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Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Collaborative Planning Day – Dismiss at 12:40 p.m.
On Saturday, February 18 the Lexington High School Mock Trial team competed in the regional
competition. Our team performed excellently! Jalon Daniels was awarded most effective
attorney for 3 rounds, Alisha Shah was awarded most effective attorney for two rounds and
Ryan Perry, Claudia Vazquez and Leeam Stein were awarded most effective witnesses.
Because of this stellar performance, the Lexington High School team has now advanced to
State! The Lexington High School Mock Trial team will travel to Columbia on March 10-11 to
compete against other schools in South Carolina.
If you are over 3 unexcused absences in a 9 week class you will need to
make up the seat time by doing after school detention. If you do not
make up the seat time before the end of the quarter which is
Wednesday, March 15, you will get a "failed due to absences" for your
9 week class even if you pass it. Please come see Mr. Verburg to
coordinate your detention if you are over in unexcused absences.
Student IDs Please remember that if you forget your student ID, you can
purchase a temporary for $0.50 OR purchase a brand new ID for $5.
FBLA is having a Chick-fil-A biscuit sale on Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 a.m. on the breezeway to Tech.
University of South Carolina Thursday, March 2
10 – 11 a.m. A representative from the above mentioned colleges will be visiting with LHS to answer any questions about their college. If you would like to visit with the representative come by the
counseling office to receive a pass. SENIORS
Senior Memo is now available in your email and on the Lexington District One website. Many scholarships are listed and college information available.
Be A Fan Club will meet Thursday, March 2 at 7:45 a.m. in the LT! Grief Group
Lexington High School counseling department would like to offer our students an opportunity to participate in a Grief Group. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, we would love to help you with your grieving process. Sometimes it helps to be with others who have suffered a loss of a loved one. Our goal for this group is to learn about the process of grieving and the unfamiliar emotions associated with grief. If you would like to know more, please contact Ms. Hill at [email protected]
Pelican SnoBalls will be here next week!
Tuesday and Wednesday ONLY - March 7-8.
$3 each
Benefits the Be A Fan club. ATTENTION Rising Juniors and Seniors: Would you like to be a UNIFIED CHAMPION?
Applications are being accepted for 2017-18 PE2/Unified Champions (aka Project Unify). This
course is a training program for Special Olympics. Unified Champion "Partners" work with the
athletes in preparation for Special Olympics competitions. Partners are required to actively
participate daily with the athletes, be a member of the Be a Fan Club, and attend off-campus
athletic events. Applications can be picked up from Counseling and Advisement Office, Mrs.
Crowley (M103), Coach Spires, or Coach Gettys. Please return applications, essays, and teacher
recommendations to Mrs. Crowley.
Are you interested in Fashion? Love to travel?
The Fashion Merchandising students from LTC will travel to New York City December 6-9, 2017 to explore the fashion capital of the US. We will tour the fashion district, see a Broadway show and enjoy many other sights in the city!
In order to attend you must be enrolled in a Fashion Marketing (level 1) or Merchandising (level 2) class at LTC for the 2017-18 school year! Must be a current fashion student or have completed both courses to attend! Please email [email protected] or see Mrs. O’Brien at LTC room 313 for more information!
The SC Autism Society will host their annual Autism Strides Walk at Saluda Shoals on Saturday, April 1.
Registration is $15/person which includes a t-shirt. If you are interested in joining the Key Club to form a LHS team or want
more information of ways to volunteer please contact Mrs. Weidner in E108.
A Free Workshop for Girls – 8th
grade and up Saturday, April 1
9 a.m. to 12 Noon
(Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)
USC’s Child Development Research Center
1530 Wheat St, Columbia, SC
Seating is limited – sign up ASAP.
Come and explore:
Computer Science Biomedical Engineering Environmental Engineering
Register (seating limited to 30 girls) online at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aauw-stem-workshop-for-girls-tickets-32010080011 or go to www.eventbrite.com and look for aauw-stem-workshop, April 1, 2017
Questions: [email protected] or [email protected]
Clemson University’s Summer Scholar’s Program
Summer is fast-approaching and Clemson University Summer Scholars is offering fun and educational residential programs in June, July, and August for students entering 7th – 12th grade in the fall. Program offerings range from Engineering and Biology to Audio Engineering and Music
Production and many more diverse programs. To find out more information visit www.clemson.edu/summer-scholars/ or email [email protected]
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program
Blanchard Machinery Company, the Caterpillar heavy equipment and engine dealer for the state of South Carolina is looking for students to participate in an educational and employment opportunity – the Caterpillar Dealer Academy.
The Caterpillar Dealer Academy is a partnership between Florence-Darlington Technical College and the Caterpillar Dealers of the Carolinas. The Caterpillar Dealer Academy couples classroom and lab
instruction with real, on-the-job experience. Caterpillar Dealer Academy students are part-time Blanchard Machinery employees while in the program and earn an hourly wage for every hour worked in the dealership. The result of the classroom and on-the-job experience is a two-year Associate Degree.
See your Career Specialist for further information – Mrs. Augsburger E-202 or Mr. Magyar E-203. Attention Juniors!
COLLEGE FAIR COMING TO CHARLOTTE, GREENVILLE, ATLANTA & RALEIGH Please try to attend one - great opportunity!
There is one major college fair that comes through the area each spring- sponsored the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC). It is a great opportunity to connect with colleges you may want to pursue, let them know you're interested, and investigate colleges you haven't heard of before. Admission is free but you do have to save your spot. Make sure to print out the id page and bar code once you register and take it with you to the fair. If you want to get on a college's radar, make sure they scan your bar code. Click below on the location you want to attend and save your spot. March 11- Greenville SC March 12- Charlotte, NC March 14- Raleigh, NC March 19- Atlanta, GA
MCEC Scholarship Opportunity Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperatives (MCEC) awards seven, $3,000 scholarships each year. Deadline is Friday, March 3. Here is the link directly to the website - http://www.mcecoop.com/content/scholarships
JOB OPENINGS Belly's BBQ, 2508 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC 29072 (located across the street from LHS) Duties include: Cashier as well as preparing plates and cleaning at the end of the shift. Apply in person Wednesday - Saturday between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Crescent Moon, 2361 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC 29072 Positions available: Hostess, Waitress (18 years or older), line cook, and dishwasher Apply in person between Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Levi's Lake House, 1605 N Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072 Positions available: Waitress (18 years of older), line cook, and dishwasher Apply in person between Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Attention Juniors! Did you know that there are TEN colleges in South Carolina that offer Junior Scholars programs? What are Junior Scholar Programs? This is a recruiting tool used by colleges and universities to
recruit the brightest and best students to their campuses! How does it pay off for you? Juniors who are named "Junior Scholars" will have the added benefit of additional scholarship
opportunities at these colleges. Some colleges issue application fee waivers to Junior Scholars. Scholars are invited to "Scholars Days" on these campuses for fantastic tours/open houses and special recognitions by the colleges.
Criteria for Junior Scholars programs are set by each college. If you are interested in being
nominated as Junior Scholar, please open this link to see which colleges offer these programs, and what the criteria are for each college.
Then you will need to come to the Counseling office to pick up a nomination form for each of the
participating colleges in which you have interest. The deadline is Tuesday, February 28 to return
your nomination form.
https://docs.google.com/a/lexington1.net/document/d/1T3NfBPYDQFEuBVN8FGe46XNkX_1rqdfS9rLZ5tDA6tM/edit?usp=sharing
Also, information is provided on the LHS Counseling website: https://sites.google.com/site/lexcounseling/
Calling All Junior Volunteers...Suit Up for the Summer Do you have a family member or friend interested in serving as a Junior Volunteer this summer? Students considering a health care profession who would like to volunteer with Palmetto Health should apply between now and Friday, April 14 in Columbia and Friday, April 28 in Sumter. Junior Volunteers support our team members, patients and visitors, and help provide the Palmetto Health Experience.
The program begins on Monday, June 5 and ends on Friday, July 28 at Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Tuomey, and Friday, August 4 at Palmetto Health Baptist. Applicants must be between the ages of 14-17 at Baptist and Richland and ages 14-18 at Tuomey. References are required. Applications are available at PalmettoHealth.org/JuniorVolunteers, or contact the Volunteer office on the campus of your choice. MICHELIN TECHNICAL SCHOLARS TEST DATES Michelin Aptitude Test: April 5 @ LTC Sign up with Ms. Cooper in LTC’s School Counseling Office or with Career Specialists at LHS, E202/203 Go here to learn about the program: http://www.michelinlexingtoncareers.com/technical-scholarship.html
ATTENTION JUNIORS! Have you considered an internship for next year? Typically they are during fourth block and you get to gain work experience related to your HS major by working in local businesses. See your Career Specialists E202/E203 for more information...
1st Annual LTC Community Job Fair Thursday, April 20, 4-7 p.m. – LTC Multi-purpose room – FREE to ANYONE looking for a job!
College Visit/College Fair!
What is HBCU, you ask? It is a Historically Black College or University. HBCU's offer scholarships to not
only black students, but to OTHER ethnicities as well. Get on the bus and join us for a visit to Benedict
College in downtown Columbia where you will learn what HBCUs in our region have to offer you! You
should go prepared to apply to colleges that interest you. Your career specialists will help you prepare.
Watch the LHS broadcast to see WHICH TEACHERS attended HBCUs and what they gained from that experience.
DATE of Trip: March 15 – Bus loads at 8 am and returns to school at 2 p.m.
Permission slips available in Counseling or in the Career Specialists' Office E202/E203
Attention College Bound Students!! Sign up for AP Psychology during your IGP. This is the most popular Advanced Placement course at Lexington High School!! Take this opportunity to earn college credit for Psychology 101, which is a required course for the vast majority of colleges, while boosting your GPA and class rank. This course is taught in engaging ways that will help students to be successful. This also looks great on College and Scholarship Applications! Don’t miss your chance, this class filled up very quickly this past year! If you have any questions, email Mrs. Leigh Watson at [email protected], or stop by room D206. I’m “Psyched” to meet you!
Beginning January 2017
If a student is assigned detention, there will be 5 opportunities per week to serve. Detentions will be held in room A207. Dates and times are below.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – lunch detention
10:30 – 11:06 a.m. (meet Coach Frazier at 10:25 a.m.)*
11:55 a.m. – 12:32 p.m. (meet Coach Frazier at 11:50 a.m.)*
1:20 – 1:58 p.m. (meet Coach Frazier at 1:15 p.m.)* *only students allowed to complete lunch detention are those students leaving the cafeteria with Coach Frazier.
Students assigned to mandatory ILT/Lab must complete ILT/Lab requirements before completing ILT/Lunch detention. Tuesday and Thursday – after school detention
3:35 – 4:20 p.m.
Teen Talk The times are from 10:30 – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Teen Talk is held in Room B210 each week during your lunch time. Need someone to talk to and share what is on your mind? Teen Talk gives you an opportunity to get together with friends, enjoy group discussions, and share what's on your mind. Some of the topics that are covered include self-esteem, decision making, relationships and future career goals. Learn how to make healthy choices. Join your friends and enjoy the group discussions.
After School Math homework help will be on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
There will be no homework help on Wednesdays. Yearbook is accepting picture submissions of student and life events! Submit you pictures all year to https://images.jostens.com/406053606
for your chance to have your pictures featured in the book!
JOBS OVER 30 JOBS are posted here for the Lexington area! Take a look and apply! http://tinyurl.com/gm495dm Please see Mrs. Augsburger E203 if you want help applying for a job! More details are listed on the Digital signs in Counseling and the Main Office.
Wildcat Athletics Athletic Physicals will be done on Saturday, April 1 in the Lexington High School gym.
Girls will begin at 8 – 8:45 a.m., boys will follow. Physicals are $10 and will be on file for the 2017-2018 school year.
Please download the physical form from Lexingtonwildcats.com or pick up in the Main Office. Bring the physical with the front page completed and the parent/athlete signatures, dates, and $10.
Wednesday, March 1 JV and Varsity Lacrosse @ Irmo, 5:30 and 7 p.m. JV Girls Lacrosse @ Ridge View, 6 p.m. Varsity Girls and Boys Soccer hosts Fort Mill, 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Varsity Boys Golf hosts Gilbert/River Bluff (scrimmage), 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 2 Varsity Baseball hosts the Natur Chem Invitational – LHS vs. Dorman, 7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis hosts Spring Valley, 5 p.m. JV Boys Golf hosts Irmo (scrimmage), 4 p.m.
Friday, March 3 Varsity Baseball hosts the Natur Chem Invitational – LHS vs. Airport, 7:30 p.m. JV and Varsity Lacrosse hosts JL Mann, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. JV and Varsity Girls Soccer @ Spring Valley, 5:30 and 7 p.m. JV and Varsity Boys Soccer hosts Spring Valley, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 4 Varsity Baseball hosts the Natur Chem Invitational – LHS vs. Summerville, 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 5 Varsity Baseball hosts the Natur Chem Invitational
Monday, March 6 JV Baseball hosts Spring Valley, 6 p.m. B-Team Baseball @ Spring Valley, 6 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis @ AC Flora, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 7 Varsity Baseball @ Spring Valley, 6:30 p.m. JV and Varsity Softball hosts Spring Valley, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. JV and Varsity Girls Soccer hosts Irmo, 5:30 and 7 p.m. JV and Varsity Boys Soccer @ Irmo, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis @ Irmo, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8 JV and Varsity Lacrosse @ River Bluff, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. JV Girls Lacrosse hosts River Bluff, 5:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf vs. Chapin @ Timberlake CC, 4 p.m. Track @ Dutch Fork, 5 p.m.
Thursday, March 9 JV Baseball @ Spring Valley, 6 p.m. B-Team Baseball hosts Spring Valley, 6 p.m. JV and Varsity Softball @ Irmo, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys Soccer @ River Bluff, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis @ River Bluff, 5 p.m. JV Boys Golf hosts Chapin, 4 p.m.
Friday, March 10 Varsity Baseball hosts Spring Valley, 7 p.m. Varsity Softball hosts the Lady Wildcat Invitational JV Girls and JV Boys Soccer @ River Bluff, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf in the Members Club Invitational @ Wildewoode
Saturday, March 11 JV and Varsity Lacrosse hosts Carolina Forest, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Varsity Softball hosts the Lady Wildcat Invitational Varsity Girls Soccer @ Weddington, 5 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf in the Members Club Invitational @ Wildewoode
Track in the Chick-fil-A Games @ Eastside High School, 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 12 Varsity Boys Golf in the Members Club Invitational @ Wildewoode
