District Five educator ‘proud to represent teachers’ during “Jeopardy!”...
IRMO – As a high school history teacher, Robert Barron’s job is to ask his students tough questions and gauge their mastery of a variety of topics. However, the tables were turned recently for the...
View ArticleRichland One Offering a College Financial Aid 101 Workshop
Parents, if you need help paying for college for your high school senior, but don’t have a clue where to start or how to get the money, this upcoming Richland One workshop – Financial Aid 101 – is for...
View ArticleGilbert High band continues sweet tradition
GILBERT, S.C. — Continuing a time-honored tradition for band programs across the country, Gilbert High School launched its annual fruit sale this month. GHS teamed up with Gilbert Middle School for the...
View ArticleThe Young Americans find hidden musical talents in students at District Five
IRMO – Their mission is to inspire students across America to attain self-confidence, self-esteem and respect for others through music, dance and performance. That message from The Young Americans rang...
View ArticleLexington High cadet soars to national success
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington High School’s Zachary W. Kearney earned national recognition for both an outstanding record in the classroom and as a cadet in uniform. A junior, Kearney holds the rank of...
View ArticleFormer Gamecocks promote literacy at GMS
GILBERT, S.C. — Former Gamecock football players Langston Moore and Preston Thorne proved they are not “just a chicken” during a visit to Gilbert Middle School. Motivating the middle schoolers to enjoy...
View ArticleScience project: Arden Fifth graders create working miniature roller coasters
While you were whizzing along in a roller coaster at the State Fair, you probably didn’t give much thought to the science and engineering that creates all of that fun and excitement, but some Arden...
View ArticleBLYTHEWOOD HIGH STUDENTS WIN STATE-WIDE INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Pictured L-R Abhimanyu Sailesh, Terry Floyd of IT-oLogy, Samuel Cathart. BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School sophomores Samuel Cathart and Abhimanyu Sailesh were recognized at the State Fair recently...
View ArticleBlythewood High Environmental Science hosts ‘Fishing Day’
BLYTHEWOOD- Blythewood High School Environmental Science Class along with their teacher Michael Varnadore hosted their fall fishing days Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26-27. District Two Assistant...
View ArticlePHES honors late teacher with outdoor classroom
LEXINGTON, S.C. — In memory of a former teacher, Pleasant Hill Elementary opened a new learning space this year that has students and teachers enjoying the great outdoors. Beloved PHES Fifth-Grade...
View ArticleDistrict Five parenting services grow young minds through Ready by Five...
IRMO – Parents of children who are not yet enrolled in school have a unique opportunity in Lexington-Richland School District Five. One component offered by Ready by Five Parenting and Family Literacy...
View ArticleChapin Elementary students shine bright in visit with solar astronomer
CHAPIN – Chapin Elementary School students had their imaginations taken to outer space during a special visit from local solar astronomer Larry Metcalf. Metcalf, better known as “Sunspot Larry” is a...
View ArticleLMES students choose to practice kindness
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Students at Lake Murray Elementary know that showing kindness makes the school day happier for everyone. During Red Ribbon Week, students celebrated kindness as a healthy lifestyle...
View ArticleBlythewood High School Drama department wins SCTA competition
Pictured Seniors Imani and Niara Hargrave. BLYTHEWOOD –The Blythewood High School Drama Department’s original production of “Growing Up Wonderland” won first place out of a field of 32 at the South...
View ArticleDistrict Five high school holds its annual ‘Goodwill Brunch’ for the Irmo...
IRMO – More than 300 people gathered at Irmo High School for its fifth annual Goodwill Brunch on December 7. The event was created a few years ago to bridge the generation gap between students and...
View ArticleTwo District Five schools win “Champions of the Environment” grants from DHEC
IRMO – Dutch Fork Middle School and Irmo High School have been awarded “Champions of the Environment” grants by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Established in...
View ArticleNominations are open for 2018 Tri-District Arts Consortium summer program
IRMO – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Tri-District Arts Consortium (TriDAC) summer program. Middle school students who attend Lexington-Richland School District Five, Lexington One and...
View ArticleDistrict Five names Dr. Christina Melton superintendent-elect
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five trustees announced that they have picked veteran educator Dr. Christina Melton to become the district’s next superintendent. Melton, who is currently the...
View ArticleRichland One Enrolling Students for Spring Semester of New Virtual School...
Richland One realizes that the traditional school day is not for every student. Some students may want to complete courses quicker or they may need more flexibility in their school schedule because of...
View ArticleDistrict Five elementary school present anti-bullying projects
IRMO – Nursery Road Elementary students presented anti-bullying projects during a November assembly. In order to actively engage the second through fifth graders, school counselor Jessica Deffendall...
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