Lexington and Richland County schools, educators and students honored at statewide EEASC conference. Environmental educators, students and schools from Lexington and Richland counties were among those recognized during the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina’s (EEASC) annual conference at the University of South Carolina Upstate. The annual awards celebrate individualsContinue Reading

H. E. Corley Elementary School Leadership Magnet and Montessori Magnet Crocs recently enjoyed a morning of reading, listening, and learning during HEC Summer Library time. Students and families gathered for a read aloud, shared the joy of books, and discovered that summer is the perfect time to slow down andContinue Reading

Irmo Middle School eighth grader Elle Fuller won a $1,000 scholarship and $500 dollar for the Irmo Middle science department from Ritedose Corporation. She submitted an essay explaining what she enjoys about Science/Life Science and what she’d like to study in college as it pertains to that field. Fuller attendedContinue Reading

Lexington-Richland School District Five held it’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new wing at Irmo High School on Tuesday, June 30. Dr. Karen Hampton, Irmo High School Principal, presided over the gathering of school board members, local town council, Lex/Rich 5 administration and building contractors. “We’ve included our students since the beginning toContinue Reading

Twenty-seven rising seniors selected for prestigious citizenship and government training experience Twenty-seven students from School District Five recently participated in the 2026 Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs, week-long leadership and citizenship experiences sponsored by The American Legion Department of South Carolina and the American Legion Auxiliary. TheContinue Reading

For 78 students, the future is bright after graduating from the Adult Education program in School District Five May 28 at Irmo High School’s Center for the Arts. These graduates all have a unique story. During the ceremony, graduates were recognized for their individual accomplishments and the unique paths theyContinue Reading

Parents of students enrolled in the Green Charter School Midlands Campus in Irmo will be scrambling to find a new school as administrators announced the immediate suspension of operations and their intent to not enroll students in the fall for the 2026-27 school year. The school cites financial and enrollmentContinue Reading

Irmo High School International School for the Arts rising junior and current Student Body Vice President Kaya Brunson recently participated in the 2026 South Carolina Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar held at Presbyterian College in Clinton, from May 30 – June 1. The HOBY Leadership Seminar brings together highContinue Reading

School District Five has announced several impressive accomplishments for its Class of 2026, highlighting the academic success and post-graduation opportunities earned by this year’s graduates. The district’s 1,315 graduates were offered a combined total of $211,219,715 in scholarship funds, reflecting their achievements in academics, leadership, athletics, and community involvement. AmongContinue Reading