On June 23rd, three of our talented students—Valeri B., Eden H., and Rachel T.—performed with the Treble Honor Choir at the Ohio Choral Directors Association Summer Conference! Held at Capital University, this event featured over 200 students from across the state. They ...

Congratulations to the Lexington High School Class of 2025! Photo galleries from the 127th commencement ceremony are provided by Richland Source and Mansfield News Journal

First graders had a fantastic day exploring Malabar Farm! They learned all about farm life, animals, and nature while making memories with friends. What a fun adventure!

To wrap up the school year, Mrs. Duffey’s ELA class put their reading and reasoning skills to the test in a fun and challenging Webscape Escape Room adventure! Great teamwork and critical thinking on display!

Kindergarten students had an unforgettable adventure exploring the wonders of Kingwood Center! It was a day full of discovery, laughter and nature-filled fun!

Congratulations to our 6th grade Academic Challenge teams! Out of 26 teams, they brought home 1st and 2nd place! 1st Place: Ben M, Ina G, Quinn G, Gracie C 2nd Place: Monte C, Emily S, Paisley K, Ben D

Students in Mrs. Winner’s kindergarten class had an earthmoving good time comparing gummy worms and earthworms! Using their five senses, they explored similarities and differences to make scientific conclusions. This fun activity tied into their reading unit on Needs and ...

Thanks to the Lexington Elementary PTO, Basketball Jones visited Eastern for an inspiring and energetic assembly! He’s a motivational speaker who emphasized our Matrix Expectations: being Responsible, Respectful, and Ready, while also sharing powerful lessons on kindness ...

Congratulations to Jordan C. and Zane J. on receiving the prestigious Amnee Demyan Music Award! This award honors the legacy of Amnee Demyan, a former Central student from the 1986–1987 school year, and is presented to students who exemplify exceptional musical talent, ...

B is for BUBBLES! Mrs. Saurer’s class kicked off their ABC Countdown to the end of the year with a bubbly good time! The letter B's celebration was a fun-filled day of bubble blowing, and the evidence was floating everywhere! Can’t wait to see what the rest of the ...


Students in Mrs. North’s, Mrs. Them’s, Mrs. Blackstone’s, and Mrs. Smith’s classes knocked it out of the park this week! After an exciting deep dive into how a tree becomes a baseball bat through informative reading, they rounded out their learning with a lively game of ...

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!

Treble Honor Choir Performance
Treble Honor Choir Performance
2025 Lexington High School Graduation
2025 Lexington High School Graduation
1st Grade Malabar Farm Visit
1st Grade Malabar Farm Visit
Escape Room Activity
Escape Room Activity
Kindergarten Kingwood Visit
Kindergarten Kingwood Visit
6th Grade Academic Challenge Teams
6th Grade Academic Challenge Teams
Comparing Earthworms and Gummy Worms
Comparing Earthworms and Gummy Worms
Basketball Jones Visits Eastern
Basketball Jones Visits Eastern
Amnee Demyan Music Award
Amnee Demyan Music Award
B is for Bubbles!
B is for Bubbles!
Home Run Learning at Central!
Home Run Learning at Central!
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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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 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!

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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!

HughesFairyGardens

Third graders in Mrs. Hughes' class enjoyed learning outside under a shade tree. They discussed the importance of ideas and how they can change the world! Afterward, small groups met to design their fairy gardens. They are excited to watch their plants grow as they take on this responsibility.

RushSTEMBubbles

Ms. Rush's second-grade class at Central wrapped up their first week with an exciting STEM project! Students designed bubble wands and aimed to create the biggest bubble. It was a fantastic way to end the week!

EthanDylanChampRings

Congratulations, Ethan and Dylan! At a recent board meeting, the Lexington Athletic Booster Association presented Championship Rings to Dylan C. and Ethan R. for winning the OHSAA Division 2 State Championship in May.

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Our Lexington seniors gathered for 'Senior Sunrise' to celebrate their last first day of school. A beautiful start to an unforgettable year ahead!

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Our students and staff kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with enthusiasm!

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Our students and staff kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with enthusiasm!

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Our students and staff kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with enthusiasm!

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Our students and staff kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with enthusiasm!

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Our students and staff kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with enthusiasm!

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