Christian Smith, a senior at Dutch Fork High School, achieved a significant milestone by earning a private pilot certification through a $25,000 scholarship sponsored by the Air Force JROTC (AFJROTC) headquarters. The accomplishment places him among the less than 1% of the population holding a private pilot license. Attending andContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five recently announced the exceptional educators and support staff members who have been selected as the Teachers and Support Employees of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to their roles, making a positive impact on students and theContinue Reading
Date and Time: 2 hr 15 min, Lunch at 11:45 am, Rotations start at 1 pm Location: 7582 Woodrow St, Irmo, SC 29063 Description: SC Career Kids, a nonprofit organization, is seeking career experts to participate in their summer Career Club at Union United Methodist Church. This camp aims toContinue Reading
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
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
Seven Oaks Elementary School Global Magnet wasted no time kicking off the new year with a series of celebrations and recognitions. Since the return from Winter Break, students have been acknowledged for their accomplishments in the first half of the school year, as well as their positive behavior throughout January.Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet and Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet, both part of the Lexington-Richland School District Five, have received prestigious Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet has been recognized as aContinue Reading