This October, we come together to recognize and support three important causes:
💛 Down Syndrome Awareness – Celebrating inclusion, acceptance, and the incredible abilities of individuals with Down Syndrome.
💙 Bullying Prevention – Standing united to create a safe, respectful, and kind community for all.
🎀 Cancer Awareness & Prevention – Spreading hope, strength, and the importance of early detection and healthy choices.
At Herrin Elementary, we are proud to shine a light on these causes and encourage our Tiger family to show compassion, respect, and support every day. Together, we can make a difference. 🐯🧡🖤
At Herrin Elementary, we are so grateful for our incredible leadership team:
👩🏫 Mrs. Bobbi Heuring, Principal
👨🏫 Dr. Bryant Hale, Assistant Principal
👩🏫 Ms. Kaci Lukens, Assistant Principal
Their dedication, hard work, and love for our students and staff shine through each and every day. They lead with compassion, set high expectations, and create a school environment where every child can learn, grow, and succeed.
Please join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing administrators for all they do to make Herrin Elementary the best it can be! 🧡🐯
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #TigerPride #ThankYou
📸 Picture Proofs Coming Home 📸
Parents, be on the lookout! Picture proofs will be coming home with students either today or tomorrow. Please check your child’s backpack and review them when they arrive. Email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org with any questions. Picture re-takes will be November 20th. Once a picture has been retaken, the original picture is gone.
These outstanding students were recognized for showing RESPECT throughout the month of September. We are so proud of the way they treat others with kindness, listen carefully, and lead by example. 🌟
Keep up the amazing work—your positive attitudes and respectful behavior make Herrin Elementary a better place for everyone! 🧡🖤
2nd - Malakai Fager
Killian Smith
Gracie Lee
Maverick Claussen
Annika Seabaugh
Bella Russell
Ryan Dawson
Thomas Rosenau
Lucas Fernandez
Xyler Taborn
LIlliana Hostalek
3rd - Kaidence Williams
Easton Drummond
Wyatt Greenwood
Levi Ogden
Dillon Orr
Maddie Fortner
Levi Prather
Jayce Doan
Karlee Kerrigan
Onyx Bettinger
4th - Karsyn Hubbard
Khaleesi Ballard
Rylee Clough
Cayden Melvin
Neko Allen
Julian Ladley
Nora Scott
5th - Merritt King
Nicole Westfall
Morgan Wild
Gavin Willms
Scottlyn Kinsey
Liam Munsell
Olivia Walsh
Kingston McLaren
Please remember to call your child’s daycare as well as the school office with any transportation changes. This helps us ensure your child gets to the right place safely and without delay. Thank you for your cooperation!
🌟 Sunshine Cart Sponsor of the Week 🌟
A huge thank you to RHouse Sports in Herrin for once again sponsoring our Sunshine Cart this week! Your support means so much to our staff and students. This week, two lucky staff members won a special gift certificate to RHouse Sports—congratulations to Ms. Zimbro and Ms. Isbell! 🎉👏
We also want to recognize some amazing students who were “caught” having PERFECT ATTENDANCE this week! 🐯✨
⭐ 5th Grade – Aurora Skidmore
⭐ 4th Grade – Landon Ray
⭐ 3rd Grade – Karsyn Judd
⭐ 2nd Grade – Meadow Williams
Also caught with PERFECT ATTENDANCE were Riley Muck & Ledger Conley!!!
We are so proud of you and your commitment to being at school every day. Keep up the awesome work, Tigers!! 🧡🖤
Friday, September 26th will be a 2:00 PM dismissal in celebration of Homecoming! 🎉
🏈 The parade begins at 3:00 PM
🏟 The football game kicks off at 7:00 PM at home vs. the Murphysboro Red Devils.
Please make sure your child knows their plan for dismissal, and contact the school and/or daycare for any transportation changes. 🐯🧡🖤
#HerrinElementary #Homecoming2025 #TigerPride #BeatTheRedDevils
Monday, September 22nd 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
The snacks were absolutely perfect and hit the spot after a long week—especially with all this rainy weather rolling in. ☔🍫🍿
We truly appreciate your support of our Tigers! 🐯🧡🖤
Just a reminder, Spirit Week for Homecoming starts on Monday! See the flyer for all the fun next week! 🧡
Friday, September 19th will be a 1/2 Day of School with an 11:30 AM dismissal.
Please make sure your child knows their plan for dismissal, and contact the school and/or daycare for any transportation changes. 🐯🧡🖤
#HerrinElementary #HalfDay #TigerPride
Join us on Friday, September 26th for our PTO Homecoming Kickoff!
We host these fundraisers so we don’t have to ask parents to sell items—and the best part is, the kids get to have fun while supporting our school!
✨ What’s Included:
Bounce houses
Games & obstacle courses
Face painting
And so much more!
🛍️ Fan gear and fun items will also be available for purchase ranging from $1 to $5.
💵 Cost: $5 per student
Please send $5 (checks payable to HES PTO) to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, September 24th.
👉 Please do not send extra money for fan gear and fun items until the day of the fundraiser.
We can’t wait to celebrate Homecoming with our HES Tigers! 🐾🧡🖤
Today we give a huge shoutout to Mr. George Ray for absolutely everything he does at HES to keep us up and running. From troubleshooting tech issues to making sure our systems stay strong, we couldn’t do it without him! Thank you, Mr. Ray, for all your hard work and dedication—you’re the reason our technology world runs so smoothly! 🙌👏
Dear Herrin CUSD #4 Families,
We're excited to announce a significant upgrade to our district's phone system, replacing the antiquated system that has been in place for several years. This modernization will improve communication and safety for our students, teachers, and staff, while also helping us connect with you more effectively
The installation of the new system is currently in progress, and we will begin transitioning to the new system over the next few days. We ask for your patience as our staff becomes familiar with the new equipment over the next couple of weeks. One possible issue during this time may be an occasional dropped call when transferring. If this occurs, please simply call back.
All district phone numbers will remain the same. We are confident this upgrade will make communication smoother and more efficient for everyone.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we make this much-needed improvement for our schools and families.
Sincerely,
Herrin CUSD #4 Administration
📢 Herrin Elementary Announcement 📢
Parents, today, Friday, September 12th is the Quarter 1 Midterm. Be on the lookout for progress reports coming home. Also, don’t forget you can download the PowerSchool app to easily check your child’s grades, attendance, and lunch bills at your convenience.
If you would like more information about logging into PowerSchool, please email karen.bratcher@herrinschools.org.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, September 11th from 4:00–7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and goals for the school year. 🐯
✅ Please be sure to schedule an appointment with your child’s teacher to reserve your time.
#HerrinElementary #ParentTeacherConferences #TigerPride
Students are encouraged to show their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue on Thursday, September 11th. Let’s fill the halls with our nation’s colors as we remember and honor this important day!
