“I have a proven track record of supporting teachers and parents, focusing on academics, eliminating wasteful spending and ensuring our school board is transparent and always acts in the best interest of students. We have more work to do and I’m looking forward to doing that work.” Those were theContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – DeJorie Monroe, a former resident of Irmo, has been appointed as a Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State. Monroe’s journey to this esteemed position reflects her dedication to education, international experience, and public service. Educational Background: Monroe’s educational journey began in the Lexington/Richland DistrictContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special services, a role she has occupied since 2014. She has also worked at the State Department of EducationContinue Reading
The distinguished history educator is one of 53 finalists for the 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award, set to receive a $1,000 prize and an invaluable collection of classroom resources Lexington, South Carolina – July 23, 2024 – Sarah Kelly, a teacher at Carolina Springs Middle School in Lexington,Continue Reading
Ken Loveless, contractor and former District Five school board member who is currently looking to regain that seat, organized a meeting of concerned citizens and elected officials recently to discuss a course of action to promote training of and recruiting potential EMS workers at a high school level. The meetingContinue Reading
IRMO – Twelve members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA (LR5 FFA) Chapter traveled to the 97th South Carolina State FFA Convention held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, SC on June 18-20th. Over 1,200 FFA members and guests from around South Carolina attended the event to participate inContinue Reading
IRMO – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) took 31 student competitors to Atlanta, Georgia from June 24-29, 2024, to compete across 15 different competitions spanning 6 career clusters at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. They joined over 17,750 people from across the country, including over 1,100Continue Reading
Touting his many years of service to Lexington-Richland District Five and his background in workforce development, Ken Loveless is seeking to return to one of the two District Five School Board seats in Lexington County. “After receiving so much encouragement from community members and District Five stakeholders, my family andContinue Reading
IRMO – Spring Hill High School has received the first 2024 Data Trailblazer Award from the SC Education Oversight Committee. Spring Hill High School was selected as the high school winner of the award by judges for demonstrating how they successively use data to improve student outcomes, help families andContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard “Must be nice to have all summer off.” “Must be nice to get all those paid holidays.” “Must be nice to be done with work by 2:30 (or 3:40 for high schools) every day.” I am writing this article after presenting at the SC Education and BusinessContinue Reading
Lexington Richland School District Five approved two potential rezoning plans to be implemented in Fall 2026. The rezoning options are based on the potential outcomes of the zero-tax rate increase bond referendum on the November ballot. Why approve two plans? Our district is attempting to address three (3) objectives: (1)Continue Reading