Dear D5 Family, Every student who walks across a graduation stage represents a story of perseverance, growth, determination, and achievement. Behind each diploma are countless hours of hard work, a teacher’s encouragement, a family’s support, and a community’s commitment to the promise of every child. That is why I amContinue Reading
Chapin High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts made history at the Southern Association of Student Councils (SASC) Annual Conference, earning leadership roles that will bring the region’s student leadership conference to District Five for two consecutive years. Chapin High School juniors Tillman Lominack and GreeneContinue Reading
Shatter the Myth program set for Oct. 27 at Irmo Middle School IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five will host Shatter the Myth: Substance Use on Oct. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Irmo Middle School, 6051 Wescott Road in Columbia. The event is open to all district familiesContinue Reading
State and federal representatives visit school cafeteria, farm and greenhouse IRMO — School District Five recently welcomed representatives from the South Carolina Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a visit focused on school nutrition best practices. The team observed lunch service at Spring Hill High SchoolContinue Reading
Pictured above: District Five member Scott Jones, WLTX Erika Glover, Dr. Matt Boyeson Annual fundraiser supports teacher grants and student food assistance IRMO — The District Five Foundation of Lexington-Richland School District Five held its annual Groovin’ for the Good gala Oct. 17 at the River Center in Saluda Shoals Park.Continue Reading
District Five schools elected to lead Southern Association of Student Councils in 2027 and 2028 IRMO — Chapin High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts will make history by hosting the Southern Association of Student Councils (SASC) Annual Conference in consecutive years. Chapin High School juniorsContinue Reading
More than 400 students in Lexington, Richland counties projected to benefit IRMO — More than 400 high school seniors in Lexington and Richland counties are expected to receive a combined $3.2 million in college assistance through the expanded Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, which will provide eligible South Carolina students withContinue Reading
Caroline Milhorn recognized for commitment to social studies education IRMO — Caroline Milhorn, a social studies teacher at Spring Hill High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 South Carolina Council for the Social Studies Early Career Educator Award. Milhorn, who is in her second year of teaching, wasContinue Reading
On September 22 the School District Five Adult Education Program hosted its annual College Expo Day. Midlands Technical College, Benedict College, Midlands Quick Jobs, Allen University, and Columbia College were among the institutions that participated. Adult Education students had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives and gain firsthand insightContinue Reading
Graduation rates rise to highest level in more than two decades School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties is reporting gains in its latest state school report card results, with improvements in graduation rates, college and career readiness and school ratings. The results, released by the South Carolina DepartmentContinue Reading
Facility will centralize district staff and support professional development School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties broke ground Oct. 8 on a new district office and administrative and professional development building in Irmo. The facility will be built next to the district’s current office on Dutch Fork Road. ItContinue Reading
Event will focus on accountability, choices and student development Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will speak with parents and students at Spring Hill Middle School on October 20 at 6 p.m. Principal Dr. Stephanie Huckabee invited Lott to share encouragement and guidance with families navigating the challenges of the middleContinue Reading
Sessions help families prepare for Special Education Parent Advisory Council School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties hosted a two-part, in-person Parent Leadership Training September 19-20 to help families become more involved in supporting students receiving special education services. The training was led by Family Connection of South CarolinaContinue Reading
Families invited to learn about gifted magnet pathway School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties will host an Escolares Pathway Information Night Thursday, October 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Irmo Middle School. The event will give families an opportunity to learn about the Escolares Pathway and meetContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard In July, I wrote about an upcoming public comment period for the draft Social Studies standards to be used in South Carolina schools in the next standards cycle, starting in 2028. The draft standards are now open for public review and feedback through October 9. Education affectsContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. — The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) will open its doors to the community September 22 for an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin. The Center serves students in grades 9–12 throughout School District Five and offersContinue Reading