Caroline Milhorn recognized for commitment to social studies education IRMO — Caroline Milhorn, a social studies teacher at Spring Hill High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 South Carolina Council for the Social Studies Early Career Educator Award. Milhorn, who is in her second year of teaching, wasContinue Reading
On September 22 the School District Five Adult Education Program hosted its annual College Expo Day. Midlands Technical College, Benedict College, Midlands Quick Jobs, Allen University, and Columbia College were among the institutions that participated. Adult Education students had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives and gain firsthand insightContinue Reading
Graduation rates rise to highest level in more than two decades School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties is reporting gains in its latest state school report card results, with improvements in graduation rates, college and career readiness and school ratings. The results, released by the South Carolina DepartmentContinue Reading
Facility will centralize district staff and support professional development School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties broke ground Oct. 8 on a new district office and administrative and professional development building in Irmo. The facility will be built next to the district’s current office on Dutch Fork Road. ItContinue Reading
Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet hosted a Curriculum Night featuring keynote speaker Malcolm Mitchell, a former University of Georgia Bulldog and New England Patriots Super Bowl champion, author and literacy advocate. Mitchell shared his personal story and encouraged students and families to recognize the power of reading, education and perseverance.Continue Reading
Event will focus on accountability, choices and student development Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will speak with parents and students at Spring Hill Middle School on October 20 at 6 p.m. Principal Dr. Stephanie Huckabee invited Lott to share encouragement and guidance with families navigating the challenges of the middleContinue Reading
Kindergarten and first-grade students at Ballentine Elementary School received three new books each during a September 23 visit from students at Chapin High School. The books were donated by Chick-fil-A of Ballentine and included handwritten notes of encouragement for each student.Continue Reading
Sessions help families prepare for Special Education Parent Advisory Council School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties hosted a two-part, in-person Parent Leadership Training September 19-20 to help families become more involved in supporting students receiving special education services. The training was led by Family Connection of South CarolinaContinue Reading
Families invited to learn about gifted magnet pathway School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties will host an Escolares Pathway Information Night Thursday, October 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Irmo Middle School. The event will give families an opportunity to learn about the Escolares Pathway and meetContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The District Five Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its annual fall fundraiser, “An Evening for Education — Groovin’ for Good,” Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park. The evening will feature 1970s and 1980s music, food, drinks andContinue Reading
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) brought their STEM Fest Program to Dutch Fork Elementary School’s Curriculum Night recently. Students were able to participate in a hands-on math and science activity, and families received information about the MCEC and the Purple Star program.Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — School District Five students and staff received a surprise visit from a former Irmo Yellow Jacket and current Seattle Seahawks safety when Nick Emmanwori returned virtually to the schools that helped shape his journey. Emmanwori surprised students and staff at Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet, Irmo MiddleContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — Lexington-Richland School District Five celebrated a wall-raiser ceremony September 4 at Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet, marking the beginning of a renovation project designed to create dedicated classroom spaces. The project will enclose existing classroom walls to create individual, contained classrooms designed to support a more focusedContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — School District Five has announced the dates and times for its 2027 high school graduation ceremonies, which will be held May 28 at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. The schedule is: Chapin High School: May 28 at 8 a.m. Dutch Fork High School: May 28 at 11:30Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — School District Five and Midlands Technical College celebrated the launch of a new Dual Enrollment Associate in Arts Pathway August 21 at Midlands Tech’s Harbison Campus. The first-of-its-kind partnership between School District Five and Midlands Technical College creates a new opportunity for eligible students to earn collegeContinue Reading