Harbison Herald

January 30, 2025 ~ A Title One School

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.

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

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)

February 14th

Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

NO SCHOOL for students

February 17th

eLearning Day for students & staff (weather makeup for Sept 30th)

All schools & offices CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS!

We want to extend a HUGE congratulations to Harmony C. in Dr. Spratley's class for officially having her book published! We're beyond proud of her hard work, creativity, and dedication. Keep shining and inspiring us all! Her book, "Harmony's Loose Tooth" is available for purchase on Amazon.

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!

Questions hwespto@hwespto.org

STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK

January 24, 2025

For staff member of the week, I am nominating Jennifer Wahrmund. She has done an amazing job in her new role of Gifted and Talent Lead Teacher/Coach. She has been extremely supportive to 4th and 5th grade teachers in creating and helping implement enrichment clusters. Jennifer has also done a wonderful job helping create SEM activities for our classrooms. I am so thankful to have her guidance and help with this new endeavor.