By Sarah Ostergaard The school board members who govern our LexRich5 schools are elected in nonpartisan elections to make and oversee policy in the best interests of all the stakeholders of the district. Looking across the state, it is interesting to see the few different ways school board members areContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will begin accepting applications for its 2025-2026 4-year-old kindergarten programs and 5-year-old kindergarten February 10. Potential students must be four years old on or before September 1, 2025. Parents of children meeting this age eligibility can apply now by bringing the following to their zoned elementaryContinue Reading
Three District Five schools have received Merit Awards by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools.Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet has been named a National Magnet School of Excellence. “I am grateful to our dedicated teachers, staff, supportive community, and the District Magnet OfficeContinue Reading
IRMO – An additional twelve Lexington-Richland School District Five teachers have earned the prestigious National Board Certification (NBCTs) this year, and 36 teachers in School District Five renewed their national certifications. School District Five ranks among the top for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in the state, now touting 247Continue Reading
By Akil E. Ross, Sr., Ed.D.Superintendent How do you know when times have changed? I knew times were changing after attending the School District Five teacher and staff hiring event on Saturday, January 11th. The event was attended by many highly qualified educators and role models, which built my excitementContinue Reading
IRMO – Registration for the 4-year-old tuition-based pre-kindergarten program, EXCEL (Exposing Children to Early Learning), in Lexington-Richland School District Five at Irmo Elementary begins on February 10, 2024. Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will be limited to 20 students. All additional children will be placed onContinue Reading
IRMO – Irmo High School’s director of school counseling Dorothya Nero has been selected as the 2025 School Counselor of the Year in South Carolina by the Palmetto State School Counselor Association (PSSCA). The award is given annually to a school counselor who has demonstrated their ability to provide leadershipContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Dr. Susan Scott, a distinguished educator from White Knoll High School, has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This prestigious recognition, administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy,Continue Reading
Students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in music have the opportunity to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship, a one-time $5,000 award offered by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. This prestigious scholarship honors the legacy ofContinue Reading
Mariah Bales, a student at Nursery Road Elementary School, has been recognized as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s January Student of the Month. Fifth-grade teacher Jessica Erickson praised Mariah’s character and dedication, saying, “Mariah is a quiet, sweet soul. She is the first to help a student in need and staysContinue Reading
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed January 26 – February 1 as School Choice Week in South Carolina, coinciding with the 15th annual National School Choice Week celebration. The week highlights the importance of providing families with accessible and diverse education options to meet the unique needs of their children. TheContinue Reading