IRMO – Spring Hill High School teacher Rebekah Gilliam has been named a finalist for the Jessie Williams Little “Leading the Way” Award for outstanding mentorship. This statewide award was established in honor of Jessie Little, a Winthrop University alum, former faculty member, and veteran teacher, as a recognition ofContinue Reading
Chapin High School Student Government proudly hosted the 77th Annual South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) State Convention from March 14 to March 16, welcoming more than 650 student delegates and 130 advisors from 71 schools across the state—making it the largest SCASC convention ever held. The three-day eventContinue Reading
On Wednesday, April 2, Lexington-Richland School District Five held its annual Community Awards Breakfast to honor those who make a difference in the district’s schools and students. The event, titled “Coming Together,” took place at the Seven Oaks Recreation Center gymnasium and welcomed hundreds of attendees, including volunteers, business partners,Continue Reading
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