Harbison Herald

January 23, 2025 ~ A Title One School

*NEW* 2025-2026 Lexington-Richland District 5 Calendar

MAGNET & CHOICE APPLICATION

Use this link to complete the magnet & choice application.

All applications close at NOON on Wednesday, January 29th.

NEXT WEEK'S LUNCH MENU

Due to the weather this week, the lunch menu for next week has changed to the following:

Monday:

Teriyaki Chicken Ramen Stir Fry

Yogurt and String Cheese Kit

Chef Salads

Green Beans or Sweet Potato

Waffle Fries (Glazed Carrots Once Out)

Assorted Fresh Fruit

Tuesday:

Beefy Nachos with Cheddar Queso

Cheese Quesadillas

Chef Salads

Black Beans or Steamed Corn

Assorted Fresh Fruit

Wednesday:

Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Tortilla Chips

Hamburger

Chef Salads

Roasted Butternut Squash or Steamed Broccoli

Assorted Fresh Fruit

Thursday:

Sliced Turkey Tenderloin and Gravy with Roll

Managers Choice TBD

Chef Salads

Steamed Oriental Veggies or Kale Salad with Mandarin Oranges

Assorted Fresh Fruit

Friday:

Cheese Pizza

Chips, Cheese, and Salsa Kit

Chef Salads

Baby Carrots w/ ff Ranch or Potato Wedges

Assorted Fresh Fruit

WAS YOUR STUDENT ABSENT?

Per our student/parent handbook: A written note, medical excuse or electronic excuse form must be submitted for each absence.

Save time and gas by submitting your excuses online using this link - Online Excuse Form. You can upload medical excuses on this form, so no need to make a special trip to school. A link to this form is also at the bottom of each school letter and at the top of our website homepage.

If you prefer, medical excuses may also be faxed to the school at 803-476-3820.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February Events

February 3rd

3rd Grade Field Trip

February 6th

Early Release Day at 11:40am for 4K - 5th graders (3K DOES NOT attend)

February 7th

PTO Sweetheart Dance 6pm-7:30pm (more details below in PTO News section)

February 11th

PTO/SIC Meeting at 7:30am

February 12th

Interims Go Home (3rd-5th grade)

LAKE MURRAY POLAR PLUNGE

We are excited to announce that Harbison West is partnering with Special Olympics South Carolina to participate in the Lake Murray Polar Plunge.

During the month of January, we will compete in Grade Level Wars to see which grade level can raise the most money. Harbison West will receive 50% of the proceeds to use towards books for Exceptional Students’ Week and other inclusive activities. Please be sure to check your student’s weekly communication folder to learn more about the upcoming festivities.

If you use the QR code, please make sure to put your child’s grade level in the comment section so your donation will count towards the Grade Level Wars.

PTO NEWS

Sweetheart Dance:

Tickets for our Sweetheart Dance are now on sale!!!

All tickets MUST be purchase online through this link.

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/sweetheart-dance--2025

This is for all HWES students and their families.

Please purchase tickets under ONE student name.

Hope to see you there!

Restock the Closet:

For the month of January PTO is helping to collect much needed; Facial tissues, Hand sanitizer and Cleaning wipes (these help for messy projects.)

Items can be purchased through our Amazon wish list or from your favorite local store.

Donations can be :
* shipped directly to the school 257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia SC 29212.
* Dropped at the front office.
* Labeled "PTO" and sent into school with your student.

Questions hwespto@hwespto.org

STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK

January 17, 2025

For staff member of the week I selected Kim Keisler. She is willing to try new things especially with enrichment clusters and new ELA curriculum. She is taking risks and I love hearing about the new activities she is doing in her classroom to help engage and challenge her students!