Leaphart Elementary School PTO

09/18/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS! ⬇️
📅 SEP. 22: The Center is hosting an Open House for the community Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tour the school & speak to teachers and students and learn about the Career Technical Education opportunities in School District Five located at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin.

📅 OCT. 6: Hear from candidates for both Lexington and Richland counties on the issues that impact our schools and communities before Election Day at the School Board Candidate Forum hosted by Teacher Forum. The event is at The Center located at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin from 6:30-8:00 PM.

📅 OCT 12: Monday, October 12 is Fall Break. District schools and offices closed. Resource: www.lexrich5.org/calendar for details.

📅 OCT 15: Learn about the academically gifted magnet programs for grades 2-10 and The Escolares Pathway at this in-person event at Irmo Middle School from 5:30-6:30 PM. Resource: www.lexrich5.org/escolares

📅 NOV 19: Speak with administrators, teachers and students about their district magnet school and magnet programs before completing the application at the District Magnet Fair. Resource: www.lexrich5.org/choice

09/02/2026

Fall Family Night!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Mark your calendars! Leaphart’s Fall Family Night is on September 16th!

09/01/2026

🍦❤️ THANK YOU, LEAPHART FAMILY! ❤️🍦

Our Leaphart Elementary Spirit Night at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream was a SWEET success! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to every family, student, teacher, staff member, and friend who came out to enjoy a treat while supporting our school. Every scoop, cone, cup, and sundae helped make a difference for Leaphart Elementary! 🐾❤️

Special thanks to Handel’s Columbia Harbison for hosting us and donating a portion of the evening’s purchases back to our school. We truly appreciate your partnership and support!

And judging by these smiles… we think the students approved! 😂🍦🙌🏾

Thank you for continuing to show up, support our school, and help make the Leaphart Elementary community such a special one. ❤️

Together, we make Leaphart stronger!

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10/14/2025

Calling all men! It’s not too late to jump in! Real Men Read is this Friday. See details below.

Calling all Men! Please consider coming to read to our students! Scan the QR code to fill out the form!

09/28/2025

Lexington-Richland School District Five administrators continue to monitor the weather forecast for the next few days for any impact from Tropical Depression Nine.

We will operate on a normal schedule Monday, September 29, 2025, and the District will follow the advice of the National Weather Service and other local officials should any changes occur.

Any further announcements will be made using the school district’s automated telephone system, the district website, social media and local media outlets.

07/02/2025

Let’s get ready for the STEAM Carnival!! 🎉🎉🎉

Save the Date!
See the flyer below for our STEAM Carnival!
We hope to see you there! Please scan the code to RSVP! Or access it here: https://bit.ly/3ZYtQK6

Kindergarten orientation will be from 5:45-6:15!

03/28/2025

PTO Updates!!! 🎉🎉🎉

02/11/2025

The second Tuesday is upon us, and you know what that means - PTO Meeting Time! 🥳🎉🎉 Join us Tuesday February 11th to discuss current needs, projects, and how we can continue supporting one of the greatest schools around - Leaphart Elementary! We'll see you there.

01/10/2025

WEATHER UPDATE: The National Weather Service has updated their forecast for the wintry weather which includes a wintry mix, including freezing rain, for the northern midlands area on Friday, January 10, 2025.

As a result, School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will shift our early release schedule up on Friday, January 10, 2025. School District Five schools, including the virtual FIVE program, will dismiss as follows:

- All Intermediate Schools release @ 11:00 am
- All Elementary Schools release @ 11:00 am
- Academy for Success releases @ 11:30 am
- All Middle Schools release @ 12:00 pm
- Spring Hill High School releases @ 11:50 am
- All Other High Schools release @ 12:05 pm

All afterschool activities and childcare remain cancelled on Friday, January 10, 2025. Friday night athletic events are being rescheduled, and the new times will be communicated by the individual coaches.

For any additional delays regarding school bus drop off, parents will be notified by the school district’s automated telephone system.

School District Five will notify families and staff of any additional schedule changes using the district’s automated communications system, the district website, and social media. | Town of Irmo | Town of Chapin, South Carolina | County of Lexington, SC | Richland County

01/09/2025

🌨️WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT: The National Weather Service is predicting a wintry mix, including freezing rain, for the northern midlands area on Friday, January 10, 2025, beginning in the afternoon and lasting into the night.

As a result, School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will operate on an early release schedule on Friday, January 10, 2025. School District Five schools, including the virtual FIVE program, will dismiss as follows:

- All Intermediate Schools release @ 11:40 am
- All Elementary Schools release @ 11:50 am
- Academy for Success releases @ 12:30 pm
- All Middle Schools release @ 12:45 pm
- Spring Hill High School releases @ 12:50 pm
- All Other High Schools release @ 1:05 pm

Students in half-day preschool programs will not meet. Students with morning classes at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies will remain at their home schools for online instruction from their teachers. Afternoon classes at The Center and adult education will not meet.

Lunch will be provided to students at school.

In addition, all afterschool activities and childcare are cancelled on Friday, January 10, 2025. Friday night athletic events are being rescheduled, and the new times will be communicated by the individual coaches.

For any additional delays regarding school bus drop off, parents will be notified by the school district’s automated telephone system.

School District Five will notify families and staff of any additional schedule changes using the district’s automated communications system, the district website, and social media.