IRMO – The Afterschool Alliance has selected Julius Scott, Coordinator of Community Services who supports multiple afterschool programs within School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties, to serve as a 2025 Afterschool Ambassador – one of only 15 leaders in the country chosen for the honor this year. AfterschoolContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Parent Teacher Association (SCPTA) proudly hosted its Legislative Conference and Training Day on February 26, 2025, bringing together PTA leaders, members, and advocates from across the state to engage in meaningful discussions about public education policies and grassroots advocacy. As part of the day’sContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as Director of Special Services. “I am beyond thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our district in this role,” Friend said. “Supporting students and families, especially those with disabilities, is at the heart of myContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five held its third annual First Jobs Signing Day Thursday, February 27, 2025. The First Jobs Initiative is a unique way to help the district with the nationwide labor shortage, as well as help students. The district hired 18 students to work in jobs inContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been elected as a National Officer for the SkillsUSA organization making her the first ever National Officer from the State of South Carolina. Avery Smith is a rising senior in the Law Enforcement Services Program at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (TheContinue Reading
Dutch Fork high School students earned several awards at the South Carolina Division: Senior Beta State Convention. National Beta State Convention allows students the opportunity to compete in various academic and STEM-based, virtual, and performing arts competitions. The State Convention was held February 7 and 8 in Myrtle Beach. TheContinue Reading
Career exploration is a key component in helping students discover different paths to a successful future. On February 5 students at Dutch Fork Middle School (DFMS) went out into the community to participate in the annual DFMS Job Shadowing Day. Through this opportunity, students were able to experience a realisticContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Joshua Dykes, a student at Seven Oaks Elementary, has been recognized as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club’s February Student of the Month. Principal Dr. Angie Slatton praised Joshua’s leadership and positive attitude, stating, “Joshua is one of our amazing students who shows support for his classmates. HeContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork High School Astronomy classes had at the Astronomy Night Observation February 6. Around 19 students and parents came out to observe a host of celestial objects in the night sky. The stargazing group was able to check off many items on their Astronomy bucket list. Several studentsContinue Reading
Davida Price, School District Five’s Coordinator of Youth and Family Services (4K), has been awarded the 2025 State Service Award by the South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA). The SCECA State Service Award is given to an individual who has gone above and beyond to aid the South Carolina EarlyContinue Reading
The Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s Student and Teacher of the Month from Ballentine Elementary School are Lana Featner and Kaylyn Edmondson (not pictured). Assistant Principal Zach Keister said, “Ms. Edmondson was voted by her peers to be our schools Teacher of the Year. She is an asset to our school.Continue Reading