Students across Davidson County were met with a shift in school protocols as a nationwide spike in TikTok challenges have led to heightened security. Official take precautions but say threats are not credible.
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Commissioners approve funds for Lexington football field and track
A proposal of a total estimated project of $1,572,290 was presented by County Manager Tim Maness with the recommendation to move forward with repairing drainage issues related to the field and track. This includes a synthetic turf component of $434,250 that will be handled by the Lexington School District.
Salute: DAR event to honor American Revolution veterans
Salute: The Leonard’s Creek Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a Wreaths Across America event on this Saturday, December 18 at noon.
TCS keeps masking policy
The TCS board met on Tuesday, December 7.
Mandatory masking continues at LCS
The LCS met on Tuesday. December 7.
DCS mask mandate extended
The Davidson County Schools Board of Education met on Monday, December 6.
Youth invited to Winter Wonderland ball
This is the 5th Annual Winter Wonderland Ball for our youth. This is Anything For Our Youth Group, Inc Signature Event. This event is to celebrate our youth for being great kids. Our intent is to give kids in our community an opportunity to dress up in their best and favorite outfits and come out for an evening of fun, delicious food, dancing and winter celebration.
Hometown Hero: Lexington alum gives back to community
The Hometown Gives donated 200 turkeys to Lexington City Schools. The initiative is a partnership between the Cory Holt Foundation, NASCAR driver Austin Dillon and former NFL player Josh Bush.
TCS substitute pay increases, includes signing bonus
Thomasville City Schools is still in need of substitute teachers.
School systems COVID-19 update: November 23
Here is the latest COVID-19 cases update from the local school systems.
Student entrepreneur offers custom clothing
A teenage fashionista and bargain hunter, Nora Hewitt, launched her own custom apparel line on Etsy in November of 2020 and hopes to continue the business to help with college costs.
Apprenticeships are offered in partnership with several local manufacturing companies
Candidate applications are now being accepted for apprenticeship programs offered through the Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC).
Now More Than Ever: Project Potential provides guidance, coaching, and scholarships
Project Potential was founded in 1994 by local businessman Tim Timberlake and former Lexington City Schools superintendent, Jim Simeon. Their purpose for starting this program was to encourage more students in the Lexington City School System to enroll in a college or university after graduating from high school.
LCS implements new safety and security policies
Beginning November 16, the district will enforce a clear bag policy and security check for all large events - especially all athletic events.
School systems COVID-19 update: November 10
Here is the latest COVID-19 cases update from the local school systems.
Davidson County schools to remain masked
On Monday, November 1, the Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at Davis-Townsend Elementary School.
TCS offering additional meal program for 2021–22
TCS School Nutrition Department is pleased to announce all TCS students are again eligible to receive daily, free-of-charge nutritious supper meals provided by the district’s school nutrition department.
School systems COVID-19 update: October 27
Here is the latest COVID-19 cases update from the local school systems.
Statement from TCS Superintendent regarding the October 21 lockdown
Thomasville High and Middle Schools were placed on lockdown Thursday, October 21 . No weapons or injuries were reported on either campus.