A group of exceptionally talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five has been chosen to participate in the upcoming SC American Choral Directors Honor Choir. The event is scheduled to take place from Friday, January 19th, to Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. TheseContinue Reading
The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 Year-Round Modified Academic Calendar during its meeting December 11. The calendar has school beginning for students on August 8, 2024 and ending on May 29, 2025. The district will have a Fall Break again during the 2024-2025 school year,Continue Reading
School District Five is pleased to announce its 2024 Recruitment Event on January 6, providing educators and support staff an invaluable opportunity to engage in one-on-one discussions with district personnel and administrators. The in-person event will be held from 8:30 – 11 am at Irmo Middle School. To streamline theContinue Reading
Lexington Richland School District Five has been awarded a $135,000 grant from the South Carolina Department of Education to enhance safety facilities across the district. The funds will be allocated towards the implementation of secure containment entry points at seven high-poverty schools, fostering a safer learning environment for students andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The much-anticipated finalized classification for the South Carolina High School League school years from 2024-26 were released Tuesday. Class 5A schools in Richland and Lexington schools will increase will three moving up from Class 4A. This group includes for the first time Irmo, along with RidgeContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five Community Support Services Coordinator Julius Scott has been selected as a member of the third class of the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship. Each year, SCALE convenes a diverse cohort of 20 emerging summer and afterschool learning leaders, providing them with the toolsContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard For so many reasons, December is a time of reflection and celebration. As 2023 comes to a close, let us pause and thank school faculty, staff, and administration who love and grow our community’s children. Our schools are community hubs, collaborating with families in support of studentContinue Reading
Oak Pointe Elementary School turned a regular Friday into a green-themed fiesta on December 1st as they celebrated Arbor Day with enthusiasm and educational fervor. The school’s commitment to environmental education shone brightly during this special occasion, leaving a lasting impact on both students and adults in attendance. The dayContinue Reading
A creative collaboration between The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission has given rise to a captivating addition to the annual Holiday Lights on the River spectacle at Saluda Shoals Park. The featured display for 2023 is a three-dimensional carousel scene, depicting whimsicalContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five Adult Education Program was recognized by the South Carolina Office of Adult Education and earned the 2022-2023 English as a Second Language (ESL) Award. This award is presented to the top five ESL programs in the state with the highest aggregate average for academic growth. UponContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five educator has received the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Peter Lauzon is a member of the South Carolina Education Association (SCEA) and was nominated for the award based on his leadership and excellence in education. He has been a STEM educatorContinue Reading
Students of Piney Woods Elementary School held their third annual Purple Martin’s Day Parade on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the school’s front car rider loop. This parade tradition is based on the book Balloons Over Broadway which begins the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade unit of studyContinue Reading
Several School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who have demonstrated innovative ideas for classroom projects. School District Five received nearly $5,000 in grants. School District Five grant recipients include:Continue Reading
Chapin Elementary School Eaglets Making an Impact Club was at Crooked Creek Park’s Howl-O-Ween helping local animals in need. They gave out 200 healthy pumpkin dog treats and more than 200 dog toys made from recycled t-shirts.Continue Reading
Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been named semifinalists for the 2024 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, moving to the next round of the selection process to become Coca-Cola Scholars and receive a $20,000 college scholarship. Colby Braden (Chapin High School) and Andy Yang (Dutch Fork High) areContinue Reading
Spring Hill High School Teacher Cadets observed classes at Ballentine Elementary School recently as the students get ready for their student teaching in the spring.Continue Reading