🌱 How will Lexington’s new chief academic officer shape local classrooms?
Lexington, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lexington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Lexington’s new chief academic officer shape local classrooms?
- Lexington Siemens plant earns regional sustainability honor—what did it do?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Aug 4 Lexington City Schools Board of Education Appoints Sharon Fennell as Chief Academic Officer (davidsonlocal.com) — Lexington City Schools has appointed veteran educator Sharon Fennell as its new Chief Academic Officer, putting her in charge of academic programs across the district. With 27 years of experience and a track record of boosting student achievement, she’ll work closely with Lexington principals and teachers to strengthen instruction and expand learning opportunities for every student. 
• ENR Announces 2026 Excellence in Safety, Sustainability Winners for Texas & Southeast (enr.com) — A Siemens Mobility facility in Lexington, N.C., has earned an Award of Merit for Excellence in Sustainability in ENR’s 2026 Texas & Southeast Best Projects competition. The recognition highlights Lexington’s role in a major regional effort to showcase safer, greener infrastructure projects across the Southeast.
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CDHS Football Jamboree (Everyone Welcome)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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