Herrin Elementary School

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 We invite our community to join Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson in celebrating our incredible educators. They truly are "the heart of Herrin CUSD #4." 🧡

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

📢 REMINDER: May 9th is CK Day! 🎗️🧡 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 Chance’s 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. 💛 How You Can Support CK Day: 🏈 Donate to the scholarship fund 🎗️ Wear CK apparel or dress like a Cowboy/Cowgirl or Football Player Let’s come together to celebrate Chance’s impact and ensure his legacy continues to inspire future generations. #CKDay #6 #LiveLikeThere’sNoTomorrow #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 | 5:00–7:00 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

📣We’re excited to celebrate our amazing educators this week! 🧡🖤🤍🐅Congratulations to our Teacher Appreciation Winners: 🏆Tuesday’s Winners: Mrs. Speraneo & Mrs. Nesler 🏆Wednesday’s Winners: Mrs. Dugger & Mrs. Lingle Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the positive impact you make every single day. We’re lucky to have such incredible teachers in our school community! 🍀 Stay tuned—more winners to come throughout the week! #TeacherAppreciationWeek❤️#ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers

🧡🖤 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors Louie’s P&R and Rhiannon Storm with Country Financial for the incredible Teacher Appreciation treats! 🧡🖤 Your generosity made our staff feel so valued and celebrated — we truly appreciate your support! 🍎✨ #TeacherAppreciation #GratefulHearts #CommunitySupport #ThankYouLouiesPR #ThankYouRhiannonStorm

📅 Happy National School Nurse Day! 🩺💙 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! 👩‍⚕️💛 Let’s all take a moment today to say thank you to our wonderful school nurses — your kindness makes a difference every single day. #NationalSchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses #HerrinElementary #TigerPride 🐾

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. 🎶 The Junior High will be welcoming some talented students next fall! 👏 📸 Check out the photo gallery at the link below: https://adobe.ly/4iTZfnN

📚🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📚 This week, we’re celebrating the heart of Herrin Elementary — our amazing TEACHERS! 🧡✨ 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 it’s a high-five in the hallway, a word of encouragement, or the extra hours spent planning the perfect lesson — YOU make the difference. Let’s show our teachers some love in the comments below! 👇🧡 #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.

🎶🎤🎺 REMINDER 🎶🎤🎺 Herrin Elementary School proudly presents the 5th Grade Spring Concert featuring our talented Band, Chorus, and Ukulele students! 🌸🎵 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM 📍 Location: HES North Gym (New Gym) Come support our amazing 5th graders as they showcase their hard work, creativity, and musical growth. You won’t want to miss this sweet spring performance! 💛🎼 #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 it’s building robots, diving into science, creating art, making music, or getting active with sports - there’s 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/

🎉🐾 Congratulations to Our April Character Award Winners! 🐾🎉 Herrin Elementary is proud to recognize the incredible students who earned the April Character Award for Courage! 💪🧡 These Tigers have shown bravery by standing up for what's right, trying new things, and facing challenges with a strong heart. We are so proud of each of you for showing what true courage looks like — keep shining bright and leading by example! 🌟🧡 #TigerPride #CharacterCounts #HerrinElementary #CourageousTigers

🎤✨ Tigers Got Talent Auditions! ✨🎤 Do you sing, dance, juggle, or have a hidden talent the world needs to see? 🕺🎶🎨 Join us for Tigers Got Talent auditions on: 📅 Monday, May 12 & Tuesday, May 13 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM 📍 New Gym Once your audition is complete, you're free to go — but make sure you have your own transportation home. 🚗 Questions? Contact Ms. Creamer at 📧 esther.creamer@herrinschools.org or message her on the ROOMS app. Let’s see what you’ve got, Tigers! 🐾🌟 #TigersGotTalent #HerrinPride #ShowYourSkills

🌞 Sunshine Cart Sponsor Spotlight! 🌞 A big THANK YOU to Teddy’s for being this week’s Sunshine Cart sponsor at Herrin Elementary School! 🧡🖤 Thanks to your kindness and generosity, our teachers were treated to some well-deserved snacks and smiles! Your support means the world to us, and it truly helps brighten the days of those who pour so much love and energy into our students. 🍫🍿💕 We’re so lucky to have such a supportive community—thank you, Teddy’s, for making a sweet difference! #ThankYouTeddys #SunshineCartSponsor #HerrinElementary #TeacherAppreciation #CommunitySupport #TigerPride 🐯🧡🖤

🍎💛 Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! 💛🍎 Today, Friday, May 2, 2025, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of our cafeteria—our amazing HES lunch staff! 🧤🥄 From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they serve up more than just meals—they greet every child with a smile, keep our cafeteria running smoothly, and make sure every student is fed, cared for, and ready to learn. 💛🥪🍎 🥗🍕🍌 Help us show some extra love and appreciation to our food service team today—they are true heroes in hairnets! 💪✨ Be sure to give them a big thank you for all they do to keep our Tigers full, fueled, and ready to learn! 🐾💪 #SchoolLunchHeroDay #HESPride #ThankYouLunchHeroes #FuelingFutureLeaders #TigerAppetite #LunchroomLegends #TigerHeartsAndFullPlates

HES Spring Sing: May 1st @ HHS You won't want to miss it!! 🎶🎤

🏃‍♂️💪 May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! 🧡🖤 Here at Herrin Elementary School, we’re celebrating by giving a HUGE shoutout to our incredible PE teachers, Mr. Downen and Mr. Snell! Thank you for all you do to keep our students moving, learning, and having fun through physical activity. Your dedication to promoting healthy habits, teamwork, and lifelong fitness skills plays such an important role in our students’ overall development. From fun games to fitness challenges, you make staying active exciting and meaningful! Thank you for being energetic role models and champions of health and wellness. We appreciate you today and every day! #PhysicalFitnessMonth #ThankYouPETeachers #HerrinElementary #TigerPride 🐾🧡🖤

🧠 🧡🖤Mental Health Matters – and so do the incredible people who support it! 🧡🖤 Today, we want to give a big shoutout to the amazing team that helps support the emotional and mental well-being of our students every single day. Thank you to Ms. Coriasco, Mrs. Hurt, Ms. King, Ms. Lauzen, Mrs. McPhail, and all staff members for the care, compassion, and commitment you bring to Herrin Elementary School. Whether you're lending a listening ear, teaching coping strategies, or simply being a safe space for our students, your work makes a lasting impact. You help our Tigers grow not only as learners, but as kind, confident, and resilient individuals. We are so grateful for the support you provide to our students, staff, and families. Thank you for being the heart of our school’s mental health support system. 🧡🖤 #MentalHealthChampions #ThankYouTeam #HerrinElementary #TigerPride 🐾

🎉 Happy National School Principal Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and thank the incredible principals of Herrin Elementary School for their unwavering dedication, leadership, and heart. 🧡🖤Your commitment to our students, staff, and school community does not go unnoticed. From creating a safe and supportive learning environment to cheering on every success—big or small—you are the heart of our school! Thank you for all that you do to make Herrin Elementary School a place where students love to learn and grow. 🐾📚 Please take time today and say thank you to the educational leaders who look after your children every day. #NationalSchoolPrincipalDay #ThankYouPrincipals #HerrinPride #TigerStrong