Harbison Herald

Our two students, Lillian C. and Evan Y., who placed first in their categories in the district science fair, competed in the regional science fair on Friday, March 7th. Lillian placed first in her category and Evan placed second in his category. Way to go, Heroes!

*pictured with their district science fair ribbons

5K Registration and 4K Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Learn the full details about documentation needed at www.lexrich5.org/kindergarten.

4K Notes:

Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st to apply for the 4K program.

4-Year-Old Kindergarten applications are available at your child’s zoned elementary school.

5K Notes:

Only NEW Kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 School Year need to register.

Kindergarten registration is available online.

* In-person registration may be available at zoned elementary schools.

** Students who are currently in the 4-year-old kindergarten program and in PowerSchool should not complete the new student process, as current students will automatically roll into 5-year-old kindergarten at the end of the school year. Parents will be prompted to update their information in FinalForms over the summer.

Has your phone number changed? Did you recently move to a new address? In the event of an emergency, it is important that we have the correct contact information. If you have recently moved, please submit your new proofs of residence to our registrar, Mrs. Graham.

Please use this link or click on the graphic below to update your information in our system. If you have any questions or need assistance logging into FinalForms, please call the school at 803-476-3800.

The South Carolina Department of Education has partnered with the Education Oversight Committee to deliver a parent survey. The responses to this survey help school and district leaders understand how parents feel about the school. A link to this survey is being sent to the parents or guardians of every student in South Carolina.

If you have multiple children, you might get several links. We are only asking you to complete one survey for each school your children attend. You are permitted to complete one survey for each of your children if you want, but only one survey for each school is needed.

Check your email and spam for a link to this important survey. If you do not have an email address, you can ask the school registrar to print out a QR code for you to scan with your phone. The link will take you directly to the survey.

Check your student's folder for a t-shirt order form. All payments will be made through Student Quick Pay. Orders are due by FRIDAY, MARCH 14th. If you order one of these shirts, we will wear them school-wide on Thursday, April 4th to celebrate Exceptional Students' Week.

March 14

Student Holiday/Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL for students

March 17

In Person Learning Day - Weather Make-up Day (for Thursday, January 23rd)

March 19

Spring & Class Picture Day

March 25

Report Cards Go Home

March 26

MAP Testing (Reading)

1st - 5th grade students - Bring a fully charged Chromebook

March 27

MAP Testing (Math)

1st - 5th grade students - Bring a fully charged Chromebook

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.

I select for my staff member of the week, Dr. Erica Spratley. Four years ago when I looped to second grade with my Harbison West Virtual first graders that I taught the year before, I had the great opportunity to teach second grade with Dr. Spratley and experience first hand - what an amazing, caring, sharing, and dedicated teacher she is. Not only do Dr. Spratley’s students benefit from her knowledge, enthusiasm and willingness to try new things, but also her colleagues benefit from working and collaborating with her. Dr. Spratley’s cheery and friendly personality makes both students and teachers feel valued and cared about. Dr. Spratley personifies what a Hero teacher/leader is. Thank you, Dr. Spratley, for being the wonderful person you are!

Check out the new photo galleries section on our website! View photos from all the events, spirit days, & learning activities this school year.

HWES Photo Galleries

We are thankful for all the bus drivers who transport our students each day! We gave each of them a custom t-shirt, Crumbl cookie and thank you card as our token of our appreciation!

Website: www.lexrich5.org/hwes
Location: 257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia, SC, USA

Phone: (803)476-3800
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