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
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is delighted to announce the continuation of its Golden Passes program for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This initiative invites senior citizens to become more involved in district-sponsored events and activities, fostering community engagement and support for the school district. Golden Pass ProgramContinue Reading
Lexington Richland School District Five approved two potential rezoning plans to be implemented in Fall 2026. The rezoning options are based on the potential outcomes of the zero-tax rate increase bond referendum on the November ballot. Why approve two plans? Our district is attempting to address three (3) objectives: (1)Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – In a heartfelt endeavor to promote reading and strengthen family bonds, local nonprofit Turning Pages SC has launched an exciting new initiative, “The Family Pages.” This program, a result of a fresh partnership with The Lisa Libraries in New York, aims to distribute free books to theContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced that Dr. John McMillan will be taking over as the new Director of Adult Education, following the retirement of Paula Wright. The decision was made to further strengthen the district’s commitment to adult education and community engagement. Dr. McMillan, whoContinue Reading
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