PARENT PORTAL

Lexington District Five’s online student information system, PowerSchool Parent Portal, provides parents with real-time information to access student schedules, attendance, grades, and test scores. We highly encourage each parent to sign up for Parent Portal.

Before you can log into PowerSchool Parent Portal, you will need a PowerSchool username and password. If you have previously received a password and username, it will remain the same. A username and password for new students will be made available at the beginning of the year.

If you have not set up your Parent Portal account, please email a copy of your photo ID to our registrar, Marlene Contreras, (mcontreras@lexrich5.org).
If you already created an account, but are unable to login, please contact Ms. Contreras for assistance.
Parent portal can be accessed through this link - https://lexrich5.powerschool.com/public/

UPCOMING EVENTS

September Events

PTO Fall Fundraiser continues through September 29th

October Events

October 2

Hispanic Heritage Month Dress Up Day (see flyer below)

October 6-8

CogAT testing (2nd grade)

October 9

Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL for students (fall break)

October 12

All schools & offices CLOSED for fall break

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

We will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a dress up day on Friday, October 2nd.

Show your support by wearing one of the following:

Flag colors of Central or South American countries
Traditional clothing of Central or South America
Jersey or shirt representing a Central or South American athlete or famous person

FALL BREAK

Mark your calendars for fall break!

October 9th - NO SCHOOL for students/Teacher workday

October 12th - All schools & offices CLOSED

STAN TUCKER VISIT

We were thrilled to welcome author and publisher Stan Tucker for a special three-day visit! Stan inspired our students to lead with kindness and respect each day while reminding them that everyone's an author with a story to tell, because our unique experiences make our stories special. He also introduced his Share Your Story writing program to our 3rd–5th grade students, guiding them through the first step of the writing process. To make the visit even more exciting, Stan unveiled a book written by one of our very own Heroes that will soon be published! Congratulations to Maya M. in 5th Grade! We are so proud of you, Maya!

CAR LINE FAST PASS RAFFLE

Do you pick your student up in our afternoon carline and wish you could be at the front of line? We are selling FAST PASS raffle tickets for a $1/ticket with no limit on amount purchased for each month. Every month beginning in October we will choose 6 winners to receive a "fast pass" to the front of the line for a month. To be eligible to win, you must a purchase ticket(s) for the current month's drawing. Tickets will be available in the car line and front office. Cash or check payable to HWES accepted.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MESSAGES

Celebrate your hero's birthday with a message on our digital sign. Fill out the google form to reserve your spot.

🎈 Cost: $25 per birthday message
🎉Each message will say "Happy Birthday {name}"
📅 Messages displayed by noon on Monday through Sunday for week selected
⭐ Only 4 birthday message spots are available each week, so be sure to reserve early!
🗓️ Birthday messages will begin the week of October 5th
💰Payment MUST be received by the 1st day of the month in which the message will be displayed.
📢Requests are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once a week is full, it will be removed from the google form. If the week fills up before it is removed, you will receive notification.

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ESCOLARES PATHWAY INFORMATION NIGHT

You are invited to learn more about the Escolares Pathway Academically Gifted Magnet programs in District Five. This information night will be held at Irmo Middle School on Thursday, October 15th from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Visit www.lexrich5.org/choice to learn more.

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.

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PTO NEWS

Upcoming PTO Events

Fundraiser continues through September 29th
October 14th - PTO meeting at 8am
October 15th - Movie Matinee (see flyer below)

BELIEVE KIDS FUNDRAISER THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29th

Harbison West Elem School's fundraiser started Tuesday, and we need your help. Our goal is to raise $20,000.00 for Student Activities, Field Trips and Teacher Appreciation.

It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!

Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com
Make sure you use Group Code: THTGX
Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more.
Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters.

REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes.

On behalf of myself and the staff at Harbison West Elem School, thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success.

Mark your calendars for PTO's Movie Matinee!

When: October 15th from 2:45pm-4:45pm (at HWES)

Who: HWES students in K through 5th grade

Cost: $5.00/student includes snack & drink

Buy tickets through this link - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/movie-matinee-fall--2026

Want to volunteer at this event? Sign up through this link - https://bit.ly/4AsVpvy

QUICK LINKS FOR PTO

SIGN UP FOR PTO NEWS

Stay up to date with PTO news & volunteer opportunities.

SUPPORT HWES PTO

Simple ways to support HWES PTO

PHOTOS FROM THE WEEK

GOOD NEWS CLUB

Good News Club will be offered afterschool on Wednesdays until 4pm at Harbison West Elementary beginning in October. To register your student visit: cefcolumbiamidlands.org/gnc-registration.

SHATTER THE MYTH - CLICK PHOTO TO REGISTER

Students & parents are invited to attend the Shatter the Myth event on Tuesday, October 27th from 5pm-8pm at Irmo Middle School. Dinner & childcare will be provided. Limited seating available, register by October 20th.

IRMO HIGH STING OR TREAT

Irmo High Student Council is hosting "Sting or Treat" Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30pm-7pm in the IHS Stadium parking lot.

Details:

Free admission for the community
Food trucks on site to purchase food
Donations for Harvest Hope Food Bank will be accepted *optional* (Donation requests: canned items, rice, cereal, peanut butter, pasta)
Opportunities to host a trunk at the event - Sign up here by October 12th