The Crocodilian

Happy February, HEC Families! 💐

As we move through this busy time of year——we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. Our students are working hard, and your encouragement at home makes a meaningful difference in their growth and confidence at school.

We are grateful to share your children with you each day and remain committed to providing a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive. Thank you for trusting us with what matters most to you.

Wishing your family a month filled with love, kindness, learning, and moments of joy. 💙

Warmly,

Principal Melanie Harris

Thursday, February 12th - HEC Leadership Day, 8:30-11am (see flyer below)

- Spring Clubs & Good News Club, 2:40-4pm (3:45 GNC)

Friday, February 13th - Teacher Work Day, No school for students

Monday, February 16th - School Holiday for students and staff

Wednesday, February 18th - PTA Testing, Select 2nd - 5th Graders

- Arts are Elementary D5 Art Show, 5:30-7pm at Center for the Arts at Irmo High School

Thursday, February 19th - Spring Clubs & Good News Club, 2:40-4pm (3:45 GNC)

-African American History Concert, 6pm HEC Theater

For the Future

February 24th - PTA Testing, Select 2nd-5th Graders

February 26th - Early Release Day, 11:40am Dismissal

4K Registration Info

Potential students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026. Parents of children meeting this age eligibility can apply now by bringing the following to their zoned elementary schools during normal school hours, excluding school holidays:

The student’s legal birth certificate
One proof of residency, including current: (1) mortgage statement, (2) lease agreement, (3) property tax or (4) utility bill showing your correct home address.
Verification of income, such as a: (1) recent Income tax return, (2) W-2, (3) recent pay stub or (4) proof of SNAP, Medicare or other.

To apply, parents must visit their zoned schools, fill out an application, and show original documentation. Mailed applications will not be accepted.

More 4K Registration Info here

New 5K Registration Info

Kindergarten enrollment also has begun for students who will be 5 years-old on or before September 1, 2026. Parents and guardians of children meeting this eligibility can go to the District’s Registration Page online to begin registering your child. Required documents include:

The student’s legal birth certificate
A current South Carolina Certificate of Immunization, or a South Carolina Certificate of Medical or Religious Exemption
A property tax receipt or a rental lease showing all occupants
Two utility bills showing the current home address

Please go to the Link below to start the registration process.

Final Forms - New 5k Registration

PTO Website

Box Top Fundraiser

Want an effortless way to support our school while doing something you already do?

With the Box Tops app, earning money for H.E. Corley Elementary is as simple as picking up your usual groceries and household essentials. No clipping, no hassle, no extra cost. Just buy qualifying products, snap a picture of your receipt, and the app will automatically spot qualifying items and send the credit straight to our school.

Even better, if you shop at Walmart, you can link your Walmart account so your purchases count automatically! That means no scanning, no uploading, just shop as normal and let it happen in the background.

H.E. Corley Elementary receives a check twice a year, and every little bit adds up to help our students and teachers.

Getting started is easy:

Download the Box Tops app, search for H.E. Corley Elementary School, shop like you always do, and scan or upload your receipt within 14 days if your account isn’t already linked.

It’s one of the simplest ways to turn everyday shopping into real support for our school!

Box Top Sign up here!

Join us for our Guardian Gala Dance on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 PM, as we step into the Emerald City for a magical evening!

This special event is open to currently enrolled students only, with one guardian per enrolled student (no siblings permitted). Students must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Each attendee requires a ticket. Tickets are $10 per person and will be available for purchase March 1–March 18, 2026.

Volunteer opportunities will be posted soon—an excellent way to bring a second adult into the event for free! Volunteers can help for one hour and enjoy dancing for the other hour.

Pizza from Lil House of Pizza will be available for purchase as part of the evening’s meal. Meals will cost $5 and will be pre-order only, sold separately from admission. No food sales will be available onsite. More details coming soon.

We’ll also be hosting a raffle during the event! Raffle tickets are $1 each, with a chance to win a variety of prizes. Cash or card payments will be accepted onsite, and you may purchase as many raffle tickets as you’d like. All proceeds benefit the HEC PTO and support our efforts throughout the school year. If you know of a business or individual who would be interested in donating prizes to our raffle, please reach out to hecorleyelempto@gmail.com.

Trivia time! Do you know why our theme is Emerald City this year? This is the 35th anniversary of HEC, which opened in 1990, so we're celebrating this milestone with the anniversary gemstone: Emeralds!

Get ready to dress up, hit the dance floor, and follow the yellow brick road as we enjoy a night in the Emerald City!