Lexington One FOCUS Program Receives PalmettoPride Grant

The grant supports beautification and environmental projects.

White Knoll High Theater Student Receives Award

Wes Williams received an award for best supporting actor for his role in "Rabbit Hole."

Red Bank Elementary Student Wins 'Read with the Gamecocks' Competition

LJ Bonavilla read 1,864 between Nov. 19 and 30 and won an invitation to the Lady Gamecocks basketball game.

Lexington One Names Principal for New Elementary School

Janet H. Malone, principal of White Knoll Elementary, will start her role as principal of the district's newest elementary school on July 1.

Pelion High Band Student to Participate in Artist Competition

The S.C. Band Director's Association selected the student, along with 20 others, to compete.

Students, Parents Prepare for River Bluff High Opening in August

Athletic tryouts, band meetings and other informational meetings are all underway.

Local Students Honored for Academic Achievement at The Citadel

Six students from Lexington made the Dean's List, while five other were awarded Gold Stars.

Lexington High Baseball Team to Compete in National High School Invitational

Lexington High will compete against 15 other teams from 10 states across the country.

Pleasant Hill Middle Teacher Wins Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award

Steven Woodyard was recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for his efforts to promote America's history and traditions.

Lexington High Students Serving on National Committee

The two students were chosen to represent the Special Olympics South Carolina on the National Youth Activation Committee based on their leadership skills.

Lexington One Names Athletic Director, Football Coach for New River Bluff High

David Bennett, former head football coach at Coastal Carolina and current Socastee High athletic director, will serve as athletic director and head football coach at Lexington One's newest school.

Rocky Creek Elementary Students Become Scientists in the STEM Lab

The students are learning about science, technology, engineering and math in the lab at the school.

SC National Guard Gives Back to Red Bank Elementary

The soldiers and civilian employees donated classroom supplies and talked to students about their jobs in the military.

Saxe Gotha Elementary Students Collect Goods for Children in Afghanistan

The fourth-grade students collected goods to send to help children in Afghanistan.

White Knoll High Student Completes Senior Project at SC Aquarium

Erica Dickinson got an inside look at what it's like to work at the aquarium.

Lexington High Employee on Leave; District Investigating 'Inappropriate E-mail'

The employee is on paid leave while the district investigates an "inappropriate e-mail" sent from the employee's account, according to the district.

Lexington Middle Student Wins State Essay Contest

Regan Hendrix won first place in the S.C. State Fair Greatest Grandparents Essay contest.

Lexington One to Hold Information Sessions on Language Program

The sessions are for parents of children who will start kindergarten in the fall and who are interested in putting their children in the district's partial-immersion language program.

Lexington Residents Graduate From Clemson

The students graduated on Dec. 20.

Lexington One Schools Receive Walmart Grants

Pleasant Hill Middle School and Gilbert High School received $750 grants from Walmart.

Lexington One Parent Educator Receives Scholarship

An educator at the district's Parenting Center was awarded a Diversity Leaders Initiative scholarship.

Lexington High Girls' Golf Team Invited to National Tournament

The team will travel to the 2013 Antigua National High School Invitational in Arizona.

Lexington One Students Win Holiday Artwork Contest

Two students' artwork was featured on the district holiday card.

Gilbert High Health Science Students Deliver Holiday Gifts

The students delivered chemo packs to patients at South Carolina Oncology Associates and poinsettias to residents at Lexington Medical Center Extended Care.

Lexington One Names Band Director for New River Bluff High

Ken Turner, currently the director of bands at White Knoll High School, will transfer to River Bluff High School starting in July.

Lexington One Announces LEAP Winners

Five schools and one district department were recognized for their support of LEAP, a program that assists district employees and families in need and supports educational programs.

Lexington Elementary Cats' Choir Spreads Holiday Cheer

The school's choir sang at Oakleaf Village, an assisted living community.

Former Coastal Carolina Football Coach in Running for River Bluff High Position

David Bennett says he interviewed for the athletic director and head football coach positions at River Bluff High in Lexington.

Proposed S.C. Bill Could Arm School Employees

A Florence lawmaker would like to give school employees and districts the option of carrying weapons.

Technology Center Director to Retire in June

After 31 years working at Lexington One's Technology Center, Ken Lake is retiring in June.

Deputies Increase Patrols at Lexington County Schools

The sheriff's department is increasing its patrols of schools in the wake of a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. last week.

Lexington High Baseball Team to Host 'Finish It 4 Kennedy 5K Race'

The 5K race will raise funds to help cover the costs of medical treatment for Lexington middle-schooler Kennedy Branham.

Speak Out: Are Your Children Safe at School?

Tell us if you think your children are safe at their schools and why.

Pelion High Evacuated, Everyone Safe

A training grenade found on campus prompted the school's evacuation for an hour.

Lexington High Senior Named 'December's Teen to WACH'

Kelsey Foster was recognized for her work with the Special Olympics and her involvement in other school activities.

Lexington Middle Students Win Local Art Contest

Three students placed in the contest sponsored by The Braces Place.

White Knoll High Teacher Joins Newberry College’s Hall of Master Teachers

History teacher Craigh Wheatley was recently recognized for the accomplishment at a Lexington One school board meeting.

Pelion High Graduate Named First-Team All-American

Pelion High graduate and Clemson center Dalton Freeman was recently named First-Team All-American.

Lexington Native Named to South Carolina College All Star Bowl Watch List

The final roster for the game at North Greenville University will be announced in January.

Lexington One Educators Win Teacher of the Year Honors

These 28 Lexington One teachers will represent their schools in the District Teacher of the Year process. Finalists for that honor will be announced in February.