Two Lexington-Richland School District Five educators received a special recognition at the district’s kickoff event on Aug. 7. Steve Padgett presented the keys to two new Honda vehicles to Anna Maria Hinson, District Five Teacher of the Year from Spring Hill High School, and Jeannette Farr, District Support Employee ofContinue Reading
IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five dance teams earned multiple state titles and top placements at the South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA) State Championship. The championship was held Feb. 21, 2026 at York Preparatory Academy. Students from Chapin Middle School, Chapin High School, Dutch Fork Middle School and Dutch ForkContinue Reading
District Five students have launched Fox Productions, a business to shine a spotlight on local talent. In a showcase of talent and entrepreneurship, a group of special education students at Dutch Fork High School are launching a talent show for students with disabilities. The student-led business, named aims to provideContinue Reading
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will honor local veterans and support students exploring military careers during two special events on Wednesday, November 12. The day begins with a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. Military veterans who reside in theContinue Reading
IRMO – Eleven District Five high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented students now have the chance to compete for nearly $26 million in scholarships to be awarded next spring. District Five semifinalists are: “Congratulations to each of ourContinue Reading
July 4, 2025, marked the 249th anniversary of our nation. I have always celebrated Independence Day with fireworks, cookouts, and time with family. As an educator, I try to find a teaching moment in every interaction, so this Independence Day, I quizzed my children about the Declaration of Independence. TheyContinue Reading
IRMO – For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the Irmo High School Student Council, affectionately known as Irmo StuCo, has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). The NASC program is supported by itsContinue Reading
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 – 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
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
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
Two students from Dutch Fork High School have been chosen to participate in the BigFuture Ambassadors program for Spring 2025. Juniors Hewaud Khan and Connor Thatch will represent their school in the program, which runs from February to May 2025. As ambassadors, they will promote free career and college resourcesContinue Reading
IRMO – Irmo Middle School has been named a 2025 Model School by the Center for Model Schools. Model Schools are described as forward-thinking schools that drive transformation, inspire change, and implement groundbreaking strategies to improve student outcomes. After attending the Model Schools Conference last year, Irmo Middle School administratorsContinue Reading