Lexington County School District One students come back to school August 20. Although parents register online, schools still hold a class assignment/schedule pick-up day prior to that first day of school. At that time, parents and students can pick up class assignments, pay any school fees they have not alreadyContinue Reading
Educators from multiple schools recently earned their National Geographic Educator Certification, helping them teach from a global perspective. Newly certified staff include Gilbert High’s Jennifer Rosinski; Lake Murray Elementary’s Blair B. Wells; Pelion Elementary’s Lauren W. McElveen; Red Bank Elementary’s Britani A. Magargle; River Bluff High’s Garrison Hilton, Amy P.Continue Reading
Lexington One District Athletic Director (DAD) David Bennett is on the forefront of the changes in student athletics. Since the position was created for Bennett in July 2016, the number of DAD positions has doubled in the Palmetto State from 10 to 20. They all now meet annually in theContinue Reading
Readers of The State newspaper have voted Lexington District One the Best Public School District for the fourth year running. The district also received the award in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The State’s annual “best of” contest allows local residents to vote on their favorite restaurants, services, schools and more.Continue Reading
For the first time since 2014, schools received ratings on new and different state-issued school report cards. As expected with any new system, it is a “work in progress.” For instance, significant problems with several calculations caused the state to delay the release of the school report cards from NovemberContinue Reading