Veteran educator Dr. Kaaren Hampton has been named principal at Irmo High School International School for the Arts. Hampton replaces Dr. Robin Hardy, who is stepping down from the position on June 30, 2022. Hampton has served as the assistant principal of instruction at Irmo High School for the pastContinue Reading
The massive Be Pro Be Proud SC trailer made its way to Chapin Middle, Dutch Fork Middle and Irmo Middle Schools giving students an opportunity to see and test out, through virtual reality, various high-paying skilled and technical positions available in the workforce. Dutch Fork Middle School Career Specialist FionaContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is hosting a Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, March 29 at Irmo High School from 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. The free event is open to all families in School District Five and will feature information about valuable resources and services available for families of students withContinue Reading
By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. The topic of safety and security in our schools was at the forefront in our community when over200 students walked out of Irmo High School at 3:08 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022. Thestudents walked out to emphasize their concerns about safety and securityContinue Reading
Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been selected as a semifinalist in the National Beta Scholarship program. Carolyn Chen (Dutch Fork High) and Reese Myers (Chapin High) have earned a $1000 scholarship and an opportunity to earn one of the top 5 scholarships of up to $20,000. “Serving inContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five director has been awarded the 2022 Presidential Award by the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators (SCABSE). Director of Personnel Dr. Reggie Wicker was nominated for the award by the outgoing President of the SCABSE for being a member who has demonstrated exceptional workContinue Reading
The Virtual Enterprise (VE) team at Spring Hill High School placed 3rd in the South Carolina Virtual Business Plan Competition. The team also placed in the top 10% of all VE Firms in the World for their Elevator Pitch. Spring Hill High School VE team members include the following: SavannahContinue Reading
Thirteen additional Lexington-Richland School District Five juniors and seniors have been named among this year’s National Recognition Program Scholars by the College Board in an additional application cycle. The group qualified for the recognition based on their GPA and their high PSAT and AP Exam scores. The following students wereContinue Reading
Kathryn Meade and Jane Miller of Dutch Fork High School were honored by the Irmo Chamber of Commerce as the student and teacher of the month. “Kathryn is the student body president at Dutch Fork High School,” Dutch Fork High School Principal Dr. Gerald Gary said. “She has a collectiveContinue Reading
The health and safety of our students and staff remain School District Five’s first priority. Chapin Elementary School is currently experiencing a high number of students and staff impacted by COVID-19 isolation and quarantine. As a result, Chapin Elementary School will temporarily shift all students from in-person instruction to virtualContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five launched the first-ever 1st Jobs Initiative with a recruitment fair last month at Irmo High School International School for the Arts. The 1st Jobs Initiative is a unique way to help the district with the nationwide labor shortage as well as help students. The district isContinue Reading