Herrin Junior High School

Ready for the 25-26 school year?

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

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

🍽️ 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

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

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." 🧡

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/

🗓️ Our 2025-2026 calendar is now available! 🗓️ Please note - A full color-coded district calendar will be posted at a later date. A printer-friendly version is available at https://5il.co/3c1cr

🗓️ See below for the Herrin CUSD #4 "At A Glance" for Q4! 🗓️ A printer-friendly PDF is available at https://5il.co/3bpjg

🍽️ The breakfast and lunch menus for April 2025 are now available! 🍽️ You can always find the most up-to-date menus on our website at: PreK | https://www.herrinschools.org/o/hpc/dining K - 12 | https://www.herrinschools.org/o/hhs/dining A printer-friendly PDF can be found at: https://5il.co/3bh6h

🍽️🍎 The lunch menu has been adjusted for 2/12/2025 and 2/19/2025. We appreciate your patience! Please visit our website for the most up-to-date menu at: https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining

🍽️ The breakfast and lunch menus for February 2025 are now available! 🍽️ You can always find the most up-to-date menu on our website at: https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining A printer-friendly PDF can be found at: https://5il.co/36utf

🗓️ See below for the Herrin CUSD #4 Q3 "At A Glance." 🗓️ A printer-friendly PDF is available at https://5il.co/354sy

❄️ Friday, January 10, will be an E-Learning Day ❄️

❄️ Thursday, January 9, will be an E-Learning Day ❄️ Herrin CUSD 4 student meals will be available for pick-up in the Herrin High School Commons Thursday, January 9, from 10 - 11 AM.

❄️ Wednesday, January 8, will be an E-Learning Day ❄️

❄️ Tuesday, January 7, will be an E-Learning Day ❄️

🍽️🍎 LUNCH MENU CHANGES 🍎🍽️ The lunch menu has been adjusted for 12/09/2024 and 12/12/2024. We appreciate your patience! Please visit our website for the most up-to-date menu at: https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining

HJHS will dismiss at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4th for the HHS Homecoming Parade. Spirit week starts tomorrow!

Our very own Huntar Lee (of North Side Primary) and Anthony Cawthon (of Herrin Junior High) have been chosen as recipients of the 2024-2025 School-Based Mental Health Training and Support Program! This grant, awarded in partnership with Dr. Matt Buckman and Dr. Martha Weld from the Stress and Trauma Treatment Center, will afford Lee and Cawthon the opportunity to earn their PEL licensure as well as mentorships through Dr. Buckman's organization. Thank you for your wonderful contribution to our program!