By Sarah Ostergaard School’s out and you’re it, families. Summertime can be glorious, full of creativity, exploration, and education. There are so many fun and free things to do that don’t cost a cent. Take the kids and plan some local learning adventures, whether on weekdays or weekends. The ColumbiaContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard May can be a grueling time for students and teachers alike. For teachers, next year’s binding contracts are due May 10. For everyone, it’s testing time. This time of year at school, everyone seems tired. But teachers continue to rally their students to keep pushing and excel,Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard “I never learned this in school.” “Why don’t they teach this in school?” “I wish they taught this in school.” They do. April is Financial Literacy Month and we recognize the efforts of educators across the state to teach financial literacy / personal finance across the K-12 standards. Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Like democracy, education is a participatory exercise and we all have essential roles to play in support of our local public school system. A well-functioning public education system requires that we communicate with our elected officials to educate them after making sure we are educated on theContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard The school board members who govern our LexRich5 schools are elected in nonpartisan elections to make and oversee policy in the best interests of all the stakeholders of the district. Looking across the state, it is interesting to see the few different ways school board members areContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Is someone you know considering college? Higher education does not have to break the bank, but it does take academic focus, participation in extracurricular activities, and a bit of essay-writing to earn scholarships. First, students and a parent should complete the FAFSA, the federal Free Application ForContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard For so many reasons, December is a time of reflection and celebration. As 2024 comes to a close, let’s pause and thank school faculty, staff, and administration who love and grow our community’s young people. Our schools are community hubs, collaborating with families in support of studentContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard A school is not a business and should not be run as if it were. When we attempt to run a school like a business, we set it up to fail the students and also our own community. Have you heard about The Blueberry Story by JamieContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Voters have many choices on November 5: Election Day. You matter – learn what is on the ballot and be sure to vote. Voters residing within the School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties (LR5) will vote (1) together for or against a school bond referendumContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard We know the expression: Education is the key to new worlds. Education is the antidote to ignorance. Education is the ticket to prosperity. My favorite: Education is the one thing no one can take away from you. We need our students at all levels – CP, Honors,Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard As summer winds down and families gear up to return to school, we look forward to a new school year fresh with opportunity. As we keep a watchful eye on the weather this week, hopefully backpacks have been filled with supplies, the wardrobe has been refreshed withContinue Reading