By Sarah Ostergaard A school is not a business and should not be run as if it were. When we attempt to run a school like a business, we set it up to fail the students and also our own community. Have you heard about The Blueberry Story by JamieContinue Reading
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
The Miss Spring Hill Pageant recently donated $1,500 to Lighthouse for Life, a nonprofit organization devoted to combating human trafficking and supporting survivors. This pageant aims to make a positive community impact each year. The donation will aid the organization in providing resources and educational programs to combat human traffickingContinue Reading
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
Students explore the concepts of citizenship and teamwork through hands-on learning experience In a dynamic and engaging learning experience, first-grade students at Piney Woods Elementary School recently completed an exciting unit in the school’s new reading series, Neighborhoods, which incorporated elements of social studies, community building, and citizenship. The unit culminatedContinue Reading
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
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
By Akil E. Ross, Ed.D. Superintendent When I joined Rotary International, one of the world’s largest service organizations, I received a card printed with “The Four Way Test.” This card serves as a reminder for Rotarians of four principles in their thoughts, words, and actions. The first test is: IsContinue Reading
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
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
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