Here are a few good test-taking tips for students:
• Get a good night’s sleep each night.
• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Arrive at school on time. (8:00 AM)
• Take your time and read each question carefully.
• Use scrap paper and tools provided.
• Try your best and don’t rush.
• If you don’t know an answer, make your best choice and move on.
Parents, your encouragement and support make a big difference. Thank you for helping your child be prepared and ready to do their best!
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and determination. You inspire us all with your courage and sportsmanship. Go out there, give it your all, and most importantly—have fun!
🧡🖤 Good luck from all of us at Herrin Elementary! 🖤🧡
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and determination. You inspire us all with your courage and sportsmanship. Go out there, give it your all, and most importantly—have fun!
🧡🖤 Good luck from all of us at Herrin Elementary! 🖤🧡
Let’s show our TIGER pride as we send off our amazing Special Olympic athletes!
📅 When: Friday, April 17th
💲 Cost: $1
👒 What To Do:
Wear your favorite hat to school!
All proceeds will help support our Special Olympic athletes as they head off to compete. Let’s come together, show our spirit, and cheer them on in style!! 🧡🖤
🎩🐯 REMINDER: Hat Day for Our HES Special Olympic Athletes! 🐯🎩
Let’s show our TIGER pride as we send off our amazing Special Olympic athletes!
📅 When: Friday, April 17th
💲 Cost: $1
👒 What To Do:
Wear your favorite hat to school!
All proceeds will help support our Special Olympic athletes as they head off to compete. Let’s come together, show our spirit, and cheer them on in style!! 🧡🖤
📢 Quarter 4 Midterms Go Home Today! 📢
Parents, please be on the lookout for your child’s midterm report coming home today. 📝
Remember, you can also check grades anytime by downloading PowerSchool for convenient, real-time access.
Stay informed and celebrate your child’s progress! 💛
#HESPride #Midterms #PowerSchool #StudentSuccess
*Participation is OPTIONAL!!
Missed the Summer Lunch registration? Don’t sweat it! 🧡 You still have two opportunities to get your family signed up for our free summer weekly meal bundles.
Stop by our booth at the NSPC Spring Sing or the HES Spring Sing to register in person. These bundles provide a full week of nutritious food for any child 18 and under in Herrin and surrounding communities.
🔗 Get all the details: www.herrinschools.org/summerlunch
This is a tremendous honor and a reflection of your hard work, leadership, character, and dedication to excellence both in and out of the classroom. You have demonstrated what it truly means to be a Tiger, and we are so excited to see you recognized at the state level.
Thank you for representing HES with pride - you make our school community stronger and inspire those around you every day. Keep shining and continue to do amazing things!
🧡🖤 #HESTigers #TigerPride
🗓️ When: Sunday, April 19, 1–5 PM
📍 Where: Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass
Enjoy hands-on science, arts and crafts, a silent auction, live music, and more! This family-friendly event serves as a fundraiser for Innovations in STEM Education. All proceeds provide competitive grants to K–12 teachers in Southern Illinois to enhance student learning and environmental stewardship. See you there for a day of fun for all ages!
For more information, see the event at https://www.facebook.com/share/1JJ63py7qV/
Let’s show our TIGER pride as we send off our amazing Special Olympic athletes!
📅 When: Friday, April 17th
💲 Cost: $1
👒 What To Do:
Wear your favorite hat to school!
All proceeds will help support our Special Olympic athletes as they head off to compete. Let’s come together, show our spirit, and cheer them on in style!! 🧡🖤
• Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep each night before testing.
• Eat a healthy breakfast each morning.
• Arrive at school on time so students do not feel rushed or stressed. (8:00 AM)
• Encourage your child to take their time and read each question carefully.
• Remind them to try their best — that’s all we ask!
• Make sure glasses, headphones, or other needed items come to school each day.
Thank you for helping us set our students up for success!
📢 Early Dismissal Announcement 📢
Herrin Elementary School will have a 2:00 PM dismissal on Monday, April 13th.
Please plan accordingly for student pick-up and transportation needs. Be sure to contact your child’s daycare as well as the school office if there are any transportation changes.
Thank you for your support!
A big THANK YOU to Samuel Bush and Cian Buss’s families for generously sponsoring this week’s Sunshine Cart at HES! Your kindness and support help brighten our staff’s day and remind us how lucky we are to be part of such a caring community.
We truly appreciate you spreading a little extra sunshine at Herrin Elementary! ☀️🧡🖤
At Herrin CUSD #4, we know that leadership is a service. This week, we recognize our Assistant Principals for their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.
Thank you to Sharonda Marshall, Dr. Bryant Hale, Kaci Lukens, Ryan Lowe, Andrew Anderson, and Stephanie Allen for your leadership and vision. You make our schools a better place to learn and grow.
📢 Herrin Elementary Announcement 📢
Parents, today, Friday, April 10th is the Quarter 4 Midterm. Be on the lookout for progress reports coming home next Wednesday, April 15th. Also, don't forget you can download the PowerSchool app to easily check your child's grades, attendance, and lunch bills at your convenience.
As we wrap up another amazing school year, we’re excited to offer a variety of fun, end-of-the-year activities and dress-up days for our students! These activities are designed just for fun and are a way to celebrate another fantastic year of hard work, achievement, and growth at HES.
Please note: All activities are completely optional and are not meant to cause any stress for teachers, students, or families.
Let’s finish the year strong and have a little fun along the way! ☀️🖤🧡
Herrin Elementary School celebrates Assistant Principal Week from April 6-10! We want to recognize and thank our amazing assistant principals, Dr. Bryant Hale and Kaci Lukens, for their dedication, leadership, and support of our students and staff.
Your hard work makes a big difference every day – we appreciate you! 💙
Happy Easter from all of us at HES! 🧡
REMINDER - There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, April 6th. School will resume Tuesday, April 7th!
