North Side Primary Center

🌟 Major shout-out to Briseis Sanford for being our March Perfect Attendance superstar! 🎉 And wow, Mrs. Kay's class absolutely crushed it with a stellar 98.16% attendance rate—talk about showing up and showing out! 📚✨ These legends are setting the gold standard for dedication. Seriously impressive work, everyone! 🏆

🐰 Guess who hopped into our classroom last week? The Easter Bunny himself! Our students had an absolutely egg-cellent time celebrating with springtime activities and a visit from everyone's favorite long-eared friend. 🌷 The smiles, the laughter, the pure joy—it was the kind of day that reminds us why we love what we do. Your kids brought so much enthusiasm and Easter spirit to the festivities! 🎉✨

Cheers for Mrs. Marshall! 🎉 Our amazing Assistant Principal deserves all the appreciation this week and every week. From keeping things running smoothly to bringing smiles to our hallways, she's the backbone of our school community. We're so grateful to have her in our corner! 👏✨

Hoppy (almost) Easter, Tigers! 🐰🐯

Herrin Schools will be closed April 3–6 for Easter Break. We hope our students, staff, and families have a safe and wonderful extended weekend. Enjoy the time off—you’ve earned it!

Attention Herrin Families- Sun Meals To-Go program for this summer. We will be having a drive-through every Tuesday in June and July this summer. Meals are free, but registration is required. We plan to pass out seven meals per student each Tuesday. Sign-up event April 9 at the unit office from 5-7.

We're Hiring! Check out our vacancies and grab an application:
👉 www.herrinschools.org/employment

No joke, it’s nearly April! 🌸 Check out what the cooks are serving up next month.

👉 www.herrinschools.org/dining

It’s assessment season at Herrin CUSD #4, and we’ve got the roadmap ready for you.

Tap the link to find testing dates, tech checklists, and simple tips to help your Tiger feel confident and achieve their best.
👉 www.herrinschools.org/testing

Our kindergarten and first-grade classes are participating in Z100's Change for a Cure, a fundraising initiative supporting St Jude Children's Hospital. We are collecting loose change through March 18. This is a meaningful opportunity for our students to learn about giving back to their community while making a real difference for children in need.

This week we celebrate Social Worker Week and recognize the valuable contributions of our Social Worker, Behavioral Specialist, and Outreach Worker. These dedicated professionals provide essential support to our students and play an important role in fostering a positive school environment. We are blessed with the best!! ❤

We’re on a roll! 🐯 Following up on our January highlights, we're back to keep the celebration going.

Check out the February edition of Let’s Talk Tigers as Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and Board President Kelly Green shout out the latest round of student and staff excellence. Our Tigers never slow down!

🎥 www.herrinschools.org/letstalktigers

If you are interested in your child going to PreK during the 2026-2027 school year, please call and make an appointment today!

No luck needed — our cooks will be serving up gold all month long. 🍀🌈

Don't miss what's cooking this March!
👉 www.herrinschools.org/dining

**ATTENTION INCOMING KINDERGARTEN** 🐯
Tiger Cub Club will be here before you know it! Tiger Cub Club introduces your kindergartener to Northside school and the teachers. Please bring your kindergarten student to these sessions. Each session, we will provide information for the parents and kindergartners will learn skills in the classrooms. You only need to sign up one time for both dates.
Please click on the link below to sign up!!
https://forms.gle/wajWnhj82XhcHpwB9

Family Reading Night is approaching on February 26th, offering a wonderful opportunity for families to connect through the joy of reading together. We invite parents and students to join us for an engaging evening that celebrates literacy and family bonding. This special event provides a delightful chance to explore books, share stories, and create meaningful memories. Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of literary exploration 📖❤️
**Pizza and Drinks provided**

Congratulations to Kolbi Moll for being our January Perfect Attendance winner!! Miss Ashford's class was our Perfect Attendance class for the month of January, as well! Great job everyone! Attendance is super important when it comes to academic success! It's cool to come to school! 👓

As we honor the leaders who shaped our nation, Herrin Schools will be closed on Monday, February 16, for Presidents’ Day. The extended weekend begins with a half-day dismissal on Friday, February 13.

🚀 STARS Afterschool Program WILL BE in session on Friday, February 13th!

📸 Capture the magic of this school year forever! The 2025-2026 yearbook ordering link is LIVE! 🌟

Don't let these precious memories slip away - from first-day jitters to end-of-year celebrations, every smile and milestone will be beautifully preserved in these pages. 📚✨

Order your copy today and secure your piece of our school's history! 🎉 These moments are too special to miss. 💫

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088171/North-Side-Primary-Center/