School District Five opens 4K applications, 5K registration for 2026–27

Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for 4-year-old kindergarten and registering students for 5-year-old kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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School District Five is accepting 4K applications and 5K registration for the 2026-27 school year. Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026 to apply for 4K and 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026 to register for 5K. Parents must visit their zoned elementary schools to complete the application process and provide required documents.

Why it matters

Early childhood education is crucial for a child's development and future academic success. By opening up applications and registration for 4K and 5K programs, School District Five is providing families in the area with opportunities to enroll their children in high-quality pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs.

The details

To apply for 4K, parents must visit their zoned elementary school, complete an application, and provide documents like a birth certificate, proof of residency, and income verification. Priority will be given to students with the greatest economic and academic needs. The district also offers tuition-based 4K programs like EXCEL and a Montessori Magnet Program. For 5K, parents can register their children online or in person at their zoned elementary school, providing required documents like a birth certificate and immunization records.

  • Applications for 4K and registration for 5K opened on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
  • Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026 to apply for 4K.
  • Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026 to register for 5K.
  • The Choice Application window for the Montessori Magnet Program closes on Jan. 28, 2026 at noon.

The players

Lexington-Richland School District Five

The school district serving the Irmo, South Carolina area, which is now accepting applications for 4-year-old kindergarten and registering students for 5-year-old kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.

Davida Price

An employee with the Department of Youth & Family Services at Lexington-Richland School District Five, who can provide more information about the district's 4K needs-based programs.

Kristin Dashiell

An employee with the Department of Youth & Family Services at Lexington-Richland School District Five, who can provide more information about the district's 4K needs-based programs.

Irmo Elementary School

The school that houses the district's tuition-based 4K EXCEL program.

H.E. Corley Elementary

The school that houses the district's Montessori Magnet Program, which is available for selection during the district's Choice Application window.

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What’s next

Parents and guardians interested in the 4K needs-based programs should contact Davida Price or Kristin Dashiell with the Department of Youth & Family Services to learn more. Families interested in the EXCEL 4K program should contact Irmo Elementary School, and those interested in the Montessori Magnet Program should visit the H.E. Corley Elementary website.

The takeaway

By opening up applications and registration for 4K and 5K programs, Lexington-Richland School District Five is providing families in the Irmo area with valuable opportunities to enroll their children in high-quality early childhood education, which is crucial for a child's development and future academic success.