Students at Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet now have new opportunities for hands-on learning thanks to a recent project by Trane Technologies. Trane Technologies recently installed four student learning gardens on the school’s campus, creating outdoor spaces designed to support science, sustainability, and experiential education. The gardens will allow studentsContinue Reading
Dutch Fork High School STEM students Mustafa Azhar and Annie Xu both earned first place in their respective categories in the Oral Presentation Competition at the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science, held at Furman University March 28. Azhar’s presentation (Wildfire Ash Disrupts Heart Development in Chick Embryos) finished inContinue Reading
Students from Irmo High School attended the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Spring Leadership Conference in Charleston March 18 – 20. While at the conference, students engaged in leadership development sessions, strengthened valuable soft skills, and competed in multiple STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Event categories.Continue 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
District Five high schools have made the list of the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. All four high schools are among the top high schools in the Columbia metro area and the state according to the new rankings. Spring Hill High is ranked the bestContinue 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
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet (NRES-AM) has successfully renewed its Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) School Certification. This demonstrates the school’s commitment to making the arts an integral part of the basic curriculum and daily classroom instruction. NRES-AM has been an ABC Certified School since 2017, and this recertification continuesContinue Reading
Burlington Stores has donated $5,000 to support classrooms at Harbison West Elementary School Global Magnet, celebrating the opening of its new location in Columbia. The contribution was made through a partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org and will be used to purchase school supplies and classroom materials to benefit students and teachers. AContinue Reading
The Lexington-Richland School District Five Foundation brought back a familiar tradition last week, hosting a Retiree Luncheon on Thursday, March 26 at the Seven Oaks Recreation Center. Nearly 250 former District Five employees turned out for the gathering, reconnecting with colleagues and celebrating the years they dedicated to local schoolsContinue 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
IRMO, S.C. — Students from Irmo High School recently claimed top honors at the South Carolina LifeSmarts Consumer Challenge, earning a spot on the national stage. The competition, sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, was held at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies in late February. ItContinue Reading