IRMO, S.C. – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies will host an Open House on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its campus located at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin. The Center, known for offering hands-on, career-focused education, serves high school students in gradesContinue Reading
Shana Catoe, Coordinator of Student Nutrition, and Diane Boncorddo, Student Nutrition Field Manager, proudly represented Lexington-Richland School District Five at the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brought together school nutrition professionals from across the country to share best practices, explore new trends, andContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five honored the Class of 2025 Summer School Graduates during a special ceremony held on July 22. Surrounded by proud families, friends, and educators, graduates were presented with their diplomas and recognized for their hard work and determination. The event celebrated not only academic achievement but alsoContinue Reading
More than 300 local residents picked up their Golden Passes during Lexington-Richland School District Five’s special two-day sign-up event held July 22–23. The Golden Pass is a permanent photo ID card offered to residents aged 60 and older. It provides free admission to most athletic and cultural arts events inContinue Reading
IRMO – School District Five recently wrapped up its annual Elementary Summer Reading Camp with a joyful celebration on July 17. The five-week program, designed to strengthen literacy skills and foster a love of reading, culminated with student presentations that highlighted their growth in both reading and writing. During theContinue Reading
Three students from Irmo High School recently returned from a a trip that took them across Europe and all the way to Berlin, Germany, where they represented South Carolina as the state’s first student delegation to attend the EF Global Leadership Summit. Sophomore Liv Box, Junior Janessa Lucas, and SeniorContinue Reading
School District Five’s HIVE Summer Camp program recently wrapped up another exciting season of hands-on learning and fun. Held at Irmo Middle School, the five-week camp provided middle school students with a dynamic blend of educational enrichment and creative exploration. Throughout the camp, students participated in a variety of engagingContinue Reading
IRMO – Irmo High School’s chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference, held in Orlando, Florida. Students took part in a variety of leadership workshops designed to strengthen skills in communication, goal setting, and community service. They also competed inContinue 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 – Amy Umberger, Resident Scientist at Dutch Fork Elementary School – Academy of Environmental Sciences, has been named the 2025 Environmental Educator of the Year by the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC). This statewide honor recognizes educators who go above and beyond to build environmental knowledge, sparkContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – School District Five is once again inviting senior citizens to get involved in school events by offering its popular Golden Pass for the 2025–2026 school year. The Golden Pass is available to any resident who will be 60 years old or older during the upcoming school year.Continue Reading