Posts by Kathryn McPhail

Two well-accomplished members of Pelion High’s athletic history entered the school’s hall of fame this season. And they just happen to be father and son. PHS honored Ben and Dalton…

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For shaping students on and off stage, Lexington High School Theater Teacher Christin O. Pirkle won the 2017 Educational Theatre Association’s International Thespian Society Inspirational Theatre Educator Award. Pirkle teaches…

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For shaping students on and off stage, Lexington High School Theater Teacher Christin O. Pirkle won the 2017 Educational Theatre Association’s International Thespian Society Inspirational Theatre Educator Award. Pirkle teaches…

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During the Tuesday, September 19, 2017 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of John E. Dorroh as transportation…

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During the Tuesday, September 19, 2017 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of John E. Dorroh as transportation…

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Pleasant Hill Middle School’s Cougar Pride yearbook staff received accolades yet again from the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association. PHMS won All-State and the Palmetto Award for the 2016–2017 yearbook…

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Pleasant Hill Middle School’s Cougar Pride yearbook staff received accolades yet again from the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association. PHMS won All-State and the Palmetto Award for the 2016–2017 yearbook…

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The Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation generously donated a laminar flow hood to the Lexington Technology Center’s pharmacology program. This laminar flow hood allows students to learn more, through hands-on experience, about…

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The Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation generously donated a laminar flow hood to the Lexington Technology Center’s pharmacology program. This laminar flow hood allows students to learn more, through hands-on experience, about…

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  As she reaches the top of Machu Picchu and takes in the centuries-old view, one thought races to the front of Lauren Larmon’s mind. She can’t wait to share…

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  As she reaches the top of Machu Picchu and takes in the centuries-old view, one thought races to the front of Lauren Larmon’s mind. She can’t wait to share…

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Lake Murray Elementary faculty and staff practiced their 2017–2018 theme of “Love Can Change the World” by donating to the Lexington One Educational Foundation LEAP program. Demonstrating love and leadership,…

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Lake Murray Elementary faculty and staff practiced their 2017–2018 theme of “Love Can Change the World” by donating to the Lexington One Educational Foundation LEAP program. Demonstrating love and leadership,…

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Data from ACT’s annual Condition of College and Career Readiness Report shows that Lexington County School District One continues to test above the state average. The report, released by the…

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Data from ACT’s annual Condition of College and Career Readiness Report shows that Lexington County School District One continues to test above the state average. The report, released by the…

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  Each day, millions of people turn to Google for the latest news, weather reports and answers to search questions. This year, four Lexington County School District One schools launched…

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  Each day, millions of people turn to Google for the latest news, weather reports and answers to search questions. This year, four Lexington County School District One schools launched…

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LEXINGTON, S.C. — Deborah Jefferson registered for classes at Rosenwald Community Learning Center this past April, 43 years since she last stepped inside a classroom. At the age of 58,…

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LEXINGTON, S.C. — Deborah Jefferson registered for classes at Rosenwald Community Learning Center this past April, 43 years since she last stepped inside a classroom. At the age of 58,…

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LEXINGTON, SC – A statewide bus driver organization recently honored Lexington District One’s Transportation Coordinator George L. Blackwell with one of its top honors. During the South Carolina Association for…

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LEXINGTON, SC – During the July 18, 2017 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Bryson Williams for the position…

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LEXINGTON, SC – During the July 18, 2017 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Bryson Williams for the position…

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As an eighth-grader at Meadow Glen Middle during the 2016–2017 school year, Julian M. Negron received an invitation to be a 2017 delegate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children’s…

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As an eighth-grader at Meadow Glen Middle during the 2016–2017 school year, Julian M. Negron received an invitation to be a 2017 delegate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children’s…

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From among 650-plus student delegates across South Carolina, two Lexington District One rising River Bluff High School Seniors Laura-Louise Rice and Sydney Ann Torbett were chosen to represent this year’s…

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From among 650-plus student delegates across South Carolina, two Lexington District One rising River Bluff High School Seniors Laura-Louise Rice and Sydney Ann Torbett were chosen to represent this year’s…

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GILBERT, SC — Two new members of the Gilbert Primary School teaching staff received recognition from their alma maters. GPS Immersion Teacher Jennifer I. Hernandez won Columbia College’s 2016–2017 Division…

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GILBERT, SC — Two new members of the Gilbert Primary School teaching staff received recognition from their alma maters. GPS Immersion Teacher Jennifer I. Hernandez won Columbia College’s 2016–2017 Division…

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LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One honored 108 retirees at the district’s annual retiree banquet. Cumulatively, these retirees dedicated 2,164 years to Lexington District One, faithfully serving as…

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LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One honored 108 retirees at the district’s annual retiree banquet. Cumulatively, these retirees dedicated 2,164 years to Lexington District One, faithfully serving as…

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  White Knoll High School students brought home multiple awards from a challenging competition. The South Carolina Junior Classical League Spring Forum, held on March 18, tested students in the…

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  White Knoll High School students brought home multiple awards from a challenging competition. The South Carolina Junior Classical League Spring Forum, held on March 18, tested students in the…

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This summer, Lexington County School District One again participates in the Summer Food Service Program, a free summer food service program for children 18-years-old and younger. The program runs Monday…

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This summer, Lexington County School District One again participates in the Summer Food Service Program, a free summer food service program for children 18-years-old and younger. The program runs Monday…

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A program for money-minded students at Lexington Technology Center earned two national rankings this year. LTC’s finance program landed in the 30th spot on the 100 Best w!se High Schools…

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A program for money-minded students at Lexington Technology Center earned two national rankings this year. LTC’s finance program landed in the 30th spot on the 100 Best w!se High Schools…

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Showing they possess the talent and knowledge needed as future medical professionals, students from four Lexington District One high schools took first-place awards in categories ranging from pathophysiology to biomedical…

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Showing they possess the talent and knowledge needed as future medical professionals, students from four Lexington District One high schools took first-place awards in categories ranging from pathophysiology to biomedical…

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  Creating thought-provoking illustrations turned golden for talented Lexington County School District One Senior E. Clarke Wilson. A Lexington High student, she received a gold medal from Scholastic Corporation through…

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Is your automobile acting up? Give Gilbert High Senior Austin M. Hicks a call. Hicks won the 2017 South Carolina All-Star Automotive Technology Competition and was awarded $5,000 for Lexington…

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  Creating thought-provoking illustrations turned golden for talented Lexington County School District One Senior E. Clarke Wilson. A Lexington High student, she received a gold medal from Scholastic Corporation through…

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Lexington County School District One proudly named Angela B. Freeman its District Teacher of the Year at the annual Teacher of the Year Celebration honoring outstanding teachers who exemplify a…

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Lexington County School District One proudly named Angela B. Freeman its District Teacher of the Year at the annual Teacher of the Year Celebration honoring outstanding teachers who exemplify a…

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Students at Pleasant Hill Elementary School are giving plastic bags new life through an innovative community service project. Teaming up with local senior citizens and Columbia-area representatives of Operation Bedroll,…

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