Harbison Herald
September 10, 2026 ~ A Title One School
All 4K - 5th grade students will be dismissed at 11:40am on Thursday, September 17th. 3K students do not attend on early release days.
Remaining 2026-2027 Early Release Days:
- October 22nd
- November 12th
- January 28th
- February 25th
- April 15th
UPCOMING EVENTS
September Events
September 11
Patriot Day
September 14
Grits for Grands at 7am (RSVP'd event)
September 15
Interims Issued via Parent Portal
September 16
PTO Meeting at 8am
September 17
Early Release Day at 11:40am for 4K-5th graders (3K DOES NOT attend)
In honor of Patriot Day on Friday, September 11th students & staff are invited to wear red, white & blue.
FALL PICTURE DAY
Fall picture day will be on Wednesday, September 23rd. Orders forms were sent home and extras are available in the front office. If you prefer to order online, use code 31288F2627. Make up day will be October 28th.
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.
PTO NEWS
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 and Food Lion Community Rewards.
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