Wildcat Daily Announcements
Wednesday, February 10, 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!
It's time to vote for your favorite S.C. Young Adult Book Award!
If you have read at least three from the 20-21 SCYABA list, please click the link below and vote for your favorite! https://forms.gle/mT1z5boyHMF5nSfA8
Miles for Mark Jr.
Follow these 4 easy steps below!
1. Make a donation to and log your miles at https://runhard.org/pages/race-miles-for-mark.php
2. Walk, run, or cycle all the miles you can between February 13 - 15.3. Take a picture of you participating in the event on one of these days.
4. Post the picture of yourself on social media and tag @lhs_sia and use the hashtag #miles4markjr.
Any and all donations will go to support Mark Jr. and his family. Mark Jr. is a 6th grade student at Gilbert Middle School who was recently diagnosed with Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Their goal is to raise 500 miles from Mark Jr. Please help the Gilbert and Lexington community in supporting him and his family during this time.
College Essay Guy
How to Bring More Ease, Joy, and Purpose to Your High School Life:
5 Practical Tips for 9-11 Graders
Wednesday, February, 10 @ 7 - 8 p.m. Register here
On this session, you'll learn:
- How to Discover Your Superpowers (in ~20 Minutes)
- How to Identify a Community Service Project That Matters
- How US Colleges Perceive Students Who Are Uncertain of Their Major or Change Their Mind
- What to Do If You Feel Your Interests Are Common or Boring
- Finding Your Why (aka Considering the Benefits of Skipping College or Taking a Gap Year)
- A Walk-Through of Two Outstanding College Applications By Students Who Did Some of These Things + What You Can Learn from Them
- Q&A
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!
Polar Plunge
Wildcats UNITE to take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics!!! Sign up to PLUNGE by raising at least $50 or DONATE any amount to our Fundraising Team Lexington High.
Tell everyone you know that you are Dippin' for Dollars to help you fundraise for this special cause! 50% of the money raised stays with LHS Special Olympics and the other half supports Special Olympics of SC!
Cash or checks made payable to LHS can be turned into Kim Watson or Dana Crowley. Visit the website for online donations using a credit or debit card.
Feb 13, 2021 at Top Spin Swim Club. Click here for more information!
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.
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
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.
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
Wednesday, February 10 - JV Girls and JV Boys Basketball @ White Knoll, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 11 - Varsity Boys Basketball @ Lower Richland, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 11 - Varsity Girls Basketball hosts White Knoll, 6 p.m.
Friday, February 12 - JV and Varsity Girls Soccer hosts West Florence, scrimmage, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 13 - Varsity Wrestling in 1st round of 5A duals
Upcoming Events
February 15 - Holiday - No school for Students and Staff
February 25 - Celebration of Excellence in Education
March 7 - National Honor Society Induction - Juniors & Seniors
March 15 - Holiday - No school of Students and Staff
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.