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2025 Employees of the Year

Herty Primary recognized it’s employees of the year recently. Paraprofessional of the Year is Mrs. LaToya Jones, New-Comer of the Year is Mrs. Anne Arriaga and Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Alyssa Wells. Each employee was surprised by her family members on this special day. Click on read more for pictures.

Pucker Up, Gentry!

Many weeks ago, Principal Amanda Gentry promised to kiss a pig if the campus met their attendance goal. Fast forward …… Herty students met this goal and Mrs. Gentry puckered up! Click on “read more” for a few pictures.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Herty staff has been honored with many, many treats, meals, snacks, gifts and recognition this week for teacher appreciation week. Herty is blessed with lots of loving people that care tremendously for all kiddos. Click on “read more” for a few pictures of this weeks

Administrative Assistants Day

Shout out to these two ladies! Happy Administrative Assistants Day to Mrs. Betty Wilson and Mrs. Lorena Gaitan. They go above and beyond to keep our campus running smoothly.

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HERTY PRIMARY NEWS

Mandatory Masks

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Beginning Monday, February 15, 2021, all primary aged students must wear masks daily.

100 Book Club

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2nd grade students were recognized for reading 100 Accelerated Reader books through the second nine weeks of school. These students were presented trophies by Principal Jill Riggs. Click on “read more” for more pictures of these fabulous readers.

100 Days of School

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Herty students and staff celebrated the 100th day of school. Click on “read more” for many pictures of students, staff and posters of 100 day fun!

Tillar’s Litter Patrol

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Mrs. Tillar’s Kindergarten friends took advantage of this beautiful day to clean up trash around our campus. Thank you, Tillar friends, for taking pride in our school’s appearance.

National School Counseling Week

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Shout out to Miss Gilbert, Herty’s counselor. She has a generous heart and loves our Herty kiddos so much. Thank you for all you do.

PTK Pops By

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Herty PTK surprised staff members with a quick little pick-me up! We LOVE our PTK! Thanks, PTK, for treating us during this lllloooonnnngg winter month!

Turkey in Disguise!

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Mrs. Cobb’s class wrote and published a book, Turkey in Disguise! The book was a collaboration of some super smart first grade students. Mrs. Cobb says “I am so proud of the work they did, and they are so proud to see their writing in an actual book.” Herty is proud of these young authors and illustrators! Well done Turkeys!