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about 9 hours ago, Brandi Karnes
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🐯 HES ESSENTIAL OF THE WEEK: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY! 🧡🖤

This week, we are focusing on one of our RCA 10 Essentials: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY!


At HES, we encourage our Tigers to own their choices, take accountability for their actions, follow through on commitments, and do what is right—even when no one is watching!

Remember, Tigers: We may not always be able to control what happens, but we CAN control how we respond!


🏡 Parents, YOU can help us reinforce this essential at home, too!

Encourage your children to take responsibility by:

Completing chores and daily tasks without being reminded.

Owning up to mistakes and accepting consequences.

Taking care of their belongings.

Following through on promises and commitments.

Being accountable for their words and actions.


When students learn to take responsibility both at school AND at home, we help them build habits that will last a lifetime!

Thank you for partnering with us to raise responsible, respectful, and ready-to-learn Tigers! 🧡🖤🐯

FOUR HOUSES. ONE TIGER FAMILY!
about 13 hours ago, Brandi Karnes
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TODAY is the last day of BOOK BLAST! It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn your prizes, and help your child’s teacher earn a shopping spree to purchase books and supplies for the classroom! When 60% of the classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, that teacher will earn a $100 shopping spree. If 90% of the classroom invites 10+ friends and family members, the teacher will earn a $200 shopping spree. Visit (https://app.booksarefun.com/HerrinES62948) to participate!

​#booksarefun #bookblast #bookblastadventures #giveliteracy #kids #read

¡Aún no es tarde para completar tu Mapa del Tesoro, ganar tus premios y ayudar al maestro de tu hijo a ganar un vale de compra para adquirir libros y materiales para el aula! Cuando el 60% de los alumnos de la clase se registren e inviten a 10 o más amigos y familiares, el maestro ganará un vale de compra de $100. Si el 90% de la clase invita a 10 o más amigos y familiares, el maestro ganará un vale de compra de $200. ¡Visita (Insertar enlace de la comunidad) para participar!
about 14 hours ago, Brandi Karnes
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🏆🐯 HES OCTOBER CHAMPIONS! 🐯🏆

October was another AMAZING month at Herrin Elementary, and we have lots of Tigers to celebrate! Help us congratulate our October AR Champs, Attendance Champs, and Top 5 AR Point Earners! 🎉

📚 OCTOBER AR CHAMPS
Congratulations to the grade levels that led the way in Accelerated Reader!

2nd Grade – Mrs. Sutton

3rd Grade – Mrs. Speraneo

4th Grade – Mrs. Josten

5th Grade – Ms. Isbell

⏰ OCTOBER ATTENDANCE CHAMPS
Showing up matters! Congratulations to these grade levels for leading the way with attendance!

2nd Grade – Mrs. Thompson

3rd Grade – Mrs. Harrell

4th Grade – Mrs. T. Jeralds

5th Grade – Ms. Trexler

⭐ TOP 5 AR POINT EARNERS
A HUGE shoutout to our top readers who earned the most AR points in October!
🥉 5th Place – Kamden Miller
🏅 4th Place – Mira Russell
🥉 3rd Place – Gregory Marcek
🥈 2nd Place – Blake Lemons
🥇 1st Place – Gavin Lemons

We are SO PROUD of our students and teachers for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning! Keep reading, keep showing up, and keep being AMAZING, Tigers! 🧡🖤

FOUR HOUSES. ONE TIGER FAMILY! 🐯
about 14 hours ago, Brandi Karnes
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🚀🔬 IT'S BACK, TIGER FAMILIES!!! 🧪🎉

Our HES FAMILY STEM NIGHT is BACK, and trust us... this is one event you are NOT going to want to miss this year! 🤩

Get ready for an evening packed with FUN, EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, and HANDS-ON STEM ACTIVITIES for the whole family! There will be so much to see, do, discover, and experience together!

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, November 10th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Herrin Elementary School

🎉 DID WE MENTION IT'S COMPLETELY FREE?! That's right! FREE admission AND even a FREE SLICE OF PIZZA! 🍕 YUM!!!

Grab the kids, invite your friends, and get ready to make some memories while exploring the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!

🐯 HES TIGER FAMILIES, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

We can't wait to see you there!!! 🚀🧡🖤
3 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🎉Mark your calendars! 🎉
3 days ago, Kaci Lukens
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⏰ DON'T FORGET, HES FAMILIES! 🚨

When you change your clocks, take a few extra minutes to check your smoke detectors, too! 🏠❤️

🔋 Change the batteries and test your smoke detectors to make sure they are working properly and keeping your family safe.

A simple reminder can make a BIG difference! Let's keep our HES families safe, prepared, and protected! 🧡🖤

Change Your Clocks. Check Your Batteries. Save Lives!
4 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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Time is ticking to earn our students more books! You can contribute through the invitation from your favorite student or make a school-wide contribution through Sunday night (https://app.booksarefun.com/HerrinES62948).

Don't forget! When you register and send 10+ invitations, it helps classroom teachers earn shopping sprees for classroom supplies and books. Plus, students still have time to get in on the Epic Treasure Chest giveaway! Thanks for supporting our teachers!

¡El tiempo se agota para conseguir más libros para nuestros estudiantes! Puedes contribuir a través de la invitación de tu estudiante favorito o realizar una contribución general para toda la escuela (https://app.booksarefun.com/HerrinES62948) hasta la noche del domingo.

¡No lo olvides! Al registrarte y enviar 10 o más invitaciones, ayudas a los maestros a ganar vales de compra para adquirir materiales escolares y libros para sus aulas. Además, ¡los estudiantes todavía están a tiempo de participar en el sorteo del «Cofre del Tesoro Épico»! ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros maestros!
4 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🐯🧡🖤 HES MONTHLY CELEBRATION = ONE FOR THE BOOKS!! 🖤🧡🐯

🎉 WOW, TIGER FAMILY!! WHAT A CELEBRATION! 🎉

Today’s monthly celebration was absolutely one for the books, and trust us… THIS IS NOT SOMETHING YOU WANTED TO MISS! 🙌🔥 The energy, the excitement, the smiles, and the TIGER PRIDE were off the charts! 🐅🧡

We LOVE having opportunities to celebrate our amazing students, recognize their hard work, and make memories together as one BIG TIGER FAMILY! 💪🐯 These are the moments that make HES such a special place to be!

👏 Shoutout to everyone who helped make today unforgettable! If you missed it, you definitely missed out… but don't worry, Tigers! There’s always another celebration around the corner! 👀🎉

FOUR HOUSES. ONE TIGER FAMILY. AND A WHOLE LOT TO CELEBRATE! 🧡🖤🤍

#HerrinElementary #HESPride #TigerFamily #MonthlyCelebration #FourHousesOneTigerFamily #TigerPride 🐯🔥
4 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🎃 Reminder for Tiger Families! 🎃

Today, October 29th, Herrin schools will follow an 11:30 AM dismissal schedule. Additionally, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, October 30th, for a Teacher In-Service day!

Enjoy the long weekend, stay safe, and have lots of spooktacular fun! 🎃👻

5 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
An orange-bordered Halloween-themed graphic announces that there will be "NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 30TH" due to a "TEACHER IN-SERVICE" day. Set against a blurred background of an orange character with cartoon eyes, the image features a spiderweb with a small spider dangling from the top-left corner and displays the "HERRIN CUSD #4 • HOME OF THE TIGERS" circular logo at the bottom center.
📚 HES BOOK FAIR IS OPEN TODAY! 📚

📣 Parents and Families: The HES Book Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences today! Stop by and shop before or after your conference to find some great new books for your readers! 📖❤️

We look forward to seeing you and helping our students discover their next favorite book! 🐯📚

#HESBookFair #HerrinTigers #GrowingReaders
5 days ago, Brandi Karnes
👻🧡 HES PAJAMA DAY! 🖤💤

Our HES Tigers were dreaming big and making healthy choices in their cozy pajamas today! 😴 We loved seeing everyone participate in Red Ribbon Week and show their commitment to making healthy choices. Thank you to all of our students and staff for joining in the fun! 🐯


🎃 TOMORROW’S RED RIBBON WEEK THEME: “SAY BOO TO DRUGS!” 👻

🧡🖤 Students and staff are encouraged to wear ORANGE AND BLACK tomorrow to show their school spirit and support a drug-free life!

Let’s keep making healthy choices, being positive role models, and showing our Tiger pride! 🐯🧡🖤

#HerrinElementary #RedRibbonWeek #SayBooToDrugs #HealthyChoices #TigerPride
5 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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Congratulations, Shelby Fugate - from Mr. Robinette's 5th grade classroom, for being our 3rd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner! Way to go! There is still time to win a Treasure Chest by inviting 10+ family members or friends: https://app.booksarefun.com/HerrinES62948. Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries!

#GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks


¡Felicidades, Shelby Fugate - from Mr. Robinette's 5th grade classroom, por ser nuestro tercer ganador del Cofre del Tesoro de Book Blast! ¡Bien hecho! Aún estás a tiempo de ganar un Cofre del Tesoro invitando a 10 o más familiares o amigos: https://app.booksarefun.com/HerrinES62948. ¡Mantengamos el impulso para ayudar a construir las bibliotecas en los hogares de nuestros estudiantes!
5 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🐯🧡 HES Went WILD for a Drug-Free Life! 🐾

Shoutout to our HES Tigers who showed their support for Red Ribbon Week by going WILD for a drug-free life! 🐆🦓 We loved seeing all the animal print and camo throughout the school today! Thank you to our students and staff for participating and reminding us all to make healthy choices! 🧡🖤


🌙 Tomorrow’s Theme: Dream Big, Make Healthy Choices! 💤

We can’t wait to see our HES Tigers and staff rocking their PAJAMAS tomorrow as we dream big and commit to a healthy, drug-free future! 🌟😴


📣 HOUSE APPAREL REMINDER! 🐯🏠
All HES HOUSE apparel orders are DUE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH! 👕🧥 Don’t miss your chance to show off your House pride!


Let’s keep showing up, making healthy choices, and being the BEST TIGERS we can be! 🐅🧡🖤

#HES #HerrinTigers #RedRibbonWeek #WildForADrugFreeLife #DreamBig #HealthyChoices #HousePride
6 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🎟️📚 Congratulations to our second Book Blast Treasure Chest winner, Alijah Jones in Ms. Creamer's 3rd grade classroom! 🏆✨ More fun, prizes, and surprises are waiting just around the corner.

If you haven’t joined the carnival yet, there’s still time. Register now and invite 10+ friends or family members to support your reader’s home library for a chance to unlock the next Treasure Chest! https://app.booksarefun.com/HerrinES62948

@go.booksarefun #BookBlast #BooksAreFun #ReadingIsFun #HomeLibraries #Literacy



¡Felicidades a nuestro segundo ganador del Cofre del Tesoro de Book Blast: Alijah Jones! 🏆✨ Más diversión, premios y sorpresas nos esperan a la vuelta de la esquina.

Si aún no te has unido al carnaval, ¡todavía estás a tiempo! Regístrate ahora e invita a más de 10 amigos o familiares a apoyar la biblioteca doméstica de tu lector para tener la oportunidad de desbloquear el próximo Cofre del Tesoro. https://app.booksarefun.com/HerrinES62948
7 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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❤️❤️ RED RIBBON WEEK AT HES! ❤️❤️

❤️ RED RED DAY! ❤️

Our HES Tigers showed up in RED today to support Red Ribbon Week and remind everyone to make healthy, safe, and responsible choices! ❤️🐯

We loved seeing so much RED throughout our school as our students and staff joined together to spread awareness and show their commitment to being drug-free!

📸 Check out some of our amazing Tigers rocking their RED today!

🐾 DON’T FORGET ABOUT TOMORROW! 🐾

Tomorrow’s theme is “WILD FOR A DRUG-FREE LIFE!” 🐆🐅🌿 All staff and students are encouraged to wear ANIMAL PRINT or CAMO to show their support! Let’s see those wild outfits, Tigers! 🐯

❤️ Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug-Free! ❤️

#HerrinElementarySchool #RedRibbonWeek #HES #TigerPride #DrugFreeTigers 🐯❤️
7 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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We have our first Book Blast prize winner. Congratulations to Novalee Clark from Ms. Sever's 3rd grade classroom!!
7 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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Tonight is the night, 4:00-6:00 in the HES library. We can't wait to see you!
8 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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🐯 HES EARLY DISMISSAL REMINDER! 🐯

📅 Monday, October 26th
⏰ Early Dismissal at 2:00 PM

Parents and families, please make sure your student knows how they will be going home on Monday!

📞 If there are any transportation changes, please contact the school office and/or your child’s daycare to ensure everyone is on the same page. Thank you for helping us make dismissal safe and smooth for all of our HES Tigers! 🧡🖤


Monday will also be Book Fair Family Night from 4:00-6:00 PM. We can't wait to see all of our HES students and families!!

#HerrinElementarySchool #TigerPride #HESReminders
10 days ago, Brandi Karnes
❤️🖤🐯 RED RIBBON WEEK IS COMING TO HES! 🐯🖤❤️

Get ready to SHOW YOUR HES SPIRIT during Red Ribbon Week — October 26–30! 🎉

❤️ MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
🔴 RED DAY
Wear RED to show your commitment to making healthy, positive choices!

🐾 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
🦓 ANIMAL PRINT OR CAMO DAY
Be wild about making good choices! 🐆🪖

😴 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
💤 PAJAMA DAY
Dream big and make healthy choices! 🌟

🧡🖤 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
🐯 ORANGE & BLACK DAY
Let’s show our HES Tiger pride and stand together for a healthy, drug-free future!

🏫 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
🚫 NO SCHOOL — SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY

❤️ At HES, we make healthy choices, make good decisions, and look out for one another!
🐯 LET’S MAKE RED RIBBON WEEK A GREAT ONE, TIGERS!

#RedRibbonWeek #HESHasSpirit #HealthyChoices #DrugFreeTigers #HerrinTigers 🐯
10 days ago, Brandi Karnes
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