By Akil E. Ross, Ed.D. Superintendent When I joined Rotary International, one of the world’s largest service organizations, I received a card printed with “The Four Way Test.” This card serves as a reminder for Rotarians of four principles in their thoughts, words, and actions. The first test is: IsContinue Reading
Harbison West Elementary Gifted and Talent Development School celebrated a remarkable achievement as six of its Escolares Academy academically gifted students recently earned perfect scores on the SC Ready standardized test. This accomplishment not only highlights the exceptional abilities of these students but also showcases the dedication of the school’sContinue Reading
IRMO – Several talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five earned accolades in the South Carolina State Fair Art contest, showcasing their skills across various categories such as Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Photography. The competition was open to South Carolina residents in grades K-12 from public, private, and homeContinue Reading
Dear District Five Family, As our community continues its recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene’s significant impacts, I recognize that other communities within the storm’s path will face a much longer road to recovery. Recovery will look different for each family. While some parts of our school district experienced no interruptionContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has been recognized as the number one school district in the Midlands in the 2025 Best Schools in America rankings by Niche.com. The rankings, which evaluate over 10,000 public school districts nationwide, are based on a combination of statistics and feedback from millions ofContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has appointed Audrey Black as the new Director of Planning and Accountability. Black, currently the Director of Federal and State Programs in Richland School District Two, brings a wealth of experience in data analysis and strategic planning. She has previously served as a DataContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will host a series of virtual Lunch & Learn Events with Superintendent Akil Ross regarding the Bond Referendum that will be on the November election ballot. Sessions will be held virtually from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will be tailored to the attendance zones for theContinue Reading
Recently, School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties handed down a reply from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by a school board candidate, Ken Loveless, asking for ‘a listing with dates of invoices and amounts of payment to Kenneth B. Loveless and/or Loveless Commercial Contracting, Inc.Continue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five will host a series of virtual Lunch & Learn Events with Superintendent Akil Ross regarding the Bond Referendum that will be on the November election ballot. Sessions will be held virtually from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will be tailored to the attendance zones forContinue Reading
Chapin, SC – On September 18, students from the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy at Chapin High School brought joy and inspiration to first graders at Ballentine Elementary School. Each first grader received five books, generously donated by Chick-fil-A Ballentine, along with a handwritten note of encouragement from the high school students.Continue Reading
The Lexington-Richland Five Teacher Forum will be hosting two D5 School Board Candidate Forums to give the public a chance to learn more about the candidates and their positions on key issues. “Teacher Forum is looking forward to learning more about our school board candidates and their hopes for D5Continue Reading
Congratulations to the following CIS students for achieving the highest attainable score on the Spring 2024 SC Ready Test: Jacob A., Siri H., Gianna M., Giancarlo M., Cyrus R., Ellis S., and Elliot T.Continue Reading
IRMO – Dr. Lucia Jacobs, a science teacher at the Academy For Success in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as one of ten educators across South Carolina to participate in the Fall 2024 Strategies for Teacher Advancement and Renewal (STAR) Seminar. Chosen through a competitive statewide application process,Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard We know the expression: Education is the key to new worlds. Education is the antidote to ignorance. Education is the ticket to prosperity. My favorite: Education is the one thing no one can take away from you. We need our students at all levels – CP, Honors,Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — On September 17, 2024, the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation awarded 16 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to teachers across the district. These grants, totaling $3,401.49, will impact 2,698 students in eight schools. Congratulations to the Fall Grant Recipients: Forts Pond Elementary: Patricia Deaver,Continue Reading
CHAPIN, SC (September 18, 2024) — The Chapin Police Department has been recognized with the prestigious FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Agency Trilogy Award. This honor, awarded to law enforcement agencies demonstrating exceptional leadership, is presented following the successful completion of a comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing publicContinue Reading