On June 23rd, three of our talented students—Valeri B., Eden H., and Rachel T.—performed with the Treble Honor Choir at the Ohio Choral Directors Association Summer Conference! Held at Capital University, this event featured over 200 students from across the state. They had the incredible opportunity to sing not only for friends and family but also for music educators from all over Ohio! What an amazing experience!

Congratulations to the Lexington High School Class of 2025! Photo galleries from the 127th commencement ceremony are provided by Richland Source and Mansfield News Journal

First graders had a fantastic day exploring Malabar Farm! They learned all about farm life, animals, and nature while making memories with friends. What a fun adventure!

To wrap up the school year, Mrs. Duffey’s ELA class put their reading and reasoning skills to the test in a fun and challenging Webscape Escape Room adventure! Great teamwork and critical thinking on display!

Kindergarten students had an unforgettable adventure exploring the wonders of Kingwood Center! It was a day full of discovery, laughter and nature-filled fun!

Congratulations to our 6th grade Academic Challenge teams! Out of 26 teams, they brought home 1st and 2nd place! 1st Place: Ben M, Ina G, Quinn G, Gracie C 2nd Place: Monte C, Emily S, Paisley K, Ben D

Students in Mrs. Winner’s kindergarten class had an earthmoving good time comparing gummy worms and earthworms! Using their five senses, they explored similarities and differences to make scientific conclusions. This fun activity tied into their reading unit on Needs and Wants, where they learned that earthworms need food, water, and shelter from the soil—and that they grow and change just like other living things.

Thanks to the Lexington Elementary PTO, Basketball Jones visited Eastern for an inspiring and energetic assembly! He’s a motivational speaker who emphasized our Matrix Expectations: being Responsible, Respectful, and Ready, while also sharing powerful lessons on kindness and treating others with care. It was a slam dunk experience for our students!

Congratulations to Jordan C. and Zane J. on receiving the prestigious Amnee Demyan Music Award! This award honors the legacy of Amnee Demyan, a former Central student from the 1986–1987 school year, and is presented to students who exemplify exceptional musical talent, academic excellence, and outstanding citizenship. We’re proud to recognize these two remarkable individuals for their hard work and dedication!

B is for BUBBLES! Mrs. Saurer’s class kicked off their ABC Countdown to the end of the year with a bubbly good time! The letter B's celebration was a fun-filled day of bubble blowing, and the evidence was floating everywhere! Can’t wait to see what the rest of the countdown brings!

Students in Mrs. North’s, Mrs. Them’s, Mrs. Blackstone’s, and Mrs. Smith’s classes knocked it out of the park this week! After an exciting deep dive into how a tree becomes a baseball bat through informative reading, they rounded out their learning with a lively game of baseball. The afternoon was filled with teamwork, laughter, and unforgettable memories — a perfect blend of fun and education!

Mrs. Knapp’s first-grade class celebrated becoming authors this past week! They shared their opinion writing about their favorite books with their families, and everyone enjoyed listening to and encouraging our young writers. Amazing job!

Mrs. Ferguson’s 7th grade World History students explored why the Roman Empire split—and then brought history to life by mapping the new boundaries with yarn! Their creativity and understanding really showed in their awesome maps. Great job, historians!

The AP Physics students in Mrs. Drueschler's class competed in their annual mouse trap car competition on March 7th. This year's challenge was to build a dragster that could race 25 feet in under 5 seconds. Congratulations to Joe H. Who designed the fastest car speeding across the line in 3.0 seconds!

Central Elementary wrapped up Quarter 3 with a glowing celebration! Students enjoyed a fun-filled PBIS Glow Party with music, glow sticks, and lots of smiles to honor their hard work and positive behavior. Keep shining, Central Stars—let’s finish the year strong!

Mrs. Ringer's class took a fun and educational trip to Gionino’s, where they learned valuable life and job skills while making their own pizzas! A delicious way to gain real-world experience!

Huge congratulations to Coach Giefer and the Academic Challenge Varsity Team—Alex T. (captain), Ari C., Natalie L., Addie S., and Ben W.—for taking 1st place out of 12 teams! They finished 28 points ahead of second place, won the final match-up by 9 points, and set a new record with 67 points in one round—what an incredible achievement! Shoutout to our JV team—Captain Gianna B., Chidalu E., Tiffany P., Asher P., and Maddie W.—for earning 2nd place! This young team is making history, and we are so proud of their hard work! Awesome job, everyone!

Eastern Elementary was lit up for Neon Day! Staff and students brightened the halls with vibrant neon colors, celebrating creativity in a fun and colorful way for Youth Art Month!

Lexington students joined Richland Newhope at Lex Lanes for the 5th Annual Bowling Awareness Event! Middle school students teamed up with county leaders for a fun and meaningful day. Congratulations to Mayor Brenkus of Bellville and Lexington students for taking 1st place!

Congratulations to Olyve and Eden! Their artwork was selected to represent Eastern Elementary in the Ohio Art Education Association Youth Art Month Art Show! Their pieces were displayed at Riverside Methodist Hospital, alongside works from 126 students across Ohio. Amazing job, artists!