Today, May 16th will be a 1/2 Day of school with an 11:30 dismissal. Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume May 19th, which will also be a 2:00 dismissal.

πβ¨ Prom Day at Herrin Elementary CONTINUED! β¨π
Today was a truly special day in our Strive/Structure classrooms as we held a Prom-style celebration for our amazing students! ππΊ
Thanks to the generous donations from families, friends, and the incredible Helen Honeys, each student had the chance to dress in their finest formal wearβwhether donated or brought from home. ππ
A huge shoutout to the wonderful teachers who went above and beyond, helping with hair and make-up to make sure everyone felt their absolute best! ππββοΈ
Our students were shining bright and looking sharp as they danced the morning away with smiles, laughter, and so much joy. π
It was a magical day filled with confidence, fun, and unforgettable memories. π₯°
#HerrinElementary #PromDay2025 #StriveStructureShine #TigerPride #MakingMemories



πβ¨ Prom Day at Herrin Elementary CONTINUED! β¨π
Today was a truly special day in our Strive/Structure classrooms as we held a Prom-style celebration for our amazing students! ππΊ
Thanks to the generous donations from families, friends, and the incredible Helen Honeys, each student had the chance to dress in their finest formal wearβwhether donated or brought from home. ππ
A huge shoutout to the wonderful teachers who went above and beyond, helping with hair and make-up to make sure everyone felt their absolute best! ππββοΈ
Our students were shining bright and looking sharp as they danced the morning away with smiles, laughter, and so much joy. π
It was a magical day filled with confidence, fun, and unforgettable memories. π₯°
#HerrinElementary #PromDay2025 #StriveStructureShine #TigerPride #MakingMemories









πβ¨ Prom Day at Herrin Elementary School! β¨π
Today was a truly special day in our Strive/Structure classrooms as we held a Prom-style celebration for our amazing students! ππΊ
Thanks to the generous donations from families, friends, and the incredible Helen Honeys, each student had the chance to dress in their finest formal wearβwhether donated or brought from home. ππ
A huge shoutout to the wonderful teachers who went above and beyond, helping with hair and make-up to make sure everyone felt their absolute best! ππββοΈ
Our students were shining bright and looking sharp as they danced the morning away with smiles, laughter, and so much joy. π
It was a magical day filled with confidence, fun, and unforgettable memories. π₯°
#HerrinElementary #PromDay2025 #StriveStructureShine #TigerPride #MakingMemories










Congratulations to our amazing Tiger Trailblazers! πΎ
You have shown incredible leadership, dedication, and spirit throughout this year. We are so proud of all youβve accomplished and know youβll continue to shine as you head off to junior high school. You will be dearly missed, but weβre excited to see all the great things your future holds! π«
Darby Kasnick
Ellie Bink
Emerson Buffington
Haley Kasnick
Raya Maze
Reed Walker
Tucker Rolape
Carter Bennett
Grant Anderson
Penelope Hamilton
Brantley Melvin
Reed Linton
Jackson Truitt
Not Pictured:
Maddie Duppong
Caterina Zaranti




Congratulations to our amazing Tiger Trailblazers! πΎ
You have shown incredible leadership, dedication, and spirit throughout this year. We are so proud of all youβve accomplished and know youβll continue to shine as you head off to junior high school. You will be dearly missed, but weβre excited to see all the great things your future holds! π«
Darby Kasnick
Ellie Bink
Emerson Buffington
Haley Kasnick
Raya Maze
Reed Walker
Tucker Rolape
Carter Bennett
Grant Anderson
Penelope Hamilton
Brantley Melvin
Reed Linton
Jackson Truitt
Not Pictured:
Maddie Duppong
Caterina Zaranti










π€β¨ Tigers Got Talent Auditions! β¨π€
Do you sing, dance, juggle, or have a hidden talent the world needs to see? πΊπΆπ¨ Join us for Tigers Got Talent auditions on:
π
Monday, May 12 & Tuesday, May 13
π 3:00β4:00 PM
π New Gym
Once your audition is complete, you're free to go β but make sure you have your own transportation home. π
Questions? Contact Ms. Creamer at π§ esther.creamer@herrinschools.org or message her on the ROOMS app.
Letβs see what youβve got, Tigers! πΎπ #TigersGotTalent #HerrinPride #ShowYourSkills

π Teacher Appreciation Week Winners! π
Weβre excited to celebrate more of our amazing educators! π
π Thursdayβs Winners:
π Mrs. J. Jeralds
π Mrs. Watson
π Fridayβs Winners:
π Mrs. Sutton
π Mrs. Dotson
π Ms. Trexler
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the incredible impact you make every day! ππ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers


Itβs Teacher Appreciation Week! π
We invite our community to join Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson in celebrating our incredible educators. They truly are "the heart of Herrin CUSD #4." π§‘

Today, May 9th will be a 2:00 dismissal. Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume May 12th.

π’ REMINDER: May 9th is CK Day! ποΈπ§‘ Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Chance Karnes, a proud Herrin High School Class of 2022 graduate, beloved son of former HHS Football Coach Jason Karnes and Herrin Elementary School Teacher Brandi Karnes.
Chance's life was tragically cut short in an accident caused by another driver failing to stop at a stop sign. CK Day is our way of keeping Chanceβs memory alive while giving back to future graduates. This special day serves as a fundraiser for the Chance Karnes "Cowboys & Quarterbacks" Memorial Scholarship Fund, supporting Herrin seniors as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives.
π How You Can Support CK Day: π Donate to the scholarship fund ποΈ Wear CK apparel or dress like a Cowboy/Cowgirl or Football Player
Letβs come together to celebrate Chanceβs impact and ensure his legacy continues to inspire future generations.
#CKDay #6 #LiveLikeThereβsNoTomorrow #CowboysAndQuarterbacks #HerrinStrong

Attention Incoming 6th Graders!
Are you ready to show your Tigerette spirit? *See flyer for requirements
Join us for the Herrin Tigerette Dance Team Tryouts!
Workshop Dates: May 19 & 20 | 5:00β7:00 PM
Tryouts: May 23 | 3:30β5:30 PM
This is your chance to shine, learn new skills, and be part of a proud tradition!
Questions? Contact Coach Howerton at brennahowerton@gmail.com.
We canβt wait to see you there! #TigerettePride #HerrinDanceTeam #FutureTigerettes

π£Weβre excited to celebrate our amazing educators this week!
π§‘π€π€π
Congratulations to our Teacher Appreciation Winners:
πTuesdayβs Winners: Mrs. Speraneo & Mrs. Nesler
πWednesdayβs Winners: Mrs. Dugger & Mrs. Lingle
Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the positive impact you make every single day. Weβre lucky to have such incredible teachers in our school community! π
Stay tunedβmore winners to come throughout the week!
#TeacherAppreciationWeekβ€οΈ#ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers



π§‘π€ A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors Louieβs P&R and Rhiannon Storm with Country Financial for the incredible Teacher Appreciation treats! π§‘π€
Your generosity made our staff feel so valued and celebrated β we truly appreciate your support! πβ¨ #TeacherAppreciation #GratefulHearts #CommunitySupport #ThankYouLouiesPR #ThankYouRhiannonStorm



π
Happy National School Nurse Day! π©Ίπ
Today, Herrin Elementary School is proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible care, compassion, and dedication of our amazing school nurses! From scraped knees and tummy aches to managing chronic conditions and providing a comforting smile, our nurses go above and beyond to support the health and well-being of every student and staff member.
Thank you for being the calm in the chaos, the voice of reassurance, and the heartbeat of our school. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you on our team!
π©ββοΈπ Letβs all take a moment today to say thank you to our wonderful school nurses β your kindness makes a difference every single day.
#NationalSchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses #HerrinElementary #TigerPride πΎ

Today's HES 5th Grade Band & Chorus Concert was a showcase of remarkable talent! The students' hard work throughout the school year truly resonated in every note. πΆ The Junior High will be welcoming some talented students next fall! π
πΈ Check out the photo gallery at the link below:
https://adobe.ly/4iTZfnN

ππ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ππ
This week, weβre celebrating the heart of Herrin Elementary β our amazing TEACHERS! π§‘β¨
Each day, you inspire curiosity, spark creativity, and shape the future one student at a time. Your passion, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed.
Whether itβs a high-five in the hallway, a word of encouragement, or the extra hours spent planning the perfect lesson β YOU make the difference.
Letβs show our teachers some love in the comments below! ππ§‘
#ThankATeacher #HerrinPride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeLoveOurTeachers #TigerStrong

Today, May 5th will be a 2:00 dismissal. Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume May 6th.

πΆπ€πΊ REMINDER πΆπ€πΊ
Herrin Elementary School proudly presents the 5th Grade Spring Concert featuring our talented Band, Chorus, and Ukulele students! πΈπ΅
π
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
π€ Time: 9:30 AM
π Location: HES North Gym (New Gym)
Come support our amazing 5th graders as they showcase their hard work, creativity, and musical growth. You wonβt want to miss this sweet spring performance! ππΌ
#HESPride #SpringConcert #TigerTunes #HerrinElementary #FutureMusicians

SIU Summer Camps are the perfect place for kids and teens to spark creativity, expand their minds, and explore new interests. Whether itβs building robots, diving into science, creating art, making music, or getting active with sports - thereβs something for everyone. Designed for youth entering 1st Grade through High School Seniors, SIU Summer Camps combine hands-on learning with tons of fun. Make this summer one to remember!
Discover your adventure at https://camps.siu.edu/

