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12/03/2025 | Cain Simmons selected to participate in the ILMEA 2025 All-State Choir.

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Colp2024
Add a description here...Colp School
Energy Grade School2024
Add a description here...Energy Grade School
Freeman Spur2024
Add a description here...Freeman Spur School
1844
Log schoolhouse constructed in Herrin's Prairie.First Herrin School Built
1856
The construction of a 20' square schoolhouse replaced the older log building. Stotlar School Built
Stotlar1884
A new frame schoolhouse was erected on the same site as the original Stotlar School.Stotlar School Replaced
Mines1894
Stotlar School begins serving the whole city after mines and railroad transform the area.Stotlar School Now City-Wide
NSPC1903
Ward school serving North-West side of town. North Side School Built
Stotlar School1903
High School classes now offered inside Stotlar School building. High School Opened
1906
The first class consisted of eight graduates. First High School Graduates
Stotlar1907
A new building was constructed on the Stotlar School site. "Old" South Side School Built
West Side1912
Ward school serving West side of town. West Side School Built
Chittyville1913
The township accepted responsibility for High School.Chittyville School Opened
HHS 19141914
The school was constructed on the site of Ephraim Herrin's home. High School Constructed
South Side1915
A new structure replaced the "Old" South Side School. South Side School Replaced
1917
Herrin High School began its continuous accreditation by the North Central Association.Herrin High Accreditation
Hurst Bush1917
Hurst-Bush School Dedicated
HHS 19211919
A larger gymnasium and four classrooms were added to the High School building.Herrin High Expansion
1921
The Herrin School District was reorganized as "Herrin Consolidated School District 207."Herrin Consolidated 207
Lincoln Grade School1927
Section school serving North-East side of town. Lincoln School Constructed
South Side1928
The large brick building known as "South Side School" was named "Stotlar School."South Side School Renamed
HHS Auditorium1929
An auditorium was completed at the High School.New High School Auditorium
HHS Fire1948
Lightning burned the entire center section of the original High School.High School Burns
HHS Rebuilds Memorial Gym1949
Reconstruction included the well-known Memorial Gymnasium and a new cafeteria. High School Rebuilds
Junior High1950
New school building replaced the old Stotlar building on South Side School grounds. Herrin Junior High Built
NSPC1960
North Side School was razed and replaced by a modern building.North Side Replaced
Herrin Unit 4 Organizes1964
This action consolidated District 207, Herrin Township High School, Colp, and Chittyville."Herrin CUSD #4" Organized
Hurst Bush1966
Hurst-Bush Elementary School and Hurst-Bush High School joined Unit #4.Hurst-Bush Joins District
1976
Herrin High School enrollment reached its highest point, exceeding 1,000 students.High School Enrolls 1000+
HHS Renovations1982
A $2.4 million project ensures Fire-Safety compliance and handicapped accessibility. District Facility Improvements
1997
Add a description here...Herrin Elementary Added
HHS Rebuilt2003
A section of the High School was demolished and rebuilt for new, modern facilities. Herrin High School Rebuilt
9999
Expansion included 8th Grade wingHerrin Junior High Expansion
9999
Add a description here...Herrin Elementary Expansion
Herrin Junior High School2025
Expansion included Cafeteria and GymnasiumHerrin Junior High Expansion
Solar Array2026
Add a description here...HES Solar Array Install
2024
Add a description here...Herrin PreK Added
2024
Add a description here...Harrison Bruce Sports Complex
Sunnyside2024
Add a description here...Sunnyside