Board Recap: Superintendent receives 'extremely effe...

​ ​ Board Meeting Recap October 8, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Lexington One Board of Trustees gives superintendent an ‘extremely effective evaluation’ ​ As part of the work session and business meeting on October 8, 2024, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees conducted the evaluation of Dr. Gerrita Postlewait, superintendent of Lexington One. The annual evaluation of the superintendent generally occurs in the fall in accordance with the contract between the superintendent and the board. The board met to conduct the evaluation during open session and subsequently met in executive session with legal counsel. The board then voted in open session to give Dr. Postlewait an extremely effective evaluation for the 2023-2024 school year. The board said that Dr. Postlewait demonstrates an incredible working knowledge of education from the state to local level. The board challenged her to continue the heavy lifting necessary to move Lexington One forward. Dr. Brent Powers thanked Dr. Postlewait for reducing the noise and keeping the district’s laser focus on improving education for every child. The board voted to amend the superintendent’s contract to provide a 3% increase to her salary, which is consistent with the increase received by all eligible district employees on July 1. The board also voted to increase her annuity contribution by 2 percent. The board voted to accept Dr. Postlewait’s resignation effective June 30, 2025, at which time Dr. Keith Price will take over as superintendent. ​ ​

Tuesday, Oct 08 2024

Inside Voice: 🏛️ Board work session/business meeting...

​​ ​​​​ Board of Trustees holds a work session/business meeting on Oct. 8 ​​​​ The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Building One of Central Services, located at 100 Tarrar Springs Road in Lexington, South Carolina.  The agenda for the meeting is posted and can be viewed on the BoardDocs site for the Lexington One Board of Trustees. The work session/business meeting opens at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, during which the board will complete the Board of Trustees self-assessment and discuss the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the superintendent’s evaluation. There will be no citizens’ participation at this meeting, which is open to the public and can also be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com/c/LexingtonOne/live. The district will post a recording of the work session/business meeting to its YouTube channel and its website. ​​​​ ​​​​ Board Elections ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ In the upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024, there are four seats on the Lexington One School Board up for election. Click here to learn about the candidates. The deadline to register in South Carolina has been extended until Monday, Oct. 14: Register online at scVOTES.gov before midnight, Oct. 14 Download a voter registration form from scVOTES.gov. Complete and return the form to your county voter registration office by fax or email (must be received before midnight, Monday, Oct. 14) or by mail (must be postmarked by Monday, Oct. 14). Register in person at your county voter registration office. Most offices will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 for in-office registrations.  ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Board of Trustees Candidate Forums ​ Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by: River Bluff High School Center for Law and Global Policy at River Bluff High School Tickets are required and are limited. Click here to sign up for a free ticket. Monday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by: Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington County Chronicle and League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area will host a Board Candidate Forum at the White Knoll High School Performing Arts Center ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ Important Information for Families ​​​​ Important Information for Families ​​​​ Reminder to review Annual Notifications ​ Lexington County School District One is required by law to provide the following State and Federal notices each school year. In addition, there are some district procedures that require annual notifications. Thank you for reviewing the notifications for your student's or students' grade-levels carefully. Click here for the PreK–2 Grade Annual Notifications. Click here for the Grades 3–5 Annual Notifications. Click here for the Grades 6–8 Annual Notifications. Click here for the Grades 9–12 Annual Notifications. ​​​​ ​​​​ Application Tip — Parent Portal ​​​​ Did you know that you can do more than just check your student's grades in Parent Portal? You can also pay your school fees and check your student's bus information. ​​​ ​​ ​ How to pay fees in Parent Portal ​ Log in to Parent Portal (Click here if you need directions on how to create your PowerSchool ParentPortal account.) You must access Parent Portal on an Internet browser to pay fees. You can not pay fees using the Parent Portal app. Under the Navigation menu on the left-hand side of the screen click on the School Fees and Forms icon, which should be near the bottom of your screen. Any fees (class, athletic, field trip and library) owed for your student will be listed on the Due Now screen. If you have more than one student, click on the student's name to see itemized list of fees for each student. ​​ ​​ ​ How to look up bus number, pickup times and stop locations ​ Log in to Parent Portal Under the Navigation menu on the left-hand side of the screen, click on the Bus Info icon. Review your student’s bus information in the table on the Parent Portal Bus Information screen. ​​ ​​​ Click the link below to learn more about the apps used in Lexington One! ​​​​Apps for Parents​​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Attendance Matters ​ Why does attendance matter? If students don’t show up for school regularly, they miss out on fundamental reading and math skills and the chance to build a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ National Cybersecurity Awareness Month ​ National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time this October to remind everyone about online safety. Here are some tips to help protect your information: Create strong passwords: Try using a phrase or sentence mixing in numbers and special characters. A longer less complex password is more secure than a shorter highly complex password.  Beware of phishing emails and be a detective, looking for clues in emails, like: Check if the message is internal or external. External messages will always have a [External to LCSD1] in the subject. Be aware if the email is poorly written Check the email domain for misspellings (Microsoft.com vs Microsof.com). Always be aware of links and attachments and never enter your information when prompted from a link or attachment in an email. ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​Click to watch Inside L1​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ Celebrations ​​​​ 12 seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists ​ The National Merit Scholarship Program named 12 Lexington County School District One students semifinalists, keeping them in the running for significant scholarship awards. Semifinalists represent the top 1% of high school seniors across the United States. Semifinalists from Lexington One include seniors: From Lexington High School: Mary Carpenter, Ava Kanitkar, Jesse Oates, William Robles, Lauren Sailer and Jackson Winston From River Bluff High School: John Gardner, Raghav Pallapothu, Chandler Perry, Vaishnavi Sarikonda, Alexander Ziegler and Anna Zou Each year, thousands of students submit test scores, teacher recommendations, community service hours and personal essays. The program selects students who show exceptional academic ability. These seniors continue in the competition for approximately 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million. Approximately 90% of the 16,000 nationwide semifinalists will attain finalist standing in February 2025, with half of those winning a National Merit Scholarship. Scholarships include National Merit Scholarships worth $2,500 each, college-sponsored Merit Scholarships that provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study, and about 1,000 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarships. ​​​ ​​ ​ Lexington High's National Merit Semifinalists pictured left to right: Lauren Sailer, Ava Kanitkar, Jackson Winston, Jesse Oates, William Robles and Mary Carpenter ​​ ​​ ​ River Bluff High's National Merit Semifinalists pictured left to right: Chandler Perry, Alexander Zeigler, Vaishnavi Sarikonda, Anne Zou, John Gardner and Raghav Pallapothu ​​ ​

Friday, Oct 04 2024

Important details about the two-hour delay on Wednes...

What’s happening:  Lexington County School District One will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, October 2. This means: School start times are delayed by two hours. Afternoon dismissal times will follow our regular schedules. Bus riders should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual. A few bus routes have been adjusted due to blocked roads. Our Transportation Department is contacting families if the changes impact the location of a student’s bus stop. The changes may cause delays so we ask for your patience. Car riders should be dropped off two hours later than usual.  Staff should report to work two hours later as well. Half-day morning 3K and afternoon 3K classes are canceled.  They will resume their normal schedule on Thursday, Oct. 3. Breakfast and lunch will be served. After-school activities will resume their regular schedules. What's Next  Lexington One plans to return to our regular school schedule on Thursday, Oct. 3.  While all of our schools have power at this time, we are monitoring the impact power outages in the area may have on other utility services at some schools. If the need arises to switch a school to eLearning this week due to utility outages, we will notify parents/guardians as soon as possible. Assistance for Families Families needing assistance in their recovery efforts can check the website  DisasterAssistance.gov .   FEMA may be able to help with home repairs, temporary housing, or property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). You may also qualify for help with child care, medical, lodging, etc. We look forward to welcoming our employees and students back to school on Wednesday. Returning to a normal routine is an important step in the recovery efforts following an event like Hurricane Helene, especially for our students. However, we understand that some families may still be dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane.  If parents have concerns about your student returning to school, please contact your child’s principal via ParentSquare or email. Thank you for your continued patience, understanding and support. We know that returning to regular operations will take some time, and we know things may not be completely back to normal immediately. Our priority is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, and we appreciate your cooperation as we navigate this transition.  Make-up Days Feb. 17 and March 17 will be used to make up the days missed this week. A decision has not been made at this time if these make-up days will be in-person or eLearning. As a reminder, Oct. 14 will be an eLearning day to make up for the day of school missed on Aug. 8.

Tuesday, Oct 01 2024

Important update regarding schedule for Oct 1 & 2

What’s happening:   Lexington County School District One is announcing the following updates to our school operations for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Tuesday, Oct. 1 : Lexington One is canceling school for all students and employees. All schools and offices will be closed and all after-school events are canceled. Tuesday will not be an eLearning day due to ongoing power outages and recovery efforts.  Wednesday, Oct. 2 : Lexington One will operate on a two-hour delay. This means school start times are delayed by two hours. Bus riders should report to their bus stops and car riders should be dropped off two hours later than usual. Staff should report to work two hours later as well.  What to know:  Recovery efforts in our area continue but there is still a major concern that many rural roads are blocked by downed trees and powerlines, which present traveling hazards for our school buses. District leaders continue to monitor our area and check our school facilities and bus routes and may have to adjust Wednesday’s plans if conditions change. We will announce any changes as soon as possible. Why it matters:  Closing school on Tuesday and a two-hour delay on Wednesday provides a cautious and safe way to return to normal operations following the impact of Hurricane Helene and especially considering a number of employees, students and families are still without power and are focusing on repairing their homes.  Families needing assistance in their recovery efforts can check the website  DisasterAssistance.gov .   FEMA may be able to help with home repairs, temporary housing, or property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). You may also qualify for help with child care, medical, lodging, etc. The big picture:  Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our students, employees and families. We understand the hardships many are facing in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and we stand with you during this challenging time. As we work together to recover, we want to assure you that we’re committed to making decisions that prioritize the safety of our community while supporting those who need it most. Thank you for your patience, resilience and for being part of a community that looks out for one another.

Monday, Sep 30 2024

School canceled on Monday, Sept. 30

What’s happening:  Lexington One is canceling school for all students and employees on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. All schools and offices will be closed, and all extracurricular activities are canceled. What to know:  Our area continues to feel the impact of Hurricane Helene. Power outages are still affecting employees and families, as well as some of our facilities, including a few schools. Additionally, there are ongoing concerns about blocked roadways that would prevent buses from safely running their routes. Due to the widespread and extended power outages, eLearning is not a viable option for Monday. Another update will be provided on Monday regarding a decision about Tuesday. Why it matters:  We understand the disruption this causes, but the well-being of our students, employees and community is our top priority. Together, we can ensure everyone stays safe as we work through these challenges. Thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time.

Sunday, Sep 29 2024

Update from Lexington One

Please know that our thoughts and concerns are with all of our Lexington One families as our area recovers from the impact of Hurricane Helene. We continue to get updates from local officials about the cleanup of roadways and the restoration of power District leaders will make a decision about school on Monday later this afternoon.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sunday, Sep 29 2024

eLearning Guidelines

​ ​ 2024–25 eLearning Guidelines ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Turning Interruptions to the School Day into Learning Opportunities! ​ Lexington One wants to ensure our families are prepared for any interruptions to our traditional school schedule. Our goal is to maintain consistent and engaging learning for our students, even when it's not safe for them to physically be in our schools. Because of this, Lexington One has implemented an eLearning Day protocol for situations when school buildings need to close. Parents/guardians and students should check email and/or ParentSquare for information on school or class-specific procedures. During eLearning days, students are expected to check their online Learning Management System (LMS) by 8:30 a.m.  Click here for eLearning Supports for Families including directions on how to access Google Classroom (Grades K–5) or Schoology (Grades 6–12). Students will participate in activities that support their learning in each class or subject area, which might include videos, Google Meet video calls and readings. The tasks will vary based on their subjects and teachers. Teachers will be reachable via email and/or ParentSquare to answer questions from students and/or parents about assignments. If your child faces technical issues, a dedicated Help Desk is available at (803) 821-1201. Students will have five days to finish their work in order to be counted present for the eLearning day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making sure learning doesn't stop, despite changes to a regular school day schedule.  ​ ​

Thursday, Sep 26 2024

Sept. Board Meeting Recap: Review of assessment resu...

​ ​ September Board Meeting Recap September 17, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Students earn significant gains on assessments ​ ​ ​ ​ Board members received an update on how Lexington One students did on SC READY English Language Arts and Math assessments, End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP), and South Carolina’s Career Ready Assessment during the 2023—24 school year. Click here to watch this part of the meeting. ​ ​ ​ ​ Lexington One SC READY Highlights: ​ Strong ELA & Math Performance: 52% of schools surpassed state ELA proficiency, 72% exceeded state math proficiency. Title I Success: 82% of Title I schools improved math, 55% improved ELA. Grade 7 Growth: 7th graders showed largest gains, 4.7% increase in overall ELA proficiency. Grades 4 & 7 Advancements: Both grades saw significant math improvements, 6.8% (Grade 4) and 7.3% (Grade 7). ​ ​ ​ ​ EOCEP Highlights: ​ The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) recognized Lexington One for surpassing the state’s 75% proficiency goal for student achievement on the English 2 exam. In addition, 69% of Lexington One schools surpassed the state’s proficiency rate in algebra, and 60% exceeded the state’s proficiency rate in biology. Other key highlights include: English 2: 80% of Lexington One high schools improved their English 2 proficiency rates, showcasing a positive trend in students’ language arts skills.  U.S. History: 80% of high schools also demonstrated improvement in U.S. History proficiency, reflecting students’ strong understanding of American history. Also, 60% of Lexington One schools outperformed the state’s proficiency rate in U.S. History. Algebra: All Lexington One high schools increased their algebra proficiency rates.  Biology: All Lexington One high schools also saw improvements in biology proficiency.  ​ ​ ​ ​ S.C. Career Readiness Assessment ​ More than 80% of Lexington One schools outperformed the state average on the soft skills portion of the assessment. 80% of schools surpassed the state rate for achieving level 3 or higher on the data portion of the test. 60% of Lexington One schools exceeded the state rate for achieving level 3 or higher on the reading portion of the assessment. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Items Approved by Board ​ ​ ​ ​ Eight Percent Bond Budget Approval Board Approval of Additional Procurement Exemptions 2018 Bond Referendum Project Approval - Rocky Creek Elementary School  Comprehensive Health Education Advisory Committee Members Consent Agenda Aug. 20, 2024 Minutes Student Travel Requests New Hire Support Staff Report 2024–25 Homeschool Applications ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Honors and Achievements ​ ​ ​ ​ The Board, Dr. Postlewait and Dr. Price celebrated a few of our talented staff, schools and Board Members during Honors and Achievements, including: Sarah Kelly from Carolina Springs Middle, who was named 2024 Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History S.C. Teacher of the Year Pelion High's Zachery Richards, who was named Athletic Trainer of the Year, and White Knoll High's Sheila Gordon, who was named Founders Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the South Carolina Athletic Trainers Association Nick Pelham, from White Knoll High, who was named Football Coach of the Year; Elliott Pope from Lexington High, who was named Boys Basketball Coach of the Year; and Roger Smith from River Bluff High, who was named Girls’ Golf Coach of the Year by the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Carolina Springs Middle, Gilbert High and Pelion High, for being named Beta Club Schools of Distinction Board of Trustees Members Katie McCown, Chris Rice and Beth Shealy, who earned South Carolina School Boards Association Boardmanship Institute Level 2 ​ ​ ​ ​ Read the Proof Positive newsletter to learn more about this month’s honorees. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ New Business ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click here to watch the Superintendent's Report and hear about: Strategic Plan Topics for September - Are we on track? Teacher "Stay" Interview Summary Salary Study Work Group Information Electronic Devices Policy — Progress to Date Recommendation to extend the deadline of the Town of Lexington Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement Assessment Summary (State of the District Addendum) Deep Data Analysis with Principals in October  Curriculum Guideline Process Safety Update - Centegix Click here to view the slides from the presentation. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click here to view the Mission in Action Report. Click here to watch the Mission in Action Report focusing on the Kindergarten through Second Grade experience in Lexington One. Throughout the school year, Academic Reports will be shared with the Board to highlight the extraordinary work of our schools related to academic excellence and the acceleration of learning. Each feature will emphasize the daily work in schools as we implement the Lexington One Graduate Profile and Instructional Framework.  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The Board also discussed: ​ Preparation for October 8, 2024 Annual Board Assessment and Superintendent Evaluation Appointment of Two Board representatives to participate in the Superintendent's Salary Study Working Group Board compensation ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Policies ​ ​ ​ ​ The following policies were presented for first reading: ​ Policy KBE Support Organizations Policy DM Cash in School Buildings IJ Policies: Policy IJ Surveys Involving Students Policy IJJ Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption Policy IJL Library Materials Selection and Adoption Removal of Exhibit IJ-E and Policy IJK Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption ​ ​ ​ ​ The following policies were approved: ​ Policy JKE, JKE-R Expulsion of Students Policy JFABD Admission of Homeless Students Policy KEC/KEC-R Public Concerns and Complaints about Instructional Materials Amendment - Administrative Rule IHAM-R Health Education Policy GBL Comprehensive Health Education Program Implementation School Board Governance & Operations Policy BBBA Board Member Qualifications Policy BBBC Board Member Resignation Policy BBBD Board Member Removal from Office Policy BBBE Unexpired Term Fulfillment/Vacancies Policy BDH Board Consultants Policy BEDN Board Members' Use of District - Owned Portable Devices Policy BIA/BIB New Member Orientation/Board Member Development Opportunities Policy BIE Board Member Insurance/Liability Policy BK Board Membership in Professional Associations Removal of Policy BGA ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Reports ​ ​ ​ ​ Reports Shared With The Board: ​ Monthly General Fund Financial Report — August 2024 Monthly General Fund Budget Transfers Report — August 2024 Monthly Capital Projects Report — August 2024 2018 Bond Referendum 8 Percent 2022B 8 Percent 2023C Monthly Unauthorized Procurements Report — August 2024 Quarterly Grant Reports 2024 South Carolina School Boards Association Legislative Advocacy Conference & Delegate Assembly ​ ​

Monday, Sep 23 2024

Inside Voice: Meet the candidates running for school...

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Board meeting on Tuesday ​ ​ ​ ​ The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Building One of Lexington One’s Central Services, located at 100 Tarrar Springs Road in Lexington. The agenda for the meeting is posted on the BoardDocs site for the Lexington One Board of Trustees. Click here to view the agenda. The regular monthly board meeting opens at 5:30 p.m., with the board voting to enter executive session. The public portion of the meeting will resume at 6 p.m. Citizens wishing to address the Board of Trustees during citizens’ participation — the public-speaking portion of the meeting — must sign up to speak. Sign-up opens at 5 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. You must be present to sign up to speak. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/c/LexingtonOne/live. After the meeting, the district will post a video of the meeting to its YouTube channel and its website. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Board Elections ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ In the upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024, there are four seats on the Lexington One School Board up for election. Click here to learn about the candidates. As the upcoming election draws near, we wanted to remind you of the importance of your vote. Your voice matters, and it's a crucial part of our democratic process. Have you registered to vote yet? If not, here's a quick link to check your registration status or register. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lexington One launching school safety measure, CENTEGIX CrisisAlert ​ ​ ​ ​ At Lexington One, the safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority. Lexington One is in the implementation and testing phase of adding CENTEGIX CrisisAlert to all of our school and facilites. From medical emergencies to campus-wide threats, will be able to request immediate help with the push of a button on their badge. How does it work? The CrisisAlert Badges serve as a silent panic alert system. Teachers and staff can call for help with the push of a button on the badge that they wear daily. When an alert is activated, administrators and law enforcement can see who pushed the button and the location where assistance is needed. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Inside Lexington One's Adult Education Program ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click to watch Inside L1! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Important Information for Families ​ ​ ​ ​ Reminder to review Annual Notifications ​ Lexington County School District One is required by law to provide the following State and Federal notices each school year. In addition, there are some district procedures that require annual notifications. Thank you for reviewing the notifications for your student's or students' grade-levels carefully. Click here for the PreK–2 Grade Annual Notifications. Click here for the Grades 3–5 Annual Notifications. Click here for the Grades 6–8 Annual Notifications. Click here for the Grades 9–12 Annual Notifications. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Attendance Matters —all day, every day! ​ Being in school allows students to the best possible chance to grow, learn and excel — every minute counts towards reading on grade-level. Plus, students can connect with friends and adults, collaborate and problem-solve, think critically, be creative, and engage in hands-on learning. Showing up matters! Attendance matters — all day, every day — it all adds up! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Download the ParentSquare app and set your notifications ​ ParentSquare is a great tool to allow parents/families to quickly and easily communicate with their child’s school — and the easy way to do that is through the app. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming when getting information from your student(s)' school(s). Setting your notifications through ParentSquare can help! Use the instructions below to set your notifications through the app! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ How to set notifications in the ParentSquare app. ​ Download the app from your app store. Verify your account if you haven’t done so already. Click on the hamburger menu in the upper left-hand corner of the app. Find the Account button, and then click on Notifications. Use these questions to set your notifications: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Do you get way too many emails? Turn off email notifications. Turn on app notifications Do you want to review all of the information from the school and district at one-time based on your schedule? Use the digest setting. Do you prefer information from the school immediately when it comes out? Use instant notification. Other helpful info and tips If you are an app user, turn off text notifications. This will cut down on the number of notifications you receive from ParentSquare. Notification settings are only for general information. If there is every an emergency, you will receive all the messages we send (phone, text, email), as long as your contact information is correct with your child’s school. ​ ​ ​ ​ Apps for Parents ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Apply now for free and reduced school meals for 2024–25 year ​ Lexington One has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. A new application must be submitted each school year. Click here to apply. Click here to read more about the free and reduced lunch program in Lexington One. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ i-Ready reports are coming ​ As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting your child's academic growth, parents/guardians of elementary and middle school students will receive i-Ready diagnostic reports for elementary and middle school students on Monday, Sept. 16. You will receive reports for reading and math in separate messages.  The i-Ready assessment is designed to help monitor your child's progress throughout the year. Click here to read more about the reports parents of elementary and middle school students will receive on Monday. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Patriotic Societies ​ Last school year, a new law passed by the South Carolina state legislature went into effect, known as the S.C. Youth Patriotic Society. The law allows designated groups the opportunity to provide information to students around the weeks of Patriot Day, Constitution Day or Patriotism Week. The law defines a “youth patriotic society” as “a youth membership organization with an educational purpose aligned with state standards located in South Carolina and listed herein, intended to promote patriotism and kindred virtues among elementary, middle, and high school students.” The groups listed in the law are Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America; Boy Scouts of America; Boys and Girls Club of America; Future Farmers of America; and Girl Scouts of the United States of America. The Girl Scouts of South Carolina — Mountains to Midlands and the Indian Waters Council of Boy Scouts of America provided videos for the schools to share with students during one of the patriotic observances. Click the links below to view the videos shared with schools. Elementary School: Girl Scouts videos (15 sec or 30 sec) Cub Scouts videos (Video One, Video Two) Middle and High School: Scouts Program (Grades 6–12) Exploring Program (Grades 9–12) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Experience the day in the life of Wiley the Wildcat ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click to watch Wiley in action! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​

Sunday, Sep 15 2024

Resources for Parents

​​ Apps for Parents Helping parents know what applications to use for what ​​​​ Lexington One uses a variety of tools to help families stay connected and involved in their student's education. Need help knowing which tool to use? Let's simplify things! This guide will help you quickly find the right tool. ​​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Parent Square ​ ParentSquare is an on-the-go communication tool that allows you to easily communicate with your student's teachers and school staff, and to stay up-to-date on school and district news and events. Click here to download the ParentSquare app. Click here to access the ParentSquare website. ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ FinalForms ​ Lexington One uses FinalForms to complete the Annual Registration process. Families can also use FinalForms to update their information throughout the year (for example: if your family changes addresses or your phone number or email address changes, you can use FinalForms to update that information quickly.) Click here to log in to FinalForms. ​​ ​​​ How to update a phone number or email address: Log in to FinalForms On the My Students page, click on Update Forms. Click on the Contact Information form. Scroll down to the email address and/or phone number that needs to be updated. Enter new information. Scroll to the bottom of the form and click on Submit Form. ​​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Parent Portal ​ The PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal is an online resource that students and parents can login to pay fees (class, athletic, field trip and library) and to see grades, attendance, schedules, bus route information.   Click here to access Lexington One's Parent Portal. ​​ ​​ ​​ ​ How to pay fees in Parent Portal ​ Log in to Parent Portal (Click here if you need directions on how to create your PowerSchool ParentPortal account.) You must access Parent Portal on an Internet browser to pay fees. You can not pay fees using the Parent Portal app. Under the Navigation menu on the left-hand side of the screen click on the School Fees and Forms icon, which should be near the bottom of your screen. Any fees owed for your student will be listed on the Due Now screen. If you have more than one student, click on the student's name to see itemized list of fees for each student. ​​ ​​ ​ How to look up bus number, pickup times and stop locations ​ Log in to Parent Portal Under the Navigation menu on the left-hand side of the screen, click on the Bus Info icon. Review your student’s bus information in the table on the Parent Portal Bus Information screen. ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ClassLink ​ ClassLink is a single sign-on platform that will allow students and teachers to use one username and password to access everything they need. ClassLink is a safe, secure way for students to connect with applications and files. Here is how your student can access ClassLink. ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Google Classroom PK-5 ​ Google Classroom is a digital learning platform that simplifies schoolwork for students in grades PK through fifth. Teachers can easily share assignments, files, and announcements directly with students. Students can see all their assignments in one place and easily access class materials. Plus, teachers can provide timely feedback and grades right within the platform. How to access Google Classroom from a district-issued iPad  How to access Google Classroom from a home device  How to access Meet via Classroom  ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Schoology 6-12 ​ Schoology is a virtual classroom for students in grades six through 12th where teachers can share announcements, assignments, resources, and more. Students can access class materials, complete assignments, and communicate with their teachers all in one place. Click here to see instructions on how to create a Schoology parent account or watch a video. ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ LINQ ​ With LINQ Connect, families can quickly and easily check meal balances and add money to students' meal accounts. Families can also fill out the district's Free and Reduced Meals application. Click here to access LINQ Connect. ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ PeachJar ​ With Peachjar, flyers from Lexington One, your student's school and the local community are bundled together and emailed to parents daily. No more paper flyers filling up your student's bookbags! Click here to access PeachJar and your student's school page. ​​ ​

Friday, Sep 13 2024