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

Four School District Five students are now published authors. Author Stan Tucker brought his Share Your Story writing program to the district last year. The program walks students and teachers through the writing process. Students in grades 3-5 worked on their stories and all finished stories were submitted to StanContinue Reading

IRMO –Schools from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently announced their 2025-26 Teachers of the Year & Support Employees of the Year. Teacher of the Year winners from each school include: Kamela Oxner-West (Academy For Success), Leigh Carpenter (Adult Education), April Siders (Ballentine Elementary), Jessica Hidalgo (Center for Advanced Technical Studies),Continue Reading

By Dr. Mary Kennerly My children attended District 5 schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. I am eternally grateful for the education they received here. It has contributed significantly to their successes in adult life. I worked in District 5 schools for 33 years and have volunteered in District 5Continue Reading