Lexington City Schools

🏅 Congratulations to our Men’s and Women’s Track Teams! We’re proud of their outstanding performances at the CCC Conference Tournament this past Tuesday! 👏 Track & Field Highlights: 🥇 Qwazir Craven – 100-Meter Conference Champion 🥇 Aisha Wall – Women’s Long Jump Champion with a personal record (PR) 🥈 Aisha Wall – 2nd Place in the 100-Meter 🥈 Anoah Henderson – 2nd Place in Women’s Long Jump 🥇 Daquan Creamer – Men’s Long Jump Champion 🥇 Jordyn Lindsay – 800-Meter Conference Champion 🥇 Women’s 4x200 Relay Team – Conference Champions ⛳️ Special shoutout to Aaron Holmes for qualifying for the NCHSAA Golf Regionals, taking place this Monday in Mount Airy. Way to represent! Let’s go, team! #ProudMoment #ConferenceChamps #LCSAthletics

🎶 Get ready for a night to remember! The LSHS & LMS Chorus presents A Night on Broadway Friday, May 9 🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Smith Civic Center | 🎟️ $5 Support our students as they shine on stage! 🧡💙 #ThriveInTheHive

🧡💙 Happy #LunchHeroDay! Thank you to our incredible School Nutrition team for nourishing our students with care and dedication every day. We appreciate you! #ThriveInTheHive

🚀💼 Exploring the future! Our students had the opportunity to dive into different careers, connect with professionals, and get inspired at the LCS Career Expo! 🎓✨ It was an exciting day full of learning and inspiration. 🎥 Watch the full video now on our LCS Spotlight YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Uk_m_GuW_sM?feature=shared

🚀 A piece of Lexington City reached new heights on April 14th! Our 3rd-5th grade students, under the guidance of Ms. Betty Jo Moore, had their postcards travel aboard Blue Origin's historic all-female spaceflight. 🌟 One student’s design, “Dream Big”, was chosen as a Top 4 winning postcard nationwide, symbolizing the limitless potential of our young minds. ✨ We’re beyond proud of our students for aiming high and showing the world just how far their dreams can go — all the way to space! 🌍🚀

Celebrating Our LCS Nutrition Team Our Lexington City Schools Nutrition Team continues to go above and beyond to ensure students across the district have access to fresh, healthy food choices every day. Their dedication supports not only student wellness but also academic success by helping students stay energized and focused throughout the school day. We’re grateful for their commitment and proud to recognize the vital role they play in helping our students Thrive in the Hive. 🧡

Lexington City Schools proudly celebrated our exceptional Assistant Principals! Their leadership, dedication, and daily support are vital to the success of our schools. We’re grateful for the many ways they uplift students, staff, and the entire LCS community. Take a look at this special group photo capturing the appreciation!

What an amazing day it was for the 2nd Grade–LSHS Pen Pal Project! Last Friday, Charles England 2nd Graders had the opportunity to meet their senior pen pals from Lexington Senior High School in person. The joy and connection shared between students of different grade levels were truly inspiring. A huge thank you to Lead Teachers Courtney Byerly and Mischa Miles for their dedication, and to Dr. Porter for his continued support in fostering these meaningful connections. Check out a few snapshots from this unforgettable day!

Our Kindergarteners had a blast at Kladieum and Rock Quarry this week! 🌟 People of all ages need play to thrive! Big thanks to everyone who made this experience unforgettable! 🎉 #ThriveInTheHive #KindergartenAdventures #LCSProud

Lexington City Schools is proud to support United Way and their mission to strengthen our community 💙 From staff contributions to student engagement, we’re committed to making a difference together 📚 Thank you to everyone who helped us give back and uplift those in need. This is what it means to #ThriveInTheHive 🐝

🎉 Congrats to LSHS sophomore Alea Lewis for placing 3rd at the Young Entrepreneur’s Summit and winning $250! We’re so proud of her drive and creativity. 💡🐝 #ThriveInTheHive #YoungEntrepreneur #LSHSSuccess

Lexington City Schools Celebrates National School Librarian Day LEXINGTON, NC – April 4, 2025 – Today, Lexington City Schools proudly celebrates National School Librarian Day, recognizing the invaluable contributions of our dedicated school librarians. These educators play a vital role in fostering a love of learning, guiding students in research, and ensuring access to quality resources that support academic success. This special day is an opportunity to honor the hard work and dedication of the Lexington City Schools librarians: 📚 Mrs. Mary Kathryn Patterson – Charles England Elementary School 📚 Mrs. Cindy Shoaf – Lexington Middle School 📚 Mr. Phillip Hudson - Lexington Senior High School 📚 Mr. Terry Fernung – Pickett Elementary School 📚 Mrs. Marcie Treadway – South Lexington Elementary 📚 Mrs. Amy Ralph – Southwest Elementary Global Academy Why School Librarians Matter School librarians do far more than check out books. They help students navigate digital resources, collaborate with teachers to enhance learning, and foster critical thinking and research skills. Their work ensures that students have access to the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Ways to Celebrate National School Librarian Day 🎉 Thank a librarian – A simple “thank you” goes a long way in showing appreciation. 📚 Share your library experiences – Encourage students and staff to post on social media using. 📖 Organize a "Student Picks" book display – Highlight books chosen by students. 🎁 Surprise your librarian with a book-themed gift basket – Include their favorite snacks, books, or a thoughtful note! Related Events 📖 National Library Week: April 6-12, 2025 📚 National Library Workers Day: April 8, 2025 Lexington City Schools is grateful for the passion and dedication of our librarians who create welcoming, resource-rich environments for students. Be sure to stop by your school library today and show your appreciation! 🎉📚 #LexingtonCitySchools #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #ThankALibrarian #LCSReads

Meet the newly elected leadership team of the Lexington City Association of Educators: President, Mr. Bond; Vice President, Ms. Ellison; Secretary, Ms. Staub; and Treasurer, Ms. Misenhiemer. The building representatives are: South Lexington – Stephanie Staub; Pickett – Franceska McElveen; Lexington Middle – Robin Leftwich and Stacy Ellison; Lexington High – Jasmine Kennedy, Tonya Withers, and Rachel Horttor; and Central Office – Riley K. Curry.

Congratulations to our SWEGA Grand Prize Attendance Winners! These students have shown incredible dedication and commitment to perfect attendance, earning special rewards for their efforts. Keep it up – you could be the next winner! Remember, #AttendanceMatters – every day counts! #SWEGA #ThriveInTheHive #LCSStudents #GrandPrizeWinners 📚✨ Check out our SWEGA Grand Prize Attendance Winners right here on the live feed! These students have gone above and beyond with their dedication and commitment to perfect attendance. They’ve earned special rewards for their efforts! Keep it up – you could be the next winner! Remember, #AttendanceMatters – every day counts! #SWEGA #ThriveInTheHive #LCSStudents #GrandPrizeWinners 📚✨