Thank you for taking time to review the district’s Annual State Report Card. If you are a parent/guardian of a Lexington One student, we hope you will also review the Annual State Report Card for your child’s school. 

The S.C. Department of Education produces these Report Cards to provide information about each school and district, including test performance, teacher qualifications, student safety, awards, parent involvement and much more. The data you review in this Annual State Report Card is for the 2022–23 school year. This important data helped us prepare for the current 2023–24 school year. 

Lexington One’s commitment to providing a nurturing, loving and empowering environment remains steadfast. For the 2023–24 school year, Lexington One is focusing on four key elements to guide us in developing and refining our mission and vision for the next five years and beyond. First, the district has adopted the Lexington One Graduate Profile, which outlines what we want Lexington One graduates to know and be able to do when they leave our system. 

Next, Lexington One has increased our focus on key instructional elements, making sure every teacher and instructional leader processes a repertoire of skills for effective teaching. Third, Lexington One is working to update curriculum and renew an emphasis on classroom management, including discipline and attendance — to ensure our teachers feel supported, respected and honored in the classroom. 

Finally, Lexington One has begun developing a new strategic plan. This bridge year allows district leaders to build on the foundation of the Profile of the Lexington One Graduate and chart the district’s strategic path forward.

In 2022–23, students enrolled in Lexington One’s 31 schools excelled in academics, the arts and athletics. The 2023 high school graduates earned more than $128.3 million in scholarships. Four Lexington One seniors earned National Merit Scholarships, one senior was named a Presidential Scholar.

Students and staff received numerous honors this year. Lexington High’s cheerleading and cross country teams, and River Bluff High’s baseball teams won state titles; River Bluff High’s “We the People” team again placed first at state-level competition; Pelion Elementary’s archery team earned a world title; Carolina Springs Middle was named a national “School to Watch;” Lake Murray Elementary was named Palmetto’s Finest; district nursing director was named the state’s top nursing administrator; a high school career specialist was named specialist of the year; a library assistant was named Paraprofessional of the Year; and an assistant principal was named SCASA Assistant Principal of the Year.

Thank you for taking the time to read this narrative. As we begin this new chapter together, Lexington One continues to forge a path toward excellence and lifelong learning. Together, we are Lexington One.

Gerrita L. Postlewait, Superintendent and Anne Marie Green, Board of Trustees Chair