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The Pioneer Post

September 4, 2026

The Pioneer PostSeptember 4, 2026

Next Week at the Pointe Next Week at the Pointe

  • Mon., 9/7: No School (Labor Day Holiday)
  • Fri., 9/11: Friday Morning Meeting (7:50 am) - First Responders Celebration & Pal-a-thon Kick-off; Fire/Evacuation Drill

First Responders Day @ Friday Morning Meeting 9/11 First Responders Day @ Friday Morning Meeting 9/11

We will be honoring the First Responders at our Friday Morning Meeting on Friday, 9/11. If your student has a family member who is a First Responder, please complete this form by Wed. 9/9 and plan to join us for light refreshments and a moment at Friday Morning Meeting where we can honor your service to our community. First Responders should arrive between 7:30-7:45.

Active Shooter/Lockdown Drill week of 9/14 Active Shooter/Lockdown Drill week of 9/14

We want to inform you that our school will be conducting a **lockdown/active shooter drill** in partnership with the D5 Safety Office and the Richland County Sheriff's Department one day during the week of 9/14/26.


The drill is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and preparedness of all students and staff in the event of an emergency. Please note that this is only a **drill** and there is no actual threat. Teachers and staff will review the proper procedures with students to make sure they understand the importance of these safety measures.


We encourage you to talk with your child(ren) about the drill and assure them that it is a necessary step to keep everyone safe at school. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe learning environment for our students.

Rise and Read - Sept. 16 Rise and Read - Sept. 16

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Please use this link to RSVP

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This Week in Pictures This Week in Pictures

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Click here to submit an Absence Notification to the Front Office Click here to submit an Absence Notification to the Front Office

Click Here to Request a Chromebook Repair Click Here to Request a Chromebook Repair

The Best PTO Ever! The Best PTO Ever!

Please use this website to access information about all things PTO: opespto.ptboard.com

Help us Treat the OPES Faculty/Staff

We would love to spoil our faculty and staff with a treat trolley celebrating the beginning of school! If you'd like to contribute, here is our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WDOYV6K1SBQ6?ref_=wl_share

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Looking for some great OPES Gear?

Please scan the QR code or visit the website linked above?

OPES 26-27 Business Partners OPES 26-27 Business Partners

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The Best School Ever

Email: wenglish@lexrich5.org
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/opes
Location: 1 Riverbottom Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: 8034764100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakPointeElem

Christian English

Principal

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