By Al Dozier The District 5 School Board Monday approved an early site construction package contract totaling $3,656,800 for a new elementary school on Amick’s Ferry Road in Chapin. The site work is a major first step in the construction of the new, two-story school, expected to provide classroom spaceContinue Reading
River Springs Elementary physical education teacher, Ben Landers, has been selected as the 2019 South Carolina Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the South Carolina Association for Physical Education and Sport (SCAPES). The award is given annually to a teacher who shows a passion for teaching physical education.Continue Reading
Irmo High School International School for the Arts Choral Director Frank Turner spendt part of his summer break teaching overseas. “Any experience is a good experience especially teaching and getting in front of different students from different cultures and backgrounds,” Turner said. He took part in a teaching opportunity inContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five was presented the South Carolina Public Employee Benefits Authority (PEBA) Partners Award for Public School Districts at the recent Benefits at Work Conference held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center August 26-28. PEBA Partners is an annual award program that honors employers that demonstrate a dedication toContinue Reading
Six teachers and three support staff members from Lexington-Richland School District Five received a surprise August 16, as a reward for not missing a day of work last school year. Through a donation from Horace Mann Insurance, the District Five Foundation provided four $500 awards and five $100 awards toContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new director of facilities operations for the district. Clay Cannon, a professional engineer, will take the role, beginning September 23. Prior to accepting a position in School District Five, Cannon served as vice president and partner of midlands-based engineering firm RB Todd &Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is hosting an inaugural parenting conference, Strengthening Families, on September 14. The free conference is facilitated by School District Five social workers and family educators. The conference is open to all families in School District Five and will feature speakers, breakout sessions, lunch, giveaways and childContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five issued Golden Passes to more than 300 residents during a two-day sign-up event in August. The permanent photo identification card for residents that are 60 years and older provides free admission into most athletic and cultural arts events in School District Five, excluding playoff games. DistrictContinue Reading
Dear Editor, As Board chairman for School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties, it is my responsibility to speak on behalf of the School Board. So, when an open letter authored by our Board member Ken Loveless was published and circulated to several media outlets, I knew it was important to correct theContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five welcomed the community to its inaugural Back to School Bash August 19, handing out hundreds of school supplies, samples of pizza and chicken fingers and much more. “We continue to create firsts in School District Five and this is just another way to reach out toContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five welcomed its students back August 21 for the 2019-2020 school year. Excitement filled the air throughout schools across the district as assemblies and pep rallies were held to motivate students on their next chapter of education. “I am excited for our new staff that will beContinue Reading