Teacher Cadet Visit
2023-11-07
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
Spring Hill High enrollment opens November 9
2023-11-07
The application to School District Five’s Spring Hill High School for the 2024-2025 school year opens on November 9. Spring Hill High School (SHHS), Career Pathways Magnet, opened its doors in August of 2013 as an all-choice, all-magnet public high school. The school is ranked as the number one OpenContinue Reading
District Five to hold Magnet Fairs to showcase offerings
2023-10-30
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold the first of two district Magnet Fairs on Thursday, November 9, 2023 giving families in the district an opportunity to explore offerings at several of its schools. This year the two Magnet Fairs will be separated by grade levels. The first in-person event willContinue Reading
Rotary Student of the Month
2023-10-26
Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet 4th grader Abigail Montgomery was recognized by the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary as the student of the month. Leaphart Principal Courtney Sims said, “Abigail is an exceptional student. She is the first to help a friend out or be a friend to someone who needs one.Continue Reading
Irmo Chamber names student, teacher of the month
2023-10-26
CrossRoads Intermediate student Rahaf Alzuabidi and teacher Lori Calhoun were selected as the Irmo Chamber’s Student and Teacher of the Month. “Rahaf is an amazing student who embodies what it means to RISE,” Principal Dr. Erin Doty said. “She shows respect and integrity to everyone around her and participates inContinue Reading
Lexington One Educational Foundation Awards a $25,000 Bucks for Books Grant to Lexington District One
2023-10-26
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $25,000 Bucks for Books Grant to Lexington County School District One. This grant will support literacy efforts in all 17 elementary schools in the district this year. The grant funds will specifically enable all kindergarten teachers in Lexington DistrictContinue Reading
Stanley set to lead Lexington One’s new South Lake Elementary School
2023-10-26
At the October 24 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Jennifer A. Stanley as the principal of the district’s newest elementary school, South Lake Elementary, effective July 1, 2024. An enthusiastic leader and educator with more than 24 years of experience,Continue Reading
District Five receives $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education
2023-10-26
Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a new $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The money will be used at Harbison West Elementary School and Seven Oaks Elementary School. School District Five is one of 16 school districts across theContinue Reading
District Five hosting Career Exploration Day
2023-10-24
School District Five is hosting a Career Exploration Day on Wednesday, October 25 at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. The district is collaborating with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) to offer Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for juniors and seniors that are currently served in school with anContinue Reading
District Five director honored by the Southern Early Childhood Association
2023-10-24
A Lexington-Richland School District Five director has been named the 2024 recipient of the Phil Acord award by the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA). Director of Personnel Dr. Reggie Wicker was nominated for the award by the President of the SC Early Childhood Association (SCECA) Davida Price. SCECA is anContinue Reading
District online auction October 23-30
2023-10-18
This October 23-30, the District Five Foundation will be hosting a week-long online auction – “The D5 Experience: Shining a light on school and community spirit, talent, and activities.” The Foundation will end the week with a district-wide spirit day filled with activities. By becoming a sponsor of the eventContinue Reading