Two educators from Irmo Middle School have been recognized by the South Carolina Association for Middle Level Educators for their excellence in middle-level education. Dawson Tate, a geometry teacher, received the 2026 Innovation in Practice Award, while eighth-grade math teacher Gracie Bradley was named a Promising Educator to Watch. TheContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recognized Oak Pointe Elementary School fifth grader Runrun Flores and teacher Lucas White as its Student and Teacher of the Month. “Runrun is one of our top academic students,” said Principal Christian English. “He’s been a true leader in our student government, helps withContinue Reading
The Chapin High School and Dutch Fork High School jazz bands earned Superior Ratings at the South Carolina Band Directors Association Jazz Performance Assessment, held March 7 at Newberry College. Chapin High School’s Bryson Couto was recognized as Best Soloist for his performance on the baritone saxophone. Dutch Fork HighContinue Reading
Students from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently joined Midlands Family Chiropractic for a special SC Career Kids class held at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin. SC Career Kids is designed to give children the opportunity to explore a variety of careers while learning how to develop and retain skills theyContinue Reading
Chapin Intermediate School administrators and members of the school’s PTO stand in front of pledges collected during the Lexington-Richland School District Five Hearts for D5 campaign. The school raised more than $1,000 to support the district’s snack pack and student grant programs. Hearts for D5 is sponsored by the DistrictContinue Reading
Students at Dutch Fork High School spent the night exploring science during a STEM Lock-In held the weekend of March 6–7. Members of the school’s astronomy program set up telescopes late Friday night into Saturday morning, allowing about 20 students and several teachers to observe the waning gibbous moon. DuringContinue Reading
IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five dance teams earned multiple state titles and top placements at the South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA) State Championship. The championship was held Feb. 21, 2026 at York Preparatory Academy. Students from Chapin Middle School, Chapin High School, Dutch Fork Middle School and Dutch ForkContinue Reading
IRMO — Tina Stevens, a counselor at Irmo Middle School, was recognized as a Hometown Hero during the University of South Carolina men’s basketball game on February 21. Stevens was nominated for the honor by Chick-fil-A manager Andrew Brantley in recognition of her leadership and service through the school’s Chick-fil-AContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five celebrated its fourth annual First Jobs Signing Day on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, recognizing 29 students hired to work within the district. The First Jobs Initiative was created to address the nationwide labor shortage while providing students with meaningful, paid work experience. This year’sContinue Reading
The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club has named Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet fifth grader Allison Reyes Andres as its February Student of the Month. Seven Oaks Principal Dr. Angie Slatton presented the honor, sharing numerous testimonials from teachers highlighting Allison’s character, leadership and commitment to her school community. “From beingContinue Reading
IRMO – The Special Education Department at Dutch Fork High School has launched a new fruit and vegetable cooperative called Foxy Farmers, providing students with hands-on learning experiences that extend well beyond the classroom. Once a month, students enrolled in Jane Miller’s Foods 2 and Gardening classes collect $20 fromContinue Reading