Herrin Elementary School
Home of the Tigers
🐅❤️🖤 The Houses Have Chosen! 💚💙🐅
What an incredible way to kick off the very first day of school at Herrin Elementary! Yesterday, our Tigers gathered for an exciting pep session filled with energy, cheers, and school spirit as students discovered which House they were chosen to join for the year!
The excitement was contagious as students proudly met their new House teammates, celebrated together, and learned that no matter which House they belong to, they are all part of one amazing HES Tiger family.
The smiles, laughter, and enthusiasm made for an unforgettable start to the school year, and we can't wait to see our Houses encourage one another, show kindness, demonstrate leadership, and earn points throughout the year.
Here's to an amazing year of teamwork, school spirit, and making memories!
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger! 🐅#HESTigers #HouseSystem #TigerPride #FirstDayFun #OneSchoolOneFamily
What an incredible way to kick off the very first day of school at Herrin Elementary! Yesterday, our Tigers gathered for an exciting pep session filled with energy, cheers, and school spirit as students discovered which House they were chosen to join for the year!
The excitement was contagious as students proudly met their new House teammates, celebrated together, and learned that no matter which House they belong to, they are all part of one amazing HES Tiger family.
The smiles, laughter, and enthusiasm made for an unforgettable start to the school year, and we can't wait to see our Houses encourage one another, show kindness, demonstrate leadership, and earn points throughout the year.
Here's to an amazing year of teamwork, school spirit, and making memories!
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger! 🐅#HESTigers #HouseSystem #TigerPride #FirstDayFun #OneSchoolOneFamily
📸🧡 SMILE, TIGERS! 🖤🤍
School Picture Day is Wednesday, August 26th! 🐯
It's time to show off those Tiger smiles! Be sure to wear your favorite outfit and come ready to say, "Cheese!" 📷
Picture Day is a great opportunity to capture memories from the 2026-2027 school year, so don't forget:
🧡 Dress your best
🖤 Brush that Tiger smile
🤍 Say Cheese - Picture proofs will go home about 3 weeks from August 26th
We can't wait to see all of our amazing Tigers looking their best!
#HerrinElementary #HESTigers #TigerPride #SchoolPictureDay #OrangeBlackWhite 🧡🖤🤍
School Picture Day is Wednesday, August 26th! 🐯
It's time to show off those Tiger smiles! Be sure to wear your favorite outfit and come ready to say, "Cheese!" 📷
Picture Day is a great opportunity to capture memories from the 2026-2027 school year, so don't forget:
🧡 Dress your best
🖤 Brush that Tiger smile
🤍 Say Cheese - Picture proofs will go home about 3 weeks from August 26th
We can't wait to see all of our amazing Tigers looking their best!
#HerrinElementary #HESTigers #TigerPride #SchoolPictureDay #OrangeBlackWhite 🧡🖤🤍
🧡🐯 WELCOME BACK, HES TIGERS! 🖤🤍
The wait is almost over—we can't wait to welcome our Tigers back to Herrin Elementary School!
📅 Thursday, August 6th is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL and students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.
To help make the first day run smoothly, please remember:
✅ Make sure your child knows how they will be going home at dismissal.
✅ If your child normally rides with a daycare, please notify the daycare if they will NOT be dismissing with them.
✅ Review your family's after-school plan with your child before arriving at school.
We're excited for a fantastic school year filled with learning, friendships, and Tiger Pride!
See you Thursday, Tigers! Let's make it a great year! 🧡🖤🤍
#HESTigers #TigerPride #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool
The wait is almost over—we can't wait to welcome our Tigers back to Herrin Elementary School!
📅 Thursday, August 6th is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL and students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.
To help make the first day run smoothly, please remember:
✅ Make sure your child knows how they will be going home at dismissal.
✅ If your child normally rides with a daycare, please notify the daycare if they will NOT be dismissing with them.
✅ Review your family's after-school plan with your child before arriving at school.
We're excited for a fantastic school year filled with learning, friendships, and Tiger Pride!
See you Thursday, Tigers! Let's make it a great year! 🧡🖤🤍
#HESTigers #TigerPride #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool
WELCOME BACK, TIGERS! 📢
K-12 students return Thursday, August 6th for a HALF DAY! Friday, August 7th will be our first full attendance day.
We know everyone is eager to meet their teachers and check out their classrooms! Here are the Open House details for each building:
🏫 North Side Primary Center (NSPC): August 5th from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🏫 Herrin Elementary (HES) 2nd Grade & New Students: August 5th at 4:45 PM
(Meeting in the New Gym)
🏫 Herrin Elementary (HES) 3rd – 5th Grade: August 5th from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Herrin Junior High (HJHS): August 5th from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
👉 Add these events to your calendar and more at: www.herrinschools.org/events
Let's make this the best year yet! Go Tigers! 🏃🏃🏃
🧡🖤🤍 Welcome Back, HES Tigers! 🤍🖤🧡
The halls of Herrin Elementary School are about to be filled with smiling faces, excitement, and Tiger pride! We are thrilled to welcome our students and families back for another amazing school year.
📚 First Day of School
Thursday, August 6
⏰ 11:30 AM Dismissal
🐾 Welcome Back / Meet the Teacher Open House
Wednesday, August 5
* 4:45 PM – New Families & 2nd Grade (in the gym)
* 5:00–6:00 PM – Grades 3–5 (in classrooms)
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for a successful start to the school year.
We can’t wait to see all of our HES Tiger families and begin a year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and school spirit. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger! 🐯🧡🖤
📚 School is right around the corner! 🍎
Now is the perfect time to schedule your child’s annual doctor and dental appointments before the school year begins.
Taking care of these appointments now helps students avoid missing valuable instructional time once classes are in session. Every day at school matters, and starting the year with healthy smiles and updated checkups sets students up for success!
Thank you for helping us make attendance a priority. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing school year! 🧡🖤
Herrin Tiger Families: IT'S REGISTRATION WEEK!
Getting ready for the upcoming school year is a two-step process:
💻 Step 1: Complete your Online Registration form.
🏫 Step 2: Finalize everything at In-Person Registration!
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION DETAILS (ALL GRADES)
Location: Herrin High School
Tuesday, July 21: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 23: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
📸 Student IDs: Junior High and High School students (Grades 6–12) will have their ID photos taken during in-person registration, so please ensure they attend!
🩺 On-Site Physicals (July 21 Only): The Shawnee Health Mobile Unit Team will be on-site on Tuesday, July 21 offering Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th-grade school physicals, as well as sports physicals for student-athletes.
💻 Online Prep: Returning student forms are open (check your email for your Snapcode), and new student forms open today, July 20!
👉 Head to our website to complete Step 1 and find student supply lists, medical forms, fee information, and much more: www.herrinschools.org/registration
We can't wait to see you this week! 🐅
May was an ABSOLUTELY HISTORIC month for our Tigers! 🐯💥
Check out the latest edition of Let’s Talk Tigers as Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and Board President Kelly Green highlight the incredible achievements, creativity, and dedication of our phenomenal students and staff. Our Tiger family never ceases to amaze!
🎥 www.herrinschools.org/letstalktigers
Check out the latest edition of Let’s Talk Tigers as Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and Board President Kelly Green highlight the incredible achievements, creativity, and dedication of our phenomenal students and staff. Our Tiger family never ceases to amaze!
🎥 www.herrinschools.org/letstalktigers
There is 1 yearbook available to purchase that was claimed but never picked up. It is in the HES office and ready on a first come, first serve basis It is $20. Have a GREAT summer!
📄🎉 Report Cards & Last Day of School | Wednesday, May 20th 🎉📄
This is a great time to celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements our Tigers have made throughout the school year. We are so proud of all of our students for their effort and progress!
📌 Report cards will be sent home on this day, which is also the last day of student attendance for the school year.
We hope everyone has a wonderful, safe, and restful summer! 🐯☀️🧡🖤
#HESTigers #ReportCards #LastDayOfSchool #HelloSummer
This is a great time to celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements our Tigers have made throughout the school year. We are so proud of all of our students for their effort and progress!
📌 Report cards will be sent home on this day, which is also the last day of student attendance for the school year.
We hope everyone has a wonderful, safe, and restful summer! 🐯☀️🧡🖤
#HESTigers #ReportCards #LastDayOfSchool #HelloSummer
Free Summer Breakfasts, too?! 🥞 You heard that right!
Herrin CUSD #4 is making sure our Tigers stay fueled and ready for summer fun! Starting June 1st, we are offering FREE DINE-IN summer breakfast for summer school students AND any community children ages 0 – 18.
🚫 No registration or ID required—just show up and eat!
📅 June 1 – June 11 (Monday through Thursday)
🕖 7:45 A.M. – 8:15 A.M.
📍 Dine-In Locations: North Side Primary Center, Herrin Elementary School, and Herrin High School
Please note: This program is Dine-In Only. Families registered for the Summer Lunch Program will automatically receive free breakfasts in their weekly pickup bundles starting June 16!
For more details on all of our summer nutrition programs, visit: www.herrinschools.org/summerlunch 🧡🖤
H.E.S. would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to SIU STEM Education Research Center and the University of Illinois Prairie Research Institute for providing such engaging and educational experiences for our 4th grade students!
The SIU STEM Education Research Center brought an exciting hands-on earthquake simulation activity that gave students the opportunity to explore science through interactive learning.
The University of Illinois Prairie Research Institute brought The Traveling Science Center, a 320-square-foot mobile classroom filled with exhibits focused on biodiversity, natural and cultural resources, and environmental stewardship.
Our students had an amazing time learning through these unique, hands-on experiences. We are so grateful for community partners who help make science come alive for our students!
#HES #ThankYou #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning
The SIU STEM Education Research Center brought an exciting hands-on earthquake simulation activity that gave students the opportunity to explore science through interactive learning.
The University of Illinois Prairie Research Institute brought The Traveling Science Center, a 320-square-foot mobile classroom filled with exhibits focused on biodiversity, natural and cultural resources, and environmental stewardship.
Our students had an amazing time learning through these unique, hands-on experiences. We are so grateful for community partners who help make science come alive for our students!
#HES #ThankYou #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning
🗣️💙 **Happy Speech-Language Pathologist Day – May 18th!** 💙🗣️
Today we proudly recognize and celebrate our amazing speech-language pathologists, Mr. Mings & Mrs. Szczeblewski, for the incredible work they do with our students at Herrin Elementary School.
Their dedication helps students find their voices, build confidence, and grow in their communication skills every day. The impact they make on our Tigers is truly invaluable!
Thank you for your patience, compassion, and commitment to helping every student succeed! 🐯🧡🖤
#SpeechLanguagePathologistDay #HESTigers #ThankYouSLP
Today we proudly recognize and celebrate our amazing speech-language pathologists, Mr. Mings & Mrs. Szczeblewski, for the incredible work they do with our students at Herrin Elementary School.
Their dedication helps students find their voices, build confidence, and grow in their communication skills every day. The impact they make on our Tigers is truly invaluable!
Thank you for your patience, compassion, and commitment to helping every student succeed! 🐯🧡🖤
#SpeechLanguagePathologistDay #HESTigers #ThankYouSLP
⏰📢 Reminder: Early Dismissal on Monday, May 18th at 2:00 PM.
Please plan accordingly for student pickup and transportation arrangements. If there are any changes, be sure to notify the school office and/or your child’s daycare provider.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students! 🐯🧡🖤
#HESTigers #EarlyDismissal #SchoolReminder
Please plan accordingly for student pickup and transportation arrangements. If there are any changes, be sure to notify the school office and/or your child’s daycare provider.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students! 🐯🧡🖤
#HESTigers #EarlyDismissal #SchoolReminder
April was another BIG month for our Tigers! 🧡🖤
The momentum is building as we head into the end of the year. Check out the latest edition of Let’s Talk Tigers as Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and Board President Kelly Green highlight the incredible achievements of our students and staff. Our Tiger family continues to impress!
🎥 www.herrinschools.org/letstalktigers
H.E.S. would like to SHOUT OUT a BIG THANK YOU to Thrillville for generously providing free tickets for our educators in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week! Your support and kindness mean so much to our school community. We truly appreciate the opportunity for our teachers to enjoy a fun evening and feel celebrated for all they do each day. Thank you for recognizing and honoring the hard work of our teachers! 🎡🍿💙
Jostens sent a few extra yearbooks if anyone is interested. These will be on a first come, first serve basis and are $20. You can email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org to reserve your copy. Please do not call the school office as they do not have information on yearbook availability!
⏰📢 Reminder: Early Dismissal on Friday, May 15th at 11:30 AM.
Please make arrangements for student pickup and transportation changes in advance. If there are any updates, be sure to notify the school office and/or your child’s daycare provider.
Thank you for your cooperation! 🐯🧡🖤
#HESTigers #EarlyDismissal #SchoolReminder
Please make arrangements for student pickup and transportation changes in advance. If there are any updates, be sure to notify the school office and/or your child’s daycare provider.
Thank you for your cooperation! 🐯🧡🖤
#HESTigers #EarlyDismissal #SchoolReminder
🎤✨ Talent Show Tryouts & Performance Info ✨🎤
🎭 The HES Talent Show will take place on Friday, May 15th at 9:00 AM in the new gym.
We are excited to see the amazing talents our Tigers will share this year! 🐯🎶🧡🖤
#HESTigers #TalentShow #ShowYourTalent
🎭 The HES Talent Show will take place on Friday, May 15th at 9:00 AM in the new gym.
We are excited to see the amazing talents our Tigers will share this year! 🐯🎶🧡🖤
#HESTigers #TalentShow #ShowYourTalent
📚 Attention Teachers & Parents —
H.E.S. started passing out yearbooks today, but not all yearbooks were distributed. We plan to finish passing them out tomorrow.
If you have any questions regarding yearbooks, please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org. Please do not call the school office.
At this time, there are no extra yearbooks available. If that changes, we will post an update on our social media platforms.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!