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
Dr. Brice Cockfield has been appointed as the new principal of Meadow Glen Elementary School by Lexington County School District One, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Cockfield, currently serving as the principal of Carolina Springs Middle School, will assume his new role following the tenure of Jennifer McNair, who willContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The S.C. Athletic Coaches Association recently recognized two Lexington School District One head coaches. Nick Pelham of White Knoll (football and Roger Smith of River Bluff (golf) were named Coach of the Year of their respective sports. In three seasons with the Timberwolves, Pelham turned aContinue Reading
Lexington County School District One’s application process for 4-year-old kindergarten and enrollment for 5-year-old kindergarten for the 2024–25 school year opens on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 8 a.m. 4-Year-Old Program Information If your student will be four years old on or before September 1, 2024, your student may beContinue Reading