Last day of American Education Week was Taylor vs.Travis with a popDIVA bar in the lounge. We had lots of fun celebrating with Taylor Swift today too! Thank you PTO for all your assistance to make this week great for our staff! #hesisthebest🧡🖤
We are so proud of the 5th grade Brain Games team placing 4th and qualifying for regionals at Rend Lake College in March!! CONGRATULATIONS
American Education Week Day 4 was celebrating the 2000s and boy bands! Staff and students had a great Thanksgiving meal from the kitchen staff today too.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS....Every Student....Every Day!! Please remember students should be at school every day (on time) unless truly sick. If students need to miss school for any reason, parents/guardians MUST call the school office to let them know! (618-942-2744)
Happy American Education Week! Someone once said, "It takes a village" and here at H.E.S., we realize just how true that is. From those who arrive early to those who stay late, from the bus drivers and classroom teachers to the cafeteria workers and administrative staff, plus countless others, our students are blessed to have YOU!
American Education Week Day 3 was celebrated in the 90s and a chip and dip bar!
Thursday, November 16th is District Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please contact your child's teacher(s) to set up/confirm your appointment if you have not already done so.
🦃🍽️ The City of Herrin's Annual Mayor Ed Quaglia and Attorney Bart Mann Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner will be at the Herrin Civic Center on Thanksgiving Day from 11AM - 1PM. 🍽️🦃
See the flyer for additional information!
Picture ReTakes will be on Wednesday morning, November 29th. This will be for all retakes as well as any students who are new to H.E.S. If you have any questions, feel free to email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org.
🎉 It's School Board Members Day! 🎉
Today, we extend our deepest appreciation to the incredible individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to shaping the future of our local education system. Your tireless efforts, thoughtful decisions, and dedication to our students do not go unnoticed.
👏 Let's take a moment to celebrate the impact our school board officials have on our community. Their vision, leadership, and advocacy for quality education are the driving forces behind our success. Join us in expressing gratitude to our amazing school board members!
#ThankABoardMember #HerrinTigerPride
Happy AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK!!!! Don't forget to thank a teacher! H.E.S. is thankful for all of their teachers and support staff!!
American Education Week Day 2 was 80s attire and a candy bar. Thank you parents for the donations of 80s candy. Teachers loved having Ring Pops, Pop Rocks, and Candy Necklaces.
"Education is a Work of Heart" and teachers have the biggest hearts!! THANK YOU to all of the teachers and staff at H.E.S. who continually go above and beyond the call of duty because it comes from your heart! We see you and we appreciate everything you do for your students and your community.
HES Staff celebrated our first day of American Education Week with 70's attire and cookies from Cakes by Ally! 🌸☮️
Picture Day is November 29th. This will be for all picture retakes as well as for any new students!!
November 6th-17th is National Homeless and Hunger Awareness week. H.E.S. will be collecting all canned and boxed foods especially proteins to donate to this wonderful cause. H.E.S. will still participate in their food drive for H.E.S. families as well and more info will be coming home on that soon! If you are able to donate any items, please send them to school starting on November 13th and ending on November 17th so that we have time to deliver our donation. If you need any additional information on the McKinney-Vento Act, please reach out to Karen Bratcher or Brandi Karnes at H.E.S. We appreciate your kindness and for helping those in need.
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American Education Week is November 13th-17th. Please take time to reflect on all of the hard work teachers do and the time they put into your child. We want to send our most heartfelt appreciation to our teachers and staff at H.E.S. every day, but especially this week! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO for our students at H.E.S.
November 6th-17th is National Homeless and Hunger Awareness week. H.E.S. will be collecting all canned and boxed foods especially proteins to donate to this wonderful cause.
H.E.S. will still participate in their food drive for H.E.S. families as well and more info will be coming home on that soon! If you are able to donate any items, please send them to school starting on November 13th and ending on November 17th so that we have time to deliver our donation.
If you need any additional information on the McKinney-Vento Act, please reach out to Karen Bratcher or Brandi Karnes at H.E.S. We appreciate your kindness and for helping those in need.
There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, November 10th, in honor of Veterans' Day. School will resume Monday, November 13th.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!! THANK YOU to all the parents and students that "rise and shine" and come to school regularly. Attendance is truly the first step in helping your child obtain a solid education.
