Wildcat Daily Announcements
Monday, April 12, 2021
The shift to 5 days face-to-face is coming
LHS Color Guard Auditions
WILDCAT DANCE TEAM INTEREST FORM for 2021-22 Season
In an effort to more accurately gauge the number of participants we might expect for the 2021-22 Wildcat Dance Team season, please complete the following interest inventory. This will assist us in determining whether we will offer both JV and Varsity teams or remain exclusively a varsity squad. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM IS MONDAY, APRIL 26. On Wednesday, April 28 you will receive the Wildcat Dance Team Packet, which contains all information you will need to prepare for the upcoming tryouts in May.
LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER INTERNSHIPS (Including IT)
Internships for seniors in high school are going to be available for 2021-22! See your career specialists for an application, which will be due Monday, April 26 for fall semester.
Youth Corps Applications for Year 17
YC Applications for Year 17 School Year 2021-2022
Youth Corps is now receiving applications for Year 17 of Youth Corps. All rising 9th and rising 10th grade students in Richland & Lexington Counties of South Carolina are invited to apply for Youth Corps. First round of applications are due by Thursday, April 15. Students can use the following link to apply: www.youthcorps.net/application
HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth) leadership seminar for Sophomores
HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth) leadership seminar for Sophomores. Sophomores, if you would like to attend this virtual seminar over Memorial Day weekend (May 28-30), please email Mrs. Augsburger. The cost is $225.
Girls Who Code
Apply to Girls Who Code’s Virtual Summer Immersion Program (SIP) for an unforgettable summer experience! During this FREE 2-week virtual program, you'll learn the computer science skills you need to make an impact, get an inside look into the tech field, and join a supportive lifelong sisterhood — all while being virtually hosted by influential companies, like Twitter, AT&T, Bank of America, Walmart, and more.
Current 9th -11th grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply. SIP is 100% free and need-based stipends of up to $300 are available for those who qualify. Low tech? No tech? No problem! Girls Who Code is there to support you! Apply today or learn more in a webinar!
Looking for a job?
If you are looking for a job, please click here to check out the Job Board - this will be updated as new jobs are offered. Save the link and refer to it for future use.
FREE Math Tutoring
Students wishing to attend should engage with their math teachers and let them know they will be attending, and seek advice on what should be accomplished during the help session. Space will be limited due to the size of the A111. It is very much appreciated when math teachers, students or parents email Ms. Klopfer to let confirm attendance prior to arrival. We don't want to turn anyone away due to space.
Virtual Calming Room - Check-it Out!
The Virtual Calming Room is a place for students, families and staff to find strategies for managing emotions and feelings in positive ways while building resilience. Sometimes, life gets challenging and overwhelming. We can feel stressed with life’s events, both big and small. The Virtual Calming Room provides resources and tools to help you find new ways to manage life, explore new problem solving opportunities and develop coping skills. Enjoy and take some time for yourself.
LHS FIT Program
The Lexington High School FIT Program (Food Improving Thinking) consists of providing nutritious food during the weekends and holidays when students who need meals may be left without an adequate supply of nutritious food.
The program provides individually packed food items that students can prepare by themselves. Seasonal fruit may be included. Bags of food will be delivered in a discreet manner once a week, for now on Tuesdays and Thursdays, then on Fridays throughout the normal school year. Anonymity will be assured. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Bausch at abausch@lexington1.net in room F109. HTTPS://FORMS.GLE/OSEGHADKMGZVRDQX6
Cafeteria News
- AA Cohort high school students may sign up for hybrid take home meals to be picked up on Tuesdays before they leave for the day. They must complete the form by 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and can find their hybrid take home meal sign up form here.
- BB Cohort high school students may sign up for hybrid take home meals to be picked up on Thursdays before they leave for the day. They must complete the form by 9 a.m. on Thursdays and can find their hybrid take home meal sign up form here.
- 4 plus 1 students may sign up for hybrid take home meals to be picked up on Thursdays before they leave for the day. They must complete the form by 9 a.m. on Thursdays and can find their hybrid take home meal sign up form here.
- LOOLA students may sign up for their meals to be picked up on Fridays, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., at one of the school locations listed below. They must complete this form by 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. The form will reopen at 1 p.m. each Friday for the following week's meal service.
- Carolina Springs Middle School
- Forts Pond Elementary School
- Gilbert Elementary School
- Oak Grove Elementary School
- White Knoll Elementary School
Athletic Tickets for Sale
Students - purchase tickets by going to lexingtonwildcats.com and clicking on “Tickets” at the top right of the page, and then “Buy tickets”. You can only purchase 1 general admission ticket.
LHS Athletics
Monday, April 12 - Varsity Boys Tennis hosts White Knoll, 4:30 p.m.
Monday, April 12 - Varsity Baseball hosts Dutch Fork, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, April 12 - JV Girls and Boys Soccer @ River Bluff, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Monday, April 12 - Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ Blythewood, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13 - B-Team Baseball hosts Dutch Fork, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13 - JV Baseball @ Dutch Fork, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13 - JV and Varsity Softball @ Chapin, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13 - Varsity Boys Golf @ Mid-Carolina Country Club
Tuesday, April 13 - Varsity Girls and Boys Soccer @ River Bluff, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14 - Boys and Girls Track hosts Dual Meet
Wednesday, April 14 - JV and Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ Chapin, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 15 - JV and Varsity Girls Lacrosse hosts Chapin, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 15 - Varsity Boys Golf hosts AC Flora and Dutch Fork, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 15 - JV Boys Golf @ Mid Carolina Country Club
Thursday, April 15 - Varsity Baseball @ Dutch Fork, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 16 - JV and Varsity Boys Soccer hosts White Knoll, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Friday, April 16 - JV Baseball hosts Dutch Fork (double header), 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 16 - B-Team Baseball @ Dutch Fork (double header), 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 16 - Boys and Girls Track @ Keenan in Raider Twilight Invitational
Friday, April 16 - JV and Varsity Girls Soccer @ White Knoll, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Friday, April16 - JV and Varsity Softball @ River Bluff, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.
Friday, April 16 - Varsity Boys Golf @ Rock Hill Country Club
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 14 - Report Cards Issued
Friday, April 19 - High School Face-to-face Shifts to 5 Days a Week
Monday, May 31 - Holiday - No school for Students and Staff
Wednesday, June 9 - Last Day of School, Half Day, dismiss at 12:40 p.m.
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Website: https://schools.lexington1.net/LHS
Location: 2463 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: (803) 821-3400
Facebook: facebook.com/LHSWildcatsLex1
Twitter: @LHSWildcatsLex1
Please note that due to the public health emergency brought by COVID-19 and the continuing uncertainty regarding the virus’s impact upon district and school operations for the 2020–2021 school year, it may be necessary for the district to alter, amend or otherwise modify the information contained in this document throughout the year.
The district reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the contents of this document, consistent with amendments or revisions to policy or administrative rules, which may be required or occur as a result of changes brought about because of COVID-19. The district will also make reasonable efforts to inform you in a timely manner of any material changes made to any calendar, plan, policy or protocol listed in this document.
Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. The Chief Human Resources Officer handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX. The Director of Middle Schools handles inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504. The Mathematics Coordinator handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title II. Contact these people if you have questions regarding these issues at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 and telephone number (803) 821-1000.