Harbison Herald

HWES Family,

As we reach the conclusion of another remarkable school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our collective achievements and express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every member of our school community.

This year has been filled with significant milestones and memorable experiences. Our students have demonstrated exceptional growth, both academically and personally. Whether it was through their achievements in the classroom, their participation in extracurricular activities, or their contributions to community service projects, they have made us all incredibly proud.

Our dedicated teachers and staff have worked tirelessly to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students. Their commitment to excellence and their unwavering support have been instrumental in fostering a culture of learning and curiosity. I am deeply thankful for their hard work and passion.

To our parents and guardians, your partnership and support have been invaluable. Your involvement in your children's education, whether through attending parent-teacher conferences, volunteering at school events, or encouraging learning at home, has made a significant impact on their success. We are grateful for your trust and collaboration.

As we look forward to the summer break, I encourage our students to continue exploring their interests, reading widely, and spending quality time with family and friends. This is a time for rest and rejuvenation, but also a time to prepare for the new opportunities and challenges that the upcoming school year will bring.

I would also like to remind everyone to stay safe and healthy during the break. We have made great strides this year, and it is important to return in the fall ready to build on our successes.

In closing, I want to extend my best wishes to our 5th grade class. Your journey as a Harbison West Hero may be coming to an end, but this is just the beginning of your exciting future. We are confident that you will continue to achieve great things and make a positive difference in the world.

Thank you all for being a part of the Harbison West community. Have a wonderful and restful summer, and I look forward to seeing you all in the new school year.

Warmest regards,

Thomas Turner, Ed.D

Proud Principal

Harbison West Elementary School

803.476.3800 ext 3810

As the weather gets warmer we would like to send a reminder of our dress code policy from our student/parent handbook.

Student Dress Code

Students are expected to dress in a manner that will not be disruptive to learning. Shoes with cleats or wheels are not permitted. Shirts must not show the midriff or have inappropriate symbols or words. Tank top straps must be 2 inches wide; no spaghetti straps or halter tops. Shorts and skirts must be fingertip length. Pants must be worn at the natural waistline and undergarments are not to be visible. No attire/accessories may advertise alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Students are not permitted to wear bandanas, hats, kerchiefs, hoods or sweatbands in the building unless they are part of a project or the student has a documented health problem. However, the principal may give approval for a “hat day” for students and staff as a special school activity. If a child comes to school inappropriately dressed, parents will be contacted and proper attire must be brought to school.

May 24

Last Day for WINGS for Kids afterschool program

May 27

Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL for students & staff - ALL schools & offices CLOSED

May 28

Last day for 3K students

May 28

5th Grade Graduation at 9am

May 29

Kindergarten End of Year Celebration 9am

May 29 - 31

4K - 5th grade students dismissed at 10:40AM

May 31

Last Day of School (4K-5th)

May 31

Report Cards Go Home

June 3rd - July 26

Summer Office Hours (see graphic above)

July 1st - 5th

School Office CLOSED

July 4

All schools & offices CLOSED

August 1st

Teachers Return

August 8th

First Day of School

Please check our lost and found in the back foyer prior to May 31st to claim any items (lunchboxes, coats, hats, etc.) your child has lost during the school year. All items that are not claimed will be donated to charity.

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.

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

Beginning June 1st, you can order yearbooks directly through Strawbridge (www.strawbridge.net). There will be a $10 shipping charge added to the cost of the yearbook. Please use code YB24878 when placing your order. All orders placed online will be mailed directly to your home.

Only NEW Kindergarten students for 2024-2025 should complete the online registration. If your child is a 4K student at Harbison West Elementary this year, you will NOT need to register your child for kindergarten.

ALL other grade levels will be able to enroll, register or update their information starting on May 1, 2024.

The fifth grade Spanish class students made this "Regal-Arte" a Gift of Art for the upcoming fifth grade students as an expression of passing the Spanish Torch onto the upcoming class.

Website: www.lexrich5.org/hwes
Location: 257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: (803)476-3800
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarbisonWestElem
Twitter: @HarbisonWestEl