The District 5 Foundation hosted its first Springfest April 5 at Dutch Fork High School. Eighteen teams consisting of teachers, administration, students, and SRO law enforcement from around Lexington Richland District Five schools competed in a kickball tournament on the school’s football field. Hundreds from around the district came outContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced Reed Gunter as the new principal of Dutch Fork High School. Gunter, who has served as interim principal since February, steps into the role following Dr. Gerald Gary’s appointment as the district’s Chief Operations Officer. “I am deeply appreciative of theContinue Reading
By Emily Cates Irmo Elementary School is proud to announce Hannah Pate as our Teacher of the Year and Angela Chambers as our Support Employee of the Year for 2025. Hannah Pate is our Art Teacher, and Angela Chambers is our 4K Excel Instructional Assistant. Each year, the staff ofContinue Reading
IRMO – Spring Hill High School teacher Rebekah Gilliam has been named a finalist for the Jessie Williams Little “Leading the Way” Award for outstanding mentorship. This statewide award was established in honor of Jessie Little, a Winthrop University alum, former faculty member, and veteran teacher, as a recognition ofContinue Reading
IRMO – A group of dedicated students from Irmo High School’s Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) came together with Emmanuwheel, a local non-profit organization, to build a wheelchair ramp, improving the family’s home and making it more accessible for a loved one withContinue Reading
Chapin High School Student Government proudly hosted the 77th Annual South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) State Convention from March 14 to March 16, welcoming more than 650 student delegates and 130 advisors from 71 schools across the state—making it the largest SCASC convention ever held. The three-day eventContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five is inviting families to come together for a fun and informative Block Party at the Harbison Gardens Community on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The event, hosted by the district’s Community Support Services Office, is focused on connecting families withContinue Reading
School business partners, mentors, volunteers, and parent-teacher organizations gathered at Seven Oaks Park on April 2 to be honored and celebrated as an integral part of the success of Lexington-Richland School District Five. Superintendent Dr. Akil Ross said, “Our volunteers are an instrumental part of our success story. They connectContinue Reading
IRMO – The Irmo High School LifeSmarts team has triumphed in the South Carolina state championship for the LifeSmarts Consumer Challenge, securing their place as state champions in the educational competition. LifeSmarts, the nation’s premier consumer program, has been empowering students for 30 years by teaching them how to become responsible, knowledgeableContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – On Monday, March 24, the Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees recognized 69 students who were awarded grants to fund their innovative projects. The students were introduced during the board’s regular meeting at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (CATS Center), where they received checks fromContinue Reading
Hadley Gary, a student at CrossRoads Intermediate School, has been named the March Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Student of the Month. Hadley is recognized for her leadership, kindness, and commitment to service. She is an active member of the Beta Club and serves as one of the school’s student ambassadors. “HadleyContinue Reading