Herrin Elementary School

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Check out the Herrin CUSD #4 District Digest - our new monthly newsletter packed with key dates, menus, event recaps and more!

The August 2025 Edition is out now:
👉 www.herrinschools.org/districtdigest

Herrin Jr High Softball Tryouts Tuesday & Wednesday (July 22 & 23) 9-11 AM @ Herrin Sports Complex

Free Summer Breakfasts, too?! 🥞 You heard that right! 🍽️ Free DINE-IN summer breakfasts are available to ALL children ages 1–18 ✅ No registration or ID needed — just show up! 📅 June 2–26 (no meals June 19) 🕖 Monday–Thursday | 7:45–8:30 a.m. 📍 NSPC, HES, HJHS, and HHS

🎨🌟 Character Strong Award – Creativity Edition! 🌟🎨 Herrin Elementary is proud to announce this month's Character Strong Award recipients for showing outstanding CREATIVITY! 🧠💡 From thinking outside the box to bringing imagination to life in the classroom, these students have wowed us with their originality and problem-solving skills. 👏 Please join us in congratulating the following students for being shining examples of creative thinkers: ✨ 2nd Grade: Thaya Ortiz, Lila Peppers, Alba Baskin, Autumn Doss, Ava Clark, Tinsley Ward, Tristen Wilson, Theodore Stapleton, Annabella Fisher, & Ezra Cromie 3rd Grade: Riley Muck, Gwen Dubrava, Nolan Vaughn, Mason OSaile, Jazmine Jackson, AJ Ragsdale, Averi Alton, Malaysia Green 4th Grade: Olivia Jennings, Nevaeh Freind, Annabelle Speakman, Maddox Miller, Archer Droll, Mia Minor, Harper Hastings, & Rico Love 5th Grade: Carleigh Youngblood, Aliyana Rios, Westin Mezo, Aviana Williams, Sawyer Lane, Itzel Lopez, Caterina Zaranti, Jacob Gottberg, & Willow Rivera Your creative spirit inspires us all to look at the world in new and exciting ways. Keep dreaming big and sharing your ideas! 🖌️🚀 #CharacterStrong #HerrinElementary #CreativityMatters #TigerPride 🐾

📣🚨TREND ALERT at HES!🚨📣 Today, the teachers at Herrin Elementary School jumped on the TikTok trend “Anything But Walking” — and let’s just say, the students were OBSESSED! 😍😂 From scooters to wagons, carts to crawls, our halls were FULL of creativity and laughter. 🛴🛒🪑 What a hilarious and FUN way to wrap up the school year! 🎉 Here’s to ending the year with JOY, LAUGHTER, and unforgettable MEMORIES at HES! 🧡🖤 ✨ Find HESTigers on TikTok: @herrinelementaryschool ✨ #AnythingButWalking #HESFun #LastDayVibes #TigerPride #TeacherTok

🏆 HERRIN JUNIOR HIGH TIGER SOFTBALL 🥎 TRYOUTS COMING SOON! 💪 Open Fields: Join us for Open Fields every Tuesday and Wednesday in July from 9–11 AM to sharpen your skills before tryouts! These open gyms are optional, but are encouraged to get familiar with coaches and to get loose before tryouts. Open fields will be held at the Herrin Sports Complex 13823-, 13987 Bandyville Rd, Herrin, IL 62948. 🎒 What to Bring: Glove, bat, helmet, face mask, and water bottle 📅 Tryout Dates: Tuesday, July 22nd & Wednesday, July 23rd ⏰ Time: 9-11 AM 📍 Location: Herrin Sports Complex 👧 Who Can Try Out? Incoming 6th–8th Grade Girls If dates or times change due to weather, please stay updated with our Facebook page, Herrin Jr. High School Lady Tigers Softball. 📩 For additional questions or concerns please contact coaches at these emails: Coach Nick Baskin – nick.baskin@herrinschools.org Coach Molly Childers – molly.childers@herrinschools.org Coach Ali Paintner – ali.paintner@herrinschools.org 🟧🖤 Go Tigers! 🐅

Just some information to pass along!

🏌️‍♂️⛳️ 2025 Herrin Tigers Golf Camp Announcement ⛳️🏌️‍♀️ Tee it up with us at the 2025 Herrin Tigers Golf Camp! 🐯⛳️ 📍 Pine Lakes Golf Course 📅 Tuesday & Wednesday, June 10–11 All skill levels welcome! Whether you're just learning the basics or ready to fine-tune your swing, our coaches are ready to help you grow your game. 🎽 Register by THIS Friday to guarantee your camp shirt! Don’t miss your shot—sign up today! 🏌️‍♂️🐅 #HerrinTigersGolf #TeeItUp #JuniorGolfCamp #TigerPride #LivingForGavin

🍽️ June 2025 Dine-In Menus Are Now Available! 🍽️ June Breakfast: No enrollment needed! Open to all children ages 0–18. Dine-in only at NSPC, HES, HJHS, and HHS. Summer Lunch Program: Daily meal requests are REQUIRED to participate. Get all the details here: https://www.herrinschools.org/page/summer-lunch-program On the go? Our dining menus are available in the Herrin CUSD #4 app and online at: 📅 https://www.herrinschools.org/o/hhs/dining Want a printable menu? Download the PDF here: 🖨️ https://5il.co/3griq

📢 Exciting News, Herrin Elementary Families! 🎉 The countdown is on! 🗓️ The last day of school for Herrin Elementary will be Friday, May 23, 2025! 🎊 Let’s make these final days memorable as we celebrate another fantastic year of learning, growth, and fun! 📚✨ #HerrinElementary #LastDayOfSchool #SummerCountdown 😎☀️*The last day of school is a regular dismissal day.

HES & the Herrin Fire Department just wrapped up another successful S.A.F.E. class, ending with an exciting visit to the fire station for hands-on demonstrations! S.A.F.E. (Students and Firefighters in Education) is the 8-week fire prevention program for 3rd graders, taught by members of the HFD. Throughout the program, students learn valuable fire safety lessons in the classroom, and to celebrate their hard work, HFD treat them to a pizza party followed by a visit to the new station. This year’s live demos included Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue (Rope/High Angle), a Station Tour, Fire Extinguisher training, and a Vehicle Extrication. They even got a few of the teachers to join in on the fun! THANK YOU SO MUCH HFD!!!!!

Free Summer Lunches! ☀️🥪 This June and July, Herrin CUSD #4 is offering FREE summer lunches (Monday through Thursday) for all children 18 and under who live within the district boundaries - no income requirements! 🍽️ Dine-In Option: Join us in the NEW Junior High Cafeteria for dine-in meals. 🚗 Pickup Options: Can’t make it in? No problem! We’ve got multiple convenient off-site pickup locations for our surrounding communities. 🕘 Important: Meals must be reserved DAILY by 9 AM. 📋 If you're using a pickup site, be sure to complete the Non-Congregate Parent Consent Form before your first pickup. 🔗 Learn more and get started at: herrinschools.org/page/summer-lunch-program

Due to the weather forecast, students will NOT need their swim attire for tomorrow. Instead, we will have dry events for students. Thank you for your understanding!

Today, May 19th will be a 2:00 dismissal. Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume May 20th.

Reminder: Today, May 19th, is an early dismissal @ 2:00. Please make sure that students know their dismissal plan. School will resume tomorrow, May 20th!

📣 Yearbook Announcement! 📣 The 2024-2025 yearbooks have officially been distributed as of Monday, May 19th! 🗓️✨ Parents, be on the lookout — yearbooks will be coming home with your child soon! 📚📸 It's a wonderful keepsake full of memories from an incredible year! **As of now, there are no extras, but if something changes, I will make a post!! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org. 💬 #Yearbook2025 #SchoolMemories #ProudMoments

REMINDER: 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 | 5:00–7:00 PM Tryouts: May 23 | 3:30–5:30 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 can’t wait to see you there! #TigerettePride #HerrinDanceTeam #FutureTigerettes

🗣️💬 Happy Speech-Language Pathologist Day! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating the incredible work of our Speech-Language Pathologists here at Herrin Elementary School! From helping students find their voice to improving communication skills and building confidence, your impact is truly life-changing. Your patience, expertise, and unwavering support help our students grow not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. Whether it’s mastering speech sounds, developing language skills, or supporting communication devices, your work is essential — and deeply appreciated. Thank you for being a powerful advocate for our students and a cherished member of our school family. We’re so lucky to have you! 🧡🖤 #SpeechLanguagePathologistDay #ThankYouSLPs #HerrinElementary #TigerPride 🐾

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.