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We Are Creative and Innovative
Creative innovation is embracing an overall spirit of curiosity to create change and implement new ideas.
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We Are Compassionate
Compassion is the cultivation of sensitivity and empathy, offering kindness and respect toward oneself and others, without judgment.
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We Are Critical Thinkers
Critical thinking engenders lifelong learners who synthesize and evaluate information, generate questions and expand on prior ideas to identify new solutions.
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We Are Collaborative
Collaboration is the ability to communicate openly and effectively, using listening skills to build trust while demonstrating open-mindedness, flexibility and respect in working with others towards a common goal.
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We are Communicators
Communication is the ability to effectively and respectfully exchange ideas through multiple modalities to a targeted audience.
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We Are Confident
Confidence is the ability to take risks, be resilient and express oneself in the face of challenges.
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#WeAreHerricks
The Herricks School District, a Community of Learners, through its educational programs, promotes intellectual curiosity and creative expression, values diversity, and measures success by one's personal development and contributions to society.
Course Selection Guide
At Herricks High School, our students engage in rigorous, engaging and relevant learning opportunities.
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Clubs and Activities
Herricks High School offers many opportunities for all students to get involved. We encourage all students to find a new hobby, meet new people and have some fun in our afterschool programs.
To learn more about our clubs and activities, click here.
Herricks Television Network
The Herricks Television Network is a full scale, student operated television network. Students work on projects that can be seen throughout the Herricks community.
News & Announcements
![Herricks Theater Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762180062/herricksorg/rv2ni0gojzejxwjtgj43/MidsummerNightsDreamMAIN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762180062/herricksorg/rv2ni0gojzejxwjtgj43/MidsummerNightsDreamMAIN.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762180062/herricksorg/rv2ni0gojzejxwjtgj43/MidsummerNightsDreamMAIN.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762180062/herricksorg/rv2ni0gojzejxwjtgj43/MidsummerNightsDreamMAIN.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762180062/herricksorg/rv2ni0gojzejxwjtgj43/MidsummerNightsDreamMAIN.png","width":1600}])
Herricks Theater Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. November 14th and 15th at the Herricks High School Auditorium. Tickets on-sale now.
![Herricks High School Choirs Experience Puccini’s La Bohème at the Met]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761752545/herricksorg/ahgswjlotgqlnzxjyoyf/HHSChamberChoirattendsLaBohemeattheMETMAIN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761752545/herricksorg/ahgswjlotgqlnzxjyoyf/HHSChamberChoirattendsLaBohemeattheMETMAIN.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761752545/herricksorg/ahgswjlotgqlnzxjyoyf/HHSChamberChoirattendsLaBohemeattheMETMAIN.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761752545/herricksorg/ahgswjlotgqlnzxjyoyf/HHSChamberChoirattendsLaBohemeattheMETMAIN.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761752545/herricksorg/ahgswjlotgqlnzxjyoyf/HHSChamberChoirattendsLaBohemeattheMETMAIN.png","width":1600}])
On Friday, October 17, members of the Chamber Choir, Upper Voices, and Lower Voices attended a dress rehearsal of Puccini’s La Bohème at the Metropolitan Opera House.
![Students Step into Creativity with Shoe Design Project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761665156/herricksorg/en5te5ysmikbfy0x1ubq/HerricksHSShoeDesignMAIN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761665156/herricksorg/en5te5ysmikbfy0x1ubq/HerricksHSShoeDesignMAIN.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761665156/herricksorg/en5te5ysmikbfy0x1ubq/HerricksHSShoeDesignMAIN.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761665156/herricksorg/en5te5ysmikbfy0x1ubq/HerricksHSShoeDesignMAIN.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761665156/herricksorg/en5te5ysmikbfy0x1ubq/HerricksHSShoeDesignMAIN.png","width":1600}])
Students in Design and Drawing class recently showcased their creativity and design skills through a colorful and imaginative shoe design project.
![Board of Ed Recognizes National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760124706/herricksorg/v1hdqrheandcuxeo6jby/HerricksNationalMeritSemifinalistsatBOEmeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760124706/herricksorg/v1hdqrheandcuxeo6jby/HerricksNationalMeritSemifinalistsatBOEmeeting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760124706/herricksorg/v1hdqrheandcuxeo6jby/HerricksNationalMeritSemifinalistsatBOEmeeting.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760124706/herricksorg/v1hdqrheandcuxeo6jby/HerricksNationalMeritSemifinalistsatBOEmeeting.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760124706/herricksorg/v1hdqrheandcuxeo6jby/HerricksNationalMeritSemifinalistsatBOEmeeting.png","width":1600}])
At the Oct. 9 meeting, the Herricks Board of Education was proud to honor five members of the Class of 2026 who have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.
![Herricks Spirit Soars at Homecoming]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759938165/herricksorg/sd4u2xbigap9fxsmnkkm/HerricksHomecomingMAIN_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759938165/herricksorg/sd4u2xbigap9fxsmnkkm/HerricksHomecomingMAIN_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759938165/herricksorg/sd4u2xbigap9fxsmnkkm/HerricksHomecomingMAIN_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759938165/herricksorg/sd4u2xbigap9fxsmnkkm/HerricksHomecomingMAIN_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759938165/herricksorg/sd4u2xbigap9fxsmnkkm/HerricksHomecomingMAIN_1.png","width":1600}])
On Oct. 3, Herricks Highlanders fans filled the high school stadium to capacity for a lively homecoming celebration.
![Students Celebrate School Spirit at STRIVE Homecoming]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759432319/herricksorg/jqhulj1ouabqn1gxrz4f/HerricksSTRIVEHomecoming2025_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759432319/herricksorg/jqhulj1ouabqn1gxrz4f/HerricksSTRIVEHomecoming2025_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759432319/herricksorg/jqhulj1ouabqn1gxrz4f/HerricksSTRIVEHomecoming2025_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759432319/herricksorg/jqhulj1ouabqn1gxrz4f/HerricksSTRIVEHomecoming2025_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759432319/herricksorg/jqhulj1ouabqn1gxrz4f/HerricksSTRIVEHomecoming2025_1.png","width":1600}])
On Oct. 1, Herricks High School hosted a special STRIVE Homecoming Experience, offering students an engaging and spirited day of activities alongside their fellow classmates, football players, cheerleaders and their favorite Herricks mascots