CrossRoads Intermediate student Rahaf Alzuabidi and teacher Lori Calhoun were selected as the Irmo Chamber’s Student and Teacher of the Month. “Rahaf is an amazing student who embodies what it means to RISE,” Principal Dr. Erin Doty said. “She shows respect and integrity to everyone around her and participates inContinue Reading
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $25,000 Bucks for Books Grant to Lexington County School District One. This grant will support literacy efforts in all 17 elementary schools in the district this year. The grant funds will specifically enable all kindergarten teachers in Lexington DistrictContinue Reading
At the October 24 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Jennifer A. Stanley as the principal of the district’s newest elementary school, South Lake Elementary, effective July 1, 2024. An enthusiastic leader and educator with more than 24 years of experience,Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a new $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The money will be used at Harbison West Elementary School and Seven Oaks Elementary School. School District Five is one of 16 school districts across theContinue Reading
School District Five is hosting a Career Exploration Day on Wednesday, October 25 at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. The district is collaborating with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) to offer Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for juniors and seniors that are currently served in school with anContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five director has been named the 2024 recipient of the Phil Acord award by the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA). Director of Personnel Dr. Reggie Wicker was nominated for the award by the President of the SC Early Childhood Association (SCECA) Davida Price. SCECA is anContinue Reading
This October 23-30, the District Five Foundation will be hosting a week-long online auction – “The D5 Experience: Shining a light on school and community spirit, talent, and activities.” The Foundation will end the week with a district-wide spirit day filled with activities. By becoming a sponsor of the eventContinue Reading
Two District Five students will soon be published authors. Fourth grader De Andre Caughman at Seven Oaks Elementary School Media Magnet and third grader Dylan Martinez Perez at Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet were surprised by Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. and other faculty and staff, as well asContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five educator Dr. Elizabeth Magee has been recognized as a Distinguished Educator by the national nonprofit Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) for outstanding commitment to professional development in real-world personal finance topics. To date, Magee has earned 6 NGPF Certifications, each of which requires 10 hours ofContinue Reading
Ebonee Davis, a 2023 graduate of Dutch Fork High School and daughter of Angelia Davis, is the recipient of PAGE Five’s 2023 Tami Richardson Gifted & Talented Scholarship. This is a $1,000 merit-based scholarship. She will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where she will major in ElectricalContinue Reading
At Lexington Richland School District Five 41 students have earned the AP Capstone Diploma. Additionally, 12 students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2022-23 school year. “We proudly recognize the achievements of students who participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program,” said School District Five Chief ofContinue Reading