By Akil E. Ross, Sr., Ed.D.Superintendent How do you know when times have changed? I knew times were changing after attending the School District Five teacher and staff hiring event on Saturday, January 11th. The event was attended by many highly qualified educators and role models, which built my excitementContinue Reading
IRMO – Registration for the 4-year-old tuition-based pre-kindergarten program, EXCEL (Exposing Children to Early Learning), in Lexington-Richland School District Five at Irmo Elementary begins on February 10, 2024. Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will be limited to 20 students. All additional children will be placed onContinue Reading
IRMO – Irmo High School’s director of school counseling Dorothya Nero has been selected as the 2025 School Counselor of the Year in South Carolina by the Palmetto State School Counselor Association (PSSCA). The award is given annually to a school counselor who has demonstrated their ability to provide leadershipContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Dr. Susan Scott, a distinguished educator from White Knoll High School, has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This prestigious recognition, administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy,Continue Reading
Students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in music have the opportunity to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship, a one-time $5,000 award offered by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. This prestigious scholarship honors the legacy ofContinue Reading
Mariah Bales, a student at Nursery Road Elementary School, has been recognized as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s January Student of the Month. Fifth-grade teacher Jessica Erickson praised Mariah’s character and dedication, saying, “Mariah is a quiet, sweet soul. She is the first to help a student in need and staysContinue Reading
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed January 26 – February 1 as School Choice Week in South Carolina, coinciding with the 15th annual National School Choice Week celebration. The week highlights the importance of providing families with accessible and diverse education options to meet the unique needs of their children. TheContinue Reading
The National Weather Service has forecasted potential winter weather, including snow and extremely low temperatures, for the Midlands area beginning Tuesday afternoon, January 21, 2025, and continuing into the night. With sub-freezing temperatures expected to create black ice on roadways Wednesday morning, School District Five of Lexington & Richland CountiesContinue Reading
IRMO – Families in Lexington-Richland School District Five have the opportunity to apply for the district’s Magnet and Choice programs now through Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM (Noon). For more information about the district’s Magnet Schools, Programs, and Choice options, and to access the application link, visit www.lexrich5.org/choice.Continue Reading
Richland First Steps has joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to provide free meal benefits for children in families enrolled in Family Independence (FI) assistance units or receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The initiative ensures access to nutritious meals thatContinue Reading
Four schools in Richland County have received funding from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) to support hands-on conservation projects and environmental education initiatives during the 2024 school year. The grants, part of RSWCD’s Mini-Grant program, provide up to $1,000 per project and aim to promote environmental awarenessContinue Reading