The students at Eastern love when Mr. Grist stops in the art room, and Mrs. Haas seldom lets him leave without creating something with them. On his last visit, they drew self-portraits. Thanks for creating with them, Mr. Grist!

Lex Leadership Council members had an unforgettable experience at the MOESC Leadership Conference, where they heard an inspiring presentation from former Ohio State and NFL wide receiver, Roy Hall Jr.! Thank you, Mr. Hall, for motivating our future leaders!

Western Elementary proudly celebrated our military kids and their families on Friday with a breakfast in their honor. It was a special time to show gratitude for their service and the sacrifices they make for our country. We are so grateful for each of them!

Mrs. Coffman’s third-grade class at Central Elementary participated in a mock election during a social studies lesson on local government. Students ran for mayor or city council, and citizens voted. Town meetings were held to determine laws, building designs, and names. ...

Ms. Blackstone and Mrs. Hughes celebrated National STEM Day by giving their 2nd and 3rd graders a unique milk-tasting STEM experience! Students tasted strawberry, regular, and chocolate milk, created and analyzed data graphs, and wrote opinion paragraphs. Both classes are ...

Dr. Berry’s sixth-grade class had a Glow Day review for their upcoming test! Students rotated through stations focused on dividing fractions, GCF, LCM, coordinate planes, division, and decimal operations. This review truly brightened their day!

Check out these moments from our 1st Quarter PBIS Celebration at Central Elementary! Our students had a great time celebrating their positive behavior and achievements. Congratulations to all!

Military Kids at Western Elementary had a blast with some Halloween fun! Students made creative masks and enjoyed delicious treats. They had spook-tacular time!

Mrs. Winner's kindergarten students celebrated learning the letters "p" and "j" by making and eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They then wrote directions to help others enjoy this tasty treat!

Mrs. Duffey's fourth-grade classes at Eastern joined other fourth-graders across Ohio for a fun Monster Match project! Working in small groups, students drew creatures and wrote detailed directions using prepositions and vivid language for others to recreate their ...

Mrs. Winner’s kindergarteners at Western Elementary explored the pumpkin lifecycle and discovered what plants need to grow! They got hands-on learning with parts of a pumpkin and counted over 380 seeds by grouping them into tens. Such a fun, gooey way to learn!

Lexington sixth graders enjoyed an exciting field day at Malabar Farm! They had a fantastic time exploring, learning, and making memories together.

Thank you, Rotary Club of Mansfield! The dictionaries you donated to several of our 3rd-grade classrooms at Central will be put to good use. Our students cannot wait to use them. Nothing is better than learning the meaning of a new word.

Mrs. Knapp’s class at Western had a fun week sharing treasures from home! After reading "Abuelita’s Secret," students brought in their own treasures and compared them to the main character Gabriel’s. They also wrote about why their treasures are special to them, just like ...

Thank you Allie P, Hannah B, (2020 Lexington graduate) and Richland Newhope! Your generous donation of school supplies to Central Elementary School was an unexpected and very much appreciated gift. Setting our students up for success has been made easier because of your ...

Students and staff were recently awarded the Minuteman Citizenship Award by Officer Glennon. This award recognizes their dedication to kindness, community service and positive choices. Thank you for inspiring us all to be better and for making a difference in our ...

Students and staff were recently awarded the Minuteman Citizenship Award by Officer Glennon. This award recognizes their dedication to kindness, community service and positive choices. Thank you for inspiring us all to be better and for making a difference in our ...

Students and staff were recently awarded the Minuteman Citizenship Award by Officer Glennon. This award recognizes their dedication to kindness, community service and positive choices. Thank you for inspiring us all to be better and for making a difference in our ...

Mrs. Perry's 2nd grade class recently had the opportunity to adopt a cow. Their Holstein calf, Peony, was born on September 8th in Sugarcreek, Ohio. The kids are very excited for the many activities that they will get to do to learn about dairy farming!

Ms. Rush's second graders at Central learned about perseverance through the Smarties Stacking Challenge! Using only one hand, they had 20 seconds to stack as many Smarties as possible. With practice, they improved and discovered that persistence helps in all areas of ...

Mrs. Saurer’s class had a "bat-tastic" week learning all about bats! The classroom transformed into a bat cave, and the week wrapped up with a special bat-themed snack. What an immersive way to learn!

Mrs. McCammon’s 3rd-grade class wrapped up their Animal Adaptation unit with a special visit from some adorable baby pigs! Students have been exploring how every animal has unique adaptations that help them survive in their environments. Take a peek at these cute visitors ...

Young scientists in Mrs. Bright's fourth-grade class teamed up to rescue Fred, the unlucky gummy worm who capsized his boat and lost his life preserver, using their knowledge of the scientific method. Fred is glad to have these problem-solvers on his side!

In honor of the anniversary of 9/11, Lexington High School’s National Honor Society treated our local heroes to a delicious lunch of pizza, pop, and brownies from Gionino's to express our heartfelt gratitude for everything they do to keep our community safe. THANK YOU!

Congratulations to our 5 seniors who were voted by the student body to represent Lexington’s 2024 Homecoming Court! The Queen will be announced on October 4 during a school assembly. Get ready for a royal celebration! From left to right:  Emily T., Ruthie T., ...

On September 12, the Lexington Youth and Government members had the opportunity to attend a professional luncheon at Ashland University. The guest speaker for the luncheon was former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. From left to right: JayByx M., Emma B., Jenna H., ...

Mrs. Knapp's first-grade class read “Lily's Purple Plastic Purse” and discussed how a simple act of kindness made Lily feel good. The students then decorated cup sleeves from Nickel and Bean to spread some joy and make someone's day!

Mrs. Duffey's students have been working on answering questions through thinking, reasoning, and putting pieces together. Today Mrs. Duffey's 4th grade ELA classes explored "shopping bags" with items in them. The students were given a bag with the names of 3 items on ...

Mrs. Perry’s class got ready for their math test in the best way - by playing fun math games! It was a great way to review concepts and build confidence.

The Spanish Club had an amazing meeting where local Hispanic students shared their family stories, backgrounds, and experiences with Hispanic culture. Thank you to hosts Kailyn R. and Breah R., and panelists Mia R., Marjorie R., Darius D., and Jade H. for making it such a ...

Mr. Grist Self Portrait
Mr. Grist Self Portrait
Lex Leadership Council
Lex Leadership Council
Veterans Day Breakfast
Veterans Day Breakfast
Mock Election
Mock Election
National STEM Day
National STEM Day
Glow Day Review
Glow Day Review
Central's 1st Quarter PBIS Celebration
Central's 1st Quarter PBIS Celebration
Military Kids Halloween Fun!
Military Kids Halloween Fun!
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Monster Match Project
Monster Match Project
Pumpkin Fun!
Pumpkin Fun!
Malabar Farm Visit
Malabar Farm Visit
Donated Dictionaries
Donated Dictionaries
Abuelita's Secret
Abuelita's Secret
Richland Newhope Donation
Richland Newhope Donation
Minuteman Citizenship Award
Minuteman Citizenship Award
Minuteman Citizenship Award
Minuteman Citizenship Award
Minuteman Citizenship Award
Minuteman Citizenship Award
Mrs. Perry's Class Adopts a Cow
Mrs. Perry's Class Adopts a Cow
Smarties Stacking Challenge
Smarties Stacking Challenge
Learning All About Bats!
Learning All About Bats!
Animal Adaptation Unit
Animal Adaptation Unit
Save Fred!
Save Fred!
NHS Treated Our Local Heroes
NHS Treated Our Local Heroes
2024 LHS Homecoming Court
2024 LHS Homecoming Court
Lexington Youth and Government
Lexington Youth and Government
Acts of Kindness
Acts of Kindness
Mrs. Duffey's Shopping Bags Exploration
Mrs. Duffey's Shopping Bags Exploration
Mrs. Perry's Fun Math Games
Mrs. Perry's Fun Math Games
Spanish Club
Spanish Club

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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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