IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for a new classroom wing addition at Chapin Elementary School on August 4. The new wing is being added to help accommodate the new educational structure the district is implementing in 2026. The construction will replace 8 portables at the school and contain 12Continue Reading
IRMO – River Springs Elementary School physical education teacher Ben Landers was honored with the ARTIE Award at the annual National Physical Education Institute, held July 17–18, 2025, at UNC Asheville. The ARTIE Award—short for Awesome Rad Thinking in Education—is named after Artie Kamiya, a nationally recognized leader in theContinue Reading
IRMO – Dutch Fork Elementary School’s afterschool program director and computer teacher, Cissy Graham, has been named to the fourth class of the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship. SCALE brings together 20 emerging leaders in afterschool and summer learning from across the state each year. Fellows gain toolsContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Curious minds, rejoice! The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews is now offering free, interactive presentations to local groups through its newly launched Speakers Bureau — and everyone’s invited to learn something new. The Bureau connects seasoned presenters from the Center with local organizations for engaging talks rootedContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Adults who want to improve their reading skills have a new, free opportunity thanks to Literacy SC’s Turning Pages Reading Lab, launching August 18 at Richland Library Main. Classes will be held every Monday and Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Room M, and will continueContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies will host an Open House on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its campus located at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin. The Center, known for offering hands-on, career-focused education, serves high school students in gradesContinue Reading
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As administrator of South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan, I’m happy to share that recent passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act spells good news for South Carolina families who are using tax-advantaged 529 savings plans to save for their children’s education. The billContinue Reading
Shana Catoe, Coordinator of Student Nutrition, and Diane Boncorddo, Student Nutrition Field Manager, proudly represented Lexington-Richland School District Five at the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brought together school nutrition professionals from across the country to share best practices, explore new trends, andContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five honored the Class of 2025 Summer School Graduates during a special ceremony held on July 22. Surrounded by proud families, friends, and educators, graduates were presented with their diplomas and recognized for their hard work and determination. The event celebrated not only academic achievement but alsoContinue Reading
More than 300 local residents picked up their Golden Passes during Lexington-Richland School District Five’s special two-day sign-up event held July 22–23. The Golden Pass is a permanent photo ID card offered to residents aged 60 and older. It provides free admission to most athletic and cultural arts events inContinue Reading
IRMO – School District Five recently wrapped up its annual Elementary Summer Reading Camp with a joyful celebration on July 17. The five-week program, designed to strengthen literacy skills and foster a love of reading, culminated with student presentations that highlighted their growth in both reading and writing. During theContinue Reading
IRMO – Joseph Chapman, law enforcement instructor at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies and lead advisor for the school’s SkillsUSA chapter, has received a top national award for his dedication to career and technical education. Chapman was named Outstanding Career and Technical Educator during the 2025 SkillsUSA National LeadershipContinue Reading
July 4, 2025, marked the 249th anniversary of our nation. I have always celebrated Independence Day with fireworks, cookouts, and time with family. As an educator, I try to find a teaching moment in every interaction, so this Independence Day, I quizzed my children about the Declaration of Independence. TheyContinue Reading
Thirty-three students from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently took part in an elite leadership and citizenship experience through the American Legion’s Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs. Held June 8–14, Palmetto Girls State took place at Presbyterian College, and Palmetto Boys State was hosted by Anderson University. BothContinue Reading
CHARLESTON — The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has announced its 2025 scholarship recipients, recognizing six standout students from across the state who are taking flight toward careers in aviation. The scholarships, funded by donations and special events such as a golf outing sponsored by WK Dickson and a silentContinue Reading
Dr. Martin Cwiakala, aerospace engineering instructor at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies, recently brought innovation and imagination to life during a hands-on summer camp at the University of South Carolina. Titled Adventures in Telepresence Amusement Park Ride via Augmented Reality, the camp was part of USC’s continuing education programContinue Reading