School District Five Social Studies Coordinator Melony Sanford has been named the recipient of this year’s Charles F. Vaughan Leadership in Social Studies Award by the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies (SCCSS). The award recognizes K–12 educators in South Carolina who demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication to theContinue Reading
High Five Fridays have become an exciting beginning to the last day of each week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For years (during the schoolyear) one of the most enthusiastically anticipated end-of-week interactions between schoolkids and deputies has been HIGH FIVE FRIDAYS (H5F), a Friday morning period when deputies meetContinue Reading
District Five has named Chad Raynor as the interim principal of Piney Woods Elementary School. He succeeds Cassy (Paschal) Young, who has been appointed the district’s new coordinator of support staff. “I am honored and humbled to serve as the interim principal at Piney Woods Elementary School,” Raynor said. “IContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. (October 14, 2025) – Attention 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers! South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is inviting teachers across the Palmetto State to take part in a fun and educational activity designed to spark student creativity and promote lifelong financial literacy skills. Sponsored by the FutureContinue Reading
The week before Thanksgiving is reserved for the annual recognition of American Education Week. This is a time to pause and recognize the teachers, students, staff, and administrators in our local schools. We highlight the contributions of our educators who empower the next generation and pursue the pledge of libertyContinue Reading
IRMO – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) will introduce three new courses for the 2026–2027 school year: Baking and Pastries, Drone Technologies, and Farm Animal Production. These additions expand hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for Lexington-Richland School District Five students, preparing them for high-demand careersContinue Reading
The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) VEX Robotics Team, the BobCATS, brought home top honors at the Battle at the Branch VEX Robotics Competition held in Beaufort on Saturday, November 8. The BobCATS earned two major awards at the event — the Skills Championship Trophy, awarded for placingContinue Reading
November 5, 2025 — During the Lexington County School District One School Board meeting held on October 21, 2025, the Lexington One Educational Foundation was honored for 30 years of dedicated support to students, teachers, and schools across the district. Originally envisioned in Lexington District One’s first strategic plan, theContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will host the first of two Magnet Fairs on Thursday, November 20, 2025, giving families an opportunity to explore a variety of specialized academic programs offered throughout the district. For the second year, the fairs will be divided by grade level to better serve families. TheContinue Reading
Members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, October 28–November 1 to compete in the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. The students represented South Carolina in the National FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event, earning a silver rating and placing 16th nationally. Forty-five teams—180Continue Reading
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will honor local veterans and support students exploring military careers during two special events on Wednesday, November 12. The day begins with a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. Military veterans who reside in theContinue Reading