Soldiers Visit Rocky Creek Elementary to Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month

The Fort Jackson Army Band performed for the students.

White Knoll Elementary Gets New Principal

Robert C. Grant Jr. will replace current Principal Janet H. Malone.

Lexington Middle Students Named SC Junior Scholars

The eighth-grade students scored well on the SAT or PSAT.

Lexington One Students, Teachers Receive Awards from USC Reading Program

The USC Reading with the Gamecocks program challenges students to read as many pages as they can during a designated time.

2 Lexington One Teachers Win Innovator Awards

A teacher from Meadow Glen Elementary and another teacher from Lexington Elementary both won first place in the Teacher Innovator Awards.

Dean Howell Named Athletic Director, Football Coach at White Knoll High

Howell is replacing current Athletic Director Gordon Walters, who is leaving at the end of this school year.

Lexington One Board Takes Action, But On What?

The board voted on two employment matters at a special-called meeting Tuesday.

Gilbert High Inducts New Members into 1200 Club

The students scored 1200 or higher on the SAT or 27 or better on the ACT and received jackets for their accomplishments.

Students Win Crowns in Miss Pleasant Hill Middle Pageant

These students walked away with crowns at Pleasant Hill Middle's pageant in February.

Oak Grove Elementary Students Put Leadership Skills to Good Use

The students help younger students get breakfast, find seats and clean up.

River Bluff High Gets New Administrator

Brant Glover, who currently teaches at a middle school in Georgia, will serve as an administrator at Lexington One's new high school.

White Knoll High Students Win Awards at Theatre Festival

Several students won individual awards for playwriting or acting.

Gordon Walters Resigns as White Knoll Athletic Director, Coach

Walters is taking a position at Waccamaw High School in Pawley's Island, according to The State.

Lexington One Students Named Scholarship Finalists

Seven students were named National Merit Scholarship finalists.

2 Lexington One Schools Receive Grants

The grants will help operate a community learning center.

Lexington High Students Advance to Semifinals Physics Team Selection

The two students could compete in an international competition if they make it through the next levels of the competition.

21 Lexington One Schools Win Palmetto Gold, Silver Awards

These schools were recognized for high levels of academic achievement and high rates of improvement, as well as for their efforts to close the achievement gaps.

Mayor Halfacre Dances for Education

Halfacre and other local celebrities will compete in "Dancing with the Stars Lexington" in April to raise money for the Lexington One Educational Foundation.

New Assistant Principal Hired for River Bluff High

Jacob Nathaniel Smith III, who is currently an assistant principal in Lexington District Two, will serve at Lexington One's newest high school starting in July.

Lexington High, River Bluff High Get New Assistant Principals

The district hired one new assistant principal and promoted another employee to assistant principal.

Meadow Glen Kindergarteners Celebrate Chinese New Year

The students learned about the sounds, food and crafts of a traditional Chinese New Year celebration.

Gilbert High Symphonic Band Wins Superior Ratings

The band performed at the S.C. Band Directors Association Concert Festival Tuesday.

Lexington Elementary Students Participate in Kids Marathon

The students have run a total of 26 miles since February.

2 Gilbert High Athletes Named 'Academic Athletes'

The Gilbert Community Club presented the two-sport athletes with awards at a recent meeting.

Local Celebrities Compete in 'Dancing with the Stars Lexington'

The event, which raises money for the Lexington One Educational Foundation, includes local celebrities Mayor Randy Halfacre and business owners Rutu Bhonslé and Donna Shevchik.

Pelion High Makes Final Push to Win $60K

The school created a video and entered it into the Follet Challenge for a chance to win $60,000 in products and services.

Lexington One Educational Foundation, Chamber Honor Top Seniors

The district and the chamber recognized seniors in the top 10 percent of their classes at a ceremony.

$4.7 Million Performing Arts Center Coming to Pelion Middle

The board approved the addition of a performing arts center, WLTX reports.

'Harlem Shake:' Lexington, White Knoll Compete

White Knoll challenged Lexington to post their own video of the latest dance craze, and Lexington responded.

Read Scott Earley's Resignation Letter

Earley resigned as head football coach and athletics director at Lexington High.

Lexington High Athlete Named to North-South All-Star Team

Nygel Gates will play on the South Team.

Lexington One Students Make SC Honor Choir

The students performed with other SC students at the S.C. Music Educators Convention.

Lexington One to Host Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2013

Tickets are on sale now for the May 10 event featuring nine inspirational speakers.

Student Artwork Chosen for 'Art of Healing' Show

The students' artwork will be on display at the Columbia Museum of Art and at Lexington Medical Center.

Lexington One Alternative Program Coordinator Retiring

The coordinator of the FOCUS program plans to retire at the end of June.

USC Hockey Players Visit Saxe Gotha Elementary

One first-grade class earned a visit from the USC hockey players fro having the highest participation in The Leader in me at-home challenge.

Lexington Students Named to Clemson University President's List

These Clemson students from Lexington made all As for the fall 2012 semester.

Lexington One Names Nurse of the Year

A nurse at Meadow Glen Elementary was chosen as Nurse of the Year.

Lexington One Teams Take the Plunge for Special Olympics

The students and employees from five of the district's school braved the cold water of Lake Murray earlier this month to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Lexington One Teachers Receive Special Educator Awards

Two Lexington One teachers were recognized for including special education students at their schools.