Please join us TODAY - Monday, December 9th at 9:30 in the HES North Gym for the 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Ukulele concert! Our students are working hard and you won't want to miss this performance!!
🍽️🍎 LUNCH MENU CHANGES 🍎🍽️
The lunch menu has been adjusted for 12/09/2024 and 12/12/2024. We appreciate your patience! Please visit our website for the most up-to-date menu at: https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining
Please join us on Monday, December 9th at 9:30 in the HES North Gym for the 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Ukulele concert! Our students are working hard and you won't want to miss this performance!!
TRUANCY MINUTE: A Message from ROE #21
As a part of the ROE #21 Partners Against Chronic Truancy initiative, we are committed to working together to address and reduce truancy within our community. We understand that regular school attendance is one of the most important factors in a student's academic success, personal development, and future opportunities. Truancy can have serious long-term effects on a student's educational journey, and we believe that by collaborating with families, schools, and community organizations, we can create a supportive environment that encourages consistent attendance.
To Parents: Your involvement is essential in helping your child succeed in school. By ensuring that your child attends school regularly, you are setting the foundation for their future success. If your child is struggling with attending school, whether due to academic challenges, emotional issues, or other factors, please reach out for support. We are here to help you navigate these challenges and connect you with resources that can make a difference.
To Students: Every day of school is an opportunity for learning, growth, and development. Missing school can create gaps in your education and make it harder to catch up. If you're facing any difficulties—whether it’s with schoolwork, friends, or anything else—don’t hesitate to reach out to a teacher, counselor, or trusted adult. Together, we can find solutions to help you stay on track.
Together, We Can Make a Difference! We believe that by working together—parents, students, schools, and community partners—we can overcome the barriers that prevent students from attending school regularly. Your education is your future and attending school every day is one of the best steps you can take to ensure that future is bright.
If you need any help or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to support you.
Here are the H.E.S. GRATITUDE Character Award Recipients for the month of November! 🏆 CONGRATULATIONS!!
NOW is the time to order a 2024-2025 yearbook. This year, yearbooks will be a softcover and will be $17. Use the link below and place your order in only a few steps. WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY EXTRAS to purchase at the end of the year, so be sure to order yours before the FEBRUARY 28TH deadline. Please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for any questions!
HES Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School
There will be NO SCHOOL November 27th-December 1st for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume December 2nd.
🎓✨ **Let’s finish the year strong!** ✨🎓
As we head into the holiday season, it's easy to let routines slip—but staying consistent with **regular and punctual attendance** at school, both **before and after holiday breaks**, is more important than ever! Here’s why:
✅ **Build Momentum**: Showing up ready to learn keeps your skills sharp and ensures you don’t miss critical lessons or assignments.
✅ **Stay Connected**: Being present helps you maintain friendships, teamwork, and that strong school community vibe.
✅ **Set the Tone**: Consistency shows commitment to your education and builds great habits for life.
✅ **Catch the Review**: Right before and after breaks, teachers often recap or introduce key concepts—don’t miss out!
🌟 **Parents and caregivers**, encourage your students to stay on track. Every day counts when it comes to their success!
Let’s make this holiday season one to remember by keeping education and attendance a top priority. 🎄📚 #AttendanceMatters #StayCommitted #FinishStrong
🚨 Important Reminder for Parents of Students Being Picked Up By Daycare🚨
For any and all transportation changes, please notify both the school and the daycare as soon as possible! 🚍💬
🔑 Why is this important?
Failing to report transportation changes can lead to confusion, delays, and may result in a financial charge.
Help us ensure your child’s safety and a smooth process for everyone! Thank you for your cooperation. 💙
#ParentReminder #StudentSafety #Teamwork
📚 Arrive on Time, Stay the Whole Time! ⏰
Did you know that being tardy or leaving school early can seriously affect your academic success? Here’s why:
✅ School starts promptly at 8:10 AM. Students enter classrooms at 8:00 AM to get settled and ready to learn. Arriving late disrupts the flow, causing missed instruction time and leaving students scrambling to catch up.
✅ Dismissal is at 2:40 PM. Leaving early means missing the end-of-day lessons, important announcements, and sometimes crucial one-on-one support from teachers.
When students miss even a small portion of the school day, it can:
🎓 Lead to learning gaps
📉 Lower performance on tests and assignments
📋 Make it harder to stay organized and on top of classwork
👉 Help set yourself or your child up for success by ensuring they arrive on time and stay the entire day. Every minute counts! Let's make the most of our learning opportunities. 🏫✨
#TimeMatters #EveryMinuteCounts #AcademicSuccess
📸 School Picture ReTakeDay for HES will be Thursday, November 21st!! 📸 If you have any questions, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org. **Also, please note that once a retake has been taken, the original photo is no longer available!!
Thursday, November 21st is picture re-take day. Please let your child's teacher know by Wednesday if you would like your child to take a picture re-take. Once they get a retake, the original photo will no longer be available so we'd really like confirmation before allowing students to get a retake.
Additionally, any student who was not enrolled at HES on August 29th and did not have a picture taken, will also get their picture taken on Thursday, November 21st!!
The HHS Book and Cinema Club is hosting its second annual Christmas event at the high school. They would love to have you join them!!
Monday, November 18th will be a School Improvement Early Dismissal Day and students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. Please ensure students know their dismissal plan.
✨ A Heartfelt THANK YOU to The Ronald McDonald House Charities! ❤️
Herrin Elementary is beyond grateful for your generous donation to our school. Your support helps us provide better opportunities for our incredible 2nd-5th grade students, making a lasting impact in their education and their futures.
A shout-out to Stephanie Bishop with Bishop Enterprises! Your kindness reminds us of the power of community and the importance of giving back. Thank you for helping us create a brighter tomorrow for the children of Herrin. 🧡🖤
#ThankYou #RonaldMcDonaldHouseCharities #HerrinElementary #CommunitySupport #Grateful
H.E.S. wants to thank the Herrin Unit #4 School Board for all of their time and dedication. We appreciate your efforts and your hard work does not go unnoticed! #schoolboardappreciationday #gotigers
Book Fair begins this week!📚Tonight is our Family Night from 5-7pm.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. School will resume on November 12th.
Please join us on Monday, December 9th at 9:30 in the HES North Gym for the 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Ukulele concert! Our students are working hard and you won't want to miss this performance!!
📸 School Picture ReTakeDay for HES will be Thursday, November 21st!! 📸 This is for anyone who did not have pictures taken on August 29th or anyone wanting a retake. If you have any questions, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org. **Also, please note that once a retake has been taken, the original photo is no longer available!!
