Your next chapter starts here. 📖🤝

Check out our current vacancies and submit your application today: www.herrinschools.org/employment

2 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Recruitment graphic with bold text reading "READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? WE'RE HIRING." The background features a dimmed photo of a teacher reading to students. Includes the website URL www.herrinschools.org/employment and the official logo for Herrin CUSD #4, Home of the Tigers.

Check it out!

15 days ago, Courtney Halaska
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📸 Mark your calendars! School picture day is coming Thursday, August 20th! This is the perfect opportunity to capture a smile and a memory. Make sure your child is ready to shine for the camera that day! 📷✨
18 days ago, Courtney Halaska
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WELCOME BACK, TIGERS! 📢

K-12 students return Thursday, August 6th for a HALF DAY! Friday, August 7th will be our first full attendance day.

We know everyone is eager to meet their teachers and check out their classrooms! Here are the Open House details for each building:
🏫 North Side Primary Center (NSPC): August 5th from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🏫 Herrin Elementary (HES) 2nd Grade & New Students: August 5th at 4:45 PM
(Meeting in the New Gym)
🏫 Herrin Elementary (HES) 3rd – 5th Grade: August 5th from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Herrin Junior High (HJHS): August 5th from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

👉 Add these events to your calendar and more at: www.herrinschools.org/events

Let's make this the best year yet! Go Tigers! 🏃🏃🏃

25 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Graphic showing a student with a backpack in Herrin CUSD #4 tiger orange colors. Text reads: "Welcome Back! Students Return August 6th | Half Day." Includes the school district logo and website link: www.herrinschools.org/events.
Tomorrow is the day! 🎉 Meet the teacher is here — Wednesday, August 5th! Come say hello, explore the classroom, and drop off those supplies. We cannot wait to meet you! 👋✨
25 days ago, Courtney Halaska
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Some great information for the upcoming school year.
26 days ago, Courtney Halaska
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Herrin Tiger Families: IT'S REGISTRATION WEEK!

Getting ready for the upcoming school year is a two-step process:
💻 Step 1: Complete your Online Registration form.
🏫 Step 2: Finalize everything at In-Person Registration!

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION DETAILS (ALL GRADES)
Location: Herrin High School
Tuesday, July 21: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 23: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
📸 Student IDs: Junior High and High School students (Grades 6–12) will have their ID photos taken during in-person registration, so please ensure they attend!
🩺 On-Site Physicals (July 21 Only): The Shawnee Health Mobile Unit Team will be on-site on Tuesday, July 21 offering Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th-grade school physicals, as well as sports physicals for student-athletes.
💻 Online Prep: Returning student forms are open (check your email for your Snapcode), and new student forms open today, July 20!

👉 Head to our website to complete Step 1 and find student supply lists, medical forms, fee information, and much more: www.herrinschools.org/registration

We can't wait to see you this week! 🐅

about 1 month ago, Herrin CUSD #4
An orange and white school registration graphic for Herrin CUSD #4, titled "2026-2027 Registration." It outlines a two-step process: Step 1 is "Online Registration." For returning students, forms are open now using Snapcodes sent on June 18. For new students (including OLMC, Unity Christian, and certain Kindergarteners), forms open July 20. Step 2 is "In-Person District Registration" at Herrin High School (700 N. 10th St). Times listed are Tuesday, July 21 from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Thursday, July 23 from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. It notes that all grades register at HHS, attendees should use the North Entrance, and students in grades 6 through 12 will have ID photos taken. The website URL www.herrinschools.org/registration and the Herrin Tigers school logo are displayed at the bottom.
Promotional flyer titled "Shawnee Health’s Mobile Unit Team will be at Herrin High School during School Registration." The flyer features a photo of a healthcare worker examining a young child's neck, alongside an inset circular photo of the Shawnee Health mobile medical bus. The text states the Mobile Unit will be parked outside the main entrance of Herrin High School on 10th Street on July 21st from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It is offering Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th-grade school physicals, as well as sports physicals for student-athletes. Fine print details note that school physicals will be billed to insurance, while sports physicals are free of charge. No appointments are necessary (first come, first served). It states that Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurances are accepted, and a sliding fee scale is available for under-insured or non-insured individuals. The Shawnee Health logo is at the bottom.
May was an ABSOLUTELY HISTORIC month for our Tigers! 🐯💥

Check out the latest edition of Let’s Talk Tigers as Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and Board President Kelly Green highlight the incredible achievements, creativity, and dedication of our phenomenal students and staff. Our Tiger family never ceases to amaze!

🎥 www.herrinschools.org/letstalktigers
2 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Let's Talk Tigers May 2026 Cover Photo
That's a wrap on our first grade year! Mrs. Johnson's class is wishing everyone a FUN summer break! We closed out the year with airplane races, yummy cookies from Sugar High Bakery, and personalized sunglasses 😎 because our Future is So Bright! See you later First Grader!
3 months ago, Michelle Lawwill-Johnson
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My future’s so bright
Airplane races
Cookies
Last Day!
Yesterday we celebrated Speech Language Pathologist Day! 🎉 A huge thank you to Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Mallow for all the wonderful work they do supporting our students every single day! 💬✨ We are so grateful to have such dedicated professionals in our school community.
3 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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Free Summer Breakfasts, too?! 🥞 You heard that right!

Herrin CUSD #4 is making sure our Tigers stay fueled and ready for summer fun! Starting June 1st, we are offering FREE DINE-IN summer breakfast for summer school students AND any community children ages 0 – 18.

🚫 No registration or ID required—just show up and eat!
📅 June 1 – June 11 (Monday through Thursday)
🕖 7:45 A.M. – 8:15 A.M.
📍 Dine-In Locations: North Side Primary Center, Herrin Elementary School, and Herrin High School

Please note: This program is Dine-In Only. Families registered for the Summer Lunch Program will automatically receive free breakfasts in their weekly pickup bundles starting June 16!

For more details on all of our summer nutrition programs, visit: www.herrinschools.org/summerlunch 🧡🖤

3 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
A promotional graphic for Herrin CUSD #4's nutrition program. At the top, the logo reads "SUN: Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids" with a sun icon holding a fork and knife. Large bold text in the center reads "FREE SUMMER BREAKFAST! DINE IN ONLY." Below that, the details list: "June 1 - June 11, Monday - Thursday, 7:45 A.M - 8:15 A.M." The graphic includes the web address www.herrinschools.org/summerlunch. At the bottom, logos for the USDA and the Illinois State Board of Education are shown alongside the orange and black Herrin Tigers logo, which reads "Herrin CUSD #4 - Home of the Tigers." The right corner states: "This institution is an equal opportunity provider."
Please scan and complete the form below to register your child. Students may attend ONE week only due to limited space. It is a first come first serve basis. If your child has any behavioral issues during this program you will be asked to pick them up and they will be unable to return to the program.
We will be doing three separate weeks: May 26-29, June 1-4, June 8 - 11.
3 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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April was another BIG month for our Tigers! 🧡🖤

The momentum is building as we head into the end of the year. Check out the latest edition of Let’s Talk Tigers as Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and Board President Kelly Green highlight the incredible achievements of our students and staff. Our Tiger family continues to impress!

🎥 www.herrinschools.org/letstalktigers

4 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Let's Talk Tigers April 2026 Cover Photo
REMINDER-- Kindergarten Dental exams are due by May 15th. Please turn in your childs exam or the dental waiver form to the office before May 15.
4 months ago, Lexie
What a wonderful gift! 🎁 We are so grateful to Walmart for their generous donation of school supplies during Teacher Appreciation Week. It's heartwarming to see our community step up and support the educators who work tirelessly for our students every single day. 💙 Thank you, Walmart, for showing our teachers how much you care! ✨
4 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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🎉 Spotlight on Excellence! 🎉

Patrick Brumley is our April Perfect Attendance superstar! ⭐ We're so proud of your commitment to being here every single day—it truly makes a difference in our classroom community.

And wow, Mrs. Houseworth's class, you absolutely crushed it! 🏆 With an impressive 97.5% attendance rate, you've shown what teamwork and dedication look like. That's the kind of consistency that helps everyone learn and grow together. Fantastic work! 👏
4 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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Happy National School Nurse Day! 🩺💙 Today we're celebrating the amazing Nurse Lexie, who keeps our school running smoothly and our students feeling their best. From band-aids and ice packs to kind words and caring hearts, Nurse Lexie is always there when we need her. We're so grateful for everything you do! 🌟
4 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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What a wonderful month it's been! 💚 April brought out the very best in our classroom as we celebrated empathy in all its forms. We're thrilled to recognize our Students of the Month who truly embodied what it means to understand and care for others. 🌟 These amazing students showed kindness, listened with open hearts, and made our classroom a warmer place for everyone around them. Their compassion didn't go unnoticed, and we couldn't be prouder! 🎉 Here's to celebrating these incredible individuals who remind us all that empathy is the superpower that makes our community shine. ✨
4 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🍽️ Today we're celebrating the amazing lunch staff who fuel our students with delicious meals and even more delicious smiles. From the kitchen wizards preparing every dish to the friendly faces serving up kindness at the counter, our lunch team is absolutely incredible. They show up every single day with energy, care, and a genuine love for our school community. Thank you for making our cafeteria such a welcoming and nourishing place! 💛🌟
4 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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Happy National School Principals Day! 🎉 We want to take a moment to celebrate Mr. Viernow and all the wonderful things he does for our school community. From supporting our students to fostering a positive learning environment, his dedication makes such a difference every single day. Thank you, Mr. Viernow, for everything you do! 👏✨
4 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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