School District Five has named Allen Knotts the Interim Chief Operations Officer for the district. He will replace Dr. Gerald Gary who is leaving the district to become superintendent for the Sumter School District. Knotts has been serving the district since August 2022 as Director of Facilities. Before joining theContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Allen Knotts as Interim Chief Operations Officer. He replaces Gerald Gary, who is leaving the district to become superintendent of the Sumter School District. Knotts has served the district since August 2022 as Director of Facilities. Prior to joining District Five, heContinue Reading
Allison Terracio, who represents Richland County District 5, has announced she will be seeking re-election. Terracio was first elected to serve in 2019. As a county councilwoman, Terracio has been a passionate and effective leader for District 5. Elected and sworn in before the COVID-19 pandemic, she guided Richland CountyContinue Reading
School District Five has completed the inaugural season of the Bridge Development League, launched in partnership with the Irmo Chamber Recreation Commission (ICRC). The Bridge Development League is designed for middle school-aged children (ages 9–14) to develop fundamental skills and prepare for higher levels of competition. The program focuses onContinue Reading
School District Five invites the community to attend an open input session March 26 from 3 – 6 pm. The event is focused on the development of a new small business incubator and entry plaza at Irmo High School. Attendees will have the opportunity to review concepts, ask questions, andContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. — The Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA chapter will host its annual Spring Plant Sale March 30 through April 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the greenhouse at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies, located at 916 Mount Vernon Church Road. The community isContinue Reading
Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences has officially been recognized as a 2025 Nationally Certified Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). “I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by all Dutch Fork Elementary School teachers, staff, and students,” Dutch Fork Elementary School PrincipalContinue Reading
The Chapin High School and Dutch Fork High School jazz bands earned Superior Ratings at the South Carolina Band Directors Association Jazz Performance Assessment, held March 7 at Newberry College. Chapin High School’s Bryson Couto was recognized as Best Soloist for his performance on the baritone saxophone. Dutch Fork HighContinue Reading
Students from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently joined Midlands Family Chiropractic for a special SC Career Kids class held at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin. SC Career Kids is designed to give children the opportunity to explore a variety of careers while learning how to develop and retain skills theyContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five celebrated its fourth annual First Jobs Signing Day on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, recognizing 29 students hired to work within the district. The First Jobs Initiative was created to address the nationwide labor shortage while providing students with meaningful, paid work experience. This year’sContinue Reading
The District 5 Foundation will host a luncheon honoring all district retirees on Thursday, March 26 at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Retirees are invited to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to reconnect with former colleagues. Lunch will be served at noon. Those planning to attend should RSVP by MarchContinue Reading