
Cowden-Herrick announces Students of the Month and Staff Role Model for March.
Cowden-Herrick teachers have named 7th Grade Student, Carter Dilley and Sophomore, Abbi Morgason March 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.
Carter is the son of Chuck Dilley and Sara James. He has one sister, Aubrie. Carter participates in baseball, basketball and track. He also plays for the Tri-County Royals travel baseball team. His future plans are to attend trade school after high school and start his own business
Abbi is the daughter of Bill & Shantell Morgason and DeLynne Morgason. She has several siblings. Abbi is a member of Yearbook, Student Council and FFA. She plays summer basketball. Her future plans are to travel and pursue the study of dermatology.
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 Carter and Abbi!

Today's high school baseball game at Newton has been cancelled and there will be no practice.

This is a friendly reminder that Cowden-Herrick Schools will dismiss at 12:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, March 18th.

Senior Paige McKittrick is preparing to start her first year of shooting collegiate archery for Rend Lake College. Paige has been shooting a bow since the age of 3. She has competed in S3DA and ASA women's' hunter class alongside her mother. Paige is no stranger to the archery field and looks to help bring Rend Lake Warriors to a strong winning archery season. Paige will be attending Rend Lake College this fall and will be majoring in Agribusiness. Her future plans are to go into agriculture sales after college. Seated in the picture from left to right is Donna(mother), Paige, Carl(father), and Donnie(archery coach).



C-H Elementary is participating in the Kids Heart Challenge!
Your child is learning how nutrition and being active can help us live longer, healthier lives.
If you would like to support the Kids Heart Challenge, simply click the link below and your child will earn some cool “thank you” gifts, all while helping others. We are asking kids to take the challenge to Move More and Be Kind. Way to go! Get involved today! Download the Kids Heart Challenge mobile app and bring your Explorers to life and complete Finn’s Mission!
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app353b?company_id=340332&fr_id=6319&pg=company&NONCE_TOKEN=76FF695935B382084E0DDDD4A4A538F8

Congratulations to our FFA K-3 Coloring Contest Winners! Way to go Lydia, Alaina, Kenley, and Mya!



Congratulations to our Dr. Seuss Contest Winners!
Front Row: Taylor, Charlee, Levi, Troy, Maebri, and Juliana
Back Row: Brooklynn, Brooke, Hadley, Ely, Natalie, and McKinley


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.