📚 Attention Teachers & Parents —
H.E.S. started passing out yearbooks today, but not all yearbooks were distributed. We plan to finish passing them out tomorrow.
If you have any questions regarding yearbooks, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org. Please do not call the school office.
At this time, there are no extra yearbooks available. If that changes, we will post an update on our social media platforms.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
As you begin preparing for next school year, please remember that ALL students entering 6th grade are required by the State of Illinois to have:
🦷 A completed dental exam
💉 Updated immunizations/physical requirements
Appointments fill up quickly during the summer months, so we encourage families to schedule these appointments as soon as possible to avoid the back-to-school rush.
✅ The services listed in this post from Bi-County Health are FREE for families and Medicaid is accepted!
Please make sure all required paperwork is turned in before the start of the school year. Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 🧡🖤
#HESTigers #BackToSchoolReady #6thGradeRequirements
Our talented young musicians have been working hard, and they are finally ready to take the stage! Please join us for an afternoon of music, growth, and school spirit.
Featuring performances by:
Beginning Band 🎺
Chorus 🎤
Ukulele Ensemble 🎸
When & Where:
🗓 Date: Tuesday, May 12th
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: The New Gym at HES
Come support our students as they showcase everything they’ve learned this year. It’s going to be a short but sweet performance you won't want to miss!
#HESMusic #SpringConcert #BeginningBand #Chorus #Ukulele #ProudOfOurStudents
Today we celebrate and honor all of the amazing mothers and mother figures in our Herrin Elementary School family. Your love, support, patience, and encouragement help shape the hearts and minds of our Tigers every single day.
Thank you for all that you do—today and every day—you are truly appreciated! 🐯🧡🖤
#MothersDay #HESTigers #ThankYouMoms
Please plan accordingly for student pickup and afternoon transportation arrangements. If there are any transportation changes, be sure to notify the school office and/or your child’s daycare provider.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students! 🐯🧡🖤
#HESTigers #EarlyDismissal #SchoolReminder
May 8th is the Letter R in our Alphabet Countdown!
That means we are going to RIDE out the week with Chance Karnes “CK” Day! 🤠
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their CK apparel or their best cowboy/cowgirl/football attire for a $1 donation.
All donations will go to the Chance Karnes Memorial Scholarship. Thank you for helping us support this special cause while we have a little fun to end the year!
The HES Spring Sing will be held TONIGHT Thursday, May 7th at Herrin High School, with performances at 5:45 and 7:00.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Today, Herrin Elementary School proudly recognizes and celebrates our amazing school nurses for the care, compassion, and support provided to our students and staff each day.
From helping students feel better to keeping our school healthy and safe, their dedication makes a difference in countless ways. We are so grateful for all they do for our HES family.
Thank you, Connie & Cindy, for the kindness, patience, and heart you bring to our school community! 🐯🧡🖤
#NationalNursesDay #ThankYouNurse #HESTigers
🎤✨ Talent Show Auditions & Performance Info ✨🎤
Herrin Elementary School will hold Talent Show tryouts on May 11th & 12th at 3:00 PM. All auditions must be school appropriate.
Students who are participating must have a ride home promptly at the end of tryouts.
🎭 The HES Talent Show will take place on Friday, May 15th at 9:00 AM in the new gym.
We are excited to see the amazing talents our Tigers will share this year! 🐯🎶🧡🖤
#HESTigers #TalentShow #ShowYourTalent
Please be sure to notify the school office and/or your child’s daycare provider of any transportation changes for that day.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students! 🐯🧡🖤
#HESTigers #EarlyDismissal #SchoolReminder
📚🎉 The HES **BOGO Book Fair** is coming soon! 🎉📚
Get ready to stock up on great reads because this one is **Buy One, Get One Free**! This is a wonderful chance to build your home library and encourage a love of reading.
Be sure to join us for **Family Night** on **Tuesday, May 5th from 4:00–6:00 PM**. Bring the whole family and enjoy shopping the fair together!
We can’t wait to see our Tigers and their families at the Book Fair! 🐯🧡🖤
#HESBookFair #BOGOBookFair #FamilyNight #HESTigers #LoveReading
This week, Herrin Elementary School proudly celebrates our outstanding teachers and the incredible impact they make every single day.
Our teachers inspire learning, encourage growth, show endless patience, and help shape the future of our students. Their dedication and care make Herrin Elementary a special place to learn and grow.
A special shoutout for Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 5th as we take extra time to recognize and thank our amazing educators for all they do.
Please join us in showing appreciation for the wonderful teachers of HES this week! 🐯🧡🖤
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankATeacher #HESTigers
These outstanding students have shown bravery, confidence, and strength by doing what is right, trying new things, and facing challenges with a positive attitude. We are so proud of the example they set for others each day!
Congratulations to all of our April winners! Keep showing your Tiger courage! 🐯👏
#CharacterStrong #Courage #HESProud #TigerStrong
2nd - Mylah Hasty, Harlynn LaBotte, Cole Warren, William Doty, Kadie Cerami, Colt Adams, Giovana Brito Dos Santos, Arianna Carrell, Kaejah Morris
3rd - Marlee Clay, Abbigail Fozzard, Leighton Jones, Asia Gottschalk, Gannon Vaughn, Lincoln Lane, Jayce Travelstead, Rory DeJaynes, Thomas Ellet, Michael DeWitt
4th - Kami Jones, Gabriel Wilkins, Mira Russell, Trinity Lee, William Steinmetz, Shiloe Taitt, Kellin Mezo, LaBriasha Flenard
5th - Serenity Barber, Kaylee Davis, Shaelyn Schlappi, Cian Buss, Emma Porritt, Zoe Childers, Maddie Dawson, Catarina Pu, Xander McKenzie
Today we celebrate the amazing cafeteria staff at Herrin Elementary School who work hard every day to keep our students fueled, happy, and ready to learn! From early mornings to smiling faces at lunchtime, your dedication, kindness, and hard work do not go unnoticed.
Thank you for serving up more than just meals—you serve care, encouragement, and smiles each and every day. We appreciate all that you do for our HES Tigers! 🐯🧡🖤
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #HESProud #ThankYouLunchHeroes
💚🏃♀️ May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month and Mental Health Awareness Month! 🏀🌟
At Herrin Elementary School, we celebrate the importance of caring for both our bodies and our minds. Staying active through sports, play, exercise, and movement helps build strong bodies, while practicing kindness, managing emotions, and supporting one another helps create strong minds.
This month, we encourage our Tigers to get moving, spend time outdoors, talk about their feelings, and take care of themselves and others. Healthy habits—both physical and mental—help us learn, grow, and succeed each day.
Together, we can build a healthier, happier, and stronger school community! 🐯🧡🖤
#HESTigers #HealthyBodiesHealthyMinds #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #NationalPhysicalFitnessAndSportsMonth
Today we celebrate and thank our incredible principal, Mrs. Heuring, for the leadership, dedication, and care shown to the students, staff, and families of Herrin Elementary School each and every day.
Her commitment to creating a positive learning environment, supporting others, and helping our Tigers succeed does not go unnoticed. We are grateful for all she does to make HES a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Thank you for your hard work, guidance, and heart! 🐯🧡🖤
#SchoolPrincipalDay #ThankYouPrincipal #HESTigers
🌟 Also, CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Drama Club members for the hours and hours of hard work you put in to perfect your craft. Your talent, confidence, and commitment were incredible to watch.
🧡🖤 HES is so proud of each and every one of you! 🎬✨
