Today is First Responders Day – a day to recognize the brave men and women who answer the call when it matters most. From firefighters and police officers to paramedics and dispatchers, these heroes are the first on the scene, providing help, hope, and safety in our most critical moments. H.E.S. is extremely thankful for our personal first responders!!
💙 Thank you for your courage.
💛 Thank you for your sacrifice.
❤️ Thank you for always showing up.
Let's take a moment to appreciate the selfless work they do 24/7, often putting their lives on the line for others.
#ThankYouFirstResponders #EverydayHeroes #Gratitude
Monday, October 28th will be a School Improvement Early Dismissal Day and students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. Please ensure students know their dismissal plan.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 25th. School will resume on Monday, October 28th.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, October 24th from 4:00-7:00 pm. Please schedule an appointment with your child's teacher if you have not already done so. We look forward to meeting with you!
Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts this week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home this week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
Dental Safari will now be at HES on October 22 and October 23 due to some scheduling conflicts. If you need additional information, please email Nurse Toni at toni.lawrence@herrinschools.org.
Red Ribbon Week starts October 28th!
Happy Boss's Day!! Thank you for all you do to make H.E.S. GREAT!!
Red Ribbon Week is Oct 28-Nov 1. Below are the Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days!
Monday - RED-Y to Live a Drug Free Life! - Wear Red Day
Tuesday - Be Your Best Self, Inside and Out! - Dress as your favorite Inside Out character or wear your favorite character color!
Wednesday - Be smart, make good choices and listen to your teacher! - Dress like a teacher day!
Thursday - I have the POWER to be drug free! - Dress like your favorite superhero, book character, or movie character!
Friday - Show your school spirit drug free & proud! - Wear orange & black or your favorite Tiger Spirit attire!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 14th, in honor of Columbus Day. School will resume on October 21st after Fall Break.
Our character word for the month of October is RESPONSIBILITY!
One way to define Responsibility is "taking action and understanding the impact of our choices". Responsible actions can help us and the others around us live a happy and healthy life.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as the RESPECT Character Award Recipients for the month of September! 🏆
H.E.S. wants to celebrate our Instructional Coaches and thank them for all they do! Happy National Instructional Coach's Day!! ❤️❤️❤️
H.E.S. is celebrating all of their teachers and support staff today on World Teacher's Day!! They go above and beyond for their students and we are so proud of them and thankful for all of their efforts.
Friday, October 4th will be a 2:00 early dismissal. The Homecoming Parade will be at 3:00 pm starting at the Herrin High School and ending at the Herrin Jr. High. Hope to see all of our HES students and families there!! Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume Monday, October 7th.
H.E.S. is blessed with the BEST and we are so thankful for each of our custodians. They show up every day and they take care of all the things for our students and our teachers. Many times going above and beyond their job description. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO! We appreciate you Brandon, Shawn, Scott, & Lake!!
October is a busy month! We recognize Down Syndrome Awareness , Bully Prevention, Cancer Prevention, and National Principals' Month.
NOW is the time to order a 2024-2025 yearbook. This year, yearbooks will be a softcover and will be $17. Use the link below and place your order in only a few steps. WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY EXTRAS to purchase at the end of the year, so be sure to order yours before the FEBRUARY 28TH deadline. Please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for any questions!
HES Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School
Here are some helpful tips to KEEP YOUR CHILD HEALTHY & IN SCHOOL!! Good attendance is the first step in academic success.
Vison and Hearing Screenings will be done, as mandated this year.
Vision Screen - 2nd Grade (September 30, October 1/2)
Hearing Screen - 2nd and 3rd Grade (Oct 7/8/9)
*All new students to the district will also be screened.
The above screenings are not a substitute for a complete vision and hearing evaluation by a physician. Your child is not required to undergo the vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report indicating that an examination has been administered within the past 12 months and the evaluation is on file at the school.
This notice is not a permission to test and is not required to be returned. Vision and Hearing screening are not optional due to these tests are mandated for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and new students.
If the student fails the initial vision screen, the student is rescreened in 10-14 days. If both tests are failed, then a referral will be mailed to the parent/guardian. Students who wear glasses will not be screened but the glasses will be inspected for bent frames, scratched lenses, etc. Any student who wears glasses and has not seen an optometrist or ophthalmologist in over two years will be given a referral letter.
If the student fails the vision / hearing screening a letter will be mailed to the address in the student's chart with a referral form. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse, Nurse Toni, at 618-942-2744.
