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
Photo: Irmo High IB Students IRMO – February 11 marked South Carolina’s first-ever IB Day of Service, a statewide initiative highlighting the mission of the International Baccalaureate to develop caring, globally minded citizens. Organized by SCIBS, the South Carolina IB Conference, the Day of Service encouraged IB schools across theContinue Reading
In celebration of National Random Acts of Kindness Week, River Springs Elementary School partnered with Loveland Coffee to share a little extra joy with the community. Students created custom coffee cup sleeves featuring colorful artwork and uplifting messages. The student-designed sleeves were distributed to customers throughout the week, offering bothContinue Reading
The District 5 Foundation will host a luncheon honoring all district retirees on Thursday, March 26 at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Retirees are invited to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to reconnect with former colleagues. Lunch will be served at noon. Those planning to attend should RSVP by MarchContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five hosted its second Teaching & Learning Conference of the 2025–2026 school year, highlighting the expertise and leadership of educators from across the district. The conference serves as a reminder that some of the most impactful professional learning occurs when educators learn from one another.Continue Reading
A lawsuit filed by former Lexington Richland District Five Superintendent Stephen Hefner(2011-2018) was resolved last week and will benefit the district’s students and teachers through the D5 Foundation. The settlement monies will be split between the district’s snack-pack program, that provides low-income students in the district with take home foodContinue Reading
IRMO – Dutch Fork High School student Lydia Jones has been selected by the American Association of German Teachers to participate in the prestigious German Summer Study Program for High School Students. Sponsored in cooperation with the German government’s Pedagogical Exchange Service, the highly competitive program selects students from hundredsContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five is expanding opportunities for students to earn college credentials while still in high school through the launch of a new Dual Enrollment Sophomore Associates Degree Pathway, made possible through a partnership with Midlands Technical College. An information session for families was held February 11Continue Reading
School District Five will host a virtual Lunch & Learn event designed to help students, families, and community partners explore clear pathways to in-demand careers. Representatives from the Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA), the Lexington County Development Board, and School District Five’s School Counseling and Career & Technical EducationContinue Reading
IRMO – Members of the Dutch Fork High School National Beta Club are celebrating an outstanding performance at the South Carolina Senior Beta State Convention, held February 6–7, 2026, in Myrtle Beach. The annual convention gives students the opportunity to compete in a wide range of academic, artistic, and teamContinue Reading
By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr.Superintendent February is a month filled with observances that enrich our school calendar, including Black History Month, Youth Leadership Month, National Children’s Dental Health Month, National Girls and Women’s Sports Day, and Random Acts of Kindness Week. Among these, the first week of February standsContinue Reading