By Sarah Ostergaard For so many reasons, December is a time of reflection and celebration. As 2023 comes to a close, let us pause and thank school faculty, staff, and administration who love and grow our community’s children. Our schools are community hubs, collaborating with families in support of studentContinue Reading
Oak Pointe Elementary School turned a regular Friday into a green-themed fiesta on December 1st as they celebrated Arbor Day with enthusiasm and educational fervor. The school’s commitment to environmental education shone brightly during this special occasion, leaving a lasting impact on both students and adults in attendance. The dayContinue Reading
Heather Reitenga, a Digital Integration Specialist in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Betty J. DeWitt Outstanding Educator Award from the South Carolina Farm Bureau. The accolade is in recognition of Reitenga’s exceptional efforts in integrating agricultural education programs into the schoolContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet in Lexington has been named as one of the fortunate recipients of the 2023-2024 Wildlife Connections from the Mountains to the Sea grant, a collaborative initiative by the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) and Dominion Energy. This marks the second year of the program, specificallyContinue Reading
A creative collaboration between The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission has given rise to a captivating addition to the annual Holiday Lights on the River spectacle at Saluda Shoals Park. The featured display for 2023 is a three-dimensional carousel scene, depicting whimsicalContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is set to host its second district Magnet Fair on Thursday, January 4, 2023, providing families within the district a valuable opportunity to explore the diverse elementary magnet and choice offerings available at several schools. The in-person Magnet Fair will take place at the Center forContinue Reading
As the holiday season approaches, students at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies are preparing for their annual poinsettia sale, a vibrant showcase of the students’ agricultural prowess and dedication to supporting their educational endeavors. Growing Excellence in Agriculture Education In the heart of The Center, students in the AgriculturalContinue Reading
We are thrilled to announce that Dutch Fork High School’s very own teacher, Ms. Holly Myers, and student, Stella Jones, have been honored as the Teacher and Student of the Month by the Irmo Chamber. Ms. Holly Myers: A Passionate Advocate for Inclusion Ms. Myers, who teaches our intellectually challengedContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five Adult Education Program was recognized by the South Carolina Office of Adult Education and earned the 2022-2023 English as a Second Language (ESL) Award. This award is presented to the top five ESL programs in the state with the highest aggregate average for academic growth. UponContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five educator has received the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Peter Lauzon is a member of the South Carolina Education Association (SCEA) and was nominated for the award based on his leadership and excellence in education. He has been a STEM educatorContinue Reading
Irmo Elementary hosted their annual Veterans Day Parade on November 10. Students and staff surrounded the car rider line to show appreciation to all who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. This year there were more than 20 cars filled with family members or community members.Continue Reading