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Students from multiple programs at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies in School District Five collaborated to design, build, and light a new display for the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission’s annual Saluda Shoals Holiday Lights on the River. This year, they completed a three-dimensional carousel scene featuring Santa’s elves riding reindeerContinue Reading

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South Carolina Legislature Passes Anti-Bullying/School Safety Proviso 1.103 In May 2024, the South Carolina Legislature enacted Proviso 1.103, known as the Anti-Bullying/School Safety Proviso. This legislation mandates that all school districts in South Carolina implement a policy restricting student access to personal electronic communication devices during the instructional day byContinue Reading

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The Tri-District Arts Consortium (Tri-DAC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Summer Program. This program is open to middle school students from Lexington One, Lexington-Richland Five, and Richland Two public schools who are artistically gifted and talented. Program Details: Dates: June 9 –Continue Reading

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School District Five held a Naturalization Ceremony at Irmo Elementary School recently. Those attending the ceremony represented 18 different countries spanning the globe from Mexico to China. Fourth graders from Irmo Elementary participated in the ceremony with the singing of the National Anthem, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and cheeringContinue Reading

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Lexington-Richland School District Five is hosting two Magnet Fairs to showcase its specialized programs for students in grades 6-12 and elementary school. These fairs offer families a chance to explore the district’s various magnet offerings and speak directly with representatives from each program. The first fair will take place onContinue Reading

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On behalf of the educators, staff, and leadership of School District Five, we deeply appreciate the trust and confidence that residents have placed in us by passing the School District Five Referendum. This result reflects the commitment to our schools, teachers, staff and students by our entire School District FiveContinue Reading

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Two dedicated seniors from Lexington-Richland School District Five, Mary Ellen Morrison and Bella Qian of Spring Hill High School, recently received national recognition for their impactful campaign, “Fighting Chronic Illness Together.” The duo was awarded the Len Rodger’s Spirit Award by Good Days Effective Compassion for their outstanding efforts inContinue Reading

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Harbison West Elementary Gifted and Talent Development School celebrated a remarkable achievement as six of its Escolares Academy academically gifted students recently earned perfect scores on the SC Ready standardized test. This accomplishment not only highlights the exceptional abilities of these students but also showcases the dedication of the school’sContinue Reading

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IRMO – Several talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five earned accolades in the South Carolina State Fair Art contest, showcasing their skills across various categories such as Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Photography. The competition was open to South Carolina residents in grades K-12 from public, private, and homeContinue Reading

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Dear District Five Family, As our community continues its recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene’s significant impacts, I recognize that other communities within the storm’s path will face a much longer road to recovery. Recovery will look different for each family. While some parts of our school district experienced no interruptionContinue Reading