IRMO, SC – Educators and support staff looking for opportunities in Lexington-Richland School District Five should mark their calendars for the district’s annual Hiring Event on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The event will be held in-person from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Irmo Middle School. This event provides jobContinue Reading
School District Five held a Naturalization Ceremony at Irmo Elementary School recently. Those attending the ceremony represented 18 different countries spanning the globe from Mexico to China. Fourth graders from Irmo Elementary participated in the ceremony with the singing of the National Anthem, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and cheeringContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is hosting two Magnet Fairs to showcase its specialized programs for students in grades 6-12 and elementary school. These fairs offer families a chance to explore the district’s various magnet offerings and speak directly with representatives from each program. The first fair will take place onContinue Reading
On behalf of the educators, staff, and leadership of School District Five, we deeply appreciate the trust and confidence that residents have placed in us by passing the School District Five Referendum. This result reflects the commitment to our schools, teachers, staff and students by our entire School District FiveContinue Reading
Two dedicated seniors from Lexington-Richland School District Five, Mary Ellen Morrison and Bella Qian of Spring Hill High School, recently received national recognition for their impactful campaign, “Fighting Chronic Illness Together.” The duo was awarded the Len Rodger’s Spirit Award by Good Days Effective Compassion for their outstanding efforts inContinue Reading
In 2017 my wife, Catherine (Cathy) Huddle, attended a school board meeting and came back dismayed. The meeting was about building what would become Piney Woods Elementary on Amicks Ferry Rd outside Chapin. Cathy was disheartened that, despite massive public opposition, the board voted 6-1 to build the school inContinue Reading
As a District 5 teacher for 25 years, I frequently get asked whom to vote for on the board. While I can’t tell others how to vote, I want to share my perspective. Ken Loveless is a definitive YES for me! Our first meeting, about 15 years ago when IContinue Reading
I am writing to offer my support for Ken Loveless, someone I have had the pleasure of knowing in both a personal and professional capacity. As a retired teacher of Lexington 5, I have consistently been impressed by Ken’s character, work ethic and unwavering support for teachers and students. InContinue Reading
Harbison West Elementary Gifted and Talent Development School celebrated a remarkable achievement as six of its Escolares Academy academically gifted students recently earned perfect scores on the SC Ready standardized test. This accomplishment not only highlights the exceptional abilities of these students but also showcases the dedication of the school’sContinue Reading
As a state representative and as a person heavily involved in the community, I have gotten to know Jason Baynham, Catherine Huddle and Ken Loveless very well. To that end, I am excited to support all three for District Five School Board. Jason Baynham is very active in our church,Continue Reading
I am a retired public school teacher who taught for 35 years. Most of my teaching career was spent as an elementary school music teacher in Aiken County. As a music teacher, I spent at least 5 years with most of my students. So it goes to say that IContinue Reading