🎉 February HONESTY Character Award Winners! 🎉
We are so proud to recognize our HONESTY Character Award recipients for the month of February! These students have shown outstanding integrity, always choosing to be truthful and trustworthy in all they do.
👏 Congratulations to our amazing students! Keep shining as great role models for our school! 🌟💙 #HonestyMatters #CharacterCounts #ProudSchoolMoments
Parents & Guardians,
In these uncertain times, one thing remains constant—our commitment to your child’s education and well-being. Regular, on-time attendance is more important than ever. It provides the structure, stability, and learning opportunities children need to succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally.
When students show up to school every day, they:
✅ Build positive habits for future success
✅ Strengthen friendships and social skills
✅ Gain essential knowledge and skills for lifelong learning
Together, we can ensure our children have the best foundation for success. Let’s make daily attendance a priority and set them up for a bright future! 🌟
#EveryDayCounts #ShowingUpMatters #BuildingBrightFutures
LAST DAY TO ORDER a 2024-2025 yearbook. This year, yearbooks will be a softcover and will be $17. Use the link below and place your order in only a few steps. WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY EXTRAS to purchase at the end of the year, so be sure to order yours before the FEBRUARY 28TH deadline. Please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for any questions!
HES Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School
Monday, February 24th will be a School Improvement Early Dismissal Day and students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. Please ensure students know their dismissal plan.
CONGRATULATIONS to our HES 4th Grade Spelling Bee Finalists, HES 5th Grade Spelling Bee Finalists, and our HES 4th & 5th Grade Spelling Bee WINNERS who will advance to the next round next week!!! HES IS EXTRA PROUD OF THESE STUDENTS!!!!
🚨 Important Reminder for Parents of Students Being Picked Up By Daycare🚨 For any and all transportation changes, please notify both the school and the daycare as soon as possible! 🚍💬 🔑 Why is this important? Failing to report transportation changes can lead to confusion, delays, and may result in a financial charge. Help us ensure your child’s safety and a smooth process for everyone! Thank you for your cooperation. 💙 #ParentReminder #StudentSafety #Teamwork
LAST WEEK to order a 2024-2025 yearbook. This year, yearbooks will be a softcover and will be $17. Use the link below and place your order in only a few steps. WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY EXTRAS to purchase at the end of the year, so be sure to order yours before the FEBRUARY 28TH deadline. Please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for any questions! HES Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School
📢 Attention Herrin Elementary Parents! 📢
Stay connected with your child’s education through Rooms, the communication tool used by our teachers! 🏫✨ Rooms is available on the Thrillshare app and allows you to receive important updates, messages, and announcements directly from your child’s teacher.
🔑 How to Connect: Earlier in the year, your child received an invitation code to join their teacher’s Room. Be sure to use this code to stay informed about classroom activities, assignments, and school events. If you need this information again, please reach out to your child's teacher.
✅ Don’t miss out on vital information—connect today! If you need help or have questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.
📲 Download Thrillshare, enter your Rooms invitation code, and stay engaged in your child’s learning journey! #HerrinElementary #StayConnected #Rooms #Thrillshare
Please note that this snow day will postpone the last student attendance day to May 23. We are making every effort to resume classes on Friday, February 21. Stay safe and stay warm!! 🐅🧡🖤🤍
HES Spring Sing - Save the date: May 1st @HHS
Wednesday, February 19th will be an E-Learning Day!! Check Rooms for communications from your child's teacher and Google Classroom for any assignments that may be posted. Stay tuned for additional updates.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th, in honor of President's Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 18th.
Friday, February 14th will be a 1/2 Day School Improvement Early Dismissal and students will be dismissed at 11:30 am. Please ensure students know their dismissal plan.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, February 13th from 4:00-7:00 pm. Please schedule an appointment with your child's teacher if you have not already heard from them. We look forward to meeting with you!
🍽️🍎 The lunch menu has been adjusted for 2/12/2025 and 2/19/2025. We appreciate your patience!
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date menu at: https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining
📸 Spring Picture Day at Herrin Elementary School! 📸
Say cheese! Spring Picture Day is coming up at Herrin Elementary School on Tuesday, February 11th. This is a great opportunity to capture a special memory of your child’s school year!
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 11th
📍 Location: Herrin Elementary School
Students should come dressed in their favorite school-appropriate outfit and bring their best smiles! We will also take all CLUB pictures on this day so if your child's club has a special shirt, be sure to send it to school also!
If you have any questions, please contact Iconik at 618-842-9542 or email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org . We can't wait to see all those bright smiles! 😊
Monday, February 10th will be a School Improvement Early Dismissal Day and students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. Please ensure students know their dismissal plan.
CONGRATULATIONS to HES 5th grader, Ellie Bink and her mom for bringing home a 3rd place trophy in an archery doubles tournament. #flyingtigers
Here are the PERSEVERANCE Character Award Recipients for the month of JANUARY! 🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our students!
Elijah Carr from Mrs. Josten's class was a Top 5 winner out of 476 posters in the “May The Forest Be With You Always” fourth grade state poster contest. CONGRATULATIONS ELIJAH!!!
