
SIP Early Dismissal


The Art II, III, and IV students were asked to work on a sign for the Hometown Cafe in Herrick! They did a great job bringing the original sign back to life with a new name.




If you are interested in Cub Scouts, there will be a meeting for K-5 boys Tuesday, March 15!


The fifth grade students in Mrs. Nelson's Social Studies class had to test the strategies used by a spy during the Civil War in order to complete their escape room!




The fifth grade students in Mrs. Nelson's Social Studies class had to test the strategies used by a spy during the Civil War in order to complete their escape room!





The fifth grade students in Mrs. Nelson's Social Studies class had to test the strategies used by a spy during the Civil War in order to complete their escape room!





The Scholastic Book Fair is March 28-April 1 at the Herrick Township Public Library!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=herrickelementaryschool&fbclid=IwAR0_iAyxNh_SeFFzxbABEn_uhgwryqSNPYDyVLRfgWKwruBs8Naec0RBc1Y

No School Monday, March 7, to observe Casimir Pulaski Day.


Dr. Seuss Week is Tuesday, March 8 - 11!


Random fact: We have 5 sets of twins in our elementary building!
Front Row: Sadie and Sophie, Blake and Mark
Back Row: Hayden and Hunter, Emma and Hayden, Juliana and Jeremiah


Congratulations to our 6th grade Bobcats on their 2nd place finish in the CHBC Tourney! We are Bobcat Proud!



Congratulations to our 5th grade Bobcats for winning the championship game of the CHBC Tourney! We are Bobcat Proud!



Cowden-Herrick announces Mr. David Wojcik as “Staff Role Model of the Month of February”. The Staff Role Model of the Month is nominated each month by students, staff and community members. He will receive a $50 cash award donated by Aaron & Devi Hawes on behalf of Lockart and Green Funeral Services. Mr. Wojcik teaches High School Intro to Ag, Ag Mechanics, Ag Welding, Ag Business, Vet Tech, Horticulture and is the FFA Advisor. His enjoyment includes spending time in the woods, hunting, working on old tractors and cars, cooking, watching his children play sports, the Chicago Cubs and DIY Home Improvement. He has four children, Jenna, Lauren, Mady and Clayton and resides in the country near Herrick, Illinois. Congratulations Mr. Wojcik! We are proud to have you as a part of our team.

Cowden-Herrick announces Students of the Month and Staff Role Model for February.
Cowden-Herrick teachers have named 8thth Grade Student, Ryleigh Sarver and Junior Carter Bain, February Students of the Month.
The Students of the Month are nominated each month based on Academic Effort, Attitude, Participation/Contribution, Responsibility and Service. Junior High and/or High School students are selected each month. They each receive $25.00 donated by Community Banks of Shelby County.
Ryleigh is the daughter of Derek and Megan Sarver. She has one sister, Kynzleigh. Ryleigh participates in volleyball, basketball and softball. She attends The Zone Youth Group at the Herrick Christian Church and has been a member of 4-H. Her future plans are to attend college after high school graduation with interest in teaching or nursing.
Carter is the son of Marc and Lisa Bain. He has one sister, Chloe Bain and one brother, Caleb Miller. Carter is the Vice-President of FFA, a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council and Spanish Club. He was a student volunteer with “Community Clean-Up” after the recent local tornado. Carter plays basketball for CHBC. His future plans are to attend lineman school or pursue a business degree.
Cowden-Herrick motto for this year is upheld by these students: “Remember, a strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.” Congratulations Ryleigh and Carter!

The elementary school had a visit from the Cowden-Herrick High School FFA as part of FFA week. They taught our students how to make butter and discussed being a part of FFA. Thank you to Brent, Ralph, Jadon, Clayton, Carter, and Daniel for visiting us today!





The elementary school had a visit from the Cowden-Herrick High School FFA as part of FFA week. They taught our students how to make butter and discussed being a part of FFA. Thank you to Brent, Ralph, Jadon, Clayton, Carter, and Daniel for visiting us today!





The elementary school had a visit from the Cowden-Herrick High School FFA as part of FFA week. They taught our students how to make butter and discussed being a part of FFA. Thank you to Brent, Ralph, Jadon, Clayton, Carter, and Daniel for visiting us today!





The elementary school had a visit from the Cowden-Herrick High School FFA as part of FFA week. They taught our students how to make butter and discussed being a part of FFA. Thank you to Brent, Ralph, Jadon, Clayton, Carter, and Daniel for visiting us today!





The elementary school had a visit from the Cowden-Herrick High School FFA as part of FFA week. They taught our students how to make butter and discussed being a part of FFA. Thank you to Brent, Ralph, Jadon, Clayton, Carter, and Daniel for visiting us today!


Herrick Library Benefit
