It's National Arts in Education Week! Mrs. Cleveland and Ms. Aalderink instill a love for the arts every day. We sing, play instruments, color, paint, and draw. Be sure to ask your child about the art they've created! #BeetheBest

Angel Tree
2026 Sign Ups Online, Anytime:
September 7 - 30, 2026
saangeltree.org
In-Person Applications:
By appointment only - please email Captain Brittney at
brittney.donegan@uss.salvationarmy.org
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS:
• Valid Photo Identification for the Head-of-Household (the adult signing up for this assistance).
• Original or Copy of Birth Certificate or Medicaid Card that shows each child's birthdate. (You will need custody papers if you are not the biological parent of the child.)
• Verification of Need: If you receive Food Stamps, the only item you need to bring is proof of your food stamps. If you do NOT receive Food Stamps, you will need to bring proof of all income coming into your household (paystubs, SSI, child support, etc.).
• Current Utility bill OR rent receipt verifying your current address
• Telephone number where you can be reached or a message can be left.
• Clothing and shoe sizes for all children in household and a gift suggestion.
IMPORTANT INFO:
• Online or in-person, we cannot finalize your application without seeing the necessary documents.
• Children in your household 0-12 may be signed up. (Must still be 12 on Christmas day, 2026.)
2026 Sign Ups Online, Anytime:
September 7 - 30, 2026
saangeltree.org
In-Person Applications:
By appointment only - please email Captain Brittney at
brittney.donegan@uss.salvationarmy.org
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS:
• Valid Photo Identification for the Head-of-Household (the adult signing up for this assistance).
• Original or Copy of Birth Certificate or Medicaid Card that shows each child's birthdate. (You will need custody papers if you are not the biological parent of the child.)
• Verification of Need: If you receive Food Stamps, the only item you need to bring is proof of your food stamps. If you do NOT receive Food Stamps, you will need to bring proof of all income coming into your household (paystubs, SSI, child support, etc.).
• Current Utility bill OR rent receipt verifying your current address
• Telephone number where you can be reached or a message can be left.
• Clothing and shoe sizes for all children in household and a gift suggestion.
IMPORTANT INFO:
• Online or in-person, we cannot finalize your application without seeing the necessary documents.
• Children in your household 0-12 may be signed up. (Must still be 12 on Christmas day, 2026.)

Six of our awesome HPE students scored a perfect score on one of our SCREADY state assessments or Beacon district assessments. Way to #BeetheBest!
SCREADY Science: Lyon Jenkins
Beacon Reading: Harper Shirley
Beacon Math: Ariyah Morrison, Jack Williams, Carter Sanders, and Gabriel Taylor

Join us in congratulating Mrs. Lori Ashley, our teacher of the year. She was also named our district teacher of the year!
We appreciate her leadership, caring attitude, and creativity. She represents us well!
We appreciate her leadership, caring attitude, and creativity. She represents us well!

Thursday, August 27 will be our Fall picture day. These will be our yearbook pictures. If you need more information, please contact your teacher.

We have several 4K slots open! Apply today at hpe.anderson2.org

Happy week 2 HPE! The Dojo Store is up and running! Get your 7 daily points and then shop during Discover Exercise! #BeeTheBest

We are so excited to welcome Mr. Carl Brophy to Honea Path Elementary!
Mr. Brophy is joining our teacher assistants.
Mr. Brophy is joining our teacher assistants.

We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Rachel Spear to Honea Path Elementary!
Mrs. Spear is joining our SpEd team!
Mrs. Spear is joining our SpEd team!

We are so excited to welcome Officer Dawn Smith to Honea Path Elementary!
Officer Dawn was with a for a while last year and is now joining us as our School Resource Officer.
Officer Dawn was with a for a while last year and is now joining us as our School Resource Officer.

HPE is providing most school supplies this year! You'll need to purchase a backpack and headphones.
During the annual Tax Free Weekend (also known as the Sales Tax Holiday), a variety of purchases are exempt from the state's 6% Sales Tax and any applicable local taxes. Tax-free items range from clothing, accessories, and shoes to school supplies, backpacks, and computers. As long as an item is eligible, it is tax-free whether purchased in-store or online. For more details visit the DOR website: https://dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend
During the annual Tax Free Weekend (also known as the Sales Tax Holiday), a variety of purchases are exempt from the state's 6% Sales Tax and any applicable local taxes. Tax-free items range from clothing, accessories, and shoes to school supplies, backpacks, and computers. As long as an item is eligible, it is tax-free whether purchased in-store or online. For more details visit the DOR website: https://dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend

We are so excited to welcome Ms. Paige Morgan to Honea Path Elementary!
Ms. Morgan is joining our custodial staff.
Ms. Morgan is joining our custodial staff.

We are so excited to welcome Ms. Kendall Denny to Honea Path Elementary!
Ms. Denny was with us for part of last year. We are happy to have her staying with our special education department.
Ms. Denny was with us for part of last year. We are happy to have her staying with our special education department.

We are so excited to welcome Ms. Cambre Hall to Honea Path Elementary!
Ms. Hall is joining our cafeteria staff.
Ms. Hall is joining our cafeteria staff.

This is a drop in event. Please join us to meet the teachers, finish registration forms, and see the school. We can't wait to see everyone!

We are so excited to welcome Ms. Nicole Gregory to Honea Path Elementary!
Ms. Gregory is joining our custodial staff.
Ms. Gregory is joining our custodial staff.

We are so excited to welcome Ms. Kia Turner to Honea Path Elementary!
Ms. Turner is joining our teacher assistants.
Ms. Turner is joining our teacher assistants.

We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Rynn Alewine to Honea Path Elementary!
Mrs. Alewine is joining our teacher assistants.
Mrs. Alewine is joining our teacher assistants.

We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Anne Marie Powell back to Honea Path Elementary!
Mrs. Powell has had several roles at HPE and she is coming back to join our teacher assistants.
Mrs. Powell has had several roles at HPE and she is coming back to join our teacher assistants.

We are so excited to welcome Ms. Allie Simmons to her new role at Honea Path Elementary!
Ms. Simmons is moving to our 2nd grade team!
Ms. Simmons is moving to our 2nd grade team!

