βοΈπ **HES Winter Break Announcement!** π§‘π€
HES Tigers will be on **Winter Break from Monday, December 22nd through Monday, January 5th**.
School **resumes on Tuesday, January 6th for students** with a **Β½ day and 11:30 AM dismissal**. π«β°
Please make sure your child knows their **plan for dismissal**, and contact the **school office and/or your daycare** if there are any transportation changes.
Enjoy the holiday season, HES Tigers! πβ¨


The **2nd Quarter ends on Friday, December 19th**. πβ¨
**Report cards** will be sent home on **Tuesday, January 7, 2026**.
Be on the lookout for your childβs progress! π§‘π€

We will have an early dismissal on Friday, December 19th at 2:00 PM.
Please make sure your child knows their dismissal plan for the day. If there are any transportation changes, be sure to contact the school office and/or your childβs day care ahead of time.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal! πππ€

π 2nd Grade Christmas Tree Farm:
The 2nd grade hallway was packed with little lumberjacks as students proudly tried to sell their handmade Christmas trees to family members. Safe to say, they sold out quick β the lotβs officially empty!
π© 4th Grade Wax Museum:
Meanwhile, our 4th graders transformed into well-known historical and modern figures. With the press of a βbutton,β these wax figures came to life, sharing all about their lives and accomplishments.
A huge thank you to our families for supporting our students on these special learning days. We couldn't do it without you!


















Just a few more days until Christmas Break begins. From all of us at Herrin CUSD #4, we wish you a joyful and relaxing holiday season. We canβt wait to welcome you back refreshed and ready for the new semester!

π£ Herrin High School Tigerettes β Winter Dance Camp! π§‘π€
The HHS Tigerettes are excited to invite students in grades Kβ8 to their Winter Dance Camp: Dancing Through Life!
π CAMP DAY:
Saturday, January 10th
Registration: 8:30β9:00 AM
Camp: 9:00 AMβ12:00 PM
Parent Performance: 12:00 PM
π Herrin High School
π€ PERFORMANCE NIGHT:
Participants will perform at halftime of the varsity basketball game!
Tuesday, January 13th
Herrin vs. Pinckneyville
Game begins at 7:00 PM
π Herrin High School
π² Cost: $40
Includes camp + T-shirt
Payment is due with the registration form (cash or check payable to HHS Dance Team).
ποΈ Registration Deadline:
Thursday, December 18, 2025 β turn forms in to school offices to secure a T-shirt!
Follow the Herrin High School Tigerettes Dance Team on social media for updates!
β¨ Come dance, learn, and shine with the Tigerettes! β¨

We will have an early dismissal on Monday, December 15th at 2:00 PM.
Please make sure your child knows their dismissal plan for the day. If there are any transportation changes, be sure to contact the school office and/or your childβs day care ahead of time.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal! πππ€

Our 5th grade chorus, band, and ukulele students brought the holiday spirit to life today! What a fantastic performance! π Weβre so proud of our talented students.










We are excited to welcome our families for a very special and magical Parent Engagement experience this December!
π Thursday, December 18th
β’ 2nd Grade & 4th Grade
π Friday, December 19th
β’ 3rd Grade & 5th Grade
β° Activities will run from 9:00β10:30 AM.
Parents may come and go during this window - you do not need to stay for the entire time.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join your child in meaningful, festive learning activities. π
You are not going to want to miss this amazing school event! πβ¨
Our 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Ukulele Concert is TODAY! πΊπ€πΈ
Join us on Thursday, December 11th at 9:30 AM in the HES North Gym as our talented students take the stage to showcase their hard work and musical growth. πΌ
We canβt wait to see our families there to support our musicians! ππ€

Herrin is thrilled to join other local schools in this annual tradition and share our studentsβ talents with the community.
Don't miss it! Tune in to Sounds of the Season on WSIU PBS Channel 8:
βοΈ Dec. 19 (Fri) β 8:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 20 (Sat) β 6:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 21 (Sun) β 12:00 AM & 4:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 22 (Mon) β 8:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 25 (Thu) β 12:30 AM & 7:00 PM
βοΈ Dec. 26 (Fri) β 3:30 AM
Celebrate the season with our talented students! πΆ










You can watch our HJHS and HHS Chorus members perform on WSIL this Christmas season! Here are the viewing times:
πΆSounds of the SeasonπΆ
Dec. 19 - Friday at 8:00 pm
Dec. 20 - Saturday at 6:00 pm
Dec. 21 - Sunday at Midnight
Dec. 21 - Sunday at 4:00 pm
Dec. 22 - Monday at 8:00 pm
Dec. 25 - Thursday at 12:30 am
Dec. 25-Thursday at 7:00 pm
ο»ΏDec. 26 - Friday at 3:30 am

Cookies With Claus
Date: Monday, December 15th
Tuesday, December 16th
Time: Each class will be scheduled a time throughout one of the days.
Cost: $5.00
Students will participate in several activities including: rockin around the Christmas tree with Rudolph, playing reindeer games, sliding down a huge snow mountain, having an indoor snowball fight, taking a group photo, and sharing a snack and story with the man himself, Santa!
If you would like to attend, please pay your teacher before Wednesday, December 10th.
*This is a fundraiser, not a PTO event.

Today, we celebrate Jane Addams, a pioneer of social reform, peace activism, and womenβs rights. Her dedication to improving communities and advocating for those in need reminds us of the power of compassion and action. π
Letβs continue to be inspired by her legacy!
#JaneAddams #SocialReformer #CommunityImpact #HESPride #Inspiration

Herrin Elementary School would like to give a huge THANK YOU to the West Monroe Apostolic Church of Herrin for donating treat bags this morning!
It was such a wonderful surprise, and our staff is truly grateful for your kindness and generosity this holiday season.
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger β and today our stripes are extra bright thanks to you! π―π§‘π€




Join us on **Saturday, December 13th at 12:00 P.M.** as **Mrs. Johnston** visits the Herrin Library to do a special reading of her book, *The McBrights*!
Bring the family and come enjoy this wonderful story time experience!

Last Friday, HES students took part in their annual Hanging of the Greens, decorating the school trees with handmade ornaments. Each ornament showcases their creativity and spreads holiday cheer throughout the building.










Our 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Ukulele Concert is coming up! πΊπ€πΈ
Join us on Thursday, December 11th at 9:30 AM in the HES North Gym as our talented students take the stage to showcase their hard work and musical growth. πΌ
We canβt wait to see our families there to support our musicians! ππ€

