Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced that they will be hosting two different magnet fairs to allow those in the district to explore the various special programs that are found at middle and high schools in the area.

During the event, attendees will be able to meet and discuss the programs available with representatives from each of the schools.

These programs include the Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy for Environmental Sciences, Nursery Road Elementary School Arts Magnet, Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet and Irmo Middle International Academic Magnet, to name a few.

The first event is Nov. 21 and will be separated by grade level. The event  is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Irmo High School International School for the Arts and will have representatives from all of the middle and high school programs.

The second event is on Jan. 16 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies and will feature all eight of the elementary school programs.

"School District Five has long placed a priority on growing academic programs through magnet and other choice offerings. It’s important to provide our families with top quality choices that help make students successful in school and in future careers. The magnet fairs are a part of our effort to make families in the district aware of opportunities we have available,” Sara Wheeler, School District Five magnet director, said in the press release.