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Five teachers from Lexington-Richland School District Five have achieved the prestigious National Board Certification (NBCT) this year, further enhancing the district’s standing with a total of 299 National Board Certified Teachers. National Board Certification is an advanced teaching credential that involves a comprehensive series of performance-based assessments. Teachers pursuing thisContinue Reading

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By Sarah Ostergaard In 2013, 2017, and 2023, LexRich5 Schools received Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grants from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). According to the MSAP website, the purpose of an MSAP grant is to “assist in the desegregation of schools servedContinue Reading

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Hats off to the exceptional achievements of nine budding authors from Leaphart Elementary School (LES) STEAM Magnet! Thanks to the Share Your Story writing program facilitated by author Stan Tucker, these talented students have now become published authors. From October 2-6, Tucker’s program guided both students and teachers through theContinue Reading

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Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit dedicated to adult literacy, is pleased to introduce its newly appointed board leadership team. The organization, committed to advancing adult literacy, looks forward to the guidance and expertise of the following individuals: Kara Cieri – Chair of the Board: A literacy professional from Richland Library,Continue Reading

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Lexington-Richland School District Five is organizing a virtual parent and community town hall meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is to disseminate information regarding the District’s 5-Year Master Facilities and Rezoning Plan, as well as to encourage community input. During the virtualContinue Reading

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More than $500,000 in scholarship funds are available for high school seniors statewide now through March 15 Columbia, S.C. – February 1, 2024 – The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is delighted to announce the commencement of applications for its 27th annual Ride of Your LifeContinue Reading

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H. E. Corley Elementary School earns its recertification as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education. This distinguished recognition reaffirms the school’s unwavering commitment to instilling leadership principles, cultivating a culture of leadership, and aligning academic systems through student-led achievements and empowering instruction. Principal Melanie Harris expresses theContinue Reading

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Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year in Lexington-Richland School District Five begins February 5. Registration will take place during regular school office hours, Monday through Friday, excluding school holidays. School District Five 4K Application Potential students must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024. Parents of children meeting this ageContinue Reading

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Registration for the 4-year-old tuition-based pre-kindergarten program, EXCEL (Exposing Children to Early Learning), in Lexington-Richland School District Five at Irmo Elementary begins February 5. Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will be limited to 20 students. All additional children will be placed on a waiting list forContinue Reading