IRMO – Piney Woods Elementary School Reading Coach has received the Distinguished Teacher of Literacy Award by the Columbia Area Literacy Association, the local council associated with the Palmetto State Literacy Association. Dr. Scott Johnson is involved in the Palmetto State Literacy Association as the Legislative Chairperson and the localContinue Reading
Potential students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025. Parents of children meeting this age eligibility can apply now by bringing the following to their zoned elementary schools during normal school hours, excluding school holidays: · The student’s legal birth certificate · One proof of residency,Continue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. – The SkillsUSA Chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) has introduced a groundbreaking Junior Leadership Program in School District Five, aimed at developing leadership skills in students from fifth through eighth grade. This innovative program is led by high school seniors who are membersContinue Reading
Several District Five students performed at the SC Music Educators Association All State Choir weekend at Winthrop University February 27 – March 1. Students selected to participate include: Aishani Banerjee (Chapin Middle), Baylie Batchelor (Irmo High), Anasia Bryant (Irmo High), Elijah Drum (Chapin High), Mackenzie Gable (Chapin High), Kyle HoustonContinue Reading
District Five has announced its science fair winners. The event was held at Dutch Fork High School. The District Science and Engineering Fair took place February 8 at Dutch Fork High School. The District Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School Science and Engineering Fair had 174 projects representing the fieldsContinue Reading
Monday March 10 was an exciting day for the three Astronomy classes at Dutch Fork High School (DFHS). They were visited by CEO Rob Quigley of New Ascent Aerospace and got to participate in the company’s educational aerospace program “Mission Subspace”. Quigley flew in from Maryland to guide the studentsContinue Reading
School District Five has named administrator Dr. Gerald Gary as its new Chief Operations Officer. Gary will replace Dave Weissman who retired in January. “I am excited about the opportunity to work in this new role, as we continue to upgrade and improve our facilities district-wide,” Gary said. “As weContinue Reading
IRMO – The Afterschool Alliance has selected Julius Scott, Coordinator of Community Services who supports multiple afterschool programs within School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties, to serve as a 2025 Afterschool Ambassador – one of only 15 leaders in the country chosen for the honor this year. AfterschoolContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as Director of Special Services. “I am beyond thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our district in this role,” Friend said. “Supporting students and families, especially those with disabilities, is at the heart of myContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five held its third annual First Jobs Signing Day Thursday, February 27, 2025. The First Jobs Initiative is a unique way to help the district with the nationwide labor shortage, as well as help students. The district hired 18 students to work in jobs inContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been elected as a National Officer for the SkillsUSA organization making her the first ever National Officer from the State of South Carolina. Avery Smith is a rising senior in the Law Enforcement Services Program at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (TheContinue Reading