DCA faces questions about recent dismissals and the handling of an administrator’s DUI case.
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Lexington School Leaders and NAACP urge community to attend Tuesday’s Commissioner Meeting
Lexington City Schools and NAACP representatives are urging the community to attend Tuesday night’s Davidson County Commissioners meeting to support two key issues: equitable pay for classified school staff and funding to resolve unforeseen HVAC issues and construction delays at Lexington Middle School. The meeting takes place Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Davidson County Governmental Center.
Senator Steve Jarvis backs bill allowing armed personnel in private schools
In a move stirring both support and controversy, State Senator Steve Jarvis (R-Davidson) is championing Senate Bill 280, known as the Private School Security Act.
Dr. Nakia Hardy Receives the TIP Aspire Award for Educational Leadership
Superintendent Dr. Nakia Hardy has been honored with the TIP Aspire Award, a prestigious recognition presented by The Innovation Project (TIP).
Agencies partner to host event for students with disabilities
Davidson-Davie Community College (297 DCC Rd., Thomasville) will host the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 20th from 6:30-8pm.
Local school system responds to federal impacts of DEI funding cuts
Representatives with Lexington City Schools said that the loss of this grant funding will impact the school districts, but it won’t translate into anyone losing their jobs. However, they said it would make recruiting and retaining teachers tougher in the future.
Lexington City Schools discusses plans for future rennovations
On Feb.18 , the Lexington City Schools Buildings and Grounds Committee held a community meeting at Sapona Golf and and Tennis Club where they discussed the results of a recent assessment of its buildings.
Pickett Elementary School closes early related to heating issues, problems resolved
Winter weather continues to impact local schools.
Schools in Davidson County announce closings for Monday, Jan. 13th
Schools Closed to students due to inclement weather. Debido a que el pronóstico de esta noche indica que las temperaturas serán lo suficientemente bajas como para causar el re-congelamiento en las vías, lo que hará que las condiciones de viaje, especialmente en las calles secundarias, sean peligrosas por la mañana.
Press Release: Davidson County Schools data breach information
On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool became aware of a cybersecurity incident that began on December 19, 2024, involving unauthorized access to student and teacher data.
All Davidson County schools closed with optional teacher workday
Freezing rain continues this morning with temperatures expected to rise above freezing south to north through 11 a.m. Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 am.
MLK Memorial Breakfast to feature Lexington native and acclaimed educator Celena Clark Tribby
This year’s gathering will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, beginning at 8 am with doors opening at 7:30 am. The venue for this occasion is the Commons on the Green, located at 200 Country Club Blvd, Lexington.
Lexington Senior High School Principal arrested for DWI
Concerns have been raised by parents and community officials regarding a recent website displaying a mugshot of Lexington Senior High School Principal Jermaine Porter.
Thomasville resident wins $230,858 jackpot
Press Release: Davidson County man wins over $230,000 jackpot from NC Education Lottery.
Ledford teacher suspended following posts on white board including racial slur
A Ledford High School teacher is suspended, with pay, following words he wrote on a white board in a classroom.
Davidson-Davie marks 60 years of growth, student success
This year, the college is celebrating 60 years of success by honoring the many accomplishments and successes of its students, as well as remarkable growth over six decades.
Davidson County Schools Job Fair
The system has 76 job openings.
DCS teacher receives NC Symphony Music Educator Award
Meredith Regan of Davidson County is the 2022 winner of the Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement, named for the Symphony’s former Director of Education.
Lexington City Schools reports growth, drops in COVID cases
“We are beyond proud of students, families and stakeholders for the promising progress being made here at Lexington City Schools, '' said Dr. Anitra Wells, LCS Superintendent. However special recognition goes to our teachers and administrators who sometimes faced very difficult situations of massive attendance issues and class coverages due to COVID cases and quarantines, while working to close learning loss gaps.”
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Online education
For some students, online learning works best for them. At one point, during the pandemic, remote learning was commonly used.