Our 5th grade chorus, band, and ukulele students brought the holiday spirit to life today! What a fantastic performance! π Weβre so proud of our talented students.










We are excited to welcome our families for a very special and magical Parent Engagement experience this December!
π Thursday, December 18th
β’ 2nd Grade & 4th Grade
π Friday, December 19th
β’ 3rd Grade & 5th Grade
β° Activities will run from 9:00β10:30 AM.
Parents may come and go during this window - you do not need to stay for the entire time.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join your child in meaningful, festive learning activities. π
You are not going to want to miss this amazing school event! πβ¨
Our 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Ukulele Concert is TODAY! πΊπ€πΈ
Join us on Thursday, December 11th at 9:30 AM in the HES North Gym as our talented students take the stage to showcase their hard work and musical growth. πΌ
We canβt wait to see our families there to support our musicians! ππ€

Herrin is thrilled to join other local schools in this annual tradition and share our studentsβ talents with the community.
Don't miss it! Tune in to Sounds of the Season on WSIU PBS Channel 8:
βοΈ Dec. 19 (Fri) β 8:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 20 (Sat) β 6:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 21 (Sun) β 12:00 AM & 4:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 22 (Mon) β 8:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 25 (Thu) β 12:30 AM & 7:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 26 (Fri) β 3:30 AM
Celebrate the season with our talented students! πΆ










You can watch our HJHS and HHS Chorus members perform on WSIL this Christmas season! Here are the viewing times:
πΆSounds of the SeasonπΆ
Dec. 19 - Friday at 8:00 pm
Dec. 20 - Saturday at 6:00 pm
Dec. 21 - Sunday at Midnight
Dec. 21 - Sunday at 4:00 pm
Dec. 22 - Monday at 8:00 pm
Dec. 25 - Thursday at 12:30 am
Dec. 25-Thursday at 7:00 pm
ο»ΏDec. 26 - Friday at 3:30 am

Cookies With Claus
Date: Monday, December 15th
Tuesday, December 16th
Time: Each class will be scheduled a time throughout one of the days.
Cost: $5.00
Students will participate in several activities including: rockin around the Christmas tree with Rudolph, playing reindeer games, sliding down a huge snow mountain, having an indoor snowball fight, taking a group photo, and sharing a snack and story with the man himself, Santa!
If you would like to attend, please pay your teacher before Wednesday, December 10th.
*This is a fundraiser, not a PTO event.

Today, we celebrate Jane Addams, a pioneer of social reform, peace activism, and womenβs rights. Her dedication to improving communities and advocating for those in need reminds us of the power of compassion and action. π
Letβs continue to be inspired by her legacy!
#JaneAddams #SocialReformer #CommunityImpact #HESPride #Inspiration

Herrin Elementary School would like to give a huge THANK YOU to the West Monroe Apostolic Church of Herrin for donating treat bags this morning!
It was such a wonderful surprise, and our staff is truly grateful for your kindness and generosity this holiday season.
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger β and today our stripes are extra bright thanks to you! π―π§‘π€




Join us on **Saturday, December 13th at 12:00 P.M.** as **Mrs. Johnston** visits the Herrin Library to do a special reading of her book, *The McBrights*!
Bring the family and come enjoy this wonderful story time experience!

Last Friday, HES students took part in their annual Hanging of the Greens, decorating the school trees with handmade ornaments. Each ornament showcases their creativity and spreads holiday cheer throughout the building.










Our 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Ukulele Concert is coming up! πΊπ€πΈ
Join us on Thursday, December 11th at 9:30 AM in the HES North Gym as our talented students take the stage to showcase their hard work and musical growth. πΌ
We canβt wait to see our families there to support our musicians! ππ€

Get ready for two magical days of holiday fun on Monday, December 15th and Tuesday, December 16th! Each class will have a scheduled time to attend.
For just $5 per student, children will enjoy an unforgettable experience, all while supporting the HES Drama Club (please note: this is not an HES PTO-sponsored event).
β¨ Students will get to:
πΆ Rock around the Christmas tree with Rudolph
π¦ Play reindeer games
ποΈ Slide down a huge snow mountain
βοΈ Have an indoor snowball fight
πΈ Take a festive group photo
π Enjoy a snack and story with Santa himself!
If students would like to participate, payment must be made to their teacher BEFORE Wednesday, December 10th.
π You are NOT going to want to miss all the fun!! π

Today, we honor the lives lost and the heroes of December 7, 1941. On Pearl Harbor Day, we reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served and were affected by this historic event.
Let us never forget the bravery and dedication of our service members.
#PearlHarborDay #HonorAndRemember #NeverForget #HESPride


π£ Parent Engagement Activities Announcement
We are excited to welcome our HES families to our upcoming Parent Engagement Activities! Parents are not going to want to miss these spectacular events. Students have been working hard to plan for these activities, and they are so excited to share their learning with loved ones.
π Thursday, December 18th
2nd Grade: 8:45β10:00 AM (2nd Grade Hallway)
4th Grade: 9:15β10:15 AM
π North Gymnasium
π Friday, December 19th
3rd Grade: Open House from 9:00β10:30 AM
Families are encouraged to stay 15β20 minutes.
5th Grade: Sweater Party (Classroom) 9:00-10:00 AM
We look forward to seeing our Tiger families join in the fun and learning! π―β¨




Parents, please be on the lookout for your childβs midterm report coming home today. π
Remember, you can also check grades anytime by downloading PowerSchool for convenient, real-time access.
Stay informed and celebrate your childβs progress! π
#HESPride #Midterms #PowerSchool #StudentSuccess

Herrin Elementary is excited to partner once again with the Salvation Army for our annual βChange Challengeβ!
The class that raises the MOST money will win a DONUT PARTY!!! π©π YUMMMMM!
Last year, H.E.S. students raised over $1,500, and every penny went toward helping local families in need. π§‘π€π―
Mr. Robinetteβs class took home the win last yearβ¦
π Who will win this year?! Start collecting that change and letβs make a BIG difference together! π§‘π€π―


This Tuesday, December 2, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our special education team and students here at HES. Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance make a difference every single day! π
Join us in recognizing and showing support for all the amazing things our special education community accomplishes! π
#NationalSpecialEducationDay #HESPride #InclusionMatters #SpecialEducation

π Order here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School
Secure your copy today! ππ―
Email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for questions!

