Community Updates

  

Dear Herricks School District Community,

What a wonderful first day of school! Few days carry the same sense of excitement and possibility as the first day of school, when our classrooms and hallways once again come alive with our students. Rather than share too many words today, I thought we would let the Day One smiles, energy, and enthusiasm from across Herricks tell the story as we share our first official Herricks’ Happenings Video Update with you.

Herricks’ Happenings ‘26 - ‘27: Update #1
As you can tell, I am excited to share our first Herricks’ Happenings video update for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This video gives you a glimpse into our first day of school with a video montage featuring moments from our students’ arrival to the activities unfolding in various learning spaces, including a glimpse into “soft start” experiences at both HMS and HHS! We hope you enjoy this brief glimpse into the first day of the 2026–2027 school year because We Are Herricks… Where Everyone Matters! 

Please click on the picture below to access the Herricks’ Happenings video update (it will totally brighten your day) and if you have any feedback after watching it, please email me (tsinanis@herricks.org).

Health and Safety Update
As we begin this school year, it is incredibly important that we work together to ensure the health and well-being of our students, staff, and community. This summer we have maintained our thorough cleaning protocols. As our children prepare to return to school, we ask that you review the following important reminders to promote a healthy and safe environment in our schools:

• If your child is sick, please keep them home until they are fever free for at least 24 hours and their symptoms are improving.
  • If your child exhibits flu, RSV or Covid symptoms, you are encouraged to keep them home and have them tested as these viruses are highly contagious.  
• Wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
• Cough/sneeze into a tissue or upper shirt sleeve covering the mouth and nose.
• Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth.

Thank you for your attention to these important reminders. Should you have any questions, please contact your school nurse. Your partnership and cooperation are critical factors to ensuring the health and safety of our students, staff and families.

Other Important Updates

• FLYERS: As you know, community information can be found under the FLYERS tab on the homepage of the district website. For example, you can learn more about the Fall Youth Flag Football Program by clicking here where you can see the latest community updates!
• VIDEO UPDATES: If you missed any of our other Herricks’ Happenings Video Updates from last year, click here to find those videos.
• HERRICKS HERALD: You can check out the latest editions of the Herricks Herald here.
• BOARD NOTES: Click here to view the Board Notes for all of our Board of Education Meetings.
• IMPORTANT DATES:  
  • Our next Board of Education Meeting for the 2026-2027 school year will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026 in the Community Center at 7:30pm.

Thank you for taking the time to watch this video update - I hope it brought a smile to your face! 

Have a wonderful rest of your day! 

Sincerely,
Dr. Tony Sinanis
Superintendent of Schools
Herricks School District 
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