"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." — Charles Dickens
The school office is the nerve center of a district, and the professionals within determine its pulse. To many parents, students, and community members, the Administrative Professional often IS the school. Their voice on the telephone is the first point of contact; their manner in the front office sets the tone for the day; their ability to handle complex problems with efficiency. In every interaction, their professionalism paints the very image of our school district.
Today, we pause to say thank you. To our entire Administrative Professional staff: You don't just "support" our mission - you make it possible.
Thank you for lightening our burdens. You are the driving force behind our district! 🧡🖤
The school office is the nerve center of a district, and the professionals within determine its pulse. To many parents, students, and community members, the Administrative Professional often IS the school. Their voice on the telephone is the first point of contact; their manner in the front office sets the tone for the day; their ability to handle complex problems with efficiency. In every interaction, their professionalism paints the very image of our school district.
Today, we pause to say thank you. To our entire Administrative Professional staff: You don't just "support" our mission - you make it possible.
Thank you for lightening our burdens. You are the driving force behind our district! 🧡🖤
As we continue our #EveryKidHealthyWeek celebration, we want to take a moment to shout out our Tiger Bites articles!
Small bites lead to BIG changes. We’re serving up wellness tips all year long to help our young Tigers grow strong and fueled.
Ready for a refill on healthy ideas? Sink your teeth into the full collection!
🔗 www.herrinschools.org/tigerbites
Small bites lead to BIG changes. We’re serving up wellness tips all year long to help our young Tigers grow strong and fueled.
Ready for a refill on healthy ideas? Sink your teeth into the full collection!
🔗 www.herrinschools.org/tigerbites
Our school secretaries are the real MVPs! 🌟 They're the ones keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes—answering questions, solving problems, and somehow remembering every detail we forget. 📋✨ Today we're celebrating all they do and the incredible support they bring to our school community every single day. A huge thank you to our amazing office team! 💙
It’s Every Kid Healthy Week!
Helping our Tigers grow up healthy is a team effort. While Herrin CUSD #4 prioritizes student health all year long, this week we encourage everyone to join in the celebration of happy, healthy wellbeing!
Be on the lookout at breakfast! We’re starting the week off with some fun in the cafeteria. Come ready to try something new and tell us what you think! 🍍
Helping our Tigers grow up healthy is a team effort. While Herrin CUSD #4 prioritizes student health all year long, this week we encourage everyone to join in the celebration of happy, healthy wellbeing!
Be on the lookout at breakfast! We’re starting the week off with some fun in the cafeteria. Come ready to try something new and tell us what you think! 🍍
Mark your calendars because something special is coming! 🎉 Our Kindergarten Recognition is just around the corner on Tuesday, May 19, 2026! 🌟This is one celebration you won't want to miss! 🎊
Missed the Summer Lunch registration? Don’t sweat it! 🧡 You still have two opportunities to get your family signed up for our free summer weekly meal bundles.
Stop by our booth at the NSPC Spring Sing or the HES Spring Sing to register in person. These bundles provide a full week of nutritious food for any child 18 and under in Herrin and surrounding communities.
🔗 Get all the details: www.herrinschools.org/summerlunch
Join us for the 5th Annual Family Eco-Festival! 🦋🧪
🗓️ When: Sunday, April 19, 1–5 PM
📍 Where: Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass
Enjoy hands-on science, arts and crafts, a silent auction, live music, and more! This family-friendly event serves as a fundraiser for Innovations in STEM Education. All proceeds provide competitive grants to K–12 teachers in Southern Illinois to enhance student learning and environmental stewardship. See you there for a day of fun for all ages!
For more information, see the event at https://www.facebook.com/share/1JJ63py7qV/
🗓️ When: Sunday, April 19, 1–5 PM
📍 Where: Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass
Enjoy hands-on science, arts and crafts, a silent auction, live music, and more! This family-friendly event serves as a fundraiser for Innovations in STEM Education. All proceeds provide competitive grants to K–12 teachers in Southern Illinois to enhance student learning and environmental stewardship. See you there for a day of fun for all ages!
For more information, see the event at https://www.facebook.com/share/1JJ63py7qV/
It's National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🧡
At Herrin CUSD #4, we know that leadership is a service. This week, we recognize our Assistant Principals for their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.
Thank you to Sharonda Marshall, Dr. Bryant Hale, Kaci Lukens, Ryan Lowe, Andrew Anderson, and Stephanie Allen for your leadership and vision. You make our schools a better place to learn and grow.
At Herrin CUSD #4, we know that leadership is a service. This week, we recognize our Assistant Principals for their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.
Thank you to Sharonda Marshall, Dr. Bryant Hale, Kaci Lukens, Ryan Lowe, Andrew Anderson, and Stephanie Allen for your leadership and vision. You make our schools a better place to learn and grow.
🌟 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!
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.
No joke, it’s nearly April! 🌸 Check out what the cooks are serving up next month.
👉 www.herrinschools.org/dining
👉 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
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
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!
