Today is our first FULL DAY of school! Attendance matters so thank you for getting our students to school ready to go into their classroom by 8:00 A.M. Dismissal for car riders will begin at approximately 2:30. Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal every day. #schooleveryday #attendancematters

We had a successful first day of school at HES! We would like to give a shout-out to these four individuals that were a HUGE reason our teachers were ready to go. We have the BEST custodial staff! Thank you Mr. Pickel, Mr. Cox, Mr.Cravens, & Mr.Walsh. #hes🧡🖤tigers

HAPPY 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! Today, August 9th, will be a HALF DAY for students and an 11:30 dismissal day. Please make sure students know how they are getting home.

Don't forget tomorrow is our Open House! We can't wait to see you!

The HES REACH team (Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing) surprised our staff with a Flower Bar to welcome them back to school! HES staff were given a colorful vase and had the opportunity to create their own beautiful bouquet to kick off the 2023-2024 school year!

Ever wonder what it takes to become a substitute teacher? ISBE has some excellent resources! Visit isbe.net/licensure-requirements for more information! The original PDF is available at https://5il.co/20z18

Herrin Elementary School Supply List K - 8 School Supply Lists Are Available At: https://www.herrinschools.org/documents/district/annual-documents/supply-lists-(2023---2024)/483492

Please see attached for an important press release regarding a number of upcoming key dates, including Online Pre-Registration, In-Person Registration, and the first day of school. The original PDF press release is available here: https://5il.co/1z3wn

HES would like to wish Mr. Snell, Mr. McManaway, and the boys tennis team GOOD LUCK today at the State Tournament! We are cheering you on today! 🧡🐾🖤

Herrin Schools will be offering FREE breakfasts from June 5th through June 29th. Monday through Thursday ONLY. 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM. Open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under! See the flyer below for additional information.

Just a reminder that today, Monday, May 22, 2023, will be an early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.

HES had coaches come in and speak with students about upcoming sports camps! Boys basketball camp starts May 30th. Girls basketball camp starts June 5th. Youth football registration starts July 8th. Tennis camp starts July 10th. Football camp starts July 20th. Remember if your child has never played, these are opportunities to learn with Herrin coaches & high school athletes! Flyers have been sent home, but if you need a new one feel free to have your child pick one up in the office or scan the QR codes. #tigerpride🐾 #herrinathletics🧡🖤

Just a reminder that today, Friday, May 19, 2023, will be an early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.

Yearbooks were distributed to students at H.E.S. this morning. There are a limited number of extras for $15. Please send cash or a check made out to H.E.S. to Mrs. Karnes (not the office). You can also email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org. The yearbooks are really nice this year and we thank you for ordering!

There are still spots available for the HES Summer Enrichment Sessions throughout the month of June! Visit https://forms.gle/GUmwBBaFn7wLfnqh8 or scan the QR Code below to find more information and to sign up!

Just a reminder that today, Friday, May 12, 2023, will be an early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

Just a reminder that tomorrow (Friday, May 12th) is CK Day and also an 11:30 dismissal!

H.E.S. couldn't be more thankful for Nurse Toni!!! Happy School Nurses Day and thank you for everything you do for our school and our students.

H.E.S. wants to THANK Farmers State Bank for their generosity this week. The kind words and gift card to Louie's P&R are very much appreciated!!!

H.E.S. is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and we want to THANK Rhiannon Storm and Jackie Horstmann from Country Financial for the delicious lunch they provided this week. We are extremely appreciative of the local businesses that go above and beyond for teachers!