Week of October 12th, 2026
This is Brooke DePinto, the principal of Harkers Island Elementary School calling with some important information for the coming week. The weekly All Call is sent out to Harkers Island families every Sunday evening and the script for the call can be located on our school website and Facebook page.
Upcoming Dates to Note:
Week of October 12th - National School Lunch Week
Monday, October 12th - Columbus Day (Regular School Day)
Tuesday, October 13th - Garner Farms Field Trip (K-2), CoGat Testing (3rd Grade)
Wednesday, October 14th - Beaufort Historic Site Field Trip (4th Grade), CoGat Testing (3rd)
Thursday, October 15th - CoGat Testing (3rd Grade)
Friday, October 16th - Pink Out Day, Halloween Bash
National School Lunch Week: The week of October 12 is National School Lunch Week! Ms. Cathy does a wonderful job of preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals for our students each day. She goes above and beyond to greet them by name and check in with them when she makes a new recipe. Thank you, Ms. Cathy, for all that you do!
Pink Out Day: Friday, October 16 is a district-wide PINK OUT day to support Breast Cancer Awareness! We encourage your student to come pinked out on Friday!
Red Ribbon Week: Red Ribbon Week is a time to celebrate making good choices. We will have a Spirit Week the week of October 26 to recognize Red Ribbon Week:
Monday, 10/26: "Red-y" to make good choices! (Wear Red)
Tuesday, 10/27: You won't find us making bad choices! (Wear Camo)
Wednesday, 10/28: Crazy about good choices! (Wacky Tacky Day)
Thursday, 10/29: Dreaming about good choices! (Pajama Day)
Friday, 10/30: Trick or Treat, Good Choices Can't Be Beat! (Halloween Costume Day *no full face coverings, no blood/gore, no weapons, no inflatables, no full body paint)
PBIS Quarter 1 Reward Trip: We are excited to announce that we are going to Grace Adventure Park and for a pizza lunch at Shevans Park for our Q1 Positive Behavior and Attendance Reward Trip. Permission slips, along with $10, are due on Friday, 10/16. Remember that all behavior and attendance criteria must be met through October 21 to remain eligible for the trip.
Reading for Education: Reading for Education is in full swing! Your child brought home a lanyard with more information about how to invite family and friends to support our school in bringing books to our classrooms! When students return their completed lanyard, they will receive a special Book Buddy prize and have opportunities for additional prizes.
Halloween Bash: Our PTO is sponsoring a Halloween Bash on Friday, October 16 from 5:30-8. Come out to enjoy Trunk or Treat, a bounce house, dinner, costume contest and more! Child wristbands are $10 and adult dinner wristbands are $5. It is sure to be a fun night to support our HIES PTO!
Check out our website or Facebook page or call the main office @ 252-728-3755 if you have questions. We are so excited to see you tomorrow as we Light the Way through another great year at HIES!