River Springs Elementary School had a supply drive for their holiday baskets campaign for veterans. Students collected 727 cans of green beans, yams, mushroom soup, evaporated milk, cranberry sauce, and corn.Continue Reading
There is a new mural in Irmo High School’s gaming room. IB Students Kizah Jefferson and Alaska Ziegler painted it based on the idea of a distant planet.Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Tuesday, November 7, was Election Day for many town offices across the state. Did you vote? Do you live in a jurisdiction that held an election this year? According to scvotes.gov, on this “Municipal Election Day” there were 217 elections in 39 counties across the state withContinue Reading
Spring Hill High School Teacher Cadets observed classes at Ballentine Elementary School recently as the students get ready for their student teaching in the spring.Continue Reading
The application to School District Five’s Spring Hill High School for the 2024-2025 school year opens on November 9. Spring Hill High School (SHHS), Career Pathways Magnet, opened its doors in August of 2013 as an all-choice, all-magnet public high school. The school is ranked as the number one OpenContinue Reading
School District Five Nursing Supervisor Joanna Stanek has been selected to participate in a brand-new Public School Nurse Leadership program created by the University of South Carolina College of Nursing, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), and the South Carolina Department of Education. Stanek is oneContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold the first of two district Magnet Fairs on Thursday, November 9, 2023 giving families in the district an opportunity to explore offerings at several of its schools. This year the two Magnet Fairs will be separated by grade levels. The first in-person event willContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet 4th grader Abigail Montgomery was recognized by the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary as the student of the month. Leaphart Principal Courtney Sims said, “Abigail is an exceptional student. She is the first to help a friend out or be a friend to someone who needs one.Continue Reading
CrossRoads Intermediate student Rahaf Alzuabidi and teacher Lori Calhoun were selected as the Irmo Chamber’s Student and Teacher of the Month. “Rahaf is an amazing student who embodies what it means to RISE,” Principal Dr. Erin Doty said. “She shows respect and integrity to everyone around her and participates inContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a new $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The money will be used at Harbison West Elementary School and Seven Oaks Elementary School. School District Five is one of 16 school districts across theContinue Reading
School District Five is hosting a Career Exploration Day on Wednesday, October 25 at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. The district is collaborating with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) to offer Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for juniors and seniors that are currently served in school with anContinue Reading