📣 Early Dismissal – Monday, November 17, 2025 🕑
Herrin Elementary will have 2:00 PM dismissal on Monday, November 17th. 🐾🧡🖤
Please make sure your student knows their plan for dismissal. For any changes in transportation, be sure to call the school office and/or your daycare.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth dismissal! 🚍✨
Herrin Elementary will have 2:00 PM dismissal on Monday, November 17th. 🐾🧡🖤
Please make sure your student knows their plan for dismissal. For any changes in transportation, be sure to call the school office and/or your daycare.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth dismissal! 🚍✨
📚✨ Happy American Education Week! ✨📚
Herrin Elementary celebrates all the amazing educators, staff, and volunteers who make learning possible every day! 🧡🖤🐾
This week, we honor the dedication, creativity, and passion that help our Tigers grow, explore, and succeed. 💡📝
Thank you for inspiring minds and shaping futures! 🌟
#AmericanEducationWeek #ThankATeacher #TigerPride
Herrin Elementary celebrates all the amazing educators, staff, and volunteers who make learning possible every day! 🧡🖤🐾
This week, we honor the dedication, creativity, and passion that help our Tigers grow, explore, and succeed. 💡📝
Thank you for inspiring minds and shaping futures! 🌟
#AmericanEducationWeek #ThankATeacher #TigerPride
📣 Happy National School Board Member Day! 🏫✨
Today, Herrin Elementary celebrates and thanks our dedicated school board members for their hard work, guidance, and commitment to providing the best education for our students. 🧡🖤🐾
Your leadership makes a difference in the lives of every Tiger! 💛
#SchoolBoardMemberDay #ThankYou #TigerPride
#President Kelly Green, Vice President Steve Robinson, Secretary Susie Etherton, and board members Steve Young, Jon Hutchison, Brad Blakey, and Cindy Miller (also pictured are Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson & Clerk of the Board, Brooke Hastings)
Today, Herrin Elementary celebrates and thanks our dedicated school board members for their hard work, guidance, and commitment to providing the best education for our students. 🧡🖤🐾
Your leadership makes a difference in the lives of every Tiger! 💛
#SchoolBoardMemberDay #ThankYou #TigerPride
#President Kelly Green, Vice President Steve Robinson, Secretary Susie Etherton, and board members Steve Young, Jon Hutchison, Brad Blakey, and Cindy Miller (also pictured are Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson & Clerk of the Board, Brooke Hastings)
🧡 It’s School Board Members Day!
We’re grateful for the leaders who guide, support, and advocate for our students every day. Thank you for everything you do for Herrin CUSD #4!
We’re grateful for the leaders who guide, support, and advocate for our students every day. Thank you for everything you do for Herrin CUSD #4!
5th Grade Girls Basketball
2nd Tryout - Jr. Lady Tigers
Monday, November 17th @ Northside Primary Center Gym 6:00-7:30 pm
Please check Herrin Jr. Lady Tigers Basketball on Facebook for any future updates. Thank you!
Coach Storm
💛 World Kindness Day – November 13th 💛
Let’s fill Herrin Elementary with smiles, helping hands, and kind hearts! 💫
Even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference — hold the door, share a compliment, include someone new, or simply be a friend. 🧡🖤🐾
Together, we can make every day a little brighter. 🌟
#WorldKindnessDay #TigersChooseKindness
👇 Drop a comment below and tell us how you celebrated World Kindness Day! 💬💛
Let’s fill Herrin Elementary with smiles, helping hands, and kind hearts! 💫
Even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference — hold the door, share a compliment, include someone new, or simply be a friend. 🧡🖤🐾
Together, we can make every day a little brighter. 🌟
#WorldKindnessDay #TigersChooseKindness
👇 Drop a comment below and tell us how you celebrated World Kindness Day! 💬💛
🐾🧪🔬 STEM NIGHT is BACK at HES! 🔬🧪🐾
Join us on Monday, November 10th from 5–7 PM for an exciting evening filled with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities!
It’s a night to remember and one our Tigers won’t want to miss. 🐯🟧⬛
Come ready to explore, create, and have FUN at this family-friendly event!
#HESTigers #STEMNight #TigerPride
📣 **No School – Veterans Day 🇺🇸**
Herrin Elementary School will be **closed on Tuesday, November 11th** in honor of **Veterans Day**. ❤️🤍💙
We take this day to honor and thank all who have served our country.
School will **resume on Wednesday, November 12th**. 🐾🧡🖤
Herrin Elementary School will be **closed on Tuesday, November 11th** in honor of **Veterans Day**. ❤️🤍💙
We take this day to honor and thank all who have served our country.
School will **resume on Wednesday, November 12th**. 🐾🧡🖤
🎄✨ Herrin's Hometown Christmas ✨🎄
Get into the holiday spirit! Explore all the festive events and activities happening this season. While admission is free, please consider bringing canned food donations to the Herrin Civic Center to benefit the Herrin Food Pantry.
Get into the holiday spirit! Explore all the festive events and activities happening this season. While admission is free, please consider bringing canned food donations to the Herrin Civic Center to benefit the Herrin Food Pantry.
No School on Tuesday, November 11th – Veterans Day
A reminder that there will be no school this coming Tuesday as we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedom.
A reminder that there will be no school this coming Tuesday as we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedom.
🔬🧠 Happy National STEM Day! ⚙️💡
Today we celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — the building blocks of innovation and discovery! 🧪📱🧮
At Herrin Elementary, our Tigers are curious thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and future innovators. 🐾🧡🖤
Let’s keep exploring, experimenting, and dreaming big — the future is bright with STEM! 🚀
Be sure to join us for HES STEM Night on Monday, November 10th!!!
Today we celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — the building blocks of innovation and discovery! 🧪📱🧮
At Herrin Elementary, our Tigers are curious thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and future innovators. 🐾🧡🖤
Let’s keep exploring, experimenting, and dreaming big — the future is bright with STEM! 🚀
Be sure to join us for HES STEM Night on Monday, November 10th!!!
🎉🐯 Herrin Elementary School Character Winners! 🐯🎉
We’re excited to announce our October Character Trait winners who went above and beyond showing Responsibility all month long! 🙌
These Tigers consistently made good choices, took ownership of their actions, and could always be counted on to do the right thing — even when no one was watching! 🧡🖤
Congratulations to all of our responsible students! We are so proud of you and the example you set for others at HES! 🌟👏
#TigerPride #CharacterCounts #Responsibility #HerrinElementary
2nd - Makenzie Sargent
Sawyer Dickerson
Riley Grant
Rowan Smail
Novalee Clark
McKenzie Sullivan
Kenadie Peters
Addison Hannon
Joslynn Harpstrite
Kiernan Sacapanio
Valencia Taylor
3rd - Hensley Campbell
Aubrey Nance
June Lingle
Lindy Jeralds
Kyle Lucas
Avacyn Dixon
Amya Dame
Gabriella Koen
Ayden Dixon
Jackson Young
4th - Lyla Hudson
Xzavier Stevenson
Drake Lyerla
Liliana Dixon
Jackson Wemmer
Olivia Essick
Kamden Miller
5th - Skyleigh Smith
Archer Sims
Layton Bevis
Kenzie Orso
Zami Underwood
John Truong
Natalie Adami
Spencer Wilcoxen
We’re excited to announce our October Character Trait winners who went above and beyond showing Responsibility all month long! 🙌
These Tigers consistently made good choices, took ownership of their actions, and could always be counted on to do the right thing — even when no one was watching! 🧡🖤
Congratulations to all of our responsible students! We are so proud of you and the example you set for others at HES! 🌟👏
#TigerPride #CharacterCounts #Responsibility #HerrinElementary
2nd - Makenzie Sargent
Sawyer Dickerson
Riley Grant
Rowan Smail
Novalee Clark
McKenzie Sullivan
Kenadie Peters
Addison Hannon
Joslynn Harpstrite
Kiernan Sacapanio
Valencia Taylor
3rd - Hensley Campbell
Aubrey Nance
June Lingle
Lindy Jeralds
Kyle Lucas
Avacyn Dixon
Amya Dame
Gabriella Koen
Ayden Dixon
Jackson Young
4th - Lyla Hudson
Xzavier Stevenson
Drake Lyerla
Liliana Dixon
Jackson Wemmer
Olivia Essick
Kamden Miller
5th - Skyleigh Smith
Archer Sims
Layton Bevis
Kenzie Orso
Zami Underwood
John Truong
Natalie Adami
Spencer Wilcoxen
Boys Basketball Tryouts - Junior Tigers
3rd grade tryouts - Sat, Nov 8 @ HES - 12:00-1:30pm
4th grade tryouts - Sat, Nov 8 @ HES - 10:00-11:30am
5th grade tryouts - Sun, Nov 9 @ HJHS - 4:00-6:00pm
Please check out Herrin Jr Tiger Hoops on Facebook for any upcoming information!!
3rd grade tryouts - Sat, Nov 8 @ HES - 12:00-1:30pm
4th grade tryouts - Sat, Nov 8 @ HES - 10:00-11:30am
5th grade tryouts - Sun, Nov 9 @ HJHS - 4:00-6:00pm
Please check out Herrin Jr Tiger Hoops on Facebook for any upcoming information!!
For those affected by the government shutdown, ALDI is offering a complete Thanksgiving meal for just $40.
Please make sure your family and friends are aware that Aldi is selling a "Thanksgiving Feast" package that feeds 10 people for just $40. The items include:
. Whole Turkey
. Chicken Broth
. Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
. Evaporated Milk
. Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
. Miniature Marshmallows
. Cut Green Beans (x2)
. 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin
. Shells & Cheese (x2)
. Brown Gravy Mix (x3)
. Poultry Spices & Herbs
. French Fried Onions
. Pie Crust
. Chicken or Cornbread Stuffing (x2)
. Whipped Dairy Topping
. Yellow Onions (3 lbs.)
. Baby Peeled Carrots
. Celery
. Cranberries
. Sweet Potatoes (3 lbs.)
. Russet Potatoes (10 lbs.)
Please make sure your family and friends are aware that Aldi is selling a "Thanksgiving Feast" package that feeds 10 people for just $40. The items include:
. Whole Turkey
. Chicken Broth
. Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
. Evaporated Milk
. Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
. Miniature Marshmallows
. Cut Green Beans (x2)
. 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin
. Shells & Cheese (x2)
. Brown Gravy Mix (x3)
. Poultry Spices & Herbs
. French Fried Onions
. Pie Crust
. Chicken or Cornbread Stuffing (x2)
. Whipped Dairy Topping
. Yellow Onions (3 lbs.)
. Baby Peeled Carrots
. Celery
. Cranberries
. Sweet Potatoes (3 lbs.)
. Russet Potatoes (10 lbs.)
🐾🧪🔬 STEM NIGHT is BACK at HES! 🔬🧪🐾
Join us on Monday, November 10th from 5–7 PM for an exciting evening filled with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities!
It’s a night to remember and one our Tigers won’t want to miss. 🐯🟧⬛
Come ready to explore, create, and have FUN at this family-friendly event!
#HESTigers #STEMNight #TigerPride
📸✨ HES Families – The link to purchase this year’s Herrin Elementary School Yearbook is LIVE! Don’t miss the chance to capture all the amazing memories from this school year.
👉 Order here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School
Secure your copy today! 🎉🐯
Email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for questions!
👉 Order here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School
Secure your copy today! 🎉🐯
Email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for questions!
📚✨ Exciting News, Tiger Family! ✨📚 Herrin Elementary’s very own Mrs. Makennah Johnston, 4th grade teacher, has officially written a book! 🧡🖤 You can preorder your very own copy starting today! Ordering Link: https://a.co/d/2l1B714 Her book, titled “The McBrights”, is a heartwarming story that’s perfect for readers of all ages — and it will make a wonderful holiday gift! 🎁📖 We are so proud of Mrs. Johnston and can’t wait to see her share her love of storytelling with the world! 🐯💫
📢 Important Dates to Remember! 🐅🧡🖤
🗓️ Thursday, October 30
• 1/2 Day Early Dismissal at 11:30 AM - Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal and notify the office and/or daycare of any transportation changes.
• Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1:00–3:30 PM
🗓️ Friday, October 31
• No School
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education! 🍎✏️
🐯❤️ It’s Red Ribbon Week at HES! ❤️🐯
Yesterday HES showed that we’re WILD for a drug-free life by dressing in our favorite animal prints! 🐆🐅🐘
Our students and staff are proudly taking a stand and making the choice to live happy, healthy, and drug-free! 💪✨
#RedRibbonWeek #BeDrugFree #WildForHealthyChoices #TigerPride
Yesterday HES showed that we’re WILD for a drug-free life by dressing in our favorite animal prints! 🐆🐅🐘
Our students and staff are proudly taking a stand and making the choice to live happy, healthy, and drug-free! 💪✨
#RedRibbonWeek #BeDrugFree #WildForHealthyChoices #TigerPride
Student prayer group at HES is cancelled for Thursday, Oct 30th!
