Every day counts! Regular and punctual attendance is key to student success — and communication is key in helping us support your child!
📞 If your child will be absent, you must call the school office to report the absence.
📝 Once students have used their 5 allotted excused absences, proper documentation (such as a doctor’s note) is required for any additional absences.
🚫 Students identified as being in truancy must provide documentation for every absence showing proof that the student needed to be excused from school.
⚖️ Truancy remains in effect for 180 school days and resets as each step of the process advances.
Let’s work together — because attendance + communication = success! 🐯💪
#HES #TigerPride #AttendanceMatters #CommunicationIsKey
🧡🖤 What a wildly fun day at Herrin Elementary! 🐅🎉
Zoodles came to visit, and our Tigers had an amazing time learning about animals up close! Students got to meet some incredible creatures and participate in special encounters. 🐢🦜🦘
Thank you to the Zoodles team for bringing such an exciting and educational experience to our school — and to all the families who supported the event. Our Tigers loved every minute! 🧡🖤 #TigerPride #ZoodlesAtHES #LearningIsWild
Learning got a little WILD today at Herrin Elementary – and we loved every minute of it! 🐾
Zoodles Education stopped by with some amazing guests – a curious little joey, an armored armadillo, a few feathered friends, and even a couple tortoises who took things nice and slow. 🦘🦜🐢
Our students had a blast learning all about these incredible animals and the habitats they call home!
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Secure your copy today! 🎉🐯
Email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for questions!
🐯🧡 🎉🐅 Hey there, Tiger Families! 🐅🎉🐯🧡
🖤🐯We have something wildly exciting happening at Herrin Elementary! 🧡🖤
Zoodles is coming to Herrin Elementary on Tuesday, October 7th at 8:30 AM! 🎉
🐢 Optional Animal Encounters are also available for purchase — each encounter is $10 and includes a printed photo!
🐢 Tortoise Encounter – $10
🦜 Umbrella Cockatoo Encounter – $10
🦘 Kangaroo Encounter – $10
👉 All encounter purchases are non-refundable and subject to change based on animal behavior and well-being.
Let’s get ready for a ROAR-some day of learning and fun at HES! 🧡🖤
#TigerPride #ZoodlesAtHES #HerrinElementary
Today we celebrate our amazing instructional coaches —
👩🏫 Mrs. Tara Whitley
👩🏫 Mrs. Janae McGee
👩🏫 Mrs. Sierra Anderson
These three go above and beyond to support our teachers, strengthen instruction, and ensure our students have the very best opportunities to learn and grow. Their knowledge, encouragement, and teamwork make a difference at Herrin Elementary School.
We are so grateful for all you do for our staff and students — thank you for being such a vital part of our Tiger Family! 🐯🧡
#NationalInstructionalCoachsDay #TigerPride #ThankYou
At Herrin Elementary, we are incredibly grateful for our dedicated teachers who go above and beyond each day to inspire, guide, and encourage our Tigers to reach their full potential. 🐯🧡🖤
Thank you for your passion, patience, and endless commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students. You are the heart of our school, and today (and every day!) we honor YOU. 💐📚✏️
Happy World Teachers’ Day to the amazing teachers at HES! 🎉
We want to give a HUGE thank you to Brandon, Shawn, Scott, Matt, & Lake for everything they do each and every day at HES! 💪🧹 From keeping our classrooms and hallways clean to making sure our building runs smoothly, you all go above and beyond for our students and staff.
We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and care more than words can say! 🖤🧡🐅
#NationalCustodiansDay #TigerPride #ThankYou
⚠️ Warning: Attending may cause excessive fall fun.
But really, we can't wait to see you THIS SATURDAY! Movies on the field, Bonfire, Hayrides, Inflatables, Face Painting, and more! Tell your friends — everyone's welcome.
Get all the details here:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/17MYZC1C4V/
This October, we come together to recognize and support three important causes:
💛 Down Syndrome Awareness – Celebrating inclusion, acceptance, and the incredible abilities of individuals with Down Syndrome.
💙 Bullying Prevention – Standing united to create a safe, respectful, and kind community for all.
🎀 Cancer Awareness & Prevention – Spreading hope, strength, and the importance of early detection and healthy choices.
At Herrin Elementary, we are proud to shine a light on these causes and encourage our Tiger family to show compassion, respect, and support every day. Together, we can make a difference. 🐯🧡🖤
At Herrin Elementary, we are so grateful for our incredible leadership team:
👩🏫 Mrs. Bobbi Heuring, Principal
👨🏫 Dr. Bryant Hale, Assistant Principal
👩🏫 Ms. Kaci Lukens, Assistant Principal
Their dedication, hard work, and love for our students and staff shine through each and every day. They lead with compassion, set high expectations, and create a school environment where every child can learn, grow, and succeed.
Please join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing administrators for all they do to make Herrin Elementary the best it can be! 🧡🐯
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #TigerPride #ThankYou
📸 Picture Proofs Coming Home 📸
Parents, be on the lookout! Picture proofs will be coming home with students either today or tomorrow. Please check your child’s backpack and review them when they arrive. Email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org with any questions. Picture re-takes will be November 20th. Once a picture has been retaken, the original picture is gone.
These outstanding students were recognized for showing RESPECT throughout the month of September. We are so proud of the way they treat others with kindness, listen carefully, and lead by example. 🌟
Keep up the amazing work—your positive attitudes and respectful behavior make Herrin Elementary a better place for everyone! 🧡🖤
2nd - Malakai Fager
Killian Smith
Gracie Lee
Maverick Claussen
Annika Seabaugh
Bella Russell
Ryan Dawson
Thomas Rosenau
Lucas Fernandez
Xyler Taborn
LIlliana Hostalek
3rd - Kaidence Williams
Easton Drummond
Wyatt Greenwood
Levi Ogden
Dillon Orr
Maddie Fortner
Levi Prather
Jayce Doan
Karlee Kerrigan
Onyx Bettinger
4th - Karsyn Hubbard
Khaleesi Ballard
Rylee Clough
Cayden Melvin
Neko Allen
Julian Ladley
Nora Scott
5th - Merritt King
Nicole Westfall
Morgan Wild
Gavin Willms
Scottlyn Kinsey
Liam Munsell
Olivia Walsh
Kingston McLaren
Please remember to call your child’s daycare as well as the school office with any transportation changes. This helps us ensure your child gets to the right place safely and without delay. Thank you for your cooperation!
🌟 Sunshine Cart Sponsor of the Week 🌟
A huge thank you to RHouse Sports in Herrin for once again sponsoring our Sunshine Cart this week! Your support means so much to our staff and students. This week, two lucky staff members won a special gift certificate to RHouse Sports—congratulations to Ms. Zimbro and Ms. Isbell! 🎉👏
We also want to recognize some amazing students who were “caught” having PERFECT ATTENDANCE this week! 🐯✨
⭐ 5th Grade – Aurora Skidmore
⭐ 4th Grade – Landon Ray
⭐ 3rd Grade – Karsyn Judd
⭐ 2nd Grade – Meadow Williams
Also caught with PERFECT ATTENDANCE were Riley Muck & Ledger Conley!!!
We are so proud of you and your commitment to being at school every day. Keep up the awesome work, Tigers!! 🧡🖤
Friday, September 26th will be a 2:00 PM dismissal in celebration of Homecoming! 🎉
🏈 The parade begins at 3:00 PM
🏟 The football game kicks off at 7:00 PM at home vs. the Murphysboro Red Devils.
Please make sure your child knows their plan for dismissal, and contact the school and/or daycare for any transportation changes. 🐯🧡🖤
#HerrinElementary #Homecoming2025 #TigerPride #BeatTheRedDevils
Monday, September 22nd will be an early dismissal at 2:00 PM .
Please make sure your child knows their plan for dismissal, and contact the school and/or daycare for any transportation changes. 🐯🧡🖤
#HerrinElementary #HalfDay #TigerPride
The snacks were absolutely perfect and hit the spot after a long week—especially with all this rainy weather rolling in. ☔🍫🍿
We truly appreciate your support of our Tigers! 🐯🧡🖤
