IRMO – Students from The Center for Advanced Technical Studies once again showcased their talents at the SkillsUSA South Carolina State Leadership and Skills Conference, bringing home numerous awards across a wide range of career and technical fields. The competition, held throughout March, featured over 1,500 students competing in moreContinue Reading
March 27, 2025 By Akil E. Ross, Sr. There are significant opportunities on the horizon for our students, thanks to the passage of the 2024 bond referendum. School District Five will enhance the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program to prepare our students for the future of work. The establishmentContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet (School District 5 of Lexington-Richland Counties) hosted the Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) as their Learner Profile Experience guests on Friday, providing students with an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Seven Oaks is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School, workingContinue Reading
IRMO – Piney Woods Elementary School Reading Coach has received the Distinguished Teacher of Literacy Award by the Columbia Area Literacy Association, the local council associated with the Palmetto State Literacy Association. Dr. Scott Johnson is involved in the Palmetto State Literacy Association as the Legislative Chairperson and the localContinue Reading
Potential students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025. Parents of children meeting this age eligibility can apply now by bringing the following to their zoned elementary schools during normal school hours, excluding school holidays: · The student’s legal birth certificate · One proof of residency,Continue Reading
Christine Boyeson of Irmo received the exemplary Teacher of the Year Award from Clear Dot Charter School. Clear Dot is located in Columbia and is authorized by the Charter Institute at Erskine to support the development of Globally Competent Students. The PK-9 grade school boasts high numbers in math and reading thanksContinue Reading
Dezyah Dewitt, a third-grade Cayce Elementary School student, is the winner of the 13th Annual Future Chefs Challenge in Lexington Two. A panel of judges selected Dewitt’s Cheeseburger Cupcakes as its favorite from among recipes prepared by finalist 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from the district’s six elementary schools.Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Chamber of Commerce has named Glenna Shealy and Faith King from Dutch Fork Elementary School as the Teacher and Student of the Month for their dedication and contributions to the school community. Teacher of the Month: Glenna Shealy Shealy serves as a reading interventionist andContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. – The SkillsUSA Chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) has introduced a groundbreaking Junior Leadership Program in School District Five, aimed at developing leadership skills in students from fifth through eighth grade. This innovative program is led by high school seniors who are membersContinue Reading
Several District Five students performed at the SC Music Educators Association All State Choir weekend at Winthrop University February 27 – March 1. Students selected to participate include: Aishani Banerjee (Chapin Middle), Baylie Batchelor (Irmo High), Anasia Bryant (Irmo High), Elijah Drum (Chapin High), Mackenzie Gable (Chapin High), Kyle HoustonContinue Reading
IRMO –Members of the Irmo High School Concert Choir performed in New York City on March 16 at Carnegie Hall. The 23 students performed in Kyle Pederson’s “A Vision Unfolding”. The students joined roughly 170 singers from around the country to perform the work about social justice. Charlotte-area conductor Kenny PotterContinue Reading