River Springs Elementary School second-grade student Ava Mae Pierce and teacher Lauri Williams have been named the Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s Student and Teacher of the Month. Williams, who serves as the school’s Teacher of the Year, was praised by Principal Matt Gams for her dedication to her students andContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School third grader Charlea Hill-Allen has been named the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club’s October Student of the Month for exemplifying the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.” Hill-Allen was selected by her school for her willingness to volunteer in a special education classroom and build meaningful connections withContinue Reading
District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who have demonstrated innovative ideas for classroom projects. School District Five received $7,942 in grants. School District Five grant recipients include: Kylie Cathcart (TheContinue Reading
Dear D5 Family, Every student who walks across a graduation stage represents a story of perseverance, growth, determination, and achievement. Behind each diploma are countless hours of hard work, a teacher’s encouragement, a family’s support, and a community’s commitment to the promise of every child. That is why I amContinue Reading
School District Five’s Student Nutrition department is continuing to ensure no child goes hungry by offering a meal to students within three of the district’s after-school programs. The meal is made possible through the district’s sponsorship of the Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program beganContinue Reading
Chapin High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts made history at the Southern Association of Student Councils (SASC) Annual Conference, earning leadership roles that will bring the region’s student leadership conference to District Five for two consecutive years. Chapin High School juniors Tillman Lominack and GreeneContinue Reading
Shatter the Myth program set for Oct. 27 at Irmo Middle School IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five will host Shatter the Myth: Substance Use on Oct. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Irmo Middle School, 6051 Wescott Road in Columbia. The event is open to all district familiesContinue Reading
State and federal representatives visit school cafeteria, farm and greenhouse IRMO — School District Five recently welcomed representatives from the South Carolina Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a visit focused on school nutrition best practices. The team observed lunch service at Spring Hill High SchoolContinue Reading
Pictured above: District Five member Scott Jones, WLTX Erika Glover, Dr. Matt Boyeson Annual fundraiser supports teacher grants and student food assistance IRMO — The District Five Foundation of Lexington-Richland School District Five held its annual Groovin’ for the Good gala Oct. 17 at the River Center in Saluda Shoals Park.Continue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet (NRES-AM) has received a $12,600 Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) grant for the project Excellence in Arts at Nursery Road Elementary Integration from the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). DAP grants provide funds for one-year projects and funds from this grant award must be expendedContinue Reading
District Five schools elected to lead Southern Association of Student Councils in 2027 and 2028 IRMO — Chapin High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts will make history by hosting the Southern Association of Student Councils (SASC) Annual Conference in consecutive years. Chapin High School juniorsContinue Reading
More than 400 students in Lexington, Richland counties projected to benefit IRMO — More than 400 high school seniors in Lexington and Richland counties are expected to receive a combined $3.2 million in college assistance through the expanded Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, which will provide eligible South Carolina students withContinue Reading
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
By Danielle McNaughton Local government came to life at Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences as Town Councilman Mike Ward paid a special visit to three first-grade classes to share how town government works and why community participation matters. During his interactive presentation, Ward introduced the students toContinue 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