Skip To Main Content

Need to Know

For Immediate Release – September 1, 2026

School District Five announces Board Officers meeting on September 4

IRMO –The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees will hold a Board Officers meeting on September 4 at the District Office. 

The meeting will begin with a call to order at 1:45 p.m. To view the agenda for the September 4 meeting, please visit the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3zdcfhb4.

The district will live stream the board meeting. Members of the public will be able to see live video of the September 4 meeting by visiting the following link: http://meet.google.com/trq-zanz-cxy.

WHAT: School District Five Board Officers Meeting
WHEN: Friday, September 4, 2026

WHERE: District Office

                1020 Dutch Fork Road

                Irmo, SC 29063

###

For Immediate Release – September 2, 2026

School District Five Career and Technical Education is hosting a Talent Summit

IRMO – School District Five Career and Technical Education is hosting a Talent Summit for businesses and community organizations Tuesday, September 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

The event will provide an opportunity for business organizations to understand ways to assist or enhance areas of study at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center), network with instructors and future graduates for internships or apprenticeships, discuss preparing for the workforce and tour the career technical education facility. 

“Our mission in Career and Technical Education is simple: build the bridge from the classroom to the workplace—connecting students to pathways, skills, credentials, and opportunities that lead to successful careers,” said Director of Career and Technical Education David Prigge, Sr. “This event provides an opportunity for businesses, companies and local organizations to hear how our students and programs can mutually benefit career readiness, workforce development and in return, how as a business they can support our programs, facilities and coursework. Together, we can shape the workforce of today.” 

Registration for the event will take place from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning and the event will begin at 9:00 a.m. with lunch provided and conclude at 3:00 p.m. Interested organizations can RSVP to Courtney Williams at cswilliams@lexrich5.org by September 8, 2026.

The Center serves grades 9-12 throughout the district and offers a wide variety of specialized courses in 17 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Programs include Agriculture, Auto Repair Technology, Biomedical Science, Building Construction, Culinary Arts, Cyber Security/Networking, Digital Art and Design, Drone Technologies, Electrical Systems, HVAC, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, Media Technology, Veterinary Science, and Welding.

To learn more about The Center, visit https://cats.lexrich5.org/

###

alt=""

Lexington-Richland School District Five is committed to the safety of everyone who attends our district events. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the steps we take to ensure event safety for students, staff, and the community.  Thank you for your cooperation. We will see you at the game!

Event Safety

  •  Clear Bag Requirement
    • Approved bags include:
      • Clear Tote Bag (Plastic, Vinyl or PVC): Do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
      • Plastic Storage Bag: Clear, one (1) gallon resealable 
      • Small Clutch Purse: Approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 4.5” x 6.5” with or without a hand or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.
    • Bags not allowed include: purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch, backpacks, binoculars cases, briefcases, camera bags, cinch bags, coolers, diaper bags, fanny packs, grocery/trash bags, luggage of any kind, mesh bags, tinted plastic bags.
  • Student Supervision: All students 8th grade or younger are required to attend games with parents or guardians.
  • Tickets: Admission will be charged throughout the duration of games.
  • Metal Detectors: The district has implemented metal detectors to screen all spectators at Chapin High School, Dutch Fork High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts.
  • Safety Officials: We partner with law enforcement and event staff to ensure spectator safety for the duration of the event. School Resource Officers also will travel with teams at away games.

Ticket Information

  • Tickets will generally be available one week prior to the event or the week of the event. 
  • Tickets should not be validated until you reach the ticket table and are instructed to do so.
  • Tickets can also be purchased at the door with a cell phone at the ticket gate. 
  • Purchase Tickets

For Immediate Release – September 2, 2026

The Center for Advanced Technical Studies hosting Open House September 22

IRMO – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) is opening their doors to the community and hosting an Open House Tuesday, September 22 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. located at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin.

The Center serves grades 9-12 throughout the district and offers a wide variety of specialized courses in 17 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Programs include Agriculture/Wildlife Management, Auto Repair Technology, Bioengineering Systems, Biomedical Science, Building Construction, Culinary Arts, Cyber Security/Networking, Digital Art and Design, Drone Technologies, Electrical Systems, Engineering/Engineering Design, HVAC, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, Media Technology, Veterinary Science, and Welding.

During the event all stakeholders will be able to tour the entire school. This will allow parents, students, and community members the opportunity to see the classrooms and labs. Teachers and current students will be available to answer questions and discuss curriculum. 

"This event opens the doors to the public and district families to showcase the many college and career focused opportunities available to our students in School District Five,” School District Five Assistant Director of The Center Roy Frick said. “The incredible work of our CTE instructors at The Center prepares students for the workforce now and provides a rigorous foundation for students pursuing postsecondary studies. We look forward to inviting our community to view the excellence of CTE in School District Five.”

###

For Immediate Release – August 18, 2026

School District Five announces 2027 graduation dates

IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2027 high school graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 28, 2027 at the Colonial Life Arena.

 

·         Chapin High School: May 28 at 8:00 a.m.

·         Dutch Fork High School: May 28 at 11:30 a.m.

·         Irmo High School: May 28 at 3:00 p.m.

·         Spring Hill High School: May 28 at 6:00 p.m.

Graduation times and dates vary each year. While districts annually submit preferred dates for graduation ceremonies at the Colonial Life Arena, the arena ultimately selects and provides dates and times for several districts based on the arena’s availabilities and processes.

###