5th grader Abram Jolliff ran his first XC race today in Anna. Abram finished 1st overall for the JV boys with a time of 9:08 for the 1.26 mile race. Great job Abram!
Shaelyn Schlappi ran her first ever XC race today. She finished in 1st place for the JV race with a time of 9:47! Great job Shae!! 🧡🖤🤍🐅
📣🏈 Some of our Herrin Tiger Youth Football players are officially GAME DAY READY and pumped to hit the field! 💪🔥 They're geared up, locked in, and enjoyed meeting the Tigers of Fall at school today! 🐅
Let’s show up and show out — it’s time to roar!
#WeReady #HerrinTigers #YouthFootball #GameDayVibes
Let’s show up and show out — it’s time to roar!
#WeReady #HerrinTigers #YouthFootball #GameDayVibes
Herrin Elementary was thrilled to welcome some of our HHS athletes this morning! #FridayFUN
They greeted students in the drop-off line and throughout the school, bringing lots of smiles to start the day. We’re all looking forward to Meet the Tigers tonight at the Tiger Football Complex!
🎉 Don’t miss out! Tonight is also the final chance to sign up and/or pay for Tiger Club!
Event Highlights (starting at 6 PM):
🏰 Bounce houses
🌭 Free hot dogs
🍗 Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings
🍧 Snow cone machine
🛍 Vendor booths to get you ready for Herrin Tiger fall sports
Come join the fun and help us kick off the season in true Tiger style! 🐾
They greeted students in the drop-off line and throughout the school, bringing lots of smiles to start the day. We’re all looking forward to Meet the Tigers tonight at the Tiger Football Complex!
🎉 Don’t miss out! Tonight is also the final chance to sign up and/or pay for Tiger Club!
Event Highlights (starting at 6 PM):
🏰 Bounce houses
🌭 Free hot dogs
🍗 Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings
🍧 Snow cone machine
🛍 Vendor booths to get you ready for Herrin Tiger fall sports
Come join the fun and help us kick off the season in true Tiger style! 🐾
REMINDER: Attendance Policy Notice
Once a student has used five (5) excused absences, any additional absences must be verified with proper documentation (such as a Dr. note).
If a student is already in the truancy process, documentation is required for every absence, regardless of the total number of absences.
Be sure to provide documentation within 5 days for every appointment attended during school hours, even if the absence is partial.
Failure to provide proper documentation will result in continued advancement through the truancy process.
Once a student has used five (5) excused absences, any additional absences must be verified with proper documentation (such as a Dr. note).
If a student is already in the truancy process, documentation is required for every absence, regardless of the total number of absences.
Be sure to provide documentation within 5 days for every appointment attended during school hours, even if the absence is partial.
Failure to provide proper documentation will result in continued advancement through the truancy process.
📣 **Herrin Elementary Jr. Tiger Dance** 🐯💃
Grades **2nd–5th** are invited to join the **HES Jr. Tiger Dance Team**!
🗓 **Fridays, August 22 – September 26, 2025**
⏰ **7:40–8:00 AM**
📍 **HES New Gym**
Students will learn **basic dance skills** and prepare for an exciting performance in the **2025 Herrin Homecoming Parade** on **Friday, September 26th**. 🎉
👉 **Scan the QR code to register today!**
We can’t wait to see our HES Jr. Tigers shine! 🖤🧡
Grades **2nd–5th** are invited to join the **HES Jr. Tiger Dance Team**!
🗓 **Fridays, August 22 – September 26, 2025**
⏰ **7:40–8:00 AM**
📍 **HES New Gym**
Students will learn **basic dance skills** and prepare for an exciting performance in the **2025 Herrin Homecoming Parade** on **Friday, September 26th**. 🎉
👉 **Scan the QR code to register today!**
We can’t wait to see our HES Jr. Tigers shine! 🖤🧡
📸 Say Cheese, Tigers! 🐯🧡🖤
School Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 27th at Herrin Elementary School!
Make sure those smiles are ready and dress your best! 📷✨
#PictureDay #TigerSmiles #HerrinElementary #HESFamily
School Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 27th at Herrin Elementary School!
Make sure those smiles are ready and dress your best! 📷✨
#PictureDay #TigerSmiles #HerrinElementary #HESFamily
🎉🎂 Happiest of birthdays to Ms. Lukens! 🎂🎉
Thank you for always going above and beyond for HES. Your students and our staff are so grateful for all that you do each day. Wishing you the very best on your special day – you deserve it! 🧡🖤🐯
Thank you for always going above and beyond for HES. Your students and our staff are so grateful for all that you do each day. Wishing you the very best on your special day – you deserve it! 🧡🖤🐯
🐯✨ Herrin High School Tigerettes “Under the Lights” Dance Camp ✨🐯
📅 Saturday, September 13th
📍 Memorial Gymnasium – Herrin High School
Registration: 8:00–8:30 AM
Camp: 8:30–11:30 AM
Parent Performance: 11:30 AM
💃 Camp participants will also perform Friday, September 19th at halftime of the Herrin vs. Carterville football game!
🏈 Game begins at 7:00 PM @ Harrison Bruce Sports Complex.
📌 To secure a camp shirt, please send registration forms and payment to school offices by Friday, August 29th.
Come dance, learn new routines, and have fun with the Herrin High School Tigerettes! Don’t miss the chance to shine Under the Lights! 🌟
📅 Saturday, September 13th
📍 Memorial Gymnasium – Herrin High School
Registration: 8:00–8:30 AM
Camp: 8:30–11:30 AM
Parent Performance: 11:30 AM
💃 Camp participants will also perform Friday, September 19th at halftime of the Herrin vs. Carterville football game!
🏈 Game begins at 7:00 PM @ Harrison Bruce Sports Complex.
📌 To secure a camp shirt, please send registration forms and payment to school offices by Friday, August 29th.
Come dance, learn new routines, and have fun with the Herrin High School Tigerettes! Don’t miss the chance to shine Under the Lights! 🌟
📅 Attendance Matters at HES! 🐾🧡🖤
Regular and punctual attendance is critical for your child’s learning and success. We understand that students will get sick from time to time, but please remember:
✅ Contact the school office for every absence by 9:00 AM, if possible. If calling before school hours, please leave a message.
✅ If your child has more than 5 absences, a doctor’s note will be required stating the reason for the absence and when your child can return to school.
🚫 Failure to report absences will result in them being marked UNEXCUSED and may lead to involvement with the ROE’s Truancy Program.
Let’s work together to make this a great year of learning and growth! 💪📚
#TigerPride #AttendanceMatters #HerrinElementary
Regular and punctual attendance is critical for your child’s learning and success. We understand that students will get sick from time to time, but please remember:
✅ Contact the school office for every absence by 9:00 AM, if possible. If calling before school hours, please leave a message.
✅ If your child has more than 5 absences, a doctor’s note will be required stating the reason for the absence and when your child can return to school.
🚫 Failure to report absences will result in them being marked UNEXCUSED and may lead to involvement with the ROE’s Truancy Program.
Let’s work together to make this a great year of learning and growth! 💪📚
#TigerPride #AttendanceMatters #HerrinElementary
🌺🐯 Parents — you’re not going to want to miss this! 🐯🌺
The HES PTO has teamed up with RHouse Sports to bring you these FUN Herrin Tiger Hawaiian shirts! 🧡🖤
These shirts are the perfect combo — covering both Hawaiian Day and School Spirit Day in one fun look! 🙌
👕🔥 Order yours now before it’s too late: DEADLINE TO ORDER IS: August 14th
👉 https://ptofundraiser2025.itemorder.com/shop/product/50868711/
Let’s show off that Tiger pride — with a tropical twist! 🐅🌴
🎉📚 Today is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 📚🎉
Welcome back, students — we’ve missed you and are so excited to kick off a new school year at Herrin Elementary! 🐾🧡
📅 Thursday, August 7th
🕦 Early dismissal at 11:30 AM
🍽️ Please note: No lunch will be served today.
🚗 Car Rider Reminder:
All student drop-offs and pickups must go through the car rider line. If you are picking up or dropping off your child, please pull all the way forward and remain in your vehicle to help keep the line moving safely and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation — and let’s make it a great year, Tigers! 🐯🖤🧡
Welcome back, students — we’ve missed you and are so excited to kick off a new school year at Herrin Elementary! 🐾🧡
📅 Thursday, August 7th
🕦 Early dismissal at 11:30 AM
🍽️ Please note: No lunch will be served today.
🚗 Car Rider Reminder:
All student drop-offs and pickups must go through the car rider line. If you are picking up or dropping off your child, please pull all the way forward and remain in your vehicle to help keep the line moving safely and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation — and let’s make it a great year, Tigers! 🐯🖤🧡
🧡🖤🐯 Thankful Wednesday at Herrin Elementary! 🐯🖤🧡
We are feeling the TIGER PRIDE as we kick off the school year with so much love and support from our community! A huge THANK YOU to some amazing partners who helped us start strong:
🍳 Rhiannon Storm with Country Financial – Thank you for treating our staff to a delicious breakfast! You fueled our day with kindness and coffee! ☕🥓
🎒 5T’s Custom Creations – We are so grateful for the backpacks and school supplies that are helping our students walk into the new year confident and ready to learn!
🎁 HES PTO – Thank you for always going above and beyond! The teacher goodies were the perfect touch to make our staff feel appreciated and celebrated.
✝️ First Baptist Church - Thank you for the generous donation of gift cards for our teachers! Your kindness and support mean so much to our staff as we kick off another school year. We are truly grateful for your continued investment in our school community.
Our Tiger family is lucky to be surrounded by such incredible support. Here's to an amazing year at HES! 🐾🧡🖤
#HerrinElementary #TigerPride #ThankfulThursday #CommunitySupport #WeAreHES
**📚 Welcome Back to School! 🧡**
Herrin Elementary is excited to welcome back our students and families for the 2025-2026 school year! We can’t wait to kick off another year of learning, growth, and fun.
**The first day of school will be Thursday, August 7th**, and it will be an **early dismissal at 11:30 AM**.
**Please note: Lunch will not be served on this day.**
We kindly ask that **all students arrive by 8:00 AM**, as this is when their school day begins. A great start begins with being on time!
We look forward to seeing all of our students’ smiling faces and working together for a fantastic school year!
– The Herrin Elementary Team
Herrin Elementary is excited to welcome back our students and families for the 2025-2026 school year! We can’t wait to kick off another year of learning, growth, and fun.
**The first day of school will be Thursday, August 7th**, and it will be an **early dismissal at 11:30 AM**.
**Please note: Lunch will not be served on this day.**
We kindly ask that **all students arrive by 8:00 AM**, as this is when their school day begins. A great start begins with being on time!
We look forward to seeing all of our students’ smiling faces and working together for a fantastic school year!
– The Herrin Elementary Team
📚✨ **Welcome Back to School, Herrin Elementary Families!** ✨📚
We are so excited to welcome all of our students and families back for the **2025-2026 school year**! The halls of Herrin Elementary are ready to be filled with smiling faces, laughter, and lots of learning.
🗓️ **Important First Week Info:**
* **First Day of School:** Thursday, **August 7th**
⏰ **Early Dismissal at 11:30 AM**
🍽️ *Please note: No lunch will be served.*
* **Full Day of Attendance:** Friday, **August 8th**
Our teachers, staff, and administration have been working hard to prepare for a fantastic year ahead, and we can’t wait to partner with you in making it a great one. Let’s make 2025-2026 our best year yet! 🐾🧡🖤
#HerrinElementary #WelcomeBack #TigerPride #BackToSchool2025
We are so excited to welcome all of our students and families back for the **2025-2026 school year**! The halls of Herrin Elementary are ready to be filled with smiling faces, laughter, and lots of learning.
🗓️ **Important First Week Info:**
* **First Day of School:** Thursday, **August 7th**
⏰ **Early Dismissal at 11:30 AM**
🍽️ *Please note: No lunch will be served.*
* **Full Day of Attendance:** Friday, **August 8th**
Our teachers, staff, and administration have been working hard to prepare for a fantastic year ahead, and we can’t wait to partner with you in making it a great one. Let’s make 2025-2026 our best year yet! 🐾🧡🖤
#HerrinElementary #WelcomeBack #TigerPride #BackToSchool2025
Ready for the 25-26 school year?
Check out the Herrin CUSD #4 District Digest - our new monthly newsletter packed with key dates, menus, event recaps and more!
The August 2025 Edition is out now:
👉 www.herrinschools.org/districtdigest
Check out the Herrin CUSD #4 District Digest - our new monthly newsletter packed with key dates, menus, event recaps and more!
The August 2025 Edition is out now:
👉 www.herrinschools.org/districtdigest
Herrin Jr High Softball Tryouts
Tuesday & Wednesday
(July 22 & 23) 9-11 AM
@ Herrin Sports Complex
⏰ The countdown is on — T-Minus 3 Weeks! ⏰
Summer’s wrapping up, and we’re prepped for takeoff! 🚀 Check out the 2025-2026 District Calendar below, and swing by www.herrinschools.org/events to keep up with the action.
Free Summer Breakfasts, too?! 🥞 You heard that right!
🍽️ Free DINE-IN summer breakfasts are available to ALL children ages 1–18
✅ No registration or ID needed — just show up!
📅 June 2–26 (no meals June 19)
🕖 Monday–Thursday | 7:45–8:30 a.m.
📍 NSPC, HES, HJHS, and HHS
🎨🌟 Character Strong Award – Creativity Edition! 🌟🎨
Herrin Elementary is proud to announce this month's Character Strong Award recipients for showing outstanding CREATIVITY! 🧠💡 From thinking outside the box to bringing imagination to life in the classroom, these students have wowed us with their originality and problem-solving skills.
👏 Please join us in congratulating the following students for being shining examples of creative thinkers:
✨
2nd Grade: Thaya Ortiz, Lila Peppers, Alba Baskin, Autumn Doss, Ava Clark, Tinsley Ward, Tristen Wilson, Theodore Stapleton, Annabella Fisher, & Ezra Cromie
3rd Grade: Riley Muck, Gwen Dubrava, Nolan Vaughn, Mason OSaile, Jazmine Jackson, AJ Ragsdale, Averi Alton, Malaysia Green
4th Grade: Olivia Jennings, Nevaeh Freind, Annabelle Speakman, Maddox Miller, Archer Droll, Mia Minor, Harper Hastings, & Rico Love
5th Grade: Carleigh Youngblood, Aliyana Rios, Westin Mezo, Aviana Williams, Sawyer Lane, Itzel Lopez, Caterina Zaranti, Jacob Gottberg, & Willow Rivera
Your creative spirit inspires us all to look at the world in new and exciting ways. Keep dreaming big and sharing your ideas! 🖌️🚀
#CharacterStrong #HerrinElementary #CreativityMatters #TigerPride 🐾
