🏆 HES Gratitude Winners – November 🏆

We are excited to recognize the students who showed gratitude throughout the month of November! These Tigers went above and beyond in appreciating others and spreading kindness in our school community.

🎉 Congratulations to our November Gratitude Winners:

2nd Grade: Jaxson Skeate, Hadlee Hanks, Arlynn Locke, Kayden Trexler, Ryan Thomas, Dahlia Croteau, Jaxyn Derusha, Lincoln Osaile, Isaiah Foulks, Kenrick Lenon

3rd Grade: Elijah Peten, Deandre Word, Lila Peppers, Brayden Francis, David Hedgepeth, Laeklynn Jones, Jasper Westbrook, Braden Gottberg

4th Grade: Blake Hale, Oliver Lewis, Mason O'Saille, Isabella Reyling, AJ Ragsdale, Brannon Hagen, Lila Choate, Brittany Lowrance, Eleanor Bloodworth

5th Grade: Conner Kelly, Alayiah Walls-Flagg, Marsiah Neal, Eric Gunter, Annabelle Speakman, Jack Laughard, Abbey Fuller-Willet, Cory Boster


Keep shining, Tigers! Your gratitude makes HES an even better place. 💛🐯
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📢 Herrin Elementary Announcement 📢

Parents, today, Tuesday, November 25th is the Quarter 2 Midterm. Be on the lookout for progress reports coming home next week. Also, don't forget you can download the PowerSchool app to easily check your child's grades, attendance, and lunch bills at your convenience.
3 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🦃 Thanksgiving Break – November 26-30, 2025 🐾🧡🖤

Herrin Elementary will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 26th through Sunday, November 30th.

School will resume on Monday, December 1st. Be safe and enjoy the holiday with family and friends! 🍁
#ThanksgivingBreak #TigerPride #GratefulTigers
3 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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Herrin Schools will be closed November 26 – 28 for Thanksgiving Break! We wish all our families a safe, restful holiday. We’ll see you back on Monday, December 1st!
4 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
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🍎 Happy Substitute Teacher Day! 🐾🧡🖤

Today, Herrin Elementary celebrates the dedicated substitute teachers who step in, support learning, and keep our Tigers on track every day! 💛

Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and commitment — you make a big difference in our students’ lives! 🌟
#SubstituteTeacherDay #ThankYou #TigerPride
7 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🤝 Parent Involvement Day 🐾🧡🖤

Herrin Elementary celebrates the amazing parents and guardians who support our Tigers every day! 💛

Your involvement — whether helping at school, attending events, or supporting learning at home — makes a huge difference in our students’ success. 🌟

Thank you for being an important part of our school family!
#ParentInvolvementDay #TigerPride #ThankYouParents
7 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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Join the Herrin High School Book and Cinema Club for their annual Christmas Event! It's sure to one for the books! 📖🎄

🗓️ December 4, 2025 | 5 - 7pm
📍Herrin High School
💰 Free!
8 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
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📸 School Picture Retake Day – Thursday, November 20, 2025 🐾🧡🖤

If your student missed picture day or would like a retake, Thursday, November 20th is the day!

Please make sure your child's teacher knows that you want a retake because once a retake is taken, the original picture is gone.

Smile big, Tigers! 😄✨
#SchoolPictureDay #TigerPride
10 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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📣 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! 🚍✨
11 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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📚✨ 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
12 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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📣 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)
13 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🧡 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!
13 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
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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
14 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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💛 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! 💬💛
15 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🐾🧪🔬 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

18 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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📣 **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**. 🐾🧡🖤
18 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🎄✨ 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.
20 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
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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.
21 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
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🔬🧠 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!!!
21 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🎉🐯 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
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