IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five will host a series of virtual Lunch & Learn Events with Superintendent Akil Ross regarding the Bond Referendum that will be on the November election ballot. Sessions will be held virtually from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will be tailored to the attendance zones forContinue Reading
Chapin, SC – On September 18, students from the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy at Chapin High School brought joy and inspiration to first graders at Ballentine Elementary School. Each first grader received five books, generously donated by Chick-fil-A Ballentine, along with a handwritten note of encouragement from the high school students.Continue Reading
The Lexington-Richland Five Teacher Forum will be hosting two D5 School Board Candidate Forums to give the public a chance to learn more about the candidates and their positions on key issues. “Teacher Forum is looking forward to learning more about our school board candidates and their hopes for D5Continue Reading
CrossRoads Intermediate School (CRIS) is proud to announce its new designation as an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) school, marking a major step toward fostering academic achievement for all students. AVID is a renowned college readiness program that supports students from grades 4 to 12 by equipping them with theContinue Reading
IRMO – Dr. Lucia Jacobs, a science teacher at the Academy For Success in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as one of ten educators across South Carolina to participate in the Fall 2024 Strategies for Teacher Advancement and Renewal (STAR) Seminar. Chosen through a competitive statewide application process,Continue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Irmo Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its Teacher and Student of the Month for September, honoring Amanda Parker and Ashton Smyers from Irmo Elementary School. Amanda Parker, the current Teacher of the Year, has earned high praise from Principal Shannon Fincannon. “She is an extraordinary teacherContinue Reading
Irmo High School senior Nakul Ranjith has achieved a milestone by publishing his debut novel, The Depths of Man. This impressive accomplishment comes as Nakul balances his academic responsibilities with his passion for writing. The novel, now available for purchase nationwide, explores deep themes of humanity and self-discovery, showcasing Nakul’sContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard We know the expression: Education is the key to new worlds. Education is the antidote to ignorance. Education is the ticket to prosperity. My favorite: Education is the one thing no one can take away from you. We need our students at all levels – CP, Honors,Continue Reading
IRMO – On Thursday, September 5, 2024, Harbison West Elementary School Gifted and Talent Development Magnet hosted its “Grits for Grands” parent family engagement event, bringing together over 150 grandparents and students for a morning of food, fun, and connection. The event aimed to strengthen the bond between students andContinue Reading
IRMO – Fifty-seven students from Lexington-Richland School District Five achieved perfect scores on the SC READY assessments for the 2023-2024 school year. SC READY is a statewide test measuring English/language arts and mathematics proficiency for students in grades 3 through 8. These District Five students are among the top oneContinue Reading
On Tuesday, September 10, a group of SC Career Kids at Irmo Elementary School were treated to a special surprise—chocolate sundaes with sprinkles, courtesy of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream. Located at 252 Harbison Blvd., Handel’s also gave a presentation to the children about the process and business of making homemadeContinue Reading