Dozens of students from Lexington-Richland School District Five showcased their talent and dedication at this year’s University of South Carolina (USC) Regional Science & Engineering Fair held on March 19, bringing home numerous awards. Nickie Powell, the School District Five Coordinator of Science and Health, expressed her pride in theContinue Reading
Sandy Ellisor, Career Specialist at Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been honored as the Midlands Career Specialist of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year by the Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA). This prestigious award acknowledges educators who excel in preparing students for the workforce by providing rigorous academics,Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is pleased to extend an invitation to individuals aspiring to become certified teachers. An informative event will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center). This event offers a valuable opportunity for attendeesContinue Reading
NaKendra Kinard, Clinical Counselor at Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been honored with the title of South Carolina’s Outstanding Counselor of the Year by the South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA). Expressing her gratitude for the recognition, Kinard stated, “I am so honored to be selected for this award and haveContinue Reading
Mary Alice Laubach, the Placement Chair at Dutch Fork Middle School in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been honored with the Principal of the Year award for South Carolina by the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (SCCEC) for 2024. Despite not being a principal, individuals serving as the SpecialContinue Reading
A group of talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five showcased their musical skills at the Region 2 Band clinic held on February 23-24 at Lexington High School. The event featured students from various schools within the district, including Chapin High, Chapin Middle, Dutch Fork High, Dutch Fork Middle, IrmoContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five organized its second annual First Jobs Signing Day on February 29, 2024. The First Jobs Initiative is a unique effort by the district to address the nationwide labor shortage while providing valuable work opportunities for students. Seventeen students were hired to fill roles in various departments,Continue Reading
The Irmo Chamber of Commerce recently honored Sara Crawford and Precious Bross as the Teacher and Student of the Month, respectively, for their outstanding contributions to Irmo High School. Sara Crawford, affectionately known as Bear, is a special education teacher at Irmo High School and currently holds the title ofContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is set to host a Spring Block Party at the Harbison Gardens Community on March 7, 2024. Sponsored by the school district’s Community Support Services Office, the event aims to provide a platform for Harbison Garden students and families to access community resources that support theirContinue Reading
The National Beta members from Chapin High School and Dutch Fork High School are celebrating remarkable successes at the South Carolina Senior Division Beta State Convention held in Myrtle Beach. The Beta State Convention provides students with opportunities to compete in various academic and STEM-based, virtual, and performing arts competitions.Continue Reading
Students from Lexington-Richland School District Five achieved outstanding success at the South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA) Dance Team Championship. Held on February 17, 2024, at Irmo High School, the SCDA State Championship witnessed the participation of numerous students from Chapin Middle, Chapin High, Dutch Fork Middle, and Dutch Fork High,Continue Reading