Kent State Orchestra Visit
Kent State University's Orchestra conductor Dr. Isaac Terceros visited Lexington High School Orchestra on Tuesday March 18. Three graduate students also came to perform and work with our students. Many Lexington Orchestra Alumni continue to perform at the University level regardless if they major in music or not. Having university conductors visit on site provides a wonderful opportunity to meet, perform, and ask questions about options available to all students at the collegiate level.
Mouse Trap Car Competition
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 across the line in 3.0 seconds!
HS Academic Challenge Team
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 record with 67 points in one round—what an incredible achievement! Shoutout to our JV team—Captain Gianna B., Chidalu E., Tiffany P., Asher P., and Maddie W.—for earning 2nd place! This young team is making history, and we are so proud of their hard work! Awesome job, everyone!
Rotary Club of Mansfield Lunch
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!
OMEA State Adjudication
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.
Visitors From Costa Rica
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!
Studio Jewelry Field Trip
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 generously donated a new CAD program to the LHS Art Department—thank you, Rego Jewelers!
High School Leadership Council
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 and collaboration!
Ohio All State Orchestra
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!
Pioneer December Student of the Month
Congratulations to Addy B., Lexington junior, who has been selected as the Pioneer Career & Technology Center’s December Student of the Month. Keep up the great work, Addy!
Region Orchestra
Congratulations to the string students who performed at Region Orchestra at Ashland High School. Great job, Owen G., Logan B., Ben W., Emma T., Annie H., Sylvia S., Alexis F., and Iris P. We are proud of you!
2024 LHS Homecoming Court
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., Savannah W., Natalie S., Alexa B.
NHS Treated Our Local Heroes
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!
Logan B. All-State Orchestra
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!
Come Out and Support your Minutemen!
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!
High School Chemistry Lab Experiments
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!
Spanish Club
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!
Lexington Youth and Government
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., Natalie S., Oden B., Jeff Sessions, Joe H., Ellie H., Jesse H., Natalie B., Tony P., and Katya P.
Memoirs Class
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!
2024 LHS Homecoming Top 10
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.
Roca, Papel, Tijeras!
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!
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