Herrin Elementary School
Home of the Tigers
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!
💛💙 Red Ribbon Week Fun Continues at HES! 💙💛
Yesterday was Dress Like a Minion Day, and our halls were filled with yellow, blue, and LOTS of smiles! 😄💛 Our Tigers are showing that making good choices and staying drug free can be fun and full of positivity!
We love seeing our TEACHER'S creativity and school spirit during Red Ribbon Week — keep it up, TEACHERS 🐯❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #MinionDay #LoveYourselfMakeGoodChoicesBeDrugFree #TigerPride
Yesterday was Dress Like a Minion Day, and our halls were filled with yellow, blue, and LOTS of smiles! 😄💛 Our Tigers are showing that making good choices and staying drug free can be fun and full of positivity!
We love seeing our TEACHER'S creativity and school spirit during Red Ribbon Week — keep it up, TEACHERS 🐯❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #MinionDay #LoveYourselfMakeGoodChoicesBeDrugFree #TigerPride
💛💙 Red Ribbon Week Fun Continues at HES! 💙💛
Yesterday was Dress Like a Minion Day, and our halls were filled with yellow, blue, and LOTS of smiles! 😄💛 Our Tigers are showing that making good choices and staying drug free can be fun and full of positivity!
We love seeing everyone’s creativity and school spirit during Red Ribbon Week — keep it up, Tigers! 🐯❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #MinionDay #LoveYourselfMakeGoodChoicesBeDrugFree #TigerPride
🔥 Tigers take on the smokehouse! 🚒
This week, HES students are getting hands-on in the Fire Safety Smokehouse, practicing fire drills, escape routes, and other important safety techniques in a safe, controlled environment. These exercises teach life-saving skills every Tiger should know!
A huge thank you to the Herrin Fire Department for bringing this program to our schools and helping our students stay safe.
📣 Attention Herrin Elementary Families 📣
Monday, October 27th will be an early dismissal at 2:00 PM .
Please make sure your child knows their plan for dismissal, and contact the school and/or daycare for any transportation changes. 🐯🧡🖤
#HerrinElementary #HalfDay #TigerPride
Monday, October 27th will be an early dismissal at 2:00 PM .
Please make sure your child knows their plan for dismissal, and contact the school and/or daycare for any transportation changes. 🐯🧡🖤
#HerrinElementary #HalfDay #TigerPride
📚 Herrin Elementary Book Fair is Coming! 📚
Mark your calendars! Our Book Fair opens Monday, October 27th. This is the perfect opportunity to explore new books, find your next favorite read, and support our school library!
✨ Book Fair Family Night ✨
Join us on Thursday, October 30th from 12:30-5:00 PM for a fun-filled evening with books, activities, and family fun!
We can’t wait to see you there and share the joy of reading with our HES Tigers! 🐯📖
Mark your calendars! Our Book Fair opens Monday, October 27th. This is the perfect opportunity to explore new books, find your next favorite read, and support our school library!
✨ Book Fair Family Night ✨
Join us on Thursday, October 30th from 12:30-5:00 PM for a fun-filled evening with books, activities, and family fun!
We can’t wait to see you there and share the joy of reading with our HES Tigers! 🐯📖
📚 Herrin Elementary Book Fair is Coming! 📚
Mark your calendars! Our Book Fair opens Monday, October 27th. This is the perfect opportunity to explore new books, find your next favorite read, and support our school library!
✨ Book Fair Family Night ✨
Join us on Thursday, October 30th from 12:30-5:00 PM for a fun-filled evening with books, activities, and family fun!
We can’t wait to see you there and share the joy of reading with our HES Tigers! 🐯📖
Mark your calendars! Our Book Fair opens Monday, October 27th. This is the perfect opportunity to explore new books, find your next favorite read, and support our school library!
✨ Book Fair Family Night ✨
Join us on Thursday, October 30th from 12:30-5:00 PM for a fun-filled evening with books, activities, and family fun!
We can’t wait to see you there and share the joy of reading with our HES Tigers! 🐯📖
Attention, Agents!
Our Book Blast event starts tomorrow. We will set off on a mission to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home to embark on this operation to earn exciting prizes and books.
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
¡Atención, agentes! Nuestro evento "Libros Explosivos" comienza la semana
que viene. Nos embarcaremos en una misión para construir las bibliotecas
en casa de nuestros estudiantes. Sigan los pasos del Mapa del Tesoro que
llegará a casa la semana que viene para embarcarse en esta operación y
Our Book Blast event starts tomorrow. We will set off on a mission to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home to embark on this operation to earn exciting prizes and books.
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
¡Atención, agentes! Nuestro evento "Libros Explosivos" comienza la semana
que viene. Nos embarcaremos en una misión para construir las bibliotecas
en casa de nuestros estudiantes. Sigan los pasos del Mapa del Tesoro que
llegará a casa la semana que viene para embarcarse en esta operación y
📚🐯 Herrin Elementary Reminder 🐯📚
Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, October 22nd! ✨
👉 Be sure to download the PowerSchool app if you haven’t already. This allows you to check your child’s grades, attendance, and more at your convenience.
Let’s continue working together for a strong school year! 🧡🖤
Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, October 22nd! ✨
👉 Be sure to download the PowerSchool app if you haven’t already. This allows you to check your child’s grades, attendance, and more at your convenience.
Let’s continue working together for a strong school year! 🧡🖤
🐯🧡 Red Ribbon Week at Herrin Elementary! 🖤🐯
Join us October 27–31, 2025, as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week with the theme:
💖 “Love Yourself, Make Good Choices, Be Drug Free!” 💖
Here’s our spirit week lineup:
🔴 Monday: Wear Red Day! Show your support for being drug free!
💛💙 Tuesday: Dress Like a Minion! Wear yellow and blue to spread positivity!
🐾 Wednesday: Wear Your Favorite Animal Prints! Stay wild and drug free!
📚 Thursday: Dress Like Your Favorite Storybook Character! Students may also bring a new stuffed animal to donate to Herrin Hospital’s “Bears for Boo Boos” program.
🚫 Friday: No School for Students!
Let’s show our Tiger Pride and commitment to making good choices every day! 🐅✨
Join us October 27–31, 2025, as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week with the theme:
💖 “Love Yourself, Make Good Choices, Be Drug Free!” 💖
Here’s our spirit week lineup:
🔴 Monday: Wear Red Day! Show your support for being drug free!
💛💙 Tuesday: Dress Like a Minion! Wear yellow and blue to spread positivity!
🐾 Wednesday: Wear Your Favorite Animal Prints! Stay wild and drug free!
📚 Thursday: Dress Like Your Favorite Storybook Character! Students may also bring a new stuffed animal to donate to Herrin Hospital’s “Bears for Boo Boos” program.
🚫 Friday: No School for Students!
Let’s show our Tiger Pride and commitment to making good choices every day! 🐅✨
🚌🐯 National School Bus Safety Week! 🐯🚌
At Herrin Elementary, our Tigers know that safety comes first—especially when riding the bus! This week, we celebrate our amazing bus drivers who keep every student safe on their way to and from school.
Bus Safety Tips for Our Tigers:
🟠 Stay seated while the bus is moving
⚫ Keep hands, arms, and belongings inside the bus
⚪ Listen to your driver and follow all rules
Let’s give a big Tiger-sized thank you to our bus drivers for keeping our school community safe! 🐾🚌
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #TigerPride #SafeRiders
At Herrin Elementary, our Tigers know that safety comes first—especially when riding the bus! This week, we celebrate our amazing bus drivers who keep every student safe on their way to and from school.
Bus Safety Tips for Our Tigers:
🟠 Stay seated while the bus is moving
⚫ Keep hands, arms, and belongings inside the bus
⚪ Listen to your driver and follow all rules
Let’s give a big Tiger-sized thank you to our bus drivers for keeping our school community safe! 🐾🚌
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #TigerPride #SafeRiders
🌟 Happy National Boss’s Day! 🌟
Today we celebrate the amazing leaders of Herrin Elementary:
👩🏫 Mrs. Bobbi Heuring, Principal
👨🏫 Dr. Bryant Hale, Assistant Principal
👩🏫 Mrs. Kaci Lukens, Assistant Principal
Thank you for your guidance, support, and dedication to our staff and students every single day. Your leadership inspires us all to do our best and creates a school environment where everyone can thrive. 🐯🧡
We appreciate you more than words can say — Happy Boss’s Day!
#NationalBossDay #TigerPride #ThankYou
Today we celebrate the amazing leaders of Herrin Elementary:
👩🏫 Mrs. Bobbi Heuring, Principal
👨🏫 Dr. Bryant Hale, Assistant Principal
👩🏫 Mrs. Kaci Lukens, Assistant Principal
Thank you for your guidance, support, and dedication to our staff and students every single day. Your leadership inspires us all to do our best and creates a school environment where everyone can thrive. 🐯🧡
We appreciate you more than words can say — Happy Boss’s Day!
#NationalBossDay #TigerPride #ThankYou
🚙💙 Grab your ATV & Enjoy the Ride! 💙🚙
Join us for the Autism Awareness Ride on Sunday, October 19 from 1–4 PM at Little Egypt Off Road in Crab Orchard!
All proceeds will benefit the Autism Society of Southern Illinois — supporting inclusion, awareness, and community for individuals with autism and their families. 💛💚💙❤️
This sensory-friendly event will feature:
✨ Adaptive games & crafts
✨ Inclusive group activities
✨ Supportive and welcoming environment
Let’s ride together for a great cause and make a difference! 🙌
#AutismAwareness #SouthernIllinois #RideForACause #CommunitySupport #AutismSociety
#InclusionMatters
Perfect attendance and Tiger pride! These Tigers were caught with PERFECT ATTENDANCE this week! 🎉 Staying committed—especially on a Friday before break—is no small feat, and we couldn’t be prouder of them! 🧡🖤 Way to go, Tigers! 👏🎉
2nd Grade - Carleigh Siefert
3rd Grade - Lydell Bradley
4th Grade - Devon Ostrom
5th Grade - DaVid (DJ) Parks
2nd Grade - Carleigh Siefert
3rd Grade - Lydell Bradley
4th Grade - Devon Ostrom
5th Grade - DaVid (DJ) Parks
