Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Herkimer
Herkimer schools propose $37M budget, keep tax increase to 1.98%
Herkimer Central School District proposes a $37 million budget for 2026-27 with a 1.98% tax increase, well below the state limit. Residents vote May 19.
Walczyk presents Youth Art Month proclamation at Herkimer Middle-High School
State Sen. Mark Walczyk visited Herkimer Middle-High School on April 24 to present a Youth Art Month proclamation and tour the district's arts programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026