IRMO, SC – The Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced the appointment of Heather Tucker as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Tucker’s selection for the position was confirmed during the school board meeting on June 24. “I am excited to be able to continue my service to the students,Continue Reading
Irmo, SC – On June 11, Midlands Technical College (MTC) hosted a retirement celebration at its Harbison campus to honor Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, who has been a dedicated member of the college community for 33 years. Dr. Rhames has served in various roles including senior vice president and chiefContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Oh yay, it’s summer vacation. But oh my, I’m tired already. Looking for engaging ways to keep the kiddos occupied, experiencing new things, and off the electronics as a default? Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, big sibling, or sitter, even if you work full time, our childrenContinue Reading
IRMO – Seven more students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have secured National Merit Scholarships, bringing pride to their community and schools. The students who received the college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards are: Brayden Berner (Chapin High) – Attending the University of Kentucky. Damien Dedmond (Chapin High) – Attending the UniversityContinue Reading
IRMO – Three dedicated educators from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been recognized for their outstanding commitment to financial literacy. Melanie Barker from Flexible Innovative Virtual Education, Tiffany Hutchinson from Spring Hill High, and Ghislane Nsangou from Irmo High have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. TheyContinue Reading
Piney Woods Elementary School is pioneering a transformative shift in math education inspired by Peter Liljedahl’s book, “Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics.” By moving away from traditional methods, the school has adopted a dynamic approach where students collaborate in small groups around vertical whiteboards, fostering teamwork and engagement like neverContinue Reading
Abigail White, a 2024 graduate of Chapin High School, has been awarded the prestigious PAGE Five’s 2024 Tami Richardson Gifted & Talented Scholarship. Abigail, the daughter of Amy and Eric White, will receive a $1,000 merit-based scholarship to support her studies at the University of South Carolina, where she willContinue Reading
Three students from School District Five recently graduated from the Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM) program at Midlands Technical College. They were honored in a graduation ceremony on May 23. The graduates from School District Five are: Elliott Chappelle (Irmo High) Austin Covey (Chapin High) Hunter Hess (ChapinContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher and student have received honors from the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust (SCCH). Dr. Monica Hadwin was named the 2024 Holocaust Educator of Excellence by the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust during a surprise announcement at Chapin Intermediate School. Sixth-grade student SahasraContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Instructional Technology Specialist Susan Aplin has been recognized as a “Champion of Equity – Technology Leadership” by the American Consortium for Equity in Education as part of their 2024 Excellence in Equity Awards. The awards were created in 2022 to acknowledge, spotlight, and celebrate high-impact workContinue Reading
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has announced the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program in celebration of National 529 Day, observed annually on May 29. This initiative serves as a reminder to families and friends about the importance of saving for a child’s future education. “Each year, I like to remindContinue Reading
School District Five band, choir and orchestra students recently participated in Concert Performance Assessments during the month of March. Students brought home numerous top honors. The South Carolina Concert Performance Assessment is designed for middle and high school orchestral ensembles – both string and full. The assessments allow students andContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork High School (DFHS) Envirothon Team and the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) FFA Team showcased their environmental knowledge at the first-ever SC Envirothon competition. Envirothon is a program designed for high school students to deepen their understanding of the natural environment. Participants are tested onContinue Reading
School District Five’s Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has been honored as the top district-level administrator in the state by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA). The prestigious 2025 SCASA District Level Administrator of the Year award was presented to Dr. Wicker in a surprise announcementContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is proud to announce that two of its outstanding students, Andrew Farmer and Kathryn Stover from Chapin High School, have been selected as winners of the prestigious National Merit $2,500 Scholarships. These awards were part of the second round of National Merit Scholarship announcements. The NationalContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Four exceptional students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) in Lexington-Richland School District Five took a significant step towards their future careers in aerospace during the Aeronautics Career Signing Day held at the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport. Sponsored by the South CarolinaContinue Reading