✨ 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!!

Here are the RESPONSIBILITY Character Award Recipients for the month of October! 🏆 CONGRATULATIONS!!!

HES students are focusing on GRATITUDE during the month of November! Practicing gratitude can improve our well-being and overall happiness. 🧡

November is Homelessness Awareness Month. Wear purple on Wednesday, November 6th to help raise awareness! Scan the QR code for resources and please reach out to Karen Bratcher in the H.E.S. school office if you need more assistance.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 5th in honor of Election Day. School will resume on November 6th.

Tomorrow night! FREE! Come join the fun with us at HES!

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

STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Join us for a free night of hands-on STEM Activities!

H.E.S. Students and Staff are showing off their POWER TO BE DRUG FREE as they dress as their favorite Superhero, Book, or Movie Character!! #RedRibbonWeek

H.E.S. Students and Staff are showing off their POWER TO BE DRUG FREE as they dress as their favorite Superhero, Book, or Movie Character!! #RedRibbonWeek

Red Ribbon Week is in full swing and teachers and students showed up today "Dressed Like a Teacher"! Check out some of these awesome "teachers"!! Thank you to everyone who participated and showed some Red Ribbon Week spirit. Don't forget tomorrow is Dress Like Your Favorite Superhero, Book, or Movie Character! 🫶

Power up! Our 3rd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner is Harmony Rogers! Congratulations! Did you know Book Blast contributions help ensure all our students receive books? After your student earns all 10 books from the book list, additional contributions help provide more books for all our students, classrooms, and the library. Your involvement makes a world of difference! #booksarefun #literacy #bookblastadventures #readingrules

H.E.S. students and staff were their "Best Self, Inside and Out" as they dressed in their favorite Inside Out character or favorite character color today!! #RedRibbonWeek

HES students and staff are Red-Y to say No to Drugs and Yes to Kindness!

Attention future scientists and snack-lovers alike! The HES Family STEM Night is next week. Be sure to bring your brains and your appetite for fun! 🔬🍕 Oh, and if you're able to invent a robot that does your homework, let me know! 👀🤩