Herrin Elementary School
Home of the Tigers
🎉🎂 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 🐾
📣🚨TREND ALERT at HES!🚨📣
Today, the teachers at Herrin Elementary School jumped on the TikTok trend “Anything But Walking” — and let’s just say, the students were OBSESSED! 😍😂
From scooters to wagons, carts to crawls, our halls were FULL of creativity and laughter. 🛴🛒🪑
What a hilarious and FUN way to wrap up the school year! 🎉
Here’s to ending the year with JOY, LAUGHTER, and unforgettable MEMORIES at HES! 🧡🖤
✨ Find HESTigers on TikTok: @herrinelementaryschool ✨
#AnythingButWalking #HESFun #LastDayVibes #TigerPride #TeacherTok
🏆 HERRIN JUNIOR HIGH TIGER SOFTBALL 🥎 TRYOUTS COMING SOON!
💪 Open Fields:
Join us for Open Fields every Tuesday and Wednesday in July from 9–11 AM to sharpen your skills before tryouts! These open gyms are optional, but are encouraged to get familiar with coaches and to get loose before tryouts. Open fields will be held at the Herrin Sports Complex 13823-, 13987 Bandyville Rd, Herrin, IL 62948.
🎒 What to Bring:
Glove, bat, helmet, face mask, and water bottle
📅 Tryout Dates:
Tuesday, July 22nd & Wednesday, July 23rd
⏰ Time: 9-11 AM
📍 Location: Herrin Sports Complex
👧 Who Can Try Out?
Incoming 6th–8th Grade Girls
If dates or times change due to weather, please stay updated with our Facebook page, Herrin Jr. High School Lady Tigers Softball.
📩 For additional questions or concerns please contact coaches at these emails:
Coach Nick Baskin – nick.baskin@herrinschools.org
Coach Molly Childers – molly.childers@herrinschools.org
Coach Ali Paintner – ali.paintner@herrinschools.org
🟧🖤 Go Tigers! 🐅
Just some information to pass along!
🏌️♂️⛳️ 2025 Herrin Tigers Golf Camp Announcement ⛳️🏌️♀️
Tee it up with us at the 2025 Herrin Tigers Golf Camp! 🐯⛳️
📍 Pine Lakes Golf Course
📅 Tuesday & Wednesday, June 10–11
All skill levels welcome! Whether you're just learning the basics or ready to fine-tune your swing, our coaches are ready to help you grow your game.
🎽 Register by THIS Friday to guarantee your camp shirt!
Don’t miss your shot—sign up today!
🏌️♂️🐅 #HerrinTigersGolf #TeeItUp #JuniorGolfCamp #TigerPride #LivingForGavin
🍽️ June 2025 Dine-In Menus Are Now Available! 🍽️
June Breakfast: No enrollment needed! Open to all children ages 0–18. Dine-in only at NSPC, HES, HJHS, and HHS.
Summer Lunch Program: Daily meal requests are REQUIRED to participate. Get all the details here: https://www.herrinschools.org/page/summer-lunch-program
On the go? Our dining menus are available in the Herrin CUSD #4 app and online at:
📅 https://www.herrinschools.org/o/hhs/dining
Want a printable menu? Download the PDF here:
🖨️ https://5il.co/3griq
📢 Exciting News, Herrin Elementary Families! 🎉 The countdown is on! 🗓️ The last day of school for Herrin Elementary will be Friday, May 23, 2025! 🎊 Let’s make these final days memorable as we celebrate another fantastic year of learning, growth, and fun! 📚✨ #HerrinElementary #LastDayOfSchool #SummerCountdown 😎☀️*The last day of school is a regular dismissal day.
HES & the Herrin Fire Department just wrapped up another successful S.A.F.E. class, ending with an exciting visit to the fire station for hands-on demonstrations!
S.A.F.E. (Students and Firefighters in Education) is the 8-week fire prevention program for 3rd graders, taught by members of the HFD. Throughout the program, students learn valuable fire safety lessons in the classroom, and to celebrate their hard work, HFD treat them to a pizza party followed by a visit to the new station.
This year’s live demos included Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue (Rope/High Angle), a Station Tour, Fire Extinguisher training, and a Vehicle Extrication.
They even got a few of the teachers to join in on the fun! THANK YOU SO MUCH HFD!!!!!
