IRMO – On Thursday, September 5, 2024, Harbison West Elementary School Gifted and Talent Development Magnet hosted its “Grits for Grands” parent family engagement event, bringing together over 150 grandparents and students for a morning of food, fun, and connection. The event aimed to strengthen the bond between students andContinue Reading

By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. Dear District Five Families After the recent tragedy in Winder, Georgia, our nation mourns while grappling with solutions for targeted school violence. School officials carry the massive responsibility of ensuring thousands of students and staff are safe and secure. The Lexington Richland School DistrictContinue Reading

The National Weather Service is predicting continued rain and potential flooding from Tropical Storm Debby for our area through Thursday, August 8, 2024. As a result, School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties schools and offices, including the FIVE virtual program, will be closed on Thursday, August 8, 2024.Continue Reading

Longtime District Five booster Ken Loveless has officially filed for Lexington-Richland Five School Board on November 5th. A candidate for one of the Lexington County seats on the board, Loveless feels a strong level of confidence in the upcoming election:   “I have been getting out and laying the groundworkContinue Reading