HES has currently raised $244.08. Last year at this time, we were over $700, and the year before, over $1000.
The fundraiser will end this Friday, which means there is still time to donate!!
💙 How to Donate:
Send cash, change, or checks made payable to Special Olympics of Southern Illinois -OR-
Scan the QR code on the flyer to donate online. You can also use the direct link to donate: https://support.soill.org/fundraiser/6891937
🏆 Prizes:
The top fundraising class will win an Ice Cream Party 🍦 AND Extra Recess!
The winning teacher will receive an Amazon gift card
This year marks Mrs. Bailie’s 15th Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics—let’s show our support and have fun raising money for our amazing athletes! ❄️💪
#FreezinForAReason
Today, February 17th, we celebrate National Acts of Kindness Day! This is a day dedicated to spreading compassion, empathy, and positivity in our schools and communities. At HES, our students are joining the celebration in a meaningful way!
HES students are honoring National Acts of Kindness Day by writing about how they will show kindness today and throughout the year. Each student shared their personal plan on a heart, which they proudly added to the HES Kindness Tree.
Our Kindness Tree will be displayed in the front foyer of our building as a beautiful reminder to our students, staff, and families of the many ways we can lift one another up. It represents our commitment to creating a school culture rooted in respect, compassion, and care. Not just today, but every single day of the year.
Let’s celebrate National Acts of Kindness Day by choosing to be intentional with our words and actions. A small act of kindness can make a big difference. Together, we can continue to grow a community where kindness truly thrives. 💛
HES students are honoring National Acts of Kindness Day by writing about how they will show kindness today and throughout the year. Each student shared their personal plan on a heart, which they proudly added to the HES Kindness Tree.
Our Kindness Tree will be displayed in the front foyer of our building as a beautiful reminder to our students, staff, and families of the many ways we can lift one another up. It represents our commitment to creating a school culture rooted in respect, compassion, and care. Not just today, but every single day of the year.
Let’s celebrate National Acts of Kindness Day by choosing to be intentional with our words and actions. A small act of kindness can make a big difference. Together, we can continue to grow a community where kindness truly thrives. 💛
✨ Random Act of Kindness Day – Tuesday, February 17th ✨💛
Herrin Elementary School will celebrate Random Act of Kindness Day on Tuesday, February 17th! Let’s spread kindness, positivity, and smiles throughout our school and community. 🐯💖
Remember: even the smallest act can make a big difference!
#RandomActOfKindnessDay #HerrinElementary #BeKind #TigerPride
Herrin Elementary School will celebrate Random Act of Kindness Day on Tuesday, February 17th! Let’s spread kindness, positivity, and smiles throughout our school and community. 🐯💖
Remember: even the smallest act can make a big difference!
#RandomActOfKindnessDay #HerrinElementary #BeKind #TigerPride
👮♂️💛 School Resource Officer Day – Sunday, February 15 💛👮♂️
Herrin Elementary School joins in honoring our School Resource Officers for their dedication, service, and commitment to keeping our schools safe. Thank you for all that you do! 🐯
#SRODay #HerrinElementary #TigerPride #SchoolSafety
Herrin Elementary School joins in honoring our School Resource Officers for their dedication, service, and commitment to keeping our schools safe. Thank you for all that you do! 🐯
#SRODay #HerrinElementary #TigerPride #SchoolSafety
💖❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️💖
Herrin Elementary School wishes all of our students, families, and staff a day full of love, friendship, and kindness! 🐯💌
#ValentinesDay #HerrinElementary #TigerPride
Herrin Elementary School wishes all of our students, families, and staff a day full of love, friendship, and kindness! 🐯💌
#ValentinesDay #HerrinElementary #TigerPride
Our Tigers crushed it in January!! 🧡🖤
Check out the latest student spotlight as Superintendent Wilson and Board President Kelly Green shout out some of last month's BIGGEST student wins.
Watch the video below! 👇🏻
https://youtu.be/psnhQW6IEv8?si=zEX9oFW4WX2XGZH_
🇺🇸📚 No School – President’s Day 📚🇺🇸
There will be no school on Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day.
Enjoy the day off, Tigers! 🐯
#PresidentsDay #NoSchool #HerrinElementary #TigerPride
There will be no school on Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day.
Enjoy the day off, Tigers! 🐯
#PresidentsDay #NoSchool #HerrinElementary #TigerPride
🎶 Early Dismissal 🎶
Friday, February 13th will be an early dismissal at 11:30 AM for School Improvement.
Please make sure students know their dismissal plans, and call the school office and/or daycare for any transportation changes.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal! 🐯
February is your last chance to order this year’s yearbook!
Visit jostens.com to place your order today. There will be no extra copies available for purchase later, so don’t miss out!
If you have questions or aren’t sure whether you’ve already ordered, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org.
Visit jostens.com to place your order today. There will be no extra copies available for purchase later, so don’t miss out!
If you have questions or aren’t sure whether you’ve already ordered, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org.
Morning Prayer at Herrin Elementary School is cancelled for tomorrow, 2/12/26.
📢 Quarter 3 Midterms Go Home Today! 📢
Parents, please be on the lookout for your child’s midterm report coming home today. 📝
Remember, you can also check grades anytime by downloading PowerSchool for convenient, real-time access.
Stay informed and celebrate your child’s progress! 💛
#HESPride #Midterms #PowerSchool #StudentSuccess
Parents, please be on the lookout for your child’s midterm report coming home today. 📝
Remember, you can also check grades anytime by downloading PowerSchool for convenient, real-time access.
Stay informed and celebrate your child’s progress! 💛
#HESPride #Midterms #PowerSchool #StudentSuccess
As we honor the leaders who shaped our nation, Herrin Schools will be closed on Monday, February 16, for Presidents’ Day. The extended weekend begins with a half-day dismissal on Friday, February 13.
🚀 STARS Afterschool Program WILL BE in session on Friday, February 13th!
🚀 STARS Afterschool Program WILL BE in session on Friday, February 13th!
📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Save the Date! 📢
Herrin Elementary School will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 12th.
Please make sure you have contacted your child’s teacher to schedule an appointment if you have not already heard from them.
📌 Note: Not all students will need a conference at this time.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education! 🐯
Herrin Elementary School will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 12th.
Please make sure you have contacted your child’s teacher to schedule an appointment if you have not already heard from them.
📌 Note: Not all students will need a conference at this time.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education! 🐯
📸 REMINDER: Spring Picture Day Announcement 📸
Spring Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, February 10th at Herrin Elementary School!
📬 Picture proofs will be sent home approximately 3 weeks after pictures are taken.
If you have any questions, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org.
We can’t wait to see those spring smiles! 😊🌷
Spring Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, February 10th at Herrin Elementary School!
📬 Picture proofs will be sent home approximately 3 weeks after pictures are taken.
If you have any questions, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org.
We can’t wait to see those spring smiles! 😊🌷
⏰ Early Dismissal Reminder ⏰
There will be a 2:00 PM dismissal on Monday, February 9th.
Please make sure students know their dismissal plan ahead of time. If there are any transportation changes, be sure to call the school office and/or daycare to notify them.
Thank you for your cooperation!
There will be a 2:00 PM dismissal on Monday, February 9th.
Please make sure students know their dismissal plan ahead of time. If there are any transportation changes, be sure to call the school office and/or daycare to notify them.
Thank you for your cooperation!
We’re excited to kick off our Polar Plunge Fundraiser benefiting the Special Olympics of Southern Illinois!
This will be a Class vs. Class fundraising challenge from February 9th–23rd .
🏆 Prizes:
The top fundraising class will win an Ice Cream Party 🍦 AND Extra Recess!
The winning teacher will receive an Amazon gift card
💙 How to Donate:
Send cash, change, or checks made payable to Special Olympics of Southern Illinois -OR-
Scan the QR code on the flyer to donate online.
This year marks Mrs. Bailie’s 15th Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics—let’s show our support and have fun raising money for our amazing athletes! ❄️💪
#FreezinForAReason
This will be a Class vs. Class fundraising challenge from February 9th–23rd .
🏆 Prizes:
The top fundraising class will win an Ice Cream Party 🍦 AND Extra Recess!
The winning teacher will receive an Amazon gift card
💙 How to Donate:
Send cash, change, or checks made payable to Special Olympics of Southern Illinois -OR-
Scan the QR code on the flyer to donate online.
This year marks Mrs. Bailie’s 15th Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics—let’s show our support and have fun raising money for our amazing athletes! ❄️💪
#FreezinForAReason
📸 Spring Picture Day Announcement 📸
Spring Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, February 10th at Herrin Elementary School!
📬 Picture proofs will be sent home approximately 3 weeks after pictures are taken.
If you have any questions, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org.
We can’t wait to see those spring smiles! 😊🌷
Spring Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, February 10th at Herrin Elementary School!
📬 Picture proofs will be sent home approximately 3 weeks after pictures are taken.
If you have any questions, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org.
We can’t wait to see those spring smiles! 😊🌷
Dear Parent,
Beginning February 3, 2026, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
· Effective Leaders
· Collaborative Teachers
· Involved Families
· Supportive Environments
· Ambitious Instruction
Prior research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of these “5Essential” indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials.
All teachers and fourth through 12th grade students will be responding to this survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if their teachers and/or students meet the response rate threshold of 50 percent. These reports will be sent to schools and districts in May and will also be included in the State School Report Card.
Additionally, your district has chosen to provide the optional supplement parent survey. If at least 20 percent of Herrin Elementary School parents/guardians complete this survey, a parent report will also be generated. The parent data will not be included on the State Report Card.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted from February 3, 2026, to March 13, 2026. The Parent Survey Supplement will be conducted during that same period. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.
Beginning February 3, 2026, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
· Effective Leaders
· Collaborative Teachers
· Involved Families
· Supportive Environments
· Ambitious Instruction
Prior research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of these “5Essential” indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials.
All teachers and fourth through 12th grade students will be responding to this survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if their teachers and/or students meet the response rate threshold of 50 percent. These reports will be sent to schools and districts in May and will also be included in the State School Report Card.
Additionally, your district has chosen to provide the optional supplement parent survey. If at least 20 percent of Herrin Elementary School parents/guardians complete this survey, a parent report will also be generated. The parent data will not be included on the State Report Card.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted from February 3, 2026, to March 13, 2026. The Parent Survey Supplement will be conducted during that same period. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.
📸✨ HES Families – The link to purchase this year’s Herrin Elementary School Yearbook is LIVE! Don’t miss the chance to capture all the amazing memories from this school year.
👉 Order here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School
Secure your copy today! 🎉🐯
Email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for questions!
👉 Order here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School
Secure your copy today! 🎉🐯
Email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for questions!
🦫🌤 Happy Groundhog Day 2026! 🌤🦫
Today, we’re celebrating Groundhog Day at Herrin Elementary School! Will the groundhog see his shadow, or will an early spring be on the way? Either way, it’s a fun day for learning, predicting, and exploring traditions with our students.
Our Tigers enjoy talking about weather, seasons, and this classic winter tradition—because every day is a great day to learn something new! 🐯
#GroundhogDay2026 #HerrinElementary #LearningIsFun #TigerPride
Today, we’re celebrating Groundhog Day at Herrin Elementary School! Will the groundhog see his shadow, or will an early spring be on the way? Either way, it’s a fun day for learning, predicting, and exploring traditions with our students.
Our Tigers enjoy talking about weather, seasons, and this classic winter tradition—because every day is a great day to learn something new! 🐯
#GroundhogDay2026 #HerrinElementary #LearningIsFun #TigerPride
