Herrin Elementary School

Day One of our HES Winter Parent Engagement was a BLAST!

🎄 2nd Grade Christmas Tree Farm:
The 2nd grade hallway was packed with little lumberjacks as students proudly tried to sell their handmade Christmas trees to family members. Safe to say, they sold out quick — the lot’s officially empty!

🎩 4th Grade Wax Museum:
Meanwhile, our 4th graders transformed into well-known historical and modern figures. With the press of a “button,” these wax figures came to life, sharing all about their lives and accomplishments.

A huge thank you to our families for supporting our students on these special learning days. We couldn't do it without you!

Cookies with Santa, indoor snowball fights, and festive reindeer games?! Herrin Elementary students had a blast at Cookies With Claus this week! 🍪🎅

The countdown is on! ⏰🎄

Just a few more days until Christmas Break begins. From all of us at Herrin CUSD #4, we wish you a joyful and relaxing holiday season. We can’t wait to welcome you back refreshed and ready for the new semester!

**Reminder Dance Camp forms are due by Thursday!**
📣 Herrin High School Tigerettes – Winter Dance Camp! 🧡🖤
The HHS Tigerettes are excited to invite students in grades K–8 to their Winter Dance Camp: Dancing Through Life!

📅 CAMP DAY:
Saturday, January 10th
Registration: 8:30–9:00 AM
Camp: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Parent Performance: 12:00 PM
📍 Herrin High School

🎤 PERFORMANCE NIGHT:
Participants will perform at halftime of the varsity basketball game!
Tuesday, January 13th
Herrin vs. Pinckneyville
Game begins at 7:00 PM
📍 Herrin High School

💲 Cost: $40
Includes camp + T-shirt
Payment is due with the registration form (cash or check payable to HHS Dance Team).

🗓️ Registration Deadline:
Thursday, December 18, 2025 — turn forms in to school offices to secure a T-shirt!

Follow the Herrin High School Tigerettes Dance Team on social media for updates!

✨ Come dance, learn, and shine with the Tigerettes! ✨

📢 Reminder, HES Families!
We will have an early dismissal on Monday, December 15th at 2:00 PM.

Please make sure your child knows their dismissal plan for the day. If there are any transportation changes, be sure to contact the school office and/or your child’s day care ahead of time.

Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal! 🚌💛🖤

2025 HES 5th Grade Winter Concert 🎶❄️

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

✨📚 HES Parent Engagement Activities Are Coming Up! 🎉🧡🖤

We are excited to welcome our families for a very special and magical Parent Engagement experience this December!

🗓 Thursday, December 18th
• 2nd Grade & 4th Grade

🗓 Friday, December 19th
• 3rd Grade & 5th Grade

⏰ Activities will run from 9:00–10:30 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. 🌟

You are not going to want to miss this amazing school event! 🎄✨

📣 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎶

Our 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Ukulele Concert is TODAY! 🎺🎤🎸

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. 🎼

We can’t wait to see our families there to support our musicians! 💛🖤

Our HJHS Chorus students visited WSIU Public Television today to record a choral ensemble for this year’s Sounds of the Season! 🎶 HHS Chorus students will head to the studio tomorrow.
Herrin is thrilled to join other local schools in this annual tradition and share our students’ talents with the community.

Don't miss it! Tune in to Sounds of the Season on WSIU PBS Channel 8:
❄️ Dec. 19 (Fri) – 8:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 20 (Sat) – 6:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 21 (Sun) – 12:00 AM & 4:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 22 (Mon) – 8:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 25 (Thu) – 12:30 AM & 7:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 26 (Fri) – 3:30 AM
Celebrate the season with our talented students! 🎶

🎄Attention Herrin Families:🎄
You can watch our HJHS and HHS Chorus members perform on WSIL this Christmas season! Here are the viewing times:
🎶Sounds of the Season🎶
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
Dec. 26 - Friday at 3:30 am

🌟 Honoring Jane Addams 🌟

Today, we celebrate Jane Addams, a pioneer of social reform, peace activism, and women’s rights. Her dedication to improving communities and advocating for those in need reminds us of the power of compassion and action. 💛

Let’s continue to be inspired by her legacy!

#JaneAddams #SocialReformer #CommunityImpact #HESPride #Inspiration

🟧⚫🐯 A BIG H.E.S. TIGER THANK YOU! 🐯⚫🟧

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 — and today our stripes are extra bright thanks to you! 🐯🧡🖤

📣 Herrin High School Tigerettes – Winter Dance Camp! 🧡🖤 The HHS Tigerettes are excited to invite students in grades K–8 to their Winter Dance Camp: Dancing Through Life! 📅 CAMP DAY: Saturday, January 10th Registration: 8:30–9:00 AM Camp: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Parent Performance: 12:00 PM 📍 Herrin High School 🎤 PERFORMANCE NIGHT: Participants will perform at halftime of the varsity basketball game! Tuesday, January 13th Herrin vs. Pinckneyville Game begins at 7:00 PM 📍 Herrin High School 💲 Cost: $40 Includes camp + T-shirt Payment is due with the registration form (cash or check payable to HHS Dance Team). 🗓️ Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 18, 2025 — turn forms in to school offices to secure a T-shirt! Follow the Herrin High School Tigerettes Dance Team on social media for updates! ✨ Come dance, learn, and shine with the Tigerettes! ✨

📚 **Special Event at the Herrin Library!**

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!

Herrin Elementary is getting into the Christmas spirit! 🎄

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.

📣 Save the Date! 🎶

Our 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Ukulele Concert is coming up! 🎺🎤🎸

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. 🎼

We can’t wait to see our families there to support our musicians! 💛🖤

🎄🍪 Cookies With Claus is Coming to HES! 🎅❄️
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).

✨ Students will get to:
🎶 Rock around the Christmas tree with Rudolph
🦌 Play reindeer games
🏔️ Slide down a huge snow mountain
❄️ Have an indoor snowball fight
📸 Take a festive group photo
🎅 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.

🎁 You are NOT going to want to miss all the fun!! 🎉

🇺🇸 Remembering Pearl Harbor 🇺🇸

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

No better way to celebrate "Grinch Day" at H.E.S. #TeachersWannaHaveFunToo💕#We'reLovinIt❤️💛