Wildcat Daily Announcements
Thursday, February 18, 2021
New Class - Tech Theatre Arts
JUNIORS - Palmetto Girls & Boys State
Hello Juniors!
It is that time of year that the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary open their applications for interested Junior Boys and Girls to apply for Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State. You can find the links below with general information, dates of the programs this summer, and the application. If you have any questions after you've reviewed the application please reach out to me or your school counselor.
Deadline to submit the electronic application is Monday, March 8!
Palmetto Girls State application HERE
Palmetto Boys State application HERE
(Boys State reps are still in the planning stages of their program this year due to COVID-19. We will have more information about the process later. If you are interested in Palmetto Boys State and want to participate in their program please go ahead and submit your application.)
Interested in Cheerleading??
Attention any rising 7th-12th grade student who is interested in trying out for Cheerleading at Lexington, PHMS or Beechwood for the 21-22 School Year: Please complete the following Google Form by Friday, February 26, so that we can send you important information needed for tryouts. If you have any questions, email Head Coach Leigh Watson.
SAFE Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Financial Need is the major criteria for this scholarship. The applicant must attend a South Carolina university, college or technical school. The student is required to be a member of SAFE FCU before being awarded scholarship (not at the time of selection). Fill out the application form found here and return to Student Services.
Deadline to Student Services (Counseling) - February 24, 2021
SENIORS - Graduation Supplies are coming!
If supplies are not picked up on this date, please contact Rhodes Graduation at www.rhodesgraduation.com to arrange for your items to be shipped to your home AT YOUR EXPENSE.
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!
Driver's Permit Test is coming up
March 2 and 3
3:30 in the Little Theatre
Sign up on the Google Form, and download and print the permission form
Want to be a part of the Yearbook Staff?
The Cat's Paw Yearbook staff is looking for dedicated, fun, hard-working students interested in writing, photography, and design. Please apply if you are interested in playing an important role in creating our LHS yearbook! LHS Yearbook Application Applications are due back to Mrs. Cannon by Thursday, March 18!
The Skills Surgery
Discover the essential skills needed to break into medicine, dentistry and veterinary science.
Wednesday, February 24, 7-8pm (GMT) Register Now
The Power of Networks
Expert advice on how your child can build a powerful network. Kickstart their future, now.
Wednesday, March 3, 7-8pm (GMT) Register Now
Michelin Scholar Testing Information
3/4/21 Michelin Scholar Testing Reg - Seniors only
12th-grade students have the opportunity to take the Michelin aptitude test (PTI & Bennett) if they are interested in applying for the Michelin Technical Scholars program. Students must pass both tests offered by Michelin in the same test session in order to become an applicant for the Michelin Scholars Program. Anyone interested is allowed to take the test only 3 times in a lifetime.
Testing will be offered on March 4, 2021 at Lexington Technology Center's Multipurpose Room at 9 a.m. Students must register and bring a permission form (for travel and miss class) to participate. Questions? See Ms. Augsburger or Mr. Magyar in E202 and E203
ASVAB Test
The ASVAB test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be administered on Friday, March 19 at 9 a.m. at LHS. This test is available to students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.
ASVAB scores are used to determine if you are qualified to enlist in the military and to assign you to an appropriate job in the military. The ASVAB is also a great career exploration tool.
Taking the test does not obligate you, or register you for military service.
Students can sign up for the ASVAB in room E-202 and E-203, or they can email Mr. Magyar (Career Specialist) or Mrs. Augsburger (Career Specialist) at gmagyar@lexington1.net and daugsburger@lexington1.net
Below are two links to help study for the ASVAB: Uniontestprep.com 4test.com
Graduation Information
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
Friday, February 19 - JV and Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ Blythewood, scrimmage, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 20 - Varsity Wrestling in Finals of 5A duals
Monday, February 22 - JV and Varsity Boys Lacrosse hosts Spring Valley, senior night, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.
Monday, February 22 - JV and Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ Blythewood, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Monday, February 22 - Varsity Baseball hosts Nation Ford, scrimmage, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, February 22 - Varsity Girls Basketball in the first round of playoffs @ West Ashley, 6 p.m.
Upcoming Events
February 25 - Celebration of Excellence in Education - covid style
March 7 - National Honor Society Induction - Juniors & Seniors
March 15 - Holiday - No school of Students and Staff
March 21 - National Honor Society Induction - Sophomores
April 5 - 9 - Spring Break
May 31 - Holiday - No school for Students and Staff
June 9 - Last Day of School, Half Day, dismiss at 12:40 p.m.
June 12 - Graduation
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.