Inside Voice
August 3rd, 2023
Lexington County School District One • November 21, 2023
We are thankful for you!
As we head into this Thanksgiving season, the Lexington One Senior Leadership Team expresses our heartfelt gratitude to you.
We are thankful for:
- Our amazing students, who inspire us with their curiosity, creativity, accomplishments, and resilience.
- Our dedicated teachers and staff, who work tirelessly to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
- Our supportive parents and guardians, who play a vital role in their children's education.
- Our community partners, who provide us with valuable resources and support.
We are truly grateful for you, our Lexington One family. We hope you have a restful and safe break.
Bill Coon, principal of MGMS, announces retirement
William “Bill” Coon, ED.D., principal of Meadow Glen Middle School in Lexington County School District One, announced to the MGMS school family on Monday, Nov. 20, that he plans to retire at the end of the 2023–24 school year. Dr. Coon has served as MGMS’s founding principal since 2011.
An educator for 38 years, Dr. Coon is an experienced leader who works to ensure learning is active, challenging, meaningful, public and collaborative while encouraging teachers to take risks and try new practices. Dr. Coon’s vision as a school administration is to create an environment where teachers, staff, students and families can all contribute to the development of the school, its programs, and its academics in order to help students be their very best. Dr. Coon believes in the words, “Take care of yourself and take care of each other.”
Click here to read more about Dr. Coon's successful career as a dedicated educator.
Every year in November, the United States observes National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich heritage and enduring contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated island communities. It is a month-long celebration of their diverse cultures, languages, and traditions.
Chief Louie Chavis of the Beaver Creek Tribe visited White Knoll High School, where students asked questions and learned about his culture, tribe, and every day life.
White Knoll High also featured the Native American PowWow Portrait Project in their commons area.
Are you looking to get a college degree?
Lexington One is partnering with Midlands Tech to help Lexington County residents succeed. Midlands Tech is now offering classes and services at Lexington One's Northlake Community Learning Center:
- Training programs for in-demand careers
- Certification programs such as the Behavioral Interventionist Certificate
- Full programs in health care, computer technology, human services, and skilled trades
- Staff on-site to help you enroll and get ready to become an MTC Maverick
- Dedicated computer lab for placement testing, course work, and industry exams
Important Dates
November 22–24: Thanksgiving Break
November 29: Collaborative Planning Day
Schools will dismiss as follows:
Elementary Schools: 11:20 a.m.
Middle Schools: All but GMS at 12:05 p.m.; GMS at 12:15 p.m.
High Schools: LHS, WKHS and RBHS at 12:45 p.m.; PHS and GHS at 12:25 p.m.
December 12: Lexington One Board of Trustees Meeting at the Lexington One Performing Arts Center in Pelion
December 15: Half Day for Students | End of Second Quarter
Schools will dismiss as follows:
Elementary Schools: 11:20 a.m.
Middle Schools: All but GMS at 12:05 p.m.; GMS at 12:15 p.m.
High Schools: LHS, WKHS and RBHS at 12:45 p.m.; PHS and GHS at 12:25 p.m.
December 18–29: Winter Break
January 1: Winter Break
January 2: Teacher Workday | No School for Students
January 3: Students Return to School