Hendersonville Elementary School

09/04/2026

Attendance Update from September 2, 2026

09/04/2026

Dear HES Parents,

We are excited to celebrate Grandparents Day at HES on Tuesday, September 15! 💛 The Grandparents Day Luncheon RSVP Form will be sent home with your child TODAY. Please complete and return the RSVP form to school ASAP so that we can prepare for our guests.

🍽️ Guest Lunch Cost: $5.75 per person
💵 Payment: Cash only — please do not send money with the RSVP form. Payment will be collected on site the day of the luncheon.

We look forward to welcoming our HES grandparents and special guests! 🐝💛

09/01/2026

Did you know that as many as one in three students in the country misses 10%, or about 18 days, of the school year? This September, join with us to celebrate the Attendance Awareness Campaign. We’re working together to make sure all kids show up and participate every day possible. Being in school supports students’ social, emotional and physical well-being, and provides students with opportunities to learn and reach for their dreams. Let’s show up together and get back into the habit of daily attendance!

08/31/2026

Please note the upcoming important dates.

08/31/2026

Thank you for the donation to HES!

08/19/2026

Message from Principal Edwards regarding Attendance Rate

08/11/2026

Starting a new school year can bring BIG feelings, especially for kiddos who struggle with separation anxiety. 🏫🩷

🤗 Here are 6 tips to make the transition back to school easier for everyone:

▫️ Keep goodbyes short & positive. Use a quick, confident goodbye routine. Long goodbyes can make separation harder.
▫️ Create a predictable routine. Knowing what happens each morning helps kids feel safe and prepared.
▫️ Use a comforting reminder of home. A small family photo, note, bracelet, or other approved comfort item can provide reassurance during the transition.
▫️ Validate their feelings. Let children know it’s okay to miss home while reminding them they are safe and cared for at school.
▫️ Give them a job to do. Ask them to unpack, choose a morning activity, deliver something, or help with a classroom task to redirect their attention.
▫️ Celebrate small successes. Notice progress such as walking into class independently, calming down more quickly, or completing a full morning. Positive reinforcement builds confidence!

💬 Which of these tips is most helpful to you and your students? Let me know in the comments below!

08/10/2026

Character Word of the Month:
Respect

08/05/2026

All for Colleton Back to School Bash

The All for Colleton Back 2 School Bash was a tremendous success! More than 800 students, parents,...

08/05/2026

Youth Baseball & Softball Sign Up's
Until August 15, 2026
Access through QR Code or this link:
https://colleton.recdesk.com/Community/Program