Spring Hill High School will be recognized today, Thursday, October 2, as South Carolina’s College Application Month “School of Excellence” by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The honor also places Spring Hill among just 26 schools nationwide recognized by ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) for their effortsContinue Reading
IRMO – Dr. Tim Swick, Dual Enrollment Lead for Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as a 2025–26 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Responsible AI Fellow. “I am honored and excited to be named a Responsible AI Fellow with CSTA,” said Dr. Swick. “This opportunity will not only allowContinue Reading
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will provide free breakfasts and lunches to students during the 2025–2026 school year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The CEP, part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, allows eligible schools to serve meals at no cost to all enrolledContinue Reading
IRMO – Eleven District Five high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented students now have the chance to compete for nearly $26 million in scholarships to be awarded next spring. District Five semifinalists are: “Congratulations to each of our students whoContinue Reading
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will host a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, August 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. to update families and staff on the district’s recent data security incident. Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. will lead the discussion alongside Jack Jupin, a securityContinue Reading
The following letter and video was sent to Lexington-Richland School District Five Families and Staff today. Greetings School District 5 Families and Staff: As part of our ongoing effort to keep you informed, I have an important update on the progress of the investigation into our recent data security incidentContinue Reading
IRMO – CrossRoads Intermediate School science teacher Tabitha Boyd Collins was among about 125 educators from across the United States selected to attend the 2025 Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute (DENSI) in Chicago, Illinois. DENSI is a unique, volunteer-driven professional learning experience that equips teachers with fresh ideas, digital tools,Continue Reading
Students in Lexington-Richland School District Five returned to class on Thursday, August 7, ready to begin a new school year. The district, which serves nearly 18,000 students across 24 schools, recently passed a $240 million bond referendum. The funding will support the construction of new schools, facility upgrades, and otherContinue Reading
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
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
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