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
LEXINGTON, S.C. — On September 17, 2024, the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation awarded 16 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to teachers across the district. These grants, totaling $3,401.49, will impact 2,698 students in eight schools. Congratulations to the Fall Grant Recipients: Forts Pond Elementary: Patricia Deaver,Continue Reading
August 5, 2024, LEXINGTON, S.C. — The leadership of the Lexington One Educational Foundation was pleased to recently receive a generous donation from the youth of BAPS Charities. The in-kind donation included 10 large boxes filled with nearly 2,500 school supply items, featuring over 100 backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, markers,Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Forts Pond Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle and Pelion High in Lexington County School District One are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–25 school year. Section 104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B.Continue Reading
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Lexington One Educational Foundation presented its 2024 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Dr. William “Bill” Coon at the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees meeting. Established by the Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2005, this prestigious award recognizesContinue Reading
Lexington County School District One is proud to host a Military Signing Day and receive a prestigious Purple Star School Designation. Join us on Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at the Lexington High Performing Arts Center, located at 2364 Augusta Highway in Lexington, as we celebrate our graduating seniorsContinue Reading
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees made a significant decision during their April 16, 2024 meeting by extending contracts to Mr. Keith Price as the superintendent-elect/superintendent of Lexington County School District One. Board Chair Anne Marie Green expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are delighted to announce Mr.Continue Reading
Michelin North America, Inc., based in Lexington, South Carolina, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education in the area with a generous pledge of $30,000 to the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation. This investment will specifically focus on enhancing computer science education at the middle school and highContinue Reading
Lexington County School District One proudly named Oak Grove Elementary’s Cheryl Bartolotti its District Teacher of the Year at the annual Teacher of the Year Celebration, honoring outstanding teachers who exemplify a commitment and dedication to educating students. Bartolotti, a first grade teacher at OGES, now goes on to competeContinue Reading
After a rigorous selection process, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees has identified three outstanding candidates as finalists for the position of Superintendent-elect/Superintendent. From a pool of 12 applicants, Dr. Chris Ballenger, Mr. Keith Price, and Dr. Erin Slater have emerged as the top contenders. Chairwoman AnneContinue Reading
At the March 19 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees proudly announced the appointment of Clark Cooper as the district’s new Chief Operations and Student Services Officer. Cooper, currently serving as the district’s Executive Director of Student Services and Interim Executive Director of Operations, bringsContinue Reading