James A. Herod Elementary School

A year full of service, leadership, and unforgettable memories 🌟 We would like to thank all our Beta Club members for their hard work and dedication throughout this school year!!

📸 Photo & Scrapbooking Credit: Calyna, HES Beta Club Historian

Wishing our students a safe and fun summer break.
Parents when you begin preparing for Back to School, please keep in mind some adjustments to the uniform policy. Please see the attached graphic for details regarding uniforms for next year.

Day 5 of Teacher Appreciation Week had us sliding into the weekend with the Cha Cha Slide — and celebrating being one week closer to summer vacation!

Today, our teachers enjoyed an amazing crawfish boil as we wrapped up a wonderful week of appreciation and celebration.

Our deepest thanks go out to Jo Mama's Crawfish, Stelly's Boiling Spot, D and T Crawfish, and Richard's Seafood Patio for their generous donations of crawfish.

A special thank you to Garland Bolden and Chris Mitchell for taking the time to boil for our staff.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to members of Lighthouse for Jesus Ministries – Sanctuary of Strength, City Marshal Jeremiah Bolden, and Deputy Reggie Hilts for covering recess duty and helping supervise students while our teachers enjoyed lunch.

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the incredible educators who work tirelessly each day to support, teach, and inspire our students. We appreciate you all more than words can express!

What a joy it was to watch the Abbeville High seniors walk the halls of Herod Elementary once again. So many memories came rushing back as these young men and women returned where part of their journey began.

We are incredibly proud of each of you and all you have accomplished. From elementary school students to high school graduates — you made it! Your hard work, growth, and perseverance have led to this exciting milestone, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds.

Congratulations, graduates! Herod will always be cheering you on.

Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week had us feeling Footloose as we continued celebrating our amazing teachers with fun, laughter, and sweet treats!

Our Sunshine Committee kept the celebration going by serving up delicious nachos with all the fixings and cotton candy on the side.

Mini disco balls were also floating around campus throughout the day as part of our “Disco Ball in My Pocket” game! Teachers worked hard trying to hold on to their disco balls until the end of the day to redeem them for a prize—but if someone caught you and asked for it, you had to give it up! The game brought lots of laughs, excitement, and friendly competition across campus.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Day 4 another memorable celebration for our incredible educators. Our teachers truly keep our school moving with energy, heart, and dedication every single day!

Day 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week had our staff putting their “Boots on the Ground” as we celebrated another fun-filled day honoring our amazing educators!

A special thank you to Ena Darby for leading us in the dance and helping us keep the energy high this morning!

Our teachers also enjoyed a delicious meal of red beans and rice prepared by Ms. Cottye, along with chicken and biscuits from Popeyes.

To top it all off, Dynasty Dance Co. sweetened the day by donating cupcakes for our staff!

Thank you to everyone who helped make Day 3 so special. Your kindness, generosity, and support mean so much to our school family as we celebrate the incredible teachers who work hard every day for our students.

Join us at McDonald's Give Back Night for Abbeville Community Schools.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 19 from 4:00–7:00 PM and come support Abbeville Community Schools at McTeacher Night! 🍟🍔🥤

Grab dinner at McDonald’s while enjoying a fun evening with teachers, staff, students, families, giveaways, and even McFlurry making! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Abbeville Community Schools, so every meal helps support our schools and students.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s show up big for our schools! Which school will have the most participation? ❤️💛

Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week had us doing the Wobble in our wacky and mismatched outfits! From crazy combinations to colorful styles, our teachers brought the fun while continuing to keep learning on track each day.

A special thank you to Pastor Kenneth Johnson and First Lady Sharon Johnson of Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church for sponsoring a delicious lunch for our staff! Our teachers truly enjoyed the amazing fettuccini, fresh salad, and cake.

We would also like to thank Roland Brailey and Stop On By Snowcones for the sweet afternoon treat!

Thank you to all of our community supporters for helping us honor the incredible educators who make a difference every single day!

Now that LEAP testing is wrapped up, we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week.
Day 1 of Teacher Appreciation Week was all about the Cupid Shuffle as we stepped into the week showing love and appreciation for our amazing teachers!

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful sponsors and supporters who helped make this morning extra special for our staff:
Pastor Irving Simpson and Macedonia Baptist Church for providing a delicious breakfast prepared by The Brown Skillet in Lafayette
Champagne’s Supermarket for the sandwich trays, veggie & fruit trays and door prizes
Walmart for the sandwich trays, drinks, cake and door prizes
Starbucks for sponsoring our coffee bar

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our breakfast servers: Pastor Irving Simpson, Mayor Roslyn White, Rani Lege, and Tia Thibodeaux

Your generosity and support mean so much to our school family!

HES Week at a Glance