Harbison Herald
September 3, 2026 ~ A Title One School
All schools & offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
CURRICULUM NIGHT - TONIGHT!
Join us tonight, 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September Events
September 3
Curriculum Night 5pm-6pm
September 4
College Colors Day
September 7
Labor Day Holiday - All schools & offices CLOSED
September 11
Patriot Day
Students & staff are invited to show their team spirit and wear their favorite college team attire on Friday, September 4th.
In honor of Patriot Day on Friday, September 11th students & staff are invited to wear red, white & blue.
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.
DONATION
Thank you to Costco for their amazing donation of 384 new bookbags and a $500 gift card! We are so thankful for such a generous community partner.
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
PTO September Events:
September 15th - 29th: Believe Kids Fundraiser (more details to follow)
September 16th: PTO Meeting at 8am
September 18th: Coffee for Teachers & Staff
September 22nd: Spirit Night at Groucho's from 4-9pm
PTO is sponsoring a clothing drive to restock our Care Closet. All donations can be dropped off in the front office.
Items being collected:
- Gently used clothing (size 3T & up)
- NEW underwear
- NEW socks
Simple ways to help our HWES PTO and earn cash for our school. Visit HWES PTO for more information on Box Tops for Education, Kroger Community Rewards, Food Lion Community Rewards and Publix Partners.
Stay up to date on all PTO news and volunteer opportunities by signing up today -PTO News Form. Questions? Email hwespto@hwespto.org
SCHOOL CHEERLEADER PREP CLASS
Interested in becoming a school cheerleader in the future? Fourth & fifth grade students are invited to attend a prep class. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 4-5pm and cost $165 per session. Use the link below to register or click on the picture above.
Sessions offered:
- September 16th - December 16th
- January 13th - April 14th
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.
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