Mr. Grist Self Portrait
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
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!
Veterans Day Breakfast
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!
Mock Election
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. It was a great hands-on experience in civic engagement, giving students a real taste of local government in action!
National STEM Day
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 also part of the Adopt A Cow program, making this hands-on learning extra special!
Glow Day Review
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!
Central's 1st Quarter PBIS Celebration
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 Halloween Fun!
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!
Peanut Butter and Jelly
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!
Monster Match Project
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 "monsters." They met on Zoom to share their creations and reflect on their teamwork and communication skills. Great job, fourth graders!
Pumpkin Fun!
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!
Malabar Farm Visit
Lexington sixth graders enjoyed an exciting field day at Malabar Farm! They had a fantastic time exploring, learning, and making memories together.
Donated Dictionaries
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.
Abuelita's Secret
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 Gabriel did in the story. It was the perfect blend of literature and real life!
Richland Newhope Donation
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 kindness.
Minuteman Citizenship Award
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 community!
Minuteman Citizenship Award
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 community!
Minuteman Citizenship Award
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 community!
Mrs. Perry's Class Adopts a Cow
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!
Smarties Stacking Challenge
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 life, including academics!
Learning All About Bats!
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!