Lex Rich 5

Lex-Rich 5 moves school start to September, with hybrid/virtual options

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Students in Lexington Richland District Five will now start school on September 8, while the first day for teachers will be August 20. Lexington-Richland School District Five voted Thursday to start the school year with a hybrid schedule plan and an all virtual model. According to officials, the hybrid plan will blend of face-to-face instruction and distance learning…

Lexington Richland District Five plans in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies

Image courtesy Lex Rich 5 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Class of 2020 in Lexington Richland School District Five will get a graduation ceremony. According to the District, they will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies in early June, implementing social distancing and other health measures for graduates and their guests. District officials say the graduations will be held at the district’s three high…

Lexington Richland District Five announces changes to meal pick up

Per new guidelines, students will not be required to be present at feeding sites when parents and guardians pick up meals

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– School officials with Lexington Richland District Five announced starting today March 30, 2020 students will not be required to be present at feeding sites when parents and guardians pick up meals. Parents will, however, be required to show their students’ ID cards, if they have them and if they do not, they will have to sign their…

Teacher Recruitment Fair in Lexington Richland District Five

The district is hosting a teacher recruitment event on February 1, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Teachers looking to take on a new assignment have a chance to attend a job fair in Lexington-Richland School District Five. The district is hosting a teacher recruitment event on February 1, 2020. It will be held at the Center for the Arts at Irmo High School from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Online registration is open now…

Grab the resume: Teacher Recruitment Fair hosted by Lexington Richland Five

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at Midlands events in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Teachers looking to take on a new assignment have a chance to attend a job fair in Lexington-Richland School District Five. The district is hosting a teacher recruitment event on February 1, 2020. It will be held at the Center for the Arts at Irmo High School from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Online registration is open now…

Lexington Richland District Five waives make-up day for May 1 due to teacher rally

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Richland School District Five officials announced that the Board of Trustees voted to forgive a day students missed on May 1, 2019 due to the teacher rally at the statehouse. According to district officials, the day has been waived for students, but employees who missed the day will be responsible for ensuring they make up missed work…

District: Lexington Richland 5 to close May 1, day of Teacher Rally at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to district officials, all schools in Lexington Richland District 5 will be closed Wednesday, May 1st. According to officials, after monitoring staff leave requests over the past few days and considering unanticipated additional leave that could occur, the district made the decision to close schools Wednesday. Participating teachers from across the state are expected to rally…

Community Reacts to Vote to Build New School in Chapin

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Richland School District Five is moving forward with plans to build a new elementary school on Amick’s Ferry Road in Chapin. The move comes after a contentious board meeting and vote Monday night. Now a day after the yes vote, some community members against the project, are reacting.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Lex Rich…

Lexington Richland District 5 Board Approves Controversial New School Plan in Chapin

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  The Lexington Richland District 5  School Board Motion passed 6-1 to purchase land for new school on Amick’s Ferry Road. The vote came after a nearly three hour meeting Monday, where hundreds of community members spoke out against the plan. Opponents say the newly proposed school would be a traffic and safety issue for students on Amick’s Ferry…