Families can explore academic programs, career pathways and magnet school opportunities
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties will host two Magnet and School Choice Fairs to showcase educational opportunities available throughout the district.
For the first time, every school in the district, including all magnet schools, will be represented at both events.
The fairs will give current district families and those interested in enrolling their children an opportunity to learn about academic programs, career and technical education, dual enrollment, flexible learning opportunities and specialized magnet school curricula.
Attendees can speak directly with school representatives about individual school offerings, including arts, athletics, extracurricular activities and student organizations.
The first fair will be held Nov. 19 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Irmo High School International School for the Arts. A second event is scheduled for Jan. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies.
“School District Five has consistently prioritized enhancing academic programs through magnet and choice offerings,” said School District Five Magnet Director Sara Wheeler. “Providing our families with exceptional options is crucial for student success in both education and future careers. The Magnet and School Choice Fairs are integral to informing district families about the opportunities we offer.”
Magnet school opportunities
District Five’s magnet programs include:
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Crossroads Middle School Academy of Innovative Learning
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Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences
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Harbison West Elementary School Gifted and Talent Development Magnet
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Escolares Academy at Harbison West Elementary School
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H.E. Corley Elementary School Montessori Magnet and Leadership Magnet
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Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet
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Nursery Road Elementary School Arts Magnet
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Seven Oaks Elementary School Global Magnet
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Irmo Middle International Academic Magnet and I AM Escolares Magnet Program
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Dutch Fork High School STEM Magnet Program
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Irmo High School International School for the Arts, International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career-related Programmes, and This Is Escolares Academic Magnet Program
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Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet
Schools open to choice
The following schools also accept school choice applications, based on available space:
Ballentine Elementary, Chapin Elementary, Chapin High, Chapin Middle, Dutch Fork High, Dutch Fork Middle, Flexible Innovative Virtual Education (FIVE) program, Irmo Elementary, Lake Murray Elementary, Oak Pointe Elementary, Piney Woods Elementary, River Springs Elementary and Spring Hill Middle.
The application window for the 2027-2028 school year opens Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. and closes Jan. 20 at noon.
For more information about magnet programs and school choice, visit lexrich5.org/choice or contact the district’s Magnet Office at [email protected].
