Lexington Richland School District Five approved two potential rezoning plans to be implemented in Fall 2026. The rezoning options are based on the potential outcomes of the zero-tax rate increase bond referendum on the November ballot. Why approve two plans? Our district is attempting to address three (3) objectives: (1)Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is delighted to announce the continuation of its Golden Passes program for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This initiative invites senior citizens to become more involved in district-sponsored events and activities, fostering community engagement and support for the school district. Golden Pass ProgramContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – In a heartfelt endeavor to promote reading and strengthen family bonds, local nonprofit Turning Pages SC has launched an exciting new initiative, “The Family Pages.” This program, a result of a fresh partnership with The Lisa Libraries in New York, aims to distribute free books to theContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – On June 11, Midlands Technical College (MTC) hosted a retirement celebration at its Harbison campus to honor Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, who has been a dedicated member of the college community for 33 years. Dr. Rhames has served in various roles including senior vice president and chiefContinue Reading
Irmo High School International School for the Arts would like to recognize sophomore, Lauren Rice, for representing Irmo at the 2024 SC HOBY Leadership Seminar held at Presbyterian College from May 25-27. Lauren is the daughter of Jennifer Geter Rice and Travis Rice. While the national program attracts more thanContinue Reading
Cicely Brianna Major, an Irmo resident, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of South Carolina on May 3. Major was a 2015 graduate of Dutch Fork High School where she participated in the STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program of Lexington/Richland School District 5. After herContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Oh yay, it’s summer vacation. But oh my, I’m tired already. Looking for engaging ways to keep the kiddos occupied, experiencing new things, and off the electronics as a default? Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, big sibling, or sitter, even if you work full time, our childrenContinue Reading
2024 Dutch Fork High School graduate William Tryon has been accepted to study abroad in Germany. Tryon completed four years of German classes at Dutch Fork High School. He has been accepted into the Berlin Summer Semester, which is a partnership between German and American universities, sponsored by the InstituteContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Three distinguished Irmo High School seniors, Cameron Coaxum, Caitlin Faust, and Hannah Jones, were honored with $1000 scholarships from McGregor Presbyterian Church during the Senior Awards Night at Irmo High School on May 28. Each scholarship includes a portion allocated for the students’ chosen colleges and anotherContinue Reading
IRMO – Seven more students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have secured National Merit Scholarships, bringing pride to their community and schools. The students who received the college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards are: Brayden Berner (Chapin High) – Attending the University of Kentucky. Damien Dedmond (Chapin High) – Attending the UniversityContinue Reading
Dr. Akil Ross, Superintendent of Lexington/Richland School District Five, presented a now-and-then-styled presentation to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo on May 17. Ross has served in his present position since February 2022. Ross first offered a comprehensive assessment of the district’s current status. From 2019 to 2023 District FiveContinue Reading