Mr. Kathrein and Mrs. Rice took sixteen students from LHS to participate in the Youth in Government Conference at the Capital last week. This is the seventh year that Lexington has participated in the conference. Over 200 students from around Ohio participated. The ...

Mr. Kathrein and Mrs. Rice took sixteen students from LHS to participate in the Youth in Government Conference at the Capital last week. This is the seventh year that Lexington has participated in the conference. Over 200 students from around Ohio participated. The ...

Cora P. and her teacher, Diane Eifrid, were celebrated at the 35th Annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program. Cora was recognized for her outstanding academic achievements in the classroom. She's ranked #1 in her class and chose Mrs. Eifrid as her person of ...

 Congratulations to the High School Orchestra for earning the highest superior rating possible at Upper Arlington’s Central Ohio String Festival!

Central Elementary had its 3rd Annual Mock Caldecott Contest! Students and teachers read and evaluated more than 20 picture books, using criteria similar to that of the Caldecott Committee of the American Library Association. Each grade level chose one book for their Mock ...

Congratulations to junior trombonist Logan B. who performed with the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) All-State-Band at the Columbus Convention Center during the annual OMEA Professional Development Conference. Logan was chosen as one of 90 top band students from ...

Big thanks to the Richland County Foundation TAP Grant for bringing Coding Express by Lego Education™ to Mrs. Edmunds' kindergarten class! Watching our little coders grow in problem-solving and collaboration was truly phenomenal!

Congratulations to Iris P. who performed with the Ohio All State Orchestra in Columbus on Friday, February 2.

Mrs. Benson was recently awarded a 3D printer for her classroom from Integrated Systems Technologies. A link to the full story can be found by clicking here. She won the 3D printer for her unit on "Math and Manufacturing", when she observed the many applications that math ...

Lexington's mock trial team impressed the judges in the 41st annual competition. Grant M. was selected as the outstanding attorney and Mason G. as the outstanding witness. Other members of the team were attorney Addison V. and witness Lydia S. Great job, team!

Richland County students are gaining essential work experience through hands-on internships at local businesses. Click here to check out the article and hear from Lexington High School Sophomore, Kate Y. on this amazing opportunity!

Congratulations to Crew H., Kayleigh B., and Kaylie Y. on being elected by the staff for exemplifying our PBIS goals - Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be Ready! Also, congratulations to Mr. Brown and Mrs. Roseberry, two staff members that the students voted that ...

Bravo to our talented Lexington High School orchestra students! They showcased their musical talents at the OMEA East Central Region Orchestra on November 19. It was an unforgettable performance! Front- Avery M, Iris P, Callie K, Clarissa C, Emma T, Alexis F, Randy D, and ...

The force was with Eastern Elementary’s fourth-grade students as they explored magnetic attraction and matter! They were amazed at the herculean strength that two magnets possessed when attracted to each other!

Mr. Grist won North Central's nomination for the Distinguished Educator for Art Education. North Central consists of the following counties: Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie, Seneca, Huron, Wyandot, Crawford, Richland, Ashland, Marion, Morrow and Knox. Congratulations, Mr. Grist!

Mr. Morrow’s World History class had several guest speakers visit their class. Thank you to Justin Roseborough, Tech Sergeant retired 179th Airlift Wing, Mr. Steele and Dean Proudfoot, US Navy, Vietnam for coming in and sharing their experiences with our students.

On November 15th, Mr. Kathrein and a small group of Lexington students attended a panel discussion on local government at Ashland University. Mayors from Mansfield, Ashland, Barberton, and Cuyahoga Falls answered a series of questions about local governments. The ...

Our preschoolers have been very busy! They recently had firefighters come for a visit. They've also had a fall celebration where the children dressed up in costumes and "trick or treated" throughout the building. Finally, the children made a Veteran's Day flag and had a ...

Students at LHS did projects for Veterans day and as usual, Mr. Morrow had students present them to our veterans in the building. Left to right: Evalynn A., Carson H., Sylvia S., and Leah V. gave their projects to veteran Mrs. Moeglin.

Four seniors from Lexington HS were recently honored by the Rotary Club at a luncheon held at Kingwood Center. Sam M., Noah E., Makenna A., and Ivan P. are at the top of their class academically and doing so many positive things outside the classroom. While at the ...

On November 1st, Central Elementary School celebrated National Brush Day. National Brush Day reminds us to follow the ADA guidelines: brushing your teeth twice daily has a direct impact on cavity prevention. A HUGE THANK YOU to Dr. Drew Basinger, DDS for the ...

Mrs. Hooper's 4th Grade class has a twist on STEM and stories! With Thanksgiving coming up, the students are learning about coding, and creating a story to help a turkey escape becoming Thanksgiving dinner. The students are creating a setting, learning how to code ...

Mrs. Cyrus, an Altrusa volunteer reader, sharing a story with Mrs. Trittschuh’s first grade class.

Western students had a spook-tacular time at their Halloween party! They shared smiles, games, and cherished moments with their friends.

Western kindergarten students had a blast learning Fire Safety from the fire department last week! They toured fire trucks, held the fire hose and learned all about how to stay safe in the event of a fire. Thanks, fire department for spending the day with them!

Dr. Berry's sixth-grade classes at Eastern are real glow-getters! They illuminated their test review through Glow Games. Students worked at stations reviewing division, fractions, decimals, GCF, LCM, and distributive property. Keep shining, Minutemen!

The Eastern Run Club had a great race day this week! The future of the Lexington CC/T&F Legacy is bright! This season our motto was "See what happens when you don't give up!" These runners set goals, pushed themselves during workouts, had fun with games, and learned ...

Happy National Custodial Workers Recognition Day to our very own, Mr. Brian. Mrs. Verspoor's class is extremely grateful for all the kindness, support and time he spends with them. Mr. Brian takes the students daily to work on jobs such as delivering mail, assisting in ...

Mr. Hoover and Mrs. Roseberry's science classes are making waves in their investigations! They're diving into the density differences of hot vs. cold water and discovering how salinity impacts water density. Learning science one drop at a time!

Student-athletes from the Lex Leadership Council met with other OCC schools at Ashland High School to learn about leadership and discuss ideas of how to lead in our schools and communities!

Youth in Government Conference
Youth in Government Conference
Youth in Government Conference
Youth in Government Conference
35th Annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards
35th Annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards
High School Orchestra Earns Highest Superior Rating
High School Orchestra Earns Highest Superior Rating
3rd Annual Mock Caldecott Contest
3rd Annual Mock Caldecott Contest
Logan B. Performed with OMEA All State Band
Logan B. Performed with OMEA All State Band
Coding Express by Lego Education
Coding Express by Lego Education
Iris P. Performed With All State Orchestra
Iris P. Performed With All State Orchestra
Mrs. Benson Receives 3D Printer From IST
Mrs. Benson Receives 3D Printer From IST
Mock Trial Team Impresses Judges
Mock Trial Team Impresses Judges
Ready-for-Hire Program
Ready-for-Hire Program
Junior High PBIS
Junior High PBIS
OMEA East Central Region Orchestra
OMEA East Central Region Orchestra
STEM Magnet Activity
STEM Magnet Activity
Mr. Grist Distinguished Educator for Art Education
Mr. Grist Distinguished Educator for Art Education
World History Guest Speakers
World History Guest Speakers
Ashbrook Luncheon
Ashbrook Luncheon
Preschoolers Have Been Busy!
Preschoolers Have Been Busy!
Students Present Veterans Day Projects
Students Present Veterans Day Projects
Seniors Honored by Rotary Club
Seniors Honored by Rotary Club
National Brush Day
National Brush Day
Eastern Authors and Programmers
Eastern Authors and Programmers
Altrusa Volunteer Reader
Altrusa Volunteer Reader
Western Halloween Party
Western Halloween Party
Kindergarten Fire Safety
Kindergarten Fire Safety
Dr. Berry's Glow Games
Dr. Berry's Glow Games
Eastern Run Club
Eastern Run Club
National Custodial Workers Recognition Day
National Custodial Workers Recognition Day
Junior High Science Density Activity
Junior High Science Density Activity
OCC Student Leadership Council
OCC Student Leadership Council

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Western Elementary Welcomes You to the Military Family Resource Page!

We hope you will find the links to the resources helpful. 

We thank you for your service!

Military Discount Guide - https://dealhack.com/blog/military-discounts-guide

The Dealhack Military Discount Guide is the result of a quarterly survey of brands that offer active-duty military and veteran discounts. Every three months, each and every store on this list is independently verified. The list is then conveniently broken down into categories, and can also be saved in PDF form and used as the ultimate reference guide for active military and veteran discounts.

Military One Click - http://militaryoneclick.com/25-programs-non-profits-for-military-kids/

The site provides links to twenty-five programs and non-profits for military kids.

Our Military Kids - http://ourmilitarykids.org/

Our Military Kids, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports children, ages 5-12th grade, of deployed National Guard and Reserve service members and children of wounded warriors from all service branches. Grants pay for participation in activities that help children cope with stress and anxiety while their parents are recovering or absent.

OMK Ohio Military Kids - https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/ohio-military-kids

Supports the youth of military families throughout the deployment cycle.

Military Child Education Coalition - http://www.militarychild.org/

The Military Child Education Coalition or MCEC is a worldwide non-profit organization whose goal is to serve as a model of positive leadership and advocacy for all military children. Their mission is to ensure inclusive, quality educational experiences and opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. They provide responsive and relevant support systems and resources such as Students at the Center as well as free professional training and programs such as Student 2 Student and Parent 2 Parent for families in transition.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America - MISSION: YOUTH OUTREACH - https://www.bgca.org/about-us/military

Boys & Girls Clubs of America know that times of national crisis can dramatically disrupt a military family’s life. The MISSION: Youth Outreach partnership supports military youth, ages 6 to 18 who are coping with a deployed parent by creating a positive, supportive network. Through this partnership, children of National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty families, who do not live near or have access to a military Youth Center, can receive a free membership to their local Boys & Girls Club.

Military One Sourcehttp://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Finding fun activities for your children can teach them life skills without boring them. Learn about military youth programs and summer camps available for your family.

Supporting Ohio's Military Families - http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Family-and-Community-Engagement/Supporting-Ohio-s-Military-Families

Ohio offers a number of programs to assist military families.

National Military Family Association - www.militaryfamily.org

NMFA is the voice of military families because, for 48 years, we have proven that we stand behind service members, their spouses, and their children. Our Association is the “go to” source for Administration Officials, Members of Congress, and key decision makers when they want to understand the issues facing our families.

Military Tutor - https://military.tutor.com/home

Online tutoring and homework help for U.S. military and their families provided 24/7 at no cost by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.

March 2 Success - www.March2success.com

March 2 Success provides an online study program to help students prepare for standardized tests, improve school work and review materials.

VFW Auxillary National Organization Scholarships - https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/

The VFW Auxiliary is proud to offer scholarships and participate in scholarship contests that promote patriotism, assist students in furthering their education and help students reach their full potential.

 

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