Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a new $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The money will be used at Harbison West Elementary School and Seven Oaks Elementary School. School District Five is one of 16 school districts across theContinue Reading
Have you ever experienced a 10-course meal? The Lake Murray Elementary Library was transformed into a Book Cafe’. All second, third, and fourth graders at Lake Murray Elementary had the opportunity to visit the Book Cafe’ for a special book-tasting event. The library was set up like a real restaurantContinue Reading
School District Five is hosting a Career Exploration Day on Wednesday, October 25 at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. The district is collaborating with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) to offer Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for juniors and seniors that are currently served in school with anContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five director has been named the 2024 recipient of the Phil Acord award by the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA). Director of Personnel Dr. Reggie Wicker was nominated for the award by the President of the SC Early Childhood Association (SCECA) Davida Price. SCECA is anContinue Reading
This October 23-30, the District Five Foundation will be hosting a week-long online auction – “The D5 Experience: Shining a light on school and community spirit, talent, and activities.” The Foundation will end the week with a district-wide spirit day filled with activities. By becoming a sponsor of the eventContinue Reading
Two District Five students will soon be published authors. Fourth grader De Andre Caughman at Seven Oaks Elementary School Media Magnet and third grader Dylan Martinez Perez at Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet were surprised by Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. and other faculty and staff, as well asContinue Reading
First grader Londyn Stoner from Chapin Elementary School has been honored by the Chapin Sunrise Rotary as their September Student of the Month. “Londyn Stoner works very hard in class and is an excellent student, but even more importantly, she is kind to everyone,” Chapin Elementary School Principal Jesse HutchinsonContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five educator Dr. Elizabeth Magee has been recognized as a Distinguished Educator by the national nonprofit Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) for outstanding commitment to professional development in real-world personal finance topics. To date, Magee has earned 6 NGPF Certifications, each of which requires 10 hours ofContinue Reading
Chapin Intermediate School’s highest student awards are the Eagle Sight and Eagle Strength Awards. The awards are given by teachers to students who display Exceptional Eagle Sight and/or Exceptional Eagle Strength. Eagle Sight is defined as how you see yourself and others while Eagle Strength represents a growth mindset. TheContinue Reading
Ebonee Davis, a 2023 graduate of Dutch Fork High School and daughter of Angelia Davis, is the recipient of PAGE Five’s 2023 Tami Richardson Gifted & Talented Scholarship. This is a $1,000 merit-based scholarship. She will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where she will major in ElectricalContinue Reading
At Lexington Richland School District Five 41 students have earned the AP Capstone Diploma. Additionally, 12 students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2022-23 school year. “We proudly recognize the achievements of students who participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program,” said School District Five Chief ofContinue Reading
Niche.com has released its 2024 Best Schools in America rankings, and Lexington-Richland School District Five was named the number one school district in the Midlands. The website ranks over 10,000 public school districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents. School District Five’s overall “A” ratingContinue Reading
Chapin Middle School is off to an amazing start for the 2023-2024 school year. One of the school’s favorite traditions is welcoming students who are new to School District 5 and Chapin Middle with a New Student Social. Students, counselors, and administrators played games, got to know each other, andContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard It is inevitable that questions, concerns, problems crop up and schools are no exception. Where should one go for answers? The next few articles in a series will turn to our layers of government, exploring which entities do what and whom to contact with an education concern.Continue Reading
On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, the South Carolina Department of Education is holding a student writing contest highlighting the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and encouraging high school students to put their own dreams for the future into words. TheContinue Reading
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Dutch Fork High School has been invited to perform as a featured ensemble at the South Carolina Music Educators Association’s (SCMEA) Professional Development Conference in Columbia on February 9, 2024. “I am incredibly proud that these students were chosen to perform at SCMEA this schoolContinue Reading