IRMO, SC — Two teachers from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been honored as recent graduates of the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program, a statewide initiative aimed at expanding personal finance education in K-12 classrooms. Gayle Whitlock, a teacher at FIVE, and Jane Miller of Dutch Fork HighContinue Reading
June 9, 2025 Statement From Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. Dr. Akil E. Ross Sr., Lexington Richland School District Five School Superintendent, reported a cyber attack and disruption in the daily routing at D5 headquarters. In a statement to the school board on Monday, June 8, he explained theContinue Reading
South Carolina Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson observed opening day for the SC Career Kids summer camp at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies June 2. Thirty-two children will be engaged the week of June 2 – 5 in activities that include culinary arts, media technology,Continue Reading
Irmo High School International School for the Arts sophomore Ava Cary represented Irmo at the 2025 SC HOBY Leadership Seminar held at Presbyterian College from May 24 – 26. While the national program attracts more than 10,000 sophomores each year for state sponsored programs, SC HOBY brought sophomores from allContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — After five years of dedicated leadership, Amy Splittgerber is stepping down as Executive Director of Healthy Learners, the organization announced this week. Since joining in 2019, Splittgerber has overseen significant growth in the nonprofit’s mission to eliminate health-related barriers to learning for children across South Carolina. UnderContinue Reading
Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet School recently received the gift of a book vending machine for students. The addition allows children to earn books of their choice as rewards for positive behavior and consistent attendance. The initiative is designed to promote literacy and foster a love of reading among students,Continue Reading
IRMO – Tari Tucker Watson, a Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) adviser at Irmo High School, has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the FCCLA Spirit of Advising Award. This national honor is awarded to only one chapter adviser per state each year, out of overContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — May 7, 2025 — Midlands Technical College recognized eleven exceptional students from Lexington-Richland School District Five for earning the General Studies Academic Certificate through the college’s Dual Enrollment Program. These high-achieving students — representing Chapin High School, Dutch Fork High School, and Spring Hill High School —Continue Reading
Leaphart Elementary STEAM Magnet School is the proud recipient of a brand new “Buddy Bench” thanks to the St. Andrews Woman’s Club and the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club. The two organizations partnered with the school throughout the school year to support the TREX Plastic Recycling Program. Through their dedicated efforts,Continue Reading
School District Five Seniors Honored for Military Commitment The South Carolina Department of Education held a Military Honor Cords Ceremony on May 13, recognizing high school seniors across the state who will be entering the military or attending a military service academy after graduation. Several students from Lexington-Richland School DistrictContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce has announced its Student and Teacher of the Month, honoring Kelly Eckstrom and Andre St. Marie from Dutch Fork High School for their outstanding contributions to the school community. Teacher of the Month Kelly Eckstrom has dedicated 20 years to Dutch Fork High asContinue Reading