Hats off to the exceptional achievements of nine budding authors from Leaphart Elementary School (LES) STEAM Magnet! Thanks to the Share Your Story writing program facilitated by author Stan Tucker, these talented students have now become published authors. From October 2-6, Tucker’s program guided both students and teachers through theContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet and Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet, both part of the Lexington-Richland School District Five, have received prestigious Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet has been recognized as aContinue Reading
H. E. Corley Elementary School earns its recertification as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education. This distinguished recognition reaffirms the school’s unwavering commitment to instilling leadership principles, cultivating a culture of leadership, and aligning academic systems through student-led achievements and empowering instruction. Principal Melanie Harris expresses theContinue Reading
Miss Irmo Plus, Leighton Mount, a teacher at H E Corley Elementary is supporting the District 5 Foundation as her platform this spring. She has first-hand experience with the kind of help the Foundation provides for students and teachers in our school district. The District 5 Foundation supports the SnackContinue Reading
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year in Lexington-Richland School District Five begins February 5. Registration will take place during regular school office hours, Monday through Friday, excluding school holidays. School District Five 4K Application Potential students must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024. Parents of children meeting this ageContinue Reading
Registration for the 4-year-old tuition-based pre-kindergarten program, EXCEL (Exposing Children to Early Learning), in Lexington-Richland School District Five at Irmo Elementary begins February 5. Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will be limited to 20 students. All additional children will be placed on a waiting list forContinue Reading
The Irmo Chamber of Commerce has recognized Aysha Alamgir and Chloe Willis from Seven Oaks Elementary School Global Magnet as the stellar Teacher and Student of the Month. The accolade sheds light on their remarkable achievements within the school community. Aysha Alamgir, a first-grade teacher at Seven Oaks Elementary, hasContinue Reading
The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) extends an invitation to the community for an Open House and Spring Showcase, unlocking the doors to a world of innovation and education. This event, scheduled for February 7 from 5 – 7 pm, offers a unique opportunity to explore the school’sContinue Reading
River Springs Elementary bids farewell to the first half of the school year with an abundance of achievements and exciting events that have enriched the learning experience for students, teachers, and families alike. One of the standout moments was the unveiling of the brand-new outdoor classroom, made possible by theContinue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet fourth-grade teachers Beth Lechner, Kerry Moore, and Ashlyn Durel teamed up with Camp Leopold to provide an enriching three-day field trip experience for the students at Camp Leopold located in Pinewood. It has long been dedicated to connecting students with the natural world. Through thisContinue Reading
Irmo High School student athlete Matthew Blocker has been named to participate on the South Carolina High School League’s (SCHSL) Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). Blocker is one of 15 students selected statewide to participate in the council which represents each SCHSL classification and the more than 100,000 athletic participants.Continue Reading