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Author Ralph Shayne visited some of our students today to discuss his book Hour of Need. Thanks to a generous donation from the Lexington Public Library, all of our fifth graders received a copy of his book and Mr. Shayne signed those copies today.
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There is a shortage of officials for all high school sports! Anyone (age 16+) interested in officiating, there will be an informational meeting held on May 16 at Normal Community High School at 6pm in the NCHS gym. Please consider attending and learning more about becoming an IHSA licensed official so our student athletes can continue to compete.
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4/29 - Athletic Updates:
Today's Baseball & Softball games vs. Eureka have been rescheduled due to field conditions.
Softball is rescheduled for Wednesday May 1. (This will also be Senior Recognition.)
Baseball is rescheduled for Monday May 6. (Baseball Senior Recognition will now take place on Thursday May 2 vs. Ridgeview.)
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May Lunch Menus
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4/27 Athletics Update:
Varsity Baseball vs. Heyworth has been pushed back to an 11 am start.
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4/26 - Athletics Update:
Softball vs. Peoria Christian has been cancelled & will not be made up.
Baseball vs. Ridgeview has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday May 2.
HS Boys Track is still on for today @ St. Joe
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From our youngest Minutemen to our soon-to-be graduates, students and staff took part in our "Beam Signing" yesterday. Everyone was able to place their signature on two beams that will soon find their forever home in our STEAM addition . We thank PJHoerr Inc, Dewberry Inc, and Hanley Steel for working with us to provide us with this memorable opportunity!
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2 more Lexington(Ridgeview) athletes up for the Daily Leader Athlete of the week! You still have time to vote!! Vote Drake & Mackenzie!
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The Junior High - SVC - Track Meet @ Fisher on Friday April 26 has postponed due to the projected weather forecast. The meet will now be ran on Tuesday April 30 @ 2:00 PM (@ Fisher).
With this change, Monday's track meet @ Heyworth has been cancelled as well as Tuesday's track meet @ Ridgeview.
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Lexington Athletic Summer Camp Information Below!
Parents & Guardians, please check your email for more specific registration information & camp flyers!
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4/25 - Athletics Update:
Due to a lack of umpires, there will NOT be a JV Baseball game vs. Fisher on Thursday 4/25.
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The Book Fair is coming! Check out our book fair website for more information including how to add money to a student's e-wallet. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/lexingtonelementaryschool11
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4/18/24 - Athletics Update:
Today's High School Baseball Game @ Peoria Christian has been POSTPONED to Tomorrow, April 19 @ 4:30. UPDATE (2:15 PM): This game will be played @ LEXINGTON.
JH Track @ Pontiac is still ON as scheduled for today.
JV Softball vs. Calvary Christian is still ON as scheduled @ Lexington.
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Congratulations to our 2024 recipients of the Illinois Principals Association award! These students were recognized at a breakfast ceremony at Illinois State University on Wednesday, April 18th.
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Check out this fun collaboration between our sophomore English students and our third graders! On Wednesday, April 17th they took a nature walk together to inspire the third graders to share an idea that the sophomores will use to craft a story. They will be meeting again soon to share the stories.
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Another Lexington athlete up for "Daily Leader Athlete of the Week" - Dominic Martin!! Get your votes in early and often! https://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/story/sports/2024/04/15/time-for-readers-to-vote-for-daily-leader-athlete-of-the-week/73333666007/
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Please help us spread the word for kindergarten parent orientation and preschool screenings!
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Eleana Atkins is up for "Daily Leader Athlete of the Week"! Click on the link to vote for Eleana!
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Congratulations to Lexington's Cheer Coach, Rita Grunloh, on being inducted to the Illinois High School Cheerleading Coaches Hall of Fame!
We appreciate everything that you do for our students, school, and community!
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Minutemen of all ages enjoyed the eclipse on Monday afternoon!
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