The Crocodilian
October 16th, 2026 Vol. 7
π Principals Corner π
It's hard to believe we've already wrapped up the first quarter of the school year! As the leaves begin to change and fall settles in, I am reminded of just how much growth has taken place within the walls of H. E. Corley in these first nine weeks. Our students are learning, leading, and growing each day, and there is so much to celebrate!
One of our biggest celebrations this fall is our school's GOOD rating on the 2025β2026 South Carolina School Report Card! This achievement reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the continued partnership of our families. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment, but as I've shared with our Flight Crew, we're GOOD, and we're just getting started!
As we move into the second quarter, our focus remains on what matters most: strong, high-quality instruction in every classroom, every day. Our teachers are working intentionally to provide engaging lessons, set high expectations, monitor student progress, and ensure that every child receives the support and challenges needed to succeed. We believe that great things happen when strong instruction, meaningful relationships, and student leadership come together.
Families, thank you for being an important part of our journey. Your support, encouragement, and commitment to your child's education make a difference. As we soar into the second quarter, let's continue working together to make every day and every learning opportunity count!
We are proud of our progress, excited about our future, and committed to continuing to grow.
Great Happens Here at HEC! β€οΈ
Stay Classy Crocodiles!
Melanie C. Harris
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 16th - Crocs & Cinema for registered 4K-2nd grade students, 2:30 - 4:15pm
Thursday, October 22nd - Early release day, dismissal at 11:40am (No afterschool clubs)
Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th - Red Ribbon Spirit Week (see flyer for details)
Tuesday, October 27th - Vision & Hearing Screening
Thursday, October 29th - Fall Clubs & Good News Club, 2:30 - 3:45pm
HEC Trunk or Treat, 5-6:30pm
For the Future:
November 3rd - No School, Election Day
π€ PTO Cornerπ€
π¬ Candy Drive π¬
π Book Swap π
π₯Ά Polar Plunge fundraiser π₯Ά
π Hispanic Heritage Month π
π SeΓ±ora Wilkinsβ 5th grade Spanish classes enjoyed a special cultural experience with an exciting Mexican folklΓ³rico performance! Students learned about the beautiful dresses and headpieces, explored Mexican traditions, and even learned the line dance βCaballo Dorado!β ππΆ
The best part? Our dancers were all former District Five students from H.E. Corley! π
π° Digital Report Cards π°
Starting this school year, District 5 will distribute report cards electronically through the PowerSchool Parent Portal and will no longer send printed copies home with students. This will ensure a safe and secure way to distribute report cards to parents/guardians. With this transition, historical report cards will be available for each student for each term that they are enrolled in District 5, starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
When report cards are distributed to the PowerSchool Parent Portal after the conclusion of each grading term, an email will be sent to the parent/guardian of each student informing parents/guardians that they are available to view.
In order to view the digital report cards, you will need to log on to PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://lexrich5.powerschool.com/public using a web browser. The PowerSchool App will not have the digital report card available, but grades are visible. Please note that parents and students have separate accounts/portals. If you log on and do not see the student scheduling information form, then you may be signed into the student portal. You can verify by looking at the top-right of your screen and see the name that is displayed.
If a printed copy of a report card is needed, then please contact the front office at 803-476-4001 to request a copy to be picked up from the front office.
If you have any questions regarding your PowerSchool Parent Portal account,
please contact the schoolβs registrar at smars@lexrich5.org
π Parent Leadership Tidbits π
Bullying Prevention
π Student Shout Outs! π
Class of the week 9/28 - Mrs. Spears' class!
Class of the week 10/5 - Mrs. Knoche's class!
π£ Staff Shoutouts π£
π€ Information to Remember π€
π Attendance Matters π
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How to Reach Us
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, Office door opens at 7:10am
Front Office: 803-476-4001 , Fax: 803-476-4020
School Counselor: 803-476-4005
School Nurse: 803-476-4009
Follow us on social media: Facebook & Instagram: @hecorleyelem
School Website: https://heces.lexrich5.org/