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Families are always eyeing the next opportunity for their children, especially for those making key education transitions — entering their first early childhood or kindergarten program, a time for discovery and engagement; advancing from elementary to middle school, where students further develop academic skills along with their passions and talents; and finally entering high school, as plans for career and college come into sharper focus.

 

We are excited to announce our inaugural District School Choice Showcase, set for Tuesday, November 18. This event is an opportunity for current and prospective families to Lexington Two to learn about various academic and programming options available at district schools and centers. The event will be from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in the lobby of our Performing Arts Center, 3205 Platt Springs Road.

 

Families will have a chance to meet with district and school administrators, teachers, and principals to talk academics (including Lex2LAUNCH, honors and AP courses, and Early College/Dual Enrollment);  elementary, middle, and high school clubs; fine arts and athletics; leadership and service activities; and more. Teams from our award-winning early childhood and adult education programs, as well as our Lexington Two Innovation Center for college and career programs, will also be on hand. 

 

We hope you will join us on November 18 for our District School Choice Showcase, as you explore the best educational pathways for your child here in Lexington Two.  School registration and the school choice window for the 2026-2027 school year will open the next day, on November 19. 

 

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in your child’s education.

 

Sincerely,

Brenda Hafner, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Report cards: The first grading period ends October 9, and report cards for the first grading period will be issued on October 15. Elementary parents, the proficiency scales on our district website can be helpful in understanding what each of the scores on the report card mean.  We encourage all parents/guardians to schedule conferences with their teachers to discuss their child’s progress, as well as share any concerns.

 

Test results: Lexington Two students posted gains in several core subject areas in statewide testing results released recently by the SC Department of Education (SCDE). One example: In SC READY,  given to the state’s third- through eighth-graders,  Lexington Two students posted ELA gains across all grade levels, with the percent of Meets and Exceeds improving by an average of more than 9 percentage points per grade level, while 50% or more of students met or exceeded state expectations in both fourth and fifth grades. Read more by clicking here. SCDE will release results for 2025 SC State Report Cards later this month.

 

Free tutoring:  Don't forget that Lexington Two’s K-12 students can access FREE tutoring, test prep, essay assistance, SAT and ACT test prep classes, and more  – any time of day, any day of the week — through Varsity Tutors. The feature is available on students’ school-issued devices. Click this link for login and use information.

 

New random screenings: As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe learning environment, we will implement random safety screenings on our middle and high school campuses, beginning in October.  These “pop up” screenings are not in response to any specific concern, but rather part of the district’s proactive approach to safety. These screenings, targeting weapons and other illegal items like vapes, will provide an additional layer of protection with minimal disruption to the school day. Middle and high school families, staff and students received emails about this last month, and we encourage you to read about more about the screening process. 

Check your contact information: When we need to share important information with parents/guardians,  our communications systems pull the contact emails and home/mobile numbers that you provided in PowerSchool. Please make a quick check in PowerSchool to ensure that the correct contacts are on file. In addition, please know that the district occasionally sends text messages, and you can select to “opt in” for these text messages. If you need help with any of this, feel free to reach out to your school. 

National Merit Recognitions: Congratulations to Brookland-Cayce High School student Aimee Lam, named a semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. This recognition  highlights some of the nation’s top academically talented high school seniors, in the top 1% of students nationwide who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) as juniors. National Merit Finalists will be announced in spring 2026. Another Brookland-Cayce High School student, Emma Sturkie, has been named a National Merit Commended Scholar. This recognition is given to students who scored in the top 3% of PSAT/NMSQT test-takers nationwide and demonstrate exceptional academic promise. 

Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductees: Congratulations to Jeremy Hudson, Jacquelyn Moore McNeill, and Steven Whetstone, who will be inducted into the Lexington Two Fine Arts Hall of Fame. A ceremony is set for October 16 at the district’s Performing Arts Center.

STAR Family Partnership/Early Childhood honors: Congratulations to the STAR Family Partnership, recognized with the statewide Growing Strong District Distinction Award from the South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion. The award highlights the district’s efforts to get young children and their families off to strong educational starts by implementing evidence-based early childhood practices. The award citation noted the district’s Preschool Inclusion Team and other initiatives. Congratulations, too, to team member Rosalinda Contreras, who has been selected as one of only four National Parent Educators of the Year by the Parents As Teachers Association. She will be honored at the group’s annual conference this fall.

 

Teacher interest meeting: Are you a non-certified Lexington Two employee, a substitute teacher, or someone in another career field who has thought about becoming an educator? Do you have a bachelor's degree and want to know about alternative certification pathways to becoming a teacher? Come to our free informational meeting at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, at the District Education Center to learn more about PACE, Teachers of Tomorrow, American Board, CarolinaCAP, online teacher programs, and more.  Register on our district website.

Halloween favorites: Mark your calendars! Lexington Two’s high schools are inviting the community for free trick or treating at their annual family friendly Halloween events. Brookland-Cayce High School’s Trunk or Treat is set for 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, and Airport High School’s Trick or Treat Lane is 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28. District and community families are invited. Admission is free to both events, and costumes are encouraged. 

Lexington Two Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Save the date for this fabulous annual event featuring food, music, performances, and other family friendly activities. It’s set for 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center. The event is in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.

October 10: Teacher in-service day (no school for students)

October 13: Weather make-up day 1 (if needed) or holiday 

October 16: Monthly board meeting

October 29: Early release day for students

At the Performing Arts Center: Divas of Soul on October 17, Blank Space - The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute on November 1. Find the link to ticket sales on our district website.