Harbison Herald
August 27, 2026 ~ A Title One School
All schools & offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Join us on September 3rd from 5pm-6pm for Curriculum night. We will share your student's road map to success this school year and offer the opportunity to learn about what makes us a Title 1 school. Chick-fil-A will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
GRITS FOR GRANDS
Grandparents are invited to join us on September 14th at 7:00am for "Grits for Grands" to celebrate Grandparents' Day. The event is FREE but you must RSVP with this link -https://bit.ly/4zFFPwd by Thursday, September 3rd at noon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August Events
August 31
Last day to order HWES spiritwear through PTO (details are below in PTO News)
September Events
September 3
Curriculum Night 5pm-6pm
September 4
College Colors Day
September 7
Labor Day Holiday - All schools & offices CLOSED
Students & staff are invited to show their team spirit and wear their favorite college team attire on Friday, September 4th.
AFTERNOON SAFARI
Did you know that Afternoon Safari is held here at Harbison West afterschool each day? The program operates each day afterschool until 6pm.
Benefits of attending Afternoon Safari:
- No bus ride to daycare for your student. It operates on the Harbison West Elementary campus.
- Snacks provided each day.
- Discounted rates for those who qualify
- Operates on early release days.
Download the registration packet today to sign up or pick one up in the front office! Completed forms must be dropped off at Seven Oaks Park located at 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia, SC.
MEALS DURING UNPLANNED SCHOOL CLOSURES
In the event of an early dismissal due to inclement weather, our Student Nutrition Department will offer meals to students. If you do not wish for your child to receive a meal, please contact Student Nutrition at NutritionServices@lexrich5.org before the day of the inclement weather event.
PTO NEWS
Order your HWES spirit wear today! Deadline extended to Monday, September 7th. Use this link or click on the photo above to place an order - HWES Spirit Wear
Stay up to date on all PTO news and volunteer opportunities by signing up today -PTO News Form. Questions? Email hwespto@hwespto.org
PHOTOS FROM THE WEEK
IMPORTANT LINKS
Contact Us
Website: www.lexrich5.org/hwes
Location: 257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: (803)476-3800
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarbisonWestElem
Instagram: @HarbisonWestElem