A group of exceptionally talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five has been chosen to participate in the upcoming SC American Choral Directors Honor Choir. The event is scheduled to take place from Friday, January 19th, to Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. TheseContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet proudly announces the publication of two delightful children’s books authored by its dedicated educators, Lisa Nicholson, a 5th-grade teacher, and Jill Downs, a Literacy Coach. In “Tattoo on my Heart” by Lisa Nicholson, readers are taken on a heartwarming journey that explores the power ofContinue Reading
The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 Year-Round Modified Academic Calendar during its meeting December 11. The calendar has school beginning for students on August 8, 2024 and ending on May 29, 2025. The district will have a Fall Break again during the 2024-2025 school year,Continue Reading
Exciting news is buzzing in our community as SCCK (School Career Connect Kids) proudly announces the launch of a new After School Club at Saxe-Gotha Elementary School in Lexington School District 1, set to kick off on February 7. This expansion marks a significant step forward in SCCK’s mission toContinue Reading
By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. I am proud of and believe in our students. I have hope that this generation of students will be the leaders of tomorrow who will “form a more perfect union” as outlined in the Preamble of the US Constitution. In the face of theContinue Reading
Lexington Richland School District Five has been awarded a $135,000 grant from the South Carolina Department of Education to enhance safety facilities across the district. The funds will be allocated towards the implementation of secure containment entry points at seven high-poverty schools, fostering a safer learning environment for students andContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is going above and beyond to combat hunger beyond the school day. The Student Nutrition Department is spearheading an after-school nutrition program, offering wholesome meals to students enrolled in the district’s after-school programs. This initiative, made possible through the sponsorship of the Department of Agriculture ChildContinue Reading
In a notable achievement, David Prigge, the Director of Career and Technical Education at Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been named the 2023 South Carolina Health Science Educators Administrator of the Year by South Carolina Health Educators, a division of the South Carolina Association of Career and Technical Education. ThisContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five Community Support Services Coordinator Julius Scott has been selected as a member of the third class of the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship. Each year, SCALE convenes a diverse cohort of 20 emerging summer and afterschool learning leaders, providing them with the toolsContinue Reading
The holiday spirit radiated through the halls of Brookdale Senior Living as students from Irmo High School’s Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) demonstrated the true essence of giving back. On December 5, these compassionate students embarked on a heartwarming volunteering initiative, bringing joy and festive cheer toContinue Reading
In a display of community spirit, Irmo High School welcomed nearly 150 attendees to its annual Goodwill Brunch on December 7. This cherished event, designed to bridge the generation gap between students and senior citizens, has become a beacon of connection, showcasing student talents and spreading holiday cheer. Conceived aContinue Reading