Congratulations to Selah Smith-Galloway, a fifth grader at Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences, for being named Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s September Student of the Month! Dutch Fork Elementary Principal Rebecca Dilley praised Selah, saying, “Selah is a creative, outgoing student who quickly caught the attention of her teachers.Continue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five will host a series of virtual Lunch & Learn Events with Superintendent Akil Ross regarding the Bond Referendum that will be on the November election ballot. Sessions will be held virtually from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will be tailored to the attendance zones forContinue Reading
Chapin, SC – On September 18, students from the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy at Chapin High School brought joy and inspiration to first graders at Ballentine Elementary School. Each first grader received five books, generously donated by Chick-fil-A Ballentine, along with a handwritten note of encouragement from the high school students.Continue Reading
The Lexington-Richland Five Teacher Forum will be hosting two D5 School Board Candidate Forums to give the public a chance to learn more about the candidates and their positions on key issues. “Teacher Forum is looking forward to learning more about our school board candidates and their hopes for D5Continue Reading
Congratulations to the following CIS students for achieving the highest attainable score on the Spring 2024 SC Ready Test: Jacob A., Siri H., Gianna M., Giancarlo M., Cyrus R., Ellis S., and Elliot T.Continue Reading
IRMO – Dr. Lucia Jacobs, a science teacher at the Academy For Success in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as one of ten educators across South Carolina to participate in the Fall 2024 Strategies for Teacher Advancement and Renewal (STAR) Seminar. Chosen through a competitive statewide application process,Continue Reading
This year’s River Bluff High School Homecoming Queen and King are Bella Grace Walley and Kaushik Nidigattu. Congratulations to both for being honored with this special recognition!Continue Reading
The River Bluff Gator Band was crowned Overall Grand Champions and Class 5A Champions at the Mustang Classic, held at Midland Valley High School. In addition to these top honors, the band also took home awards for Best Guard, Best Visual Execution, Best Music Execution, and Best General Effect. ThisContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Twelve seniors from Lexington County School District One have been named semifinalists in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are now in the running for substantial scholarship awards, placing them among the top 1% of high school seniors across the nation. The Lexington One semifinalistsContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard We know the expression: Education is the key to new worlds. Education is the antidote to ignorance. Education is the ticket to prosperity. My favorite: Education is the one thing no one can take away from you. We need our students at all levels – CP, Honors,Continue Reading
Arlene Neely, a social studies teacher at Northside Middle School, was honored with the Teacher of the Game recognition, part of a partnership between Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and the University of South Carolina. Neely was celebrated during the USC-LSU football game on September 14, where she received $1,000,Continue Reading