
LAST WEEK 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


📢 Attention Herrin Elementary Parents! 📢
Stay connected with your child’s education through Rooms, the communication tool used by our teachers! 🏫✨ Rooms is available on the Thrillshare app and allows you to receive important updates, messages, and announcements directly from your child’s teacher.
🔑 How to Connect: Earlier in the year, your child received an invitation code to join their teacher’s Room. Be sure to use this code to stay informed about classroom activities, assignments, and school events. If you need this information again, please reach out to your child's teacher.
✅ Don’t miss out on vital information—connect today! If you need help or have questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.
📲 Download Thrillshare, enter your Rooms invitation code, and stay engaged in your child’s learning journey! #HerrinElementary #StayConnected #Rooms #Thrillshare


Please note that this snow day will postpone the last student attendance day to May 23. We are making every effort to resume classes on Friday, February 21. Stay safe and stay warm!! 🐅🧡🖤🤍


HES Spring Sing - Save the date: May 1st @HHS


Wednesday, February 19th will be an E-Learning Day!! Check Rooms for communications from your child's teacher and Google Classroom for any assignments that may be posted. Stay tuned for additional updates.


There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th, in honor of President's Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 18th.


Friday, February 14th will be a 1/2 Day School Improvement Early Dismissal and students will be dismissed at 11:30 am. Please ensure students know their dismissal plan.


Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, February 13th from 4:00-7:00 pm. Please schedule an appointment with your child's teacher if you have not already heard from them. We look forward to meeting with you!


🍽️🍎 The lunch menu has been adjusted for 2/12/2025 and 2/19/2025. We appreciate your patience!
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date menu at: https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining


📸 Spring Picture Day at Herrin Elementary School! 📸
Say cheese! Spring Picture Day is coming up at Herrin Elementary School on Tuesday, February 11th. This is a great opportunity to capture a special memory of your child’s school year!
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 11th
📍 Location: Herrin Elementary School
Students should come dressed in their favorite school-appropriate outfit and bring their best smiles! We will also take all CLUB pictures on this day so if your child's club has a special shirt, be sure to send it to school also!
If you have any questions, please contact Iconik at 618-842-9542 or email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org . We can't wait to see all those bright smiles! 😊


Monday, February 10th will be a School Improvement Early Dismissal Day and students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. Please ensure students know their dismissal plan.


CONGRATULATIONS to HES 5th grader, Ellie Bink and her mom for bringing home a 3rd place trophy in an archery doubles tournament. #flyingtigers


Here are the PERSEVERANCE Character Award Recipients for the month of JANUARY! 🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our students!





Elijah Carr from Mrs. Josten's class was a Top 5 winner out of 476 posters in the “May The Forest Be With You Always” fourth grade state poster contest. CONGRATULATIONS ELIJAH!!!


🍽️ The breakfast and lunch menus for February 2025 are now available! 🍽️
You can always find the most up-to-date menu on our website at: https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining
A printer-friendly PDF can be found at: https://5il.co/36utf




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

📸 Spring Picture Day at Herrin Elementary School! 📸
Say cheese! Spring Picture Day is coming up at Herrin Elementary School on Tuesday, February 11th. This is a great opportunity to capture a special memory of your child’s school year!
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 11th
📍 Location: Herrin Elementary School
Students should come dressed in their favorite school-appropriate outfit and bring their best smiles! We will also take all CLUB pictures on this day so if your child's club has a special shirt, be sure to send it to school also!
If you have any questions, please contact Iconik at 618-842-9542 or email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org . We can't wait to see all those bright smiles! 😊


📢 Pajama Day Announcement! 🎉
Hey HES students!
You did an amazing job staying under our goal for Office Referrals in January, and it's time to celebrate! 🎊
📅 When? Monday, February 3rd
👕 What? PAJAMA DAY! 💤🎟️
Come to school in your coziest pajamas and enjoy a fun, comfy day as a reward for your great behavior. Keep up the awesome work, and let’s make February another fantastic month!
Way to go, HES! 🙌👏


Here are some tips for deciding when to keep kids home from school! If you have already used your 5 excused absences, you must provide a doctor's note and always be sure to call the school office.


Monday, January 27th will be a School Improvement Early Dismissal Day and students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. Please ensure students know their dismissal plan.
