IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five is expanding opportunities for students to earn college credentials while still in high school through the launch of a new Dual Enrollment Sophomore Associates Degree Pathway, made possible through a partnership with Midlands Technical College. An information session for families was held February 11Continue Reading
School District Five will host a virtual Lunch & Learn event designed to help students, families, and community partners explore clear pathways to in-demand careers. Representatives from the Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA), the Lexington County Development Board, and School District Five’s School Counseling and Career & Technical EducationContinue Reading
By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr.Superintendent February is a month filled with observances that enrich our school calendar, including Black History Month, Youth Leadership Month, National Children’s Dental Health Month, National Girls and Women’s Sports Day, and Random Acts of Kindness Week. Among these, the first week of February standsContinue Reading
IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five will begin accepting applications for 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) and registering students for 5-year-old kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year on Feb. 9. Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026, to apply for 4K. Parents must apply in person atContinue Reading
IRMO — Eighteen additional Lexington-Richland School District Five teachers earned National Board Certification this year, while 12 educators successfully renewed their certifications. With the additions, School District Five now has 250 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), ranking the district among the top in South Carolina for educators holding the prestigiousContinue Reading
IRMO — The Center for Advanced Technical Studies is offering dog grooming services and packages this spring through its Veterinary Science program in Lexington-Richland School District Five. Under the guidance of Veterinary Science Instructor Jessica Hidalgo, students receive hands-on training in professional pet grooming, including safe animal handling, bathing, styling,Continue Reading
Literacy SC, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to improving reading skills for learners of all ages, has announced its Executive Board leadership for the 2026 term as the organization launches a new three-year strategic plan aimed at expanding services across South Carolina. The 2026 appointments coincide with the rollout of LiteracyContinue Reading
IRMO — The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees has approved $1 million to expand Tier 2 tutoring and student support services for elementary, middle, and high school students who need additional academic and social-emotional support. The investment will strengthen targeted, small-group, and individualized instruction designed to help studentsContinue Reading
Literacy SC instructor Meredith Gvozdas and the Signature Kit, given to every adult / child pair who enrolls in Signature Ready. Literacy SC has launched a new class that will help give families the ability to sign their names with confidence. Signature Ready: Confident Cursive, runs once weekly February 25Continue Reading
Four School District Five schools have received Merit Awards by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools.Irmo High School International School for the Arts was named a Top Magnet School of Excellence. “The MSA Merit School recognition celebrates our commitment to excellence and ourContinue Reading
CHAPIN — The Center for Advanced Technical Studies will open its doors to the community with an Open House and Student Showcase on Tuesday, February 3, from 5–7 p.m. at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin. During the event, parents, students, and community members will have the opportunity toContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Center for Advanced Technical Studies will host a Mardi Gras Dinner Culinary Class for the community on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. This hands-on cooking experience allows participants to prepare a complete Mardi Gras–inspired meal for four to take home, including an appetizer,Continue Reading
Literacy SC closed out 2025 by welcoming more than 75 guests to Satterlee Hall at the historic Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for its first annual Read Aloud Brunch. The gathering brought together staff, volunteers, and supporters from across multiple counties and marked the launch of “Loretta’s Light,” the inaugural Loretta BecknerContinue Reading
School District Five’s Magnet and Choice application period for the 2026–2027 school year is currently underway and will close at noon on January 28. An online application is required for each student interested in a Magnet Program or School of Choice and is available at lexrich5.novuschoice.com. Applicants may select upContinue Reading
IRMO — Dutch Fork High School senior Hunter Taylor has been named among the top 300 scholars nationwide in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. Taylor, a student in the Dutch Fork High School STEM HonorsContinue Reading
Former interim principal and longtime assistant administrator Chad Raynor succeeds Cassy Young, who was appointed the district’s coordinator of support staff. IRMO — School District Five has appointed Chad Raynor as the new principal of Piney Woods Elementary School. Raynor replaces Cassy Young, who was recently named the district’s coordinatorContinue Reading