The Gators Give program at River Springs Elementary School teaches students the rewards of giving back to others while strengthening skills for empathy, generosity, and compassion. The winter Gators Give service project supported Sharing God’s Love with a donation of over 1,400 cans of soup.Continue Reading

H. E. Corley Elementary School hosted a career fair February 16. About 25 different jobs and careers were represented including firefighters, law enforcement, doctors and welders. Community partners took the time to show students jobs they can pursue for their future.Continue Reading

Lexington-Richland School District Five celebrated the first-ever First Jobs Signing Day on February 28. The First Jobs Initiative is a unique way to help the district with the nationwide labor shortage, as well as prepare students to be career ready. “The First Jobs initiative is part of School District’s FiveContinue Reading

To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties are celebrating National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) March 6-10. Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. SchoolContinue Reading

Dutch Fork High School Band Director Jeremy Ley has received the National Band Association’s (NBA) Citation of Excellence. The Citation of Excellence is awarded to outstanding concert band directors whose ensembles have a history of a distinguished level of accomplishment, or to those individuals who have made significant contributions toContinue Reading

Leaphart Elementary hosted its annual Ladies Love Math event. They invited district leaders and other women from the community into the school to play math games with students. It was a way for the school to connect with the community and showcase all of the lessons that are being taughtContinue Reading

Senior Saanvi Cherukumalli has been named the Sonic Friday Night Rivals Crosby Roofing Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She has played tennis for Irmo High School for the past 6 years. She received a $5,000 scholarship. Cherukmalli has plans to study finance in college.Continue Reading

Multiple School District Five schools took part in the Polar Plunge recently to raise money for the Special Olympics of South Carolina. Teams plunged into Lake Murray to benefit students.Continue Reading