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
Columbia, S.C. -The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Education are joining forces to create and promote vaccine awareness and immunization opportunities for parents, students, and staff for the 2021-22 school year. Across South Carolina there is a dramatic rise inContinue Reading
In recognition of National Safe Boating Week, the Lake Murray U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a free boater education course for anyone who wants to learn about the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. This instructor-led course will be held online using Zoom over three consecutive evenings May 17,Continue Reading
Suit up your little space adventurer for a mission to the stars. Janet Ivey of PBS’ Janet’s Planet and President of Explore Mars and her team are back at the Newberry Opera House. Astronaut Camp for rising 2nd – 5th graders will be returning this July along with a newContinue Reading
I was told recently by a parent that I have no stake in Lexington Richland District 5 because I have no child in the district system, nor am I a teacher. For those like me, and for those unlike me, let’s clarify who is a stakeholder in District 5. AContinue Reading
On November 3rd there is an opportunity for the voters of Lexington/Richland School District 5 to make real change. Let me share with you the reasons I stand for change. I am disappointed and dismayed at decisions that are made without the approval of the entire board. We are elected to beContinue Reading