March 19, 2025, LEXINGTON, S.C. —Bald Cypress Builders owners Amelia and Matt Pocta recently presented a generous gift of $1,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This kind corporate donation will provide support to the Lexington Technology Center’s Building Construction Program in Lexington County School District One. The Building Construction ProgramContinue Reading
Dezyah Dewitt, a third-grade Cayce Elementary School student, is the winner of the 13th Annual Future Chefs Challenge in Lexington Two. A panel of judges selected Dewitt’s Cheeseburger Cupcakes as its favorite from among recipes prepared by finalist 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from the district’s six elementary schools.Continue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. – The SkillsUSA Chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) has introduced a groundbreaking Junior Leadership Program in School District Five, aimed at developing leadership skills in students from fifth through eighth grade. This innovative program is led by high school seniors who are membersContinue Reading
Several District Five students performed at the SC Music Educators Association All State Choir weekend at Winthrop University February 27 – March 1. Students selected to participate include: Aishani Banerjee (Chapin Middle), Baylie Batchelor (Irmo High), Anasia Bryant (Irmo High), Elijah Drum (Chapin High), Mackenzie Gable (Chapin High), Kyle HoustonContinue Reading
Literacy SC an adult literacy nonprofit, announces its 2025 board officers and invites community members to join its mission of teaching practical reading, writing, and math skills to adults. “Literacy SC focuses on learning foundational literary skills in a safe and supportive environment,” said newly appointed Board Chair Brittany SmithContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Like democracy, education is a participatory exercise and we all have essential roles to play in support of our local public school system. A well-functioning public education system requires that we communicate with our elected officials to educate them after making sure we are educated on theContinue Reading
South Carolina Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school, has announced enrollment for the 2025-26 academic year is now open to students in grades K-11 across the state. Currently in its 16th year of operation, South Carolina Connections Academy offers an established, online education experience and serves about 6,000 studentsContinue Reading
District Five has announced its science fair winners. The event was held at Dutch Fork High School. The District Science and Engineering Fair took place February 8 at Dutch Fork High School. The District Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School Science and Engineering Fair had 174 projects representing the fieldsContinue Reading
Monday March 10 was an exciting day for the three Astronomy classes at Dutch Fork High School (DFHS). They were visited by CEO Rob Quigley of New Ascent Aerospace and got to participate in the company’s educational aerospace program “Mission Subspace”. Quigley flew in from Maryland to guide the studentsContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One will offer some limited school choice opportunities during the 2025–26 school year. This limited school choice option allows Lexington One students to attend schools outside of their regular attendance area, when space is available. The district is unable to offer limited choiceContinue Reading
School District Five has named administrator Dr. Gerald Gary as its new Chief Operations Officer. Gary will replace Dave Weissman who retired in January. “I am excited about the opportunity to work in this new role, as we continue to upgrade and improve our facilities district-wide,” Gary said. “As weContinue Reading