LEXINGTON, S.C. — After a remarkable 28-year career in public education, Red Bank Elementary School Principal Janet Ricard has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year. Ricard has dedicated her career to serving students, supporting teachers and building school communities where every child is known,Continue Reading
November 5, 2025 — During the Lexington County School District One School Board meeting held on October 21, 2025, the Lexington One Educational Foundation was honored for 30 years of dedicated support to students, teachers, and schools across the district. Originally envisioned in Lexington District One’s first strategic plan, theContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One has named Lauren Vann the new principal of Centerville Elementary School. The school board approved her appointment during its July 14 meeting. Vann brings more than a decade of experience in elementary education and school leadership. She currently serves as assistant principalContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025–26 school year at Forts Pond Elementary School, Pelion Elementary School, Pelion Middle School and Pelion High School. Section 104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section 11(a)(1)Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household size and income criteria for determining eligibility: Household SizeContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One proudly announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Bridget A. Allison will serve as the new principal of White Knoll Elementary. The Board of Trustees approved this personnel recommendation during its April 29, 2025, business meeting. Bridget A. Allison With 17 years ofContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One proudly announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Dr. Stephanie L. Burgess will serve as the new principal of Gilbert Middle School and Howard S. “Tradd” Denny III will assume the role of director of student services. The Board of Trustees approved bothContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – River Bluff High School is proud to announce that John Graham Gardner IV and Raghav Pallapothu have been named semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honors for high school seniors. They are among only 10 students from South Carolina — and just over 600 nationwideContinue Reading
March 19, 2025, LEXINGTON, S.C. —Bald Cypress Builders owners Amelia and Matt Pocta recently presented a generous gift of $1,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This kind corporate donation will provide support to the Lexington Technology Center’s Building Construction Program in Lexington County School District One. The Building Construction ProgramContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One will offer some limited school choice opportunities during the 2025–26 school year. This limited school choice option allows Lexington One students to attend schools outside of their regular attendance area, when space is available. The district is unable to offer limited choiceContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Dr. Susan Scott, a distinguished educator from White Knoll High School, has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This prestigious recognition, administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy,Continue Reading