The Lexington City Schools Board of Education approved the promotion of Ms. Jihan Harvey to the position of Principal of Pickett Elementary on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 effective July 1, 2021.
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Southwest Elementary lands preliminary funding for Global Academy
Members of the Lexington City Schools Board of Education approved preliminary funding for a Global Academy at Southwest Elementary School Tuesday evening, May 4. The unanimous decision paves the way for teachers and administrators to begin crafting a curriculum focused on greater cultural awareness.
Smith named LCS Teacher of the Year
When Trisha Smith relocated to Lexington in 2015, the thought of being publicly rewarded for operating within her passion wasn’t a part of her plan.
NC expands eligibility for food assistance
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it is expanding eligibility for food assistance benefits to help college students who are struggling to purchase food and stay in school during the pandemic.
Scholarship fund sees growth
The Johnny Leroy Dawkins, Jr, Scholarship [JLDS] was established 10 years ago.
Governor Cooper highlights State’s resilience throughout the pandemic, calls on Legislative leaders to work together to ensure shared recovery
Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address. The speech highlighted North Carolinians’ resilience throughout the pandemic and reinforced the need for legislators to work together to help the state rebuild from the pandemic even stronger by expanding Medicaid, raising teacher pay, investing in workforce training and solidifying the state’s infrastructure.
Teen suicide and cyber bullying event
The Davidson County Tri-District’s School Health Advisory Council will host an awareness event on teen suicide and cyber bullying on April 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional information is on the flyer.
Local school system offers self-care training
Lexington City Schools and The Social and Emotional Learning Group are partnering to a offer an online Self-Care training for Parents and Caregivers on Thursday, April 29.
Davidson-Davie Storm falls in championship game
The Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) Storm came up short Saturday night’s Division II Championship against Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).
LSHS students gain knowledge outside of the classroom
During the current school year, Derek Fewell, job coach at Lexington Senior High School, has encountered numerous challenges. As an overseer of the school’s occupational studies program, he’s responsible for securing volunteer opportunities in the community for students.
Piedmont Triad School Districts Team Up to Talk Careers in Public Education
Eighteen school districts in North Carolina’s Piedmont region are joining forces to host free virtual information sessions for members of the public who are interested in careers in public education.
Davidson-Davie STORM heads to men’s basketball national tournament
It’s wheels-up for the top-seeded STORM men’s basketball team on Sunday as they head into the 2021 NJCAA Division II national tournament in Danville, Illinois -- a year after they had to give up their 2020 bid when the tournament was cancelled due to COVID. But the STORM only gained strength over the past year.
Energy savings, global immersion discussed at LCS board meeting
Members of the Lexington City Schools Board of Education learned the school system might have some extra money in its pockets on Tuesday night, and they heard a presentation on the importance of a global-based curriculum.
Thomasville School Board dispatches awards and roofing contract
Thomasville City Schools opened its annual meeting in person and on Zoom with plans for the summer.
NC State Superintendent visits LCS
On Monday, Lexington City Schools (LCS) was the recipient of a visit by the state’s highest ranking public school’s administrator, State Superintendent Catherine Truitt. Staffers from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and State Board of Education accompanied her.
Today: Thomasville Meeting of Board of Education
Thomasville Board of Education to meet on April 13th at 6:30 pm.
Thomasville board announces plans for in-person learning
The Thomasville City Schools Board of Education voted at a special called meeting on Tuesday, March 16th to allow middle and high school students to return to school for in-person learning. Beginning Monday, April 19th, 6th to 12th-grade students that opt to return will do so under Plan A.
Thomasville: Specially called school board meeting
The Thomasville Board of Education will host a special board meeting on March 16th, 2021 to discuss reopening.