As the new academic year begins, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is rolling out a series of engaging conservation education programs designed for local youth and educators. These initiatives provide valuable opportunities to explore environmental stewardship and contribute to conservation efforts. For more details or to applyContinue Reading
The Richlex High School Class of 1964 recently gathered for a memorable 60th reunion, held from July 26-28, 2024. This special event honored the legacy of Richlex School, which played a crucial role in education for Black students in Richland and Lexington Counties. Established in 1953, Richlex School served asContinue Reading
Lake Murray Elementary Teacher Wins Neon Apple Columbia, S.C. — Lake Murray Elementary School (District Five) art teacher Sherry Hope was honored by the Columbia Fireflies and given a Neon Apple. Hope was recognized at the Fireflies game July 28 and presented with a Neon Apple Award and a $250 prizeContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard As summer winds down and families gear up to return to school, we look forward to a new school year fresh with opportunity. As we keep a watchful eye on the weather this week, hopefully backpacks have been filled with supplies, the wardrobe has been refreshed withContinue Reading
Richland County, SC – August 2, 2024 – Mike Ward is thrilled to announce that he has officially filed to run for the Richland County seat on the Board of Trustees for Lexington-Richland School District Five. With over 15 years of experience running a local business and a deep commitmentContinue Reading
Longtime District Five booster Ken Loveless has officially filed for Lexington-Richland Five School Board on November 5th. A candidate for one of the Lexington County seats on the board, Loveless feels a strong level of confidence in the upcoming election: “I have been getting out and laying the groundworkContinue Reading
“I have a proven track record of supporting teachers and parents, focusing on academics, eliminating wasteful spending and ensuring our school board is transparent and always acts in the best interest of students. We have more work to do and I’m looking forward to doing that work.” Those were theContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – DeJorie Monroe, a former resident of Irmo, has been appointed as a Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State. Monroe’s journey to this esteemed position reflects her dedication to education, international experience, and public service. Educational Background: Monroe’s educational journey began in the Lexington/Richland DistrictContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special services, a role she has occupied since 2014. She has also worked at the State Department of EducationContinue Reading
Ken Loveless, contractor and former District Five school board member who is currently looking to regain that seat, organized a meeting of concerned citizens and elected officials recently to discuss a course of action to promote training of and recruiting potential EMS workers at a high school level. The meetingContinue Reading
IRMO – Twelve members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA (LR5 FFA) Chapter traveled to the 97th South Carolina State FFA Convention held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, SC on June 18-20th. Over 1,200 FFA members and guests from around South Carolina attended the event to participate inContinue Reading
IRMO – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) took 31 student competitors to Atlanta, Georgia from June 24-29, 2024, to compete across 15 different competitions spanning 6 career clusters at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. They joined over 17,750 people from across the country, including over 1,100Continue Reading
IRMO – Spring Hill High School has received the first 2024 Data Trailblazer Award from the SC Education Oversight Committee. Spring Hill High School was selected as the high school winner of the award by judges for demonstrating how they successively use data to improve student outcomes, help families andContinue Reading
Focusing on her record and looking forward to the future, Trustee Catherine Huddle announced her re-election bid for Lexington-Richland Five School Board. “Over the last four years we handled COVID-19 better than any other school district in South Carolina and we made significant strides in enhancing the quality of educationContinue Reading
IRMO – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been elected as a National Officer for the SkillsUSA organization making her the first ever National Officer from the State of South Carolina. Avery Smith is a rising senior in the Law Enforcement Services Program at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center)Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard “Must be nice to have all summer off.” “Must be nice to get all those paid holidays.” “Must be nice to be done with work by 2:30 (or 3:40 for high schools) every day.” I am writing this article after presenting at the SC Education and BusinessContinue Reading