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Today, we’re celebrating Groundhog Day at Herrin Elementary School! Will the groundhog see his shadow, or will an early spring be on the way? Either way, it’s a fun day for learning, predicting, and exploring traditions with our students.
Our Tigers enjoy talking about weather, seasons, and this classic winter tradition—because every day is a great day to learn something new! 🐯
#GroundhogDay2026 #HerrinElementary #LearningIsFun #TigerPride
This February, Herrin Elementary School is proud to celebrate Black History Month by honoring the rich history, culture, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans—past and present. Throughout the month, students will engage in meaningful lessons, activities, and discussions that promote learning, respect, and appreciation for diversity.
We are excited to see our students grow as they explore powerful stories, influential leaders, and the lasting impact Black Americans have made on our world. Together, we celebrate history, inspire understanding, and build a stronger community. 🐯
#BlackHistoryMonth #HerrinElementary #LearningTogether #CelebratingDiversity
Spring Pictures at Herrin Elementary School
🗓 Tuesday, February 10th
Get those spring smiles ready! 😊
🌟 January Character Strong – Perseverance Award Winners 🌟
We are proud to recognize our January Character Strong Award winners for demonstrating Perseverance! These students showed determination, grit, and a positive attitude - even when learning felt challenging. They didn’t give up and continued to try their best, and that is something to celebrate!
2nd Grade: Brady Parola, Madison Ragland, Tinleigh Drew, Maverick Thompson, Gabriel Rombaut, Abel Young, Meadow Williams, Darius Brown, Zoey Coley, Anthony Sacapanio
3rd Grade: Lydell Bradley, Lucas Breault, Hunter Kuha, Evie Hobson, Owen Harper, Kemonii Morris, Tritonn Charlett, Grace Shaulis, Dawson Wehrmeier
4th Grade: Walton Ridgway, Isabella Reyling, Isaac Peters, Somer Cullum, Zaiden Ruiz, Alyssa Hill, Alayna Apple, Jackson Walters
5th Grade: Mia Minor, Olivia Coley, Nathaniel Gottberg, Randi Rodriguez-Radake, Henry Melvin, Haven Cole, Izzy Maynor, Russell Brumley, Rico Love
Thank you for being great role models and showing us what perseverance looks like every day. Keep up the amazing work! 💪🐯
Christa McAuliffe Day – January 28th 🌟🚀
On January 28th, we remember and honor Christa McAuliffe, the teacher and astronaut who tragically lost her life in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion on January 28, 1986.
Her dedication to education and inspiring students to reach for the stars continues to be remembered and celebrated today.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th, will be E-Learning Day #3.
Please be sure students check in with their classroom teacher and complete all assigned work. Students should also be prepared to return to school on Thursday.
Stay tuned for official communication with any additional details.
Weather’s on the way, and we’re actively monitoring forecasted conditions. ❄️
For real-time updates, school-related weather decisions, and helpful resources, our Weather Updates page will be your go-to source:
👉 www.herrinschools.org/weather
Bundle up and stay safe, Tigers!
Enjoy the day of reflection and honor Dr. King’s legacy!
School will resume Tuesday, January 20th.
We appreciate your continued partnership in supporting your child’s learning and success at school. One important way we can work together is by ensuring accurate attendance records.
If your child is absent from school, please remember to call the school office at 618-942-2744 on the day of the absence. This helps us stay informed and provide the best possible support for your child.
Additionally, when a student has missed more than five (5) days of school, proper documentation is required for each absence. If a student is currently involved in the truancy process, documentation is required for every absence, regardless of the total number of days missed.
These procedures help us follow best practices for student learning and ensure students receive the instructional time they need to be successful. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to your child’s education.
Herrin Elementary School is proud to recognize our December Character Strong “Empathy” winners! These students were chosen for consistently showing kindness, understanding, and compassion toward others. They demonstrate empathy by caring for classmates, helping others, and treating everyone with respect.
🎉 Congratulations to our Empathy winners:
*2nd Grade
Sawyer Mocaby, Tru Johnson-Wagley, Izabella Rumsey, Aurora Oliver, Carleigh Siefert, Lakota Vorhes, Scarlett Wanka
*3rd Grade
Haven Bloodworth, Everly Skovgaard, Dylann Huber, Everly Anderson, Alba Baskin, Hannah Crider, Dallas Williams, Rowan Zagar, Emma Ray, Chevy Rose
*4th Grade
Lyric Miller, Addison Morris, David Storms, Victoria Lagang Parker, Rosie Brown, Bentley Lesley-Roberts, Blakely Fortner, Dirk Valco, Jackson Walters
*5th Grade
Abbey Joliff, India Porter, Lillian Galiher, Ny-Sia Stevenson-White, Freyja Waddell, Lillie Lingle, DeVaeh Taylor, Ely Johnson
We are so proud of you for making Herrin Elementary a caring and supportive place to learn. Keep showing empathy every day! 💙
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We are excited to begin the new semester with Tiger Training for our students! Tiger Training is a refresher on our school rules and expectations, helping students remember behaviors that keep our school safe and positive.
We encourage you to discuss appropriate school behaviors at home with your child and reinforce these expectations. Your support at home is a vital part of helping our Tigers succeed both socially and academically.
Tiger Training Schedule:
Tuesday, January 6 – 2nd Grade
Wednesday, January 7 – 3rd Grade
Thursday, January 8 – 4th Grade
Friday, January 9 – 5th Grade
Thank you for partnering with us to make this semester a great one!
❄️🎉 🧡🖤
School **resumes on Tuesday, January 6th** with a **½ day and 11:30 AM dismissal**. 🏫⏰
Please make sure your child knows their **plan for dismissal**, and contact the **school office and/or your daycare** if there are any transportation changes.
We hope all of our HES families had a wonderful break and we can't wait to see our students tomorrow!!✨
