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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...


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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

When it’s Dress Like an Artist Day, Mr. Grist definitely understands the assignment! We even had Van Gogh and Bob Ross make an appearance!

On February 25, LHS students Makaree C., Gage P., Malaina W., and Julia W. attended the Rotary Club of Mansfield’s Lunch-In! They were introduced to the club, and Mr. Saris highlighted their achievements at LHS. Congrats to these outstanding students!

Students at both Central and Western participated in a Mock Caldecott Contest! They learned that the Caldecott Medal is an award given to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book of the year. After weeks of reading, exploring illustrations, and engaging in ...

Dr. Berry’s 6th-grade math students hit the track for Race Day with Composite Area! Working with their pit crews, they solved composite area problems to race their way to the finish line! A fun and competitive way to put their math skills to the test!

Congratulations to the Lexington High School Orchestra for earning straight 1's at Dublin Scioto High School for the OMEA State Adjudication! Their hard work, dedication, and talent truly paid off, and they’ve set the bar high for excellence.

Congratulations to Coulter S. for finishing as the runner-up in the Richland County Spelling Bee! Your dedication, hard work, and impressive spelling skills took you all the way to the final round. We are so proud of your achievement!

Lucy is back in Kindergarten at Western Elementary! She loves spending time with the students and listening to them read. Nothing beats a good book and a furry friend!

Lexington families welcomed students and teachers from Costa Rica! They had an amazing time experiencing our culture—and for many, seeing snow and feeling cold temperatures for the first time! What a memorable exchange!

Mr. Hoffman and his Studio Jewelry students took a field trip to Rego Jewelers in Bucyrus to see large-scale jewelry manufacturing in action! With 50 employees and an annual revenue of $10–$12 million, Rego Jewelers gave students an inside look at the industry. They also ...

Valentine’s Day was extra special at Eastern, thanks to a group of kindhearted girls who gave up their recess to create over 500 heart-shaped pins for every student and staff member! Their generosity made the day even more meaningful!

Members of the High School Leadership Council attended a Leadership Conference at Wooster High School. They shared their community outreach efforts with fellow OCC schools and took part in interactive leadership activities with other OCC athletes. A great day of growth ...

2025 Lexington High School Graduation
2025 Lexington High School Graduation
1st Grade Malabar Farm Visit
1st Grade Malabar Farm Visit
Escape Room Activity
Escape Room Activity
Kindergarten Kingwood Visit
Kindergarten Kingwood Visit
6th Grade Academic Challenge Teams
6th Grade Academic Challenge Teams
Comparing Earthworms and Gummy Worms
Comparing Earthworms and Gummy Worms
Basketball Jones Visits Eastern
Basketball Jones Visits Eastern
Amnee Demyan Music Award
Amnee Demyan Music Award
B is for Bubbles!
B is for Bubbles!
Home Run Learning at Central!
Home Run Learning at Central!
Mrs. Knapp's Authors
Mrs. Knapp's Authors
Roman Empire Boundaries
Roman Empire Boundaries
Mouse Trap Car Competition
Mouse Trap Car Competition
Central's PBIS Glow Party
Central's PBIS Glow Party
Trip to Gionino's
Trip to Gionino's
HS Academic Challenge Team
HS Academic Challenge Team
Neon Day
Neon Day
Richland Newhope Bowling Event
Richland Newhope Bowling Event
Youth Art Month Show
Youth Art Month Show
Dress Like An Artist Day
Dress Like An Artist Day
Rotary Club of Mansfield Lunch
Rotary Club of Mansfield Lunch
Caldecott Contest
Caldecott Contest
Race Day with Composite Area
Race Day with Composite Area
OMEA State Adjudication
OMEA State Adjudication
Richland County Spelling Bee
Richland County Spelling Bee
Kindergarteners Read With Lucy
Kindergarteners Read With Lucy
Visitors From Costa Rica
Visitors From Costa Rica
Studio Jewelry Field Trip
Studio Jewelry Field Trip
Valentine's Day Heart Pins
Valentine's Day Heart Pins
High School Leadership Council
High School Leadership Council

History Summer Review

 

Mrs. Rice - AP US History Assignment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced English / AP English: 2020-2021 Summer Assignments

Welcome to your Advanced English class for the next school year. Your English class comes with high expectations, including focus and maturity. The AP classes are considered college level classes and the advanced classes are preparing you for those. So, congratulations on challenging yourself! We are each looking forward to having you in class.

You will be reading one assigned book over the summer; you will need to obtain a copy of the book (library, Holly’s Book Rack in the Kroger plaza on Lexington Avenue, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, etc.) Also, please sign up for the appropriate class Remind at your earliest convenience. (Text the codes below to 81010 to receive Remind texts.)

Regarding Annotation: If possible, we encourage you to buy a copy of your assigned book, as it will be a great resource for you and will allow you to take notes in the book while reading. If you can’t write in your book, you will need to use sticky notes. This will be very handy come fall when you will be expected to discuss and to write about the book in class.

For Advanced 9 and Advanced 10, please make note of the Elements of Fiction, including but not limited to: Setting, Characters, Plot, Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution, Types of Conflict, Point of View, Theme, Imagery, Figurative Language, and Symbolism.

For AP Literature and AP Language students, please think about *what* the author is doing in the text, *how* he is doing it, *how* it’s effective, and *how* it is impacting the reader. As the College Board recommends, “Ask yourself often, ‘What does this sentence, paragraph, speech, stanza, or chapter mean?’” For AP Lit specifically: Analyze author’s purpose, focusing specifically on narrative techniques, theme, symbolism, and motif. Consider how each of these contribute to the novel as a whole. For AP Lang specifically: Think critically; make assumptions and inferences. It is vital that you form opinions about the content and style of the text before coming to class.

Assignments and Remind Information:

Ms. Olecki / Advanced English 9 – Text – Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Remind Code - @b89eaa

Ms. Duryea / Advanced English 10 – Text - In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. Remind Code - @duryea20

Ms. Giefer / AP Literature – Text – A Prayer For Owen Meaney by John Irving. Remind Code - @msgief

Ms. Thorburn / AP Language – Text – Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Remind Code - @msthorbur

As you read, if you have questions, please feel free to email your teacher or send her a Remind message. We might not be able to get back with you immediately, but we do want to help you!

We also want to encourage you to strive to be able to use the descriptor “reader” in your personal list of characteristics. Read more than just the “summer assignment.” Read for fun. Read the news. Read a magazine. Just make sure you make it a habit and read every day!  As one of our favorite teacher authors reminds us: “There is a strong correlation between reading regularly for pleasure and academic success… It is also clear that the more a person reads, the better they write!” (Kittle). SO – if you want to succeed – you need to read!

When school begins, please make sure you bring to class your book with your annotations/notes, a positive attitude 😊, a strong work ethic, and your enthusiasm and willingness to contribute in an intellectual setting. We look forward to seeing you then!

Sincerely,

Michelle Olecki, Advanced English 9, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kayla Duryea, Advanced English 10, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sally Giefer, AP Literature, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sara Thorburn, AP Language, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Summer review to be completed and brought to school on first day:

Click here for Review Handout

Click here for the Answer Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer homework to be completed and brought to school on first day.

Click here for homework handout

Resource Sites to help you on any topics that you may not remember

http://www.algebrahelp.com/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/all/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-1/all/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/all/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer homework to be completed and brought to school on first day:

Click here for homework handout

Click here for chapter review to assist with homework

Resource Sites to help you on any topics that you may not remember

http://www.algebrahelp.com/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/all/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-1/all/

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer homework to be completed and brought to school on first day.

Click here for homework handout

Click here for "Helpful Summer Math Review Packet"

Resource Sites to help you on any topics that you may not remember

http://www.algebrahelp.com/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/all/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-1/all/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/all/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Algebra review - vocabulary - click here

Summer homework to be completed, it is due first day.

There will be a quiz over the material the first week of school.

Click here for homework handout

Click here for summer homework graph paper

Resource Sites to help you on any topics that you may not remember

http://www.algebrahelp.com/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/all/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-1/all/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/all/

 

 

 

Summer homework to be completed and brought to school on first day:

Click here for Homework Handout

Resource Sites to help you on any topics that you may not remember:

Pre-Algebra

Algebra I

Algebra II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The links from the Student Resources, Summer Math Homework link, will take you to the review you need to prepare you for the 2018-2019 school year.

Select the course you are registered to take for the 2018-2019 school year.  You may find links to resources for practice and also homework to be done by the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.

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