators and students officially unveiled the new Library Learning Suite at Herricks High School.

parentEDU Video Updates

Nassau BOCES parentEDU released updated videos. Click the article for more information.

Herricks' Unique Language Immersion Program featured in Newsday

"Second-grade students in Veronica Carbajal's classroom at Denton Avenue School in New Hyde Park appeared to be like any other group, only they were learning addition and subtraction problems in a foreign language: Spanish."

Herricks Introduces Seal of Biliteracy Opportunity

The Herricks Public Schools is excited to announce that students will now have the opportunity to achieve the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB). The NYSSB recognizes students who develop high levels of proficiency in English and one or more world languages.