Herrin Junior High School

HJHS will have its first PTO meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 7th at 5:00 in the library.

September is National Preparedness Month! A free Disaster and Safety Preparedness Event will be held on Saturday, September 10th, from 11AM - 2PM at Cornerstone Church in Marion, IL. For additional information and a fun coloring sheet, see the event flyer here: https://5il.co/1h6ro

Did you know that research shows kids who eat a healthy lunch learn better in the classroom? We are committed to YOUR student’s health and academic success, which is why we serve nutritious lunches at Herrin CUSD #4. Here we are featuring our "Super Nachos" with shredded chicken, cheese, beans, and the student's choice of an apple or orange! To see our monthly lunch menu, visit https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining

Reminder: HJHS school picture retake day is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 24th.

The breakfast and lunch menus for September 2022 are now available! Our dining menu is also accessible on the school website: https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining

Open house tonight at Herrin Jr. High school. Meet your child's teachers and bring school supplies. Pay your fees, turn in paperwork, etc. Doors open at 5:00 and close at 6:20. Parents and students welcome.

The breakfast and lunch menus for August 2022 are now available! Our dining menu is also accessible on the school website: https://herrincusd4il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hhs/dining

REMINDER: Day two of K-12 registration is tomorrow, July 28, from 7 AM - 3 PM at Herrin High School. Please enter on the north side of the school off East Herrin Street. See you tomorrow!

HJHS families with incoming 6th graders please click the link below for information on 6th grade orientation on Aug. 5th from 8:00-11:45: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ELd4dviMuyzjOEaUWs59SYplH8OLeBbKV77_n6kAtmk/edit?usp=sharing If you have other questions after reading the information, please email Miss Kane, Miss Black, or Mrs. Mohapp. charsi.kane@herrinschools.org tina.black@herrinschools.org kelsey.mohapp@herrinshools.org

Districtwide In-Person Registration is this week! Tuesday, July 26 from 10 AM - 6 PM and Thursday, July 28 from 7 AM - 3 PM. In-person registration will take place at Herrin High School and is required for all NEW AND RETURNING students in grades K-12. See the Registration Schedule for more details: https://5il.co/1ergb

Get geared up for the new school year at the Southern Illinois Back-To-School Expo with giveaways, immunizations, and more! July 23rd, 2022 from 9AM - 2PM at Rent One Park in Marion, IL. https://5il.co/1eht2

Jr High Cross Country Mon-Fri this week. 7am-7:45am each day at the high school track. All incoming 6, 7, and 8th grade boys and girls are welcome. Come dressed ready to run.

HJHS will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive Monday in the library from 2:00-6:00. Call 1-800 RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.

Attached is information for food pantries in our area that students and families can utilize.

HJHS will begin state testing on Monday, April 11th and continue through Tuesday, April 19th. We encourage students to do their best on all assessments. You can help your child do their best on these assessments by making sure, if possible, that your child attends school on the days of testing, making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep the night before testing, providing breakfast on the mornings of testing, reminding your child to ask the teacher questions if they do not understand the test directions, letting your child know you have confidence in their ability to do their best, and advising your child not to worry about the test. Please contact your student’s math or ELA teacher if you need additional information or have further questions.

SIH CAREER EVENT APRIL 19TH, 2022 HERRIN HOSPITAL 5:30 P.M. Recently your 7th or 8th grade child had the opportunity to participate in a career fair held at Herrin Junior High School to learn about career fields in healthcare. For those students that would like learn more about hospital operations and the careers offered, SIH - Herrin Hospital will be hosting an on-site event. SIH - Herrin Hospital will provide a hospital tour, COVID safe food, and information on the career avenues available at SIH. Tables will include: Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Laboratory, Imaging, Therapy, Pharmacy, Surgery, Security, Maintenance, Biomedical Engineering, Administration, Human Resources, IT, and Accounting. Please respond by Wednesday, April 15th. CLICK or COPY & PASTE the following link to RSVP: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JVUYjxbYOki0IWSYz5K_A_5vF__FaJNIplzIBd0OBJVUM0tTWDJHOFlSU0tFRDJDRTFWVUxTSlI1OC4u

SUBS FOR SUBS!! Registration is now open for March 22, 2022. Please see the flyer on the HJHS website for more details. The event is open to anyone interested in becoming a NEW Substitute Teacher OR a NEW Short-Term Substitute Teacher. The event will be held in-person at the ROE #21 Training Center in Marion, IL. Prior to attending the Subs for Subs Event, individuals must have completed the following steps: 1- Paid in full for the Subs for Subs event ($20) to secure your spot. 2- Created an ELIS account on the ISBE website (https://apps.isbe.net/iwasnet/login.aspx). 3- Submit official college transcripts in a sealed envelope or via e-script to the ROE #21 office. If you have questions, please contact 618-998-1283. Register here: https://www.roe21.org/event/subs-for-subs-march-22-2022/

Parents- We need your help! The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for HJHS parents is now live. HJHS is only at an 11% response rate. To take the survey please visit:​https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent Please remember to click submit at the end. The survey is anonymous and we just receive the aggregate data back from the State.

If you have a Student entering Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. Please sign up for the Tiger Cub Club Kindergarten Transition event.

3rd Qtr Midterm Grades will be sent home with students today. Parents need to sign one copy to return to school with your student and keep the other copy. Also attached you will find an opt out form for the IL 5Essentials student survey. You only need to fill it out and send back if you prefer your student to NOT take the 5Essentials student survey. Please send opt outs back to school before Feb. 14th.