Celebrating Advanced Placement Achievement 📚
At this month’s Board of Education meeting, the following educators were recognized for receiving state performance bonuses based on 2024–2025

Advanced Placement (AP) testing results:
Lester Campoy
Daniel Goodwin
Rachel Horttor
Arthur Johnson
Helena Love
Jamie Ryan

This recognition highlights our district’s dedication to expanding advanced academic opportunities and preparing students for success beyond graduation. #ThriveInTheHive
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Celebrando los Logros en Advanced Placement 📚
En la reunión de la Junta de Educación de este mes, los siguientes educadores fueron reconocidos por recibir bonos estatales de desempeño basados en los resultados de los exámenes Advanced Placement (AP) 2024–2025:
Lester Campoy
Daniel Goodwin
Rachel Horttor
Arthur Johnson
Helena Love
Jamie Ryan
Este reconocimiento destaca el compromiso continuo de nuestro distrito con la ampliación de oportunidades académicas avanzadas y la preparación de nuestros estudiantes para el éxito más allá de la graduación.
1 day ago, Marcella Elliott
Group photo taken during the Board of Education meeting recognizing Advanced Placement (AP) teachers for earning state performance bonuses based on 2024–2025 AP testing results.

Recognizing Excellence in Career & Technical Education 👏
Lexington Senior High School teachers were recognized at this month’s Board of Education meeting for earning state performance bonuses based on 2024–2025 Career and Technical Education (CTE) results.

CTE Bonus Recipients:
Michael Bess
Lorelei Pabillore
Joseph Ratliff
Donica Turner

These recognitions reflect our continued focus on workforce readiness and real-world opportunities for students.
#ThriveInTheHive #CTE #WorkforceReady
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Reconociendo la Excelencia en Educación Técnica y Profesional 👏

Maestros de Lexington Senior High School fueron reconocidos en la reunión de la Junta de Educación de este mes por recibir bonos estatales de desempeño basados en los resultados 2024–2025 de Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Estos reconocimientos reflejan nuestro enfoque continuo en la preparación para la fuerza laboral y oportunidades del mundo real para nuestros estudiantes.

1 day ago, Marcella Elliott
Group photo of Lexington Senior High School CTE teachers standing together at a Board of Education meeting after being recognized for earning state performance bonuses based on 2024–2025 CTE results.

Celebrating Academic Growth across Lexington City Schools 🎉
At this month’s Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized the following schools for earning North Carolina Academic Growth distinctions for the 2024–2025 school year:
✨ Lexington Senior High School – Achieved Expected Growth
✨ Lexington Middle School – Exceeded Growth
✨ Pickett Elementary School – Achieved Expected Growth
✨ Southwest Elementary Global Academy – Achieved Expected Growth
These recognitions reflect focused instruction, intentional leadership, and measurable student progress across our district. We are proud of our educators, staff, and students for their continued commitment to excellence.
#ThriveInTheHive #AcademicGrowth #LCSExcellence
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En la reunión de la Junta de Educación de este mes, reconocimos con orgullo a las siguientes escuelas por obtener distinciones de Crecimiento Académico del estado de Carolina del Norte para el año escolar 2024–2025:

✨ Lexington Senior High School – Logró el Crecimiento Esperado
✨ Lexington Middle School – Superó el Crecimiento Esperado
✨ Pickett Elementary School – Logró el Crecimiento Esperado
✨ Southwest Elementary Global Academy – Logró el Crecimiento Esperado

Estos reconocimientos reflejan una instrucción enfocada, liderazgo intencional y progreso estudiantil medible en todo el distrito. Estamos orgullosos de nuestros educadores, personal y estudiantes por su compromiso continuo con la excelencia.

1 day ago, Marcella Elliott
Group photo of school administrators and leaders from Lexington City Schools standing together at a Board of Education meeting after being recognized for earning North Carolina Academic Growth distinctions for the 2024–2025 school year.
🚀 LSHS Career Fair 2026
Local businesses and community partners — this is your opportunity to connect with the future workforce of Lexington.
📅 Wednesday, March 25
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Lexington Senior High School
26 Penry St.
Showcase your business. Inspire students. Build tomorrow’s talent pipeline.
Register today: https://forms.gle/o7TsgTEXwDzHv8WG7
For questions, contact Liz Cross at 336-242-1574 ext. 2266 or ecross@lexcs.org.
#ThriveInTheHive #LSHS #CareerReady #WorkforceDevelopment
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🚀 Feria de Carreras LSHS 2026
Empresas locales y socios comunitarios — esta es su oportunidad de conectarse con la futura fuerza laboral de Lexington.
📅 Miércoles, 25 de marzo
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Lexington Senior High School
26 Penry St.
Muestre su empresa. Inspire a nuestros estudiantes. Contribuya al desarrollo del talento del mañana.
Regístrese hoy: https://forms.gle/o7TsgTEXwDzHv8WG7
Para más información, comuníquese con Liz Cross al 336-242-1574 ext. 2266 o ecross@lexcs.org
1 day ago, Marcella Elliott
Graphic promoting the LSHS Career Fair 2026. The image shows a career fair booth with two representatives standing behind a table with brochures and water bottles. The Lexington City Schools Yellow Jacket mascot, dressed in a blue business suit and holding a briefcase, walks confidently in front of the booth. Text on the graphic reads: “LSHS Career Fair 2026. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your business. Wednesday, March 25th, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Location: Lexington Senior High School, 26 Penry St. Register now.” A QR code and contact information for Liz Cross are included.
🚀 BIG NEWS for Lexington City Schools!
We ranked 3rd in North Carolina for most improved CTE credential attainment rate with a 47.22 percentage point increase year over year.
Our students are earning real industry credentials that translate into real opportunity.
Proud of our CTE leaders, educators, and students for this outstanding achievement.
#ThriveInTheHive #CTE #WorkforceReady
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🚀 ¡GRANDES NOTICIAS para Lexington City Schools! Ocupamos el 3.er lugar en Carolina del Norte por la mayor mejora en la tasa de obtención de credenciales de CTE, con un aumento de 47.22 puntos porcentuales de un año a otro. Nuestros estudiantes están obteniendo credenciales reales de la industria que se traducen en oportunidades reales. Estamos orgullosos de nuestros líderes de CTE, educadores y estudiantes por este logro sobresaliente.
7 days ago, Marcella Elliott
Lexington City Schools Recognized for Most Improved CTE Credential Attainment Rate in North Carolina
Lexington City Schools Recognized for Most Improved CTE Credential Attainment Rate in North Carolina
Lexington City Schools Recognized for Most Improved CTE Credential Attainment Rate in North Carolina
Lexington City Schools Recognized for Most Improved CTE Credential Attainment Rate in North Carolina
This week we celebrate National Bus Driver Appreciation Week, also known as Love the Bus. 💙🧡

Thank you to our incredible bus drivers for safely transporting our students each day and for the care you show along the way.

We appreciate you and all that you do to help our students Thrive in the Hive.

#thriveinthehive #LoveTheBus
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Esta semana celebramos la Semana Nacional de Agradecimiento a los Conductores de Autobús, también conocida como Love the Bus. 💙🧡

Gracias a nuestros increíbles conductores por transportar a nuestros estudiantes de manera segura cada día y por el cuidado que demuestran en el camino.

Los apreciamos y valoramos todo lo que hacen para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a Thrive in the Hive.
8 days ago, Marcella Elliott
Bus driver appreciation group photo.

Welcome home, Coach TJ Holt 💙🧡
Lexington Senior High School proudly announces Coach TJ Holt as our new Head Football Coach. A proud alumnus and lifelong servant to the Lexington community, Coach Holt is committed to building a culture rooted in discipline, leadership, accountability, and pride both on and off the field.
The next chapter of Yellow Jacket football begins now.
#ThriveintheHive #YellowJackets

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Bienvenido a casa, Coach TJ Holt 💙🧡

La Escuela Secundaria Lexington Senior High School anuncia con orgullo a Coach TJ Holt como nuestro nuevo Entrenador Principal de Fútbol Americano. Orgulloso exalumno y servidor de toda la vida de la comunidad de Lexington, el Coach Holt está comprometido a construir una cultura basada en disciplina, liderazgo, responsabilidad y orgullo dentro y fuera del campo.

Comienza un nuevo capítulo para el fútbol de los Yellow Jackets.

#ThriveintheHive #YellowJackets

8 days ago, Marcella Elliott
Dr. Porter and Coach TJ Holt Head Football Coach.
Coach TJ Holt Head Football Coach.
Dr. Porter and Coach TJ Holt Head Football Coach.
At last night’s meeting, the Lexington City Schools Board of Education approved several calendar adjustments to help us recover instructional time while minimizing disruption to families and staff.
• Feb 16 – Student Day
• Mar 16 – Student Day
• Apr 3 – Early Release Student Day
• Apr 29 – Student Day
These dates were previously identified as potential make-up days within the adopted school calendar.
View the updated, board-approved calendar on our website.
#ThriveintheHive 💙🧡
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En la reunión de anoche, la Junta de Educación de Lexington City Schools aprobó varios ajustes al calendario escolar para recuperar tiempo de instrucción mientras se minimiza la interrupción para las familias y el personal.
• 16 de febrero – Día de clases
• 16 de marzo – Día de clases
• 3 de abril – Día de salida temprana para estudiantes
• 29 de abril – Día de clases
Estas fechas fueron previamente identificadas como posibles días de recuperación dentro del calendario escolar adoptado.
Consulte el calendario actualizado en nuestro sitio web. 💙🧡
9 days ago, Marcella Elliott
“Board-Approved Calendar Adjustments” listing February 16 and March 16 as Student Days, April 3 as an Early Release Student Day, and April 29 as a Student Day. Text notes these dates were previously identified as potential make-up days. Lexington City Schools branding appears in blue and orange.
“Ajustes al Calendario Aprobados por la Junta” Incluye el 16 de febrero y el 16 de marzo como Días de Clases para Estudiantes, el 3 de abril como Día de Salida Temprana para Estudiantes y el 29 de abril como Día de Clases para Estudiantes. El texto señala que estas fechas fueron previamente identificadas como posibles días de recuperación. La marca de Lexington City Schools aparece en azul y naranja.
Spotlighting the counselors across Lexington City Schools who support, guide, and encourage our students every day. 💙 Thank you for the difference you make throughout our school community. #ThriveInTheHive 🐝
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Destacamos a los consejeros de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Lexington que apoyan, orientan y animan a nuestros estudiantes todos los días. 💙 Gracias por la diferencia que marcan en toda nuestra comunidad escolar. 🐝
10 days ago, Marcella Elliott
School counselor spotlight feature.
School counselor spotlight feature.
School counselor spotlight feature.
School counselor spotlight feature.
School counselor spotlight feature.
School counselor spotlight feature.
School counselor spotlight feature.
School counselor spotlight feature.
❄️ Winter Sports Update | Busy Weeks Ahead! ❄️
The weather has definitely impacted our winter sports season, and we’re heading into a very busy couple of weeks. Please read all the way through—early release information is included below.

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS!
For the first time in LSHS history, our Women’s Wrestling Team is a Conference Champion! Way to make history! 💪🤼‍♀️

🏊 State Championships – Swimming (Thursday)
We’re proud to have six swimmers representing LSHS at the NCHSAA State Championships:
Maxwell O’Connell, Natalie Boger, Seth Lindegren, Levi Lindegren, Ian McDaniel, Lennox French

🏃 Indoor Track State Championships (Thursday – JDL)
Six student-athletes will compete in the NCHSAA Indoor Track State Championships:
Daquan Creamer, Kita Torrence, Kaylee Torrence, Ayanna Curry, A’Noah Henderson, Nykia Hilton

🤼 Wrestling State Championships
• Women: Wednesday
• Men: Friday & Saturday

🏀 Basketball
Men’s and Women’s Basketball will play three regular-season games this week.
Note: There will be no conference basketball tournament this year.

Please join us in wishing all of our student-athletes the best of luck!
11 days ago, Terrie Holshouser
Athletics Weekly
Lexington City Schools will operate on a 1-hour delay Monday, February 9 due to weather-related conditions. Buses will run one hour later than normal.
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Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Lexington operarán con un retraso de 1 hora el lunes 9 de febrero debido a condiciones climáticas relacionadas. Los autobuses operarán una hora más tarde de lo normal.
12 days ago, Marcella Elliott
Graphic announcing a one-hour delay for Lexington City Schools on Monday, February 9 due to weather-related conditions.
Lexington City Schools will operate on a 1-hour delay Monday, February 8 due to weather-related conditions. Buses will run one hour later than normal.
12 days ago, Terrie Holshouser
Due to continued inclement weather, there will be no school for students on Friday, February 6. All district buildings will remain closed.
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Debido a las continuas condiciones climáticas adversas, no habrá clases para los estudiantes el viernes 6 de febrero. Todos los edificios del distrito permanecerán cerrados.
15 days ago, Marcella Elliott
Graphic announcing no school for students Friday, February 6. District buildings closed due to inclement weather.
There will be no school for students Thursday, February 5. All Lexington City Schools buildings will remain closed due to inclement weather.
16 days ago, Terrie Holshouser
Graphic announcing no school for students Thursday, February 5. District buildings closed due to inclement weather.
Due to continued inclement weather, there will be no school for students Wednesday, February 4. All district buildings will remain closed.
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Debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas continuas, no habrá clases para los estudiantes el miércoles 4 de febrero. Todos los edificios del distrito permanecerán cerrados.
17 days ago, Marcella Elliott
Graphic announcing no school for students Wednesday, February 4. District buildings closed due to inclement weather.
Due to inclement weather, Lexington City Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 3. All schools and district buildings will be closed, and there will be no instruction for students.

18 days ago, Terrie Holshouser
School is Closed
Lexington City Schools will be closed Monday, February 2, due to inclement weather. All district buildings will be closed, and staff should not report to school facilities.

19 days ago, Terrie Holshouser
Feb 1 schools out image
🚗 Driver Education Classroom Instruction – Spring 2026 🚗

Lexington City Schools will offer Driver Education Classroom Instruction March 2–13, 2026, from 3:45–6:45 p.m. at Lexington Senior High School.

📝 Registration opens February 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
⏰ Only 50 seats available – registration closes when full!

✔ Students must be 14½ on or before March 2, 2026
✔ Perfect attendance required (no make-ups)
✔ Cost: $10

📍 Location: LHS Media Center
📧 Questions? Contact Tracy Marsh at tmarsh@lexcs.org

Don’t wait—spots will fill quickly!
19 days ago, Terrie Holshouser
Driver's Education
Lexington City Schools will operate on a remote learning day Friday, January 30. Students will learn remotely, staff will work remotely, and all district buildings will remain closed.
Thank you for your continued flexibility.
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Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Lexington operarán con un día de aprendizaje remoto el viernes 30 de enero.
Los estudiantes aprenderán de manera remota, el personal trabajará de forma remota y todos los edificios del distrito permanecerán cerrados.
Gracias por su continua flexibilidad.
Si quieres, puedo ajustarla a un tono más cálido/empathic para redes sociales o mantenerla más formal para robocall y sitio web.
22 days ago, Marcella Elliott
Graphic announcing Lexington City Schools will operate on a remote learning day Friday, January 30.
Lexington City Schools will operate on a remote learning day Thursday, January 29. Students will learn remotely, staff will work remotely, and all district buildings will remain closed. Thank you for your continued flexibility.
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Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Lexington operarán bajo un día de aprendizaje remoto el jueves 29 de enero.
Los estudiantes aprenderán de manera remota, el personal trabajará de forma remota y todos los edificios del distrito permanecerán cerrados.
Gracias por su continua flexibilidad.
23 days ago, Marcella Elliott
Graphic announcing Lexington City Schools will operate on a remote learning day Thursday, January 29.