Mrs. Knapp’s first-grade class celebrated becoming authors this past week! They shared their opinion writing about their favorite books with their families, and everyone enjoyed listening to and encouraging our young writers. Amazing job!

Mrs. Ferguson’s 7th grade World History students explored why the Roman Empire split—and then brought history to life by mapping the new boundaries with yarn! Their creativity and understanding really showed in their awesome maps. Great job, historians!

The AP Physics students in Mrs. Drueschler's class competed in their annual mouse trap car competition on March 7th. This year's challenge was to build a dragster that could race 25 feet in under 5 seconds. Congratulations to Joe H. Who designed the fastest car speeding ...

Central Elementary wrapped up Quarter 3 with a glowing celebration! Students enjoyed a fun-filled PBIS Glow Party with music, glow sticks, and lots of smiles to honor their hard work and positive behavior. Keep shining, Central Stars—let’s finish the year strong!

Mrs. Ringer's class took a fun and educational trip to Gionino’s, where they learned valuable life and job skills while making their own pizzas! A delicious way to gain real-world experience!

Huge congratulations to Coach Giefer and the Academic Challenge Varsity Team—Alex T. (captain), Ari C., Natalie L., Addie S., and Ben W.—for taking 1st place out of 12 teams! They finished 28 points ahead of second place, won the final match-up by 9 points, and set a new ...

Eastern Elementary was lit up for Neon Day! Staff and students brightened the halls with vibrant neon colors, celebrating creativity in a fun and colorful way for Youth Art Month!


Lexington students joined Richland Newhope at Lex Lanes for the 5th Annual Bowling Awareness Event! Middle school students teamed up with county leaders for a fun and meaningful day. Congratulations to Mayor Brenkus of Bellville and Lexington students for taking 1st place!

Congratulations to Olyve and Eden! Their artwork was selected to represent Eastern Elementary in the Ohio Art Education Association Youth Art Month Art Show! Their pieces were displayed at Riverside Methodist Hospital, alongside works from 126 students across Ohio. ...

When it’s Dress Like an Artist Day, Mr. Grist definitely understands the assignment! We even had Van Gogh and Bob Ross make an appearance!

On February 25, LHS students Makaree C., Gage P., Malaina W., and Julia W. attended the Rotary Club of Mansfield’s Lunch-In! They were introduced to the club, and Mr. Saris highlighted their achievements at LHS. Congrats to these outstanding students!

Students at both Central and Western participated in a Mock Caldecott Contest! They learned that the Caldecott Medal is an award given to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book of the year. After weeks of reading, exploring illustrations, and engaging in ...

Dr. Berry’s 6th-grade math students hit the track for Race Day with Composite Area! Working with their pit crews, they solved composite area problems to race their way to the finish line! A fun and competitive way to put their math skills to the test!

Congratulations to the Lexington High School Orchestra for earning straight 1's at Dublin Scioto High School for the OMEA State Adjudication! Their hard work, dedication, and talent truly paid off, and they’ve set the bar high for excellence.

Congratulations to Coulter S. for finishing as the runner-up in the Richland County Spelling Bee! Your dedication, hard work, and impressive spelling skills took you all the way to the final round. We are so proud of your achievement!

Lucy is back in Kindergarten at Western Elementary! She loves spending time with the students and listening to them read. Nothing beats a good book and a furry friend!

Lexington families welcomed students and teachers from Costa Rica! They had an amazing time experiencing our culture—and for many, seeing snow and feeling cold temperatures for the first time! What a memorable exchange!

Mr. Hoffman and his Studio Jewelry students took a field trip to Rego Jewelers in Bucyrus to see large-scale jewelry manufacturing in action! With 50 employees and an annual revenue of $10–$12 million, Rego Jewelers gave students an inside look at the industry. They also ...

Valentine’s Day was extra special at Eastern, thanks to a group of kindhearted girls who gave up their recess to create over 500 heart-shaped pins for every student and staff member! Their generosity made the day even more meaningful!

Members of the High School Leadership Council attended a Leadership Conference at Wooster High School. They shared their community outreach efforts with fellow OCC schools and took part in interactive leadership activities with other OCC athletes. A great day of growth ...

Central’s annual 3rd Grade Spelling Bee was a great success! Congratulations to Keith R., this year’s champion! Way to go, Keith, and to all the students who participated—you made us proud!

 Congratulations to Logan B., who had the incredible honor of performing with the Ohio All-State Orchestra in Cleveland on Friday, February 7. What an amazing achievement!

Central students had a fantastic time on their field trip to the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra for the "Link Up: The Orchestra Rocks" concert at the Renaissance Theater. They enjoyed the live music and discovered the power of the orchestra!

First graders at Western celebrated the 100th day of school with tons of counting activities, building their math skills while having fun. What a great way to mark this milestone!



Congratulations to the 6th grade and JH Mathcounts teams who competed at Ashland University. 6th grade team: Ben C, Monte C, Grayson W, Conner D JH team: Ebube E, Elijah E, Emma E, Marissa R, Harrison R Special congrats to Ebube E and Elijah E who made the top 10 in ...



Congratulations to the 5th grade academic challenge teams who took 5th and 6th out of 34 teams. Teams consisted of Violet H., Jax E., Robbie S., Nolan H. and Noah B., Ben T., and Addy M.

Eastern's 6th grade Academic Challenge took 1st place out of 32 teams at their meet on Jan. 28th. The first place team consisted of Ben M., Monte C., Ina G., and Emily S.

Sixth graders in Mrs. Smith's science classes had fun using the Ohio Energy activities. They learned about energy conservation and energy usage.

Great job to our Eastern Spelling Bee participants: Charlie P., Caden L., Peyton F., and Addy M. Special congrats and good luck to Addy and Caden, who made the top 18 in Richland County and are headed to the Tri-County Bee!

A new semester means new robots in the STEM Lab! Under Mr. Dewey’s guidance, 8th-grade students have been busy building Vex IQ base bots to tackle their first STEM challenge: navigating an obstacle course. They were all excellent bot navigators!

Mrs. Knapp's Authors
Mrs. Knapp's Authors
Roman Empire Boundaries
Roman Empire Boundaries
Mouse Trap Car Competition
Mouse Trap Car Competition
Central's PBIS Glow Party
Central's PBIS Glow Party
Trip to Gionino's
Trip to Gionino's
HS Academic Challenge Team
HS Academic Challenge Team
Neon Day
Neon Day
Richland Newhope Bowling Event
Richland Newhope Bowling Event
Youth Art Month Show
Youth Art Month Show
Dress Like An Artist Day
Dress Like An Artist Day
Rotary Club of Mansfield Lunch
Rotary Club of Mansfield Lunch
Caldecott Contest
Caldecott Contest
Race Day with Composite Area
Race Day with Composite Area
OMEA State Adjudication
OMEA State Adjudication
Richland County Spelling Bee
Richland County Spelling Bee
Kindergarteners Read With Lucy
Kindergarteners Read With Lucy
Visitors From Costa Rica
Visitors From Costa Rica
Studio Jewelry Field Trip
Studio Jewelry Field Trip
Valentine's Day Heart Pins
Valentine's Day Heart Pins
High School Leadership Council
High School Leadership Council
Central Spelling Bee
Central Spelling Bee
Ohio All State Orchestra
Ohio All State Orchestra
Renaissance Theater Field Trip
Renaissance Theater Field Trip
First Graders Celebrate 100th Day
First Graders Celebrate 100th Day
MathCounts Teams
MathCounts Teams
5th Grade Academic Challenge Team
5th Grade Academic Challenge Team
6th Grade Academic Challenge Team
6th Grade Academic Challenge Team
Ohio Energy Activities
Ohio Energy Activities
Eastern Spelling Bee
Eastern Spelling Bee
Mr. Dewey's Robotic Classes
Mr. Dewey's Robotic Classes

ActsOfKindess

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!

ShoppingBagsExploration

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 cards to look through to make inferences about the shopper bases on the bags contents.

MrsPerryFunMathGames

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.

SpanishClub

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 meaningful event!

ChemistryLabExperiments

Mr. O'Connell's integrated science students are taking advantage of our amazing Lexington High School chemistry lab! They’re making the most of the resources to explore, experiment, and discover. Science is coming to life at LHS!

ChallengingDivisionProblems

Congratulations to Monte C. and Alex M.C. for successfully solving a challenging division problem in Mrs. Smith's 6th-grade math class! Way to go, boys! Keep up the great work!

FallStudentAthletes

At Lexington Local Schools, we take pride not only in our exceptional academics but also in rallying behind our student-athletes. From cheering in the stands to attending big games and celebrating victories, our community stands strong together. Let’s continue to show up for each other - on and off the field. Come out and support your Minutemen this school year!

PreKAmazingStart

No start to the school year is complete without some photos of our littlest learners! Our preschool students are off to an amazing start and excited to learn!

LoganBOrchestra

A huge congratulations to Logan B. for qualifying for the All-State Orchestra! Last year, Logan made it to the All-State Band, and now, he’s made history as the first Lexington student to qualify for two ensembles on two different instruments!

MemoirsClass

Students in Memoirs class enjoyed having a discussion over the beginning of the book, "Educated" by Tara Westover. They all did a great job of sharing their thoughts!

BerryAmazingRace

Dr. Berry’s students embarked on an Amazing Race adventure through the world of long division! They tackled challenging division problems, navigating math roadblocks and detours to reach new countries. Great work, Minutemen!

BeginningBandFittings

Here’s a glimpse of this year’s beginning band fittings! We’re thrilled to see the next generation of Lexington Band Members get started on their musical journey. Exciting times ahead!

SoapBiggestBubble

Mrs. Sutherland's 5th-grade science class tested the Scientific Method by exploring the question: "Which soap makes the biggest bubble?" Students formed hypotheses, conducted experiments, and wrote conclusions to see if their predictions were correct. Great job, young scientists!

LohrSmartCookies

 Mrs. Lohr’s “Smart Cookies” have been making connections with books! These awesome students are writing about what they know and what they do well. Keep learning and sharing your talents!

HSHomecomingCourt2024

Lexington High School is pleased to announce the 2024 Homecoming Top 10! These ladies were voted on by their senior class members to represent the Class of 2024. Voting for the Homecoming Court takes place soon. CONGRATULATIONS, ladies! In alphabetical order: Alexa B., Makaree C., Rylee F., Moriah L., Gracie M., Ellie M., Natalie S., Emily T., Ruthie T., and Savannah W.

EasternDOJOStore

Check out this special moment with a beloved retired teacher, Mrs. Deb Lantz, alongside Park, Jada, and Emerson in front of Eastern’s Dojo School Store! Students can earn positive DOJO points by following our PBIS Matrix of being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready. We’re thrilled to share that Mrs. Lantz’s husband, who served aboard the USS Kennedy in the US Navy, had a shipmate donate a gift card in her honor, helping kickstart our Dojo store!

SmithBookTalk

Mrs. Smith's second-grade class at Central had their first "Book Talk" with their reading partners last week, and they did amazing! These young readers are off to a great start!

EdmundsPaintingWatercolors

Mrs. Edmunds’s kindergarteners at Western had a blast painting with watercolors that revealed a hidden surprise—their names! The excitement on their faces was priceless!

RocaPapelTijeras

Mrs. Santamaria’s Spanish class at Lexington High kicked off the day with rounds of "roca, papel, tijeras" (rock, paper, scissors) and "uno, dos, tres, ya!" to practice numbers in Spanish. They also love the desk-less setup, which has led to more open and lively conversations!

IceCreamTickets

Two of Mrs. Smith’s students earned ice cream tickets for being respectful, responsible, and ready on the school bus! Keep up the great work, and enjoy your sweet reward!

StateOfOhioHistory

4th graders in Mrs. Brokaw's class have been hard at work learning all about the great state of Ohio in Social Studies! They’re exploring all that makes Ohio unique, from its history to landmarks. Keep up the great work, Minutemen!

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