Student Council

== The Lexian ==
Your 2016-2017 Yearbook: Just Look
Do you want a 2017 Yearbook?

Beginning September 1, with a debit or credit card handy, go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and locate our school by our city and state or job number (12260). The yearbook costs $50.00 until January, then it jumps up to $60.00. Buy yours today!

Seniors

We need your senior picture by January 30. We prefer it to be emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., but we can also scan in a hard copy. We have a full-color yearbook, so color is great. And waist and above or a head/shoulders shot will show more of your face.

We also have a few spots left for baby pictures. We need these before winter break.

See Ms Thorburn or a yearbook staffer if you have questions.

2016 Yearbook

2016 Graduates, or their family members, are able to pick up their yearbook in the main office during school hours beginning sometime in September. We will let you know the exact date when the books arrive.

There are a very few 2016 books left to sell. They are $60. Bring a check or cash to Ms Thorburn's room before or after school.

There are also a few 2015 and 2014 yearbooks left for sale. Email or leave a voicemail for the advisor if you would like to purchase one. They are $60.00 each.

Do you have questions?
Email the yearbook adviser: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Leave her a voice mail at: 419-884-1111 x1238

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Would you like to buy an ad in The Lexian?
It's a great way to advertise - no one ever throws it out!
Email the adviser for more info or to place an order.
Full Page - $250
Large - $160
Medium - $115
Small - $85
Gold Patron - $30
Purple Patron - $20

Looking for an old yearbook?
We have several old yearbooks for sale. Email or call the advisor to see if we have the year you graduated!

Awards/Memberships The Lexian belongs to the Ohio Media Scholastic Association and the national Journalism Education Association.

Congratulations to the editors of the 2015 Lexian who were national winners in the 2015 Yearbook Excellence Contest through the Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society. Their winning entry was the Graduation spread. The 2015 staff's book also won a spot in the national publication Ideas That Fly, which showcases the best yearbooks in the coutntry. They won a spot based on their theme, cover, and strong design elements. Well done!

Congratulations to three of the 2015 staffers who won 1st and 2nd places and cash prizes in various categories of the Mansfield Richland County Public Library photo contest for teens.

Congratulations to the 2014 yearbook staff; they won 2nd place in the Ohio Scholastic Media Association competition.

Congratulations to two of the 2013 staffers who won 1st and 2nd places and cash prizes in the Mansfield Richland County Public Library photo contest for teens.

Congratulations to the 2012 yearbook staff; they won 1st place in the Ohio Scholastic Media Association competition! The 2012 staff also won a spot in the national publication Ideas That Fly, that showcase the best yearbooks in the coutntry. They won a spot based on their theme, cover, and strong design elements. Finally, our editor was named a national winner for Yearbook Excellence in the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society competition.

Congratulations to the 2011 yearbook staff; they won 2nd place in the Ohio Scholastic Media Association competition! They also won a spot in the national publication Ideas That Fly, that showcase the best yearbooks in the country. They won a spot based on their cover and theme. Way to go!

Congratulations to the 2011 business manager; she won an honorable mention for an ad spread in the Quill & Scroll International Honor Society.

Congratulations to two 2011 staffers who won a cash prize in the Mansfield Richland County Public Library photo contest.

Congratulations to the 2010 yearbook staff; they tied for 1st place in the Ohio Scholastic Media Association judging!

Student Council

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Check back soon for student council information!

National Honor Society

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NABT Bio Club

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BioClub provides opportunities for sharing and promoting interest in the biological sciences. Meetings are held right after school the 1st and 4th Tuesday every month and events are TBA.

Club activites may include:

Field trips

Guest speakers

Community Projects and Fundraisers

Gardening, Bee keeping and Aquaponics

Advisor: Pam Conover

Contact info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

419-884-1111 ext. 1233

Math Club

Attention: Math Club participants (2016-17)

The following dates are set for our testing (7:00)

OhioMath League – you can use your calculator

Tues. Oct. 18 Ohio Math League Test 7:00

Tues. Nov. 15 Ohio Math League Test 7:00

Tues. Dec. 13 Ohio Math League Test 7:00

Tues. Jan. 10 Ohio Math League Test 7:00

Tues. Feb. 7 Ohio Math League Test 7:00

Sat. March 4 OCTM STATE MATH CONTEST

Tues. March 14 Ohio Math League Test 7:00

Please attend as many of these dates as possible. Math Club credit for the Academic Letter requires the attendance to 4 out of the 6 total testing days. A minimum of 20 minutes per test day counts for 1 full Attendance day.

Mr. Zahn

LEOS Club

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CURRENT BUSINESS: Please see Mr. Knuckles to sign up for a recycling shift!

2019-2020 Officers

Maskin S. – President

Andrew R – Vice President

Olivia T – Senior Officer

Olivia H - Officer

Leadership Council

The Leadership Council is a group that started over twenty years ago to facilitate sportsmanship between the schools of the Ohio (Heartland)Cardinal Conference. Students learn leadership skills, problem solving skills, and interpersonal skills during the one day fall retreat at Ashland High School. There are monthly meetings that allow members to write out a plan of action for various projects. The Leadership Council has also been involved with planning the after prom, pep assemblies, cleaning the trophy cases, nursing home visitations, and other school/community based projects. Mr. John Watkins has been the advisor for the past 23 years.

Key Club

http://www.keyclub.org/home.aspx

Key Club is a service and leadership club at Lexington High School.

Meetings are typically on alternating Tuesdays (any changes will be send out via Remind101 and on school announcements) in room 111 after school. Service projects last year included elementary tutoring, benefit dinners, raking leaves and shoveling driveways for seniors, carolling in nursing homes, and much more! To sign up for Remind101 text @7cdec to 81010.

Key Club is a student-led club, and projects are decided upon, organized, and run by students. Key Club is full of caring, inclusive, energetic students who want to make a difference!

Questions? Contact adviser Jennifer Moore at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Drama Club

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST OF GREASE!

Thank you all so much for your dedication and preparation!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_8_GUFYQRK6bEFXdDVRYWJ2Mm8/view?usp=sharing

Please email Mrs. Horn at

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Chess Club

Two tournaments will be secheduled for this 2016-2017 school year. The first tournament will take place in November and December. The second tournament will be a "Blitz" tournament with time control, and it will be scheduled for April and May. Members will compete against each other to earn points. Each game will award 5 points to the winner or 2 points to each player for a draw. The losing player will recieve 1 point. Everyone will play each member one time. The player with the top points at the end of the tournament will be deemed Chess Champion.

There will also be "Open Board" meets on Tuesdays where anyone can come and play for fun. Open Board sessions are free to non-members! We meet in the High School library until 4:00 PM.

TOURNAMENT DATES: (at open board meets)

1st Semester Tourament (no time control) : November - December

2nd Semester Tournament (Blitz time control) : April - May

Other Info:

The Player with the most points by the end of each tournament will be awarded the top prize (Gift Certificate to Barnes & Noble) and a championship medal.
Students need to pay dues to officialy be a member and to participate in the tournaments. Club dues are $5.00 for the entire school year.
Faculty Advisor: Mr. Davis

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(419) 884-2020 ext.1218

@MrDavisLex

Bowling Team - Varsity

The Lexington High School Varsity Bowling Team is in its' seventh season and continues to grow in participation and interest each year. As a varsity sport, the bowlers compete against teams from all over the state and also in the OHSAA Sectional, District and State Tournaments. The Boy's & Girl's varsity teams are each made up of 10 members. When going to a match, the team splits into a varsity and junior varsity team. Home matches and practices are bowled at Lex Lanes in Lexington.

Tryouts are 10/31/2015 and 11/1/2015.

Contact Coach Roger Long at 419-688-1002 for more information.

Academic Challenge Team

Try-outs for the 2016-2017 Academic Challeng Team will be held at some point in September. Please listen to announcements for the time and place.

Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Varsity Team for winning the WMFD Scholastic Showdown last March, as well as coming in 1st for our fall and winter leagues.

And, congratulations to the 2014-2015 team for qualifying for the state competition as well as the national competition sponsored by NAQT.

If you have any questions, please email one of the coaches: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Semester/Final Exam Schedule

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH

To be used for review and instruction

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10th & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11th

All year long English courses
All year long Math courses
All Foreign Language courses
All Art courses
All PE courses
All music courses/groups

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th & FRIDAY, JANUARY 13th

All Science courses
All Social Studies courses
All semester courses (except PE, Art, and Music)
All Business Courses

Text Alerts

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Please remember to sign up for TEXT and EMAIL ALERTS from the Lexington School District. This is our primary means of notifying families if school is delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. Look for the link to "Text and Email Alerts" under "Parents & Students" on the top menu bar of the Lexington Local Schools' homepage.

Announcements

Parking

All automobiles driven to and from school by students must be registered in the office. Application blanks are provided for students in the high school office.

Announcements

Click here for the 2016-2017 Dress Code

Absences

Planned Absences: Parents are reminded that any planned absence is to be pre-arranged, in the office, with at least two days advance notice with a note. This would include college visits, medical appointments, out of town trips and funerals.

Notes for student absences that are not received within five days of the absence will result in the absence being permanently recorded as an unexcused absence.

High School Mission Statement

The Lexington Schools have a rich tradition of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. Lexington High School, in continuing that tradition, is committed to preparing students for a successful future. The mission of Lexington High School is to provide educational opportunities that will best develop life-long learners, independent thinkers, and effective communicators. These opportunities will help Lexington students achieve future excellence in all their endeavors.

Ohio State Board of Education Award

CONGRATULATIONS TO LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL students, staff and administrators for being recognized by the Ohio Department of Education as one of the first annual All A Award winners for receiving A's on every measure of school performance for 2014-2015.

Click here to read the letter from Thomas Gunlock, President of the State Board of Education

2016-2017 District Calendar

2016-2017 Board Approved Calendar

State Report Cards

Lexington Local Schools earned an “Excellent” rating on the most recent report card issued by the Ohio department of Education. This marks the 11th consecutive year of an “Excellent” rating. This type of continued achievement is only possible through the dedication and commitment of school and community.

Over the past several years, Lexington has continued to improve its scores on the performance indicators from the state used to determine the report card rating. These achievements are a reflection of our teachers’ expertise and their commitment to maximizing each student’s academic growth. They reflect the hard work, focus of our students and parents, and their dedication.

Mission Statement

"The Lexington Local Schools, through a partnership with our children's families and our community, will provide the BEST possible curricular and co-curricular opportunities to challenge all students to reach their highest potential, to enjoy learning and to make positive contributions within their homes and communities."

Community Exploration for Western Grades K - 3

Introducing and apply scenarios of "Bring Your "A" Game to Work"

ATTITUDE: Staying positive in every situation. Take control of the way you react.

ATTENDANCE: Showing you’re reliable in every phase of your life. Be on time, every time.

APPEARANCE: being professional both in the way you act, and the way you look. Choose to be a pro.

AMBITION: Taking initiative and adding value. Do more than the minimum.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Living honestly and having integrity with every decision you make. Refuse to rationalize bad decisions.

ACCEPTANCE: Having respect and following direction. Be coachable and play by the rules.

APPRECIATION: Demonstrating your gratitude towards others. Provide selfless service.

All grades at Western participate in Safety Days at the end of the year. The students participate in challenges by the Fire Department, Lexington Police Department, State Highway Patrol, State Department of Natural Resources, Care Bear Helicopter Flight and many more affliates.

Kindergarten

During kindergarten screening, parents will hear how the use of Positive Praise, Embracing Mistakes, and Assigning Chores has a huge impact on their child’s work ethic development which in turn results in them reaching their potential in every arena of their life.

1st Grade

Visit Wayne's Country Market

2nd Grade

Visit Ramelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

3rd Grade

Visit Richland County Solid Waste District

RESOURCES

Career Trees

Praise Video

Community Exploration and Career Development - Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12