2 weeks from today our trip to TIGER TOWN begins for basketball homecoming! 😊🏀🐾
Get those dress up day outfits ready!
Spreading Christmas cheer! 🎄
Students from Ms. Lisa Coffman's hospitality and tourism classes and the culinary arts club made treats and holiday cards for the residents and staff at Briarwood Community Living Center. They enjoyed their visit very much and hope to go back soon!
(Pictured: Isla Gruenert, Anyiah Teague, and Channelle Haynes
(Pictured: Isla Gruenert, Anyiah Teague, and Channelle Haynes
Check out what students in Mrs. Yeiser's classes have been doing!
Winter Break Information
Finals are scheduled for this Wednesday through Friday, December 17-19. Below are basic guidelines for finals. If you are unsure whether or not you have to take finals, please reach out to your teachers.
1. Students enrolled in a 9-Week course MUST take the final exam. There are no exemptions for 9-Week courses.
2. For non-EOC courses, students must have 3 or fewer attendance-related events AND at least an 80 average in the course to be exempt from taking a final.
3. Students taking finals are only required to be at school during the block which their final is given. Students must remain in the classroom after finishing their exam until the bell rings for that block to be over. Attendance will not count against a student on these days if they DO NOT have to take finals.
1. Students enrolled in a 9-Week course MUST take the final exam. There are no exemptions for 9-Week courses.
2. For non-EOC courses, students must have 3 or fewer attendance-related events AND at least an 80 average in the course to be exempt from taking a final.
3. Students taking finals are only required to be at school during the block which their final is given. Students must remain in the classroom after finishing their exam until the bell rings for that block to be over. Attendance will not count against a student on these days if they DO NOT have to take finals.
LHS Announcements for December 15-19
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_PTZxio4T-aofbiWBgfbRg3FYu_qWlgTka0XPafvTtY/edit?usp=sharing
Yearbooks are now on sale for $70! You can see Mrs. Bivens in Room 20 or either office for a form. Cash or check only! You can also purchase online at https://www.balfour.com/tennessee/lexington/lexington-high-school Scroll down the page to see the yearbook section.
Congratulations to our FFA Club for winning 1st place in the school division of the Henderson Co Christmas Parade.
Congratulations to Mrs. Lovins' students on passing the Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) exam!
Tori Hayes, Arianna Lucero, Harlie Maness, Kailynn Mooney, Gracie Moore, Allison Scott, and Makenna Sego
The Tiger Marketing Departing has brought back their custom shirt business that they operated pre-Covid and has re-branded it as Tiger Outfitters. They will be doing custom and bulk orders for the community as well as selling Tiger Merchandise at school events. Stop by and see them at tomorrow night's home basketball game against Bolivar where the students will be making print-on-demand shirts.
LHS Announcements for December 8-12
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_PTZxio4T-aofbiWBgfbRg3FYu_qWlgTka0XPafvTtY/edit?usp=sharing
LHS Student Council has partnered with the Lexington Lions Club for many years helping them sell pecans to raise money to purchase eye glasses for Henderson County residents and children. This year Student Council sold over $8,000 worth of pecans ❤️
LHS Air Force JROTC held their Cadet of the Semester board, where cadets were judged on their knowledge of Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, military bearing, and general Air Force knowledge. Nyjah Purvis, McKinley Matheny, and Alexis Branch all competed as top 1st-year cadet; and Carley Matheny and MaKinley Bailey competed as top 2nd-year cadet. Nyjah and Carley won the top honors. Congratulations to both the winners and nominees!
Students in Ms. Lisa Coffman's hospitality and tourism classes recently made meals and cards to celebrate our custodians and principals for their respective appreciation days last month. Our students and staff are thankful to have these special people at LHS!
LHS Announcements for December 1-5
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_PTZxio4T-aofbiWBgfbRg3FYu_qWlgTka0XPafvTtY/edit?usp=sharing
Today and every day, we’re grateful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and the wonderful community that makes our school feel like home. Thank you for all you do!
Enjoy a few responses from faculty and staff when asked what they are thankful for.
Enjoy a few responses from faculty and staff when asked what they are thankful for.
Mrs. Roberts' classes wrote thank-you letters to teachers, staff, coaches, and paraprofessionals who have made a difference in their lives, and then hand-delivered them. Watching them deliver their letters was one of those great LHS moments — lots of smiles, a few happy tears, and a whole lot of gratitude. Enjoy a few of the pictures taken.
A Tradition of Excellence: LHS Recognized as a Tennessee Reward School
Lexington High School has once again been named a Tennessee Reward School for 2024–2025, placing it among the top-performing schools in the state. This honor reflects the school’s continued commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and high achievement for all learners.
This recognition continues a strong legacy for LHS, which has also been named a Reward School in:
2017–2018
2018–2019
2021–2022
2023–2024
Being named a Reward School is the highest distinction awarded by the Tennessee Department of Education. Schools earn this title by demonstrating outstanding results in overall academic achievement, exceptional student growth, and strong performance across all student groups. Only the top-performing schools in Tennessee receive this honor, placing LHS in elite company.
Lexington High School’s repeated success highlights the dedication of its teachers, the hard work of its students, and the unwavering support of families and the community. This achievement reflects a true tradition of excellence—one that continues to shine year after year.
Congratulations to the entire Tiger community on this outstanding accomplishment!
Lexington High School has once again been named a Tennessee Reward School for 2024–2025, placing it among the top-performing schools in the state. This honor reflects the school’s continued commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and high achievement for all learners.
This recognition continues a strong legacy for LHS, which has also been named a Reward School in:
2017–2018
2018–2019
2021–2022
2023–2024
Being named a Reward School is the highest distinction awarded by the Tennessee Department of Education. Schools earn this title by demonstrating outstanding results in overall academic achievement, exceptional student growth, and strong performance across all student groups. Only the top-performing schools in Tennessee receive this honor, placing LHS in elite company.
Lexington High School’s repeated success highlights the dedication of its teachers, the hard work of its students, and the unwavering support of families and the community. This achievement reflects a true tradition of excellence—one that continues to shine year after year.
Congratulations to the entire Tiger community on this outstanding accomplishment!
Lexington High School Names Mr. Tony Bedwell as the 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year
Lexington High School is proud to announce Mr. Tony Bedwell as our 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year—a well-deserved honor for a man whose impact on Henderson County students spans more than five decades. Few educators can say they have shaped as many lives, inspired as many learners, or given as much of themselves to a school community as Mr. Bedwell. Around here, we simply call it “The Tony Bedwell Experience.”
A Career Built on Dedication and Heart
Mr. Bedwell began his teaching journey in 1975 at Scotts Hill High School, where he taught for seven years before joining Lexington High School. Over the next 14 years at LHS, he taught math, English, and science to state-identified gifted students, and even directed the school chorus for many of those years. He also spent time coaching—serving as an assistant boys’ basketball coach and leading the tennis program for many seasons.
Though he briefly left LHS to teach at JCM for nine years, he eventually returned “home” to Lexington High School. Even after officially retiring, he continued teaching full-time, made possible by his dual certification in English and mathematics. Today, he continues to serve LHS part-time in the math department. In total, Mr. Bedwell has taught at least half-time for an extraordinary 51 years.
A Teacher Who Truly Cares
Tony may not always be the flashiest teacher in the room—unless you count his iconic hipster shirts—but his heart for students is unmistakable. He pours his energy into preparing young people for life far beyond the classroom. He loves his school, his colleagues, his administrators, and most of all, his students.
Though he sometimes jokes about letting the “younger folks” take over, he still wakes up each morning ready to teach with enthusiasm. And if you know him, you know he gets very bored at the end of summer—proof that teaching is more than his profession; it’s his calling.
Beyond the Classroom
Tony is married to Carol Carr Bedwell of Bradford, and together they have a son, Holden. He is also the proud father of Haley Bedwell Nelson and Clint Bedwell from a previous marriage. While foot issues have slowed down his love for sports like basketball and tennis, he remains an avid reader—especially fiction—and enjoys crossword puzzles.
A long-time member of Corinth Baptist Church in Darden, Tony served for many years as choir director and still regularly accompanies the pianist on keyboard during Sunday services.
A Legacy Worth Celebrating
Mr. Bedwell embodies everything it means to be a Lexington Tiger—passion, humility, excellence, and heart. His influence on generations of students is immeasurable, and his dedication continues to make LHS a better place every single day.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Tony Bedwell, Lexington High School’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year. We are deeply grateful for his service, his spirit, and his unwavering commitment to our school community.
Lexington High School is proud to announce Mr. Tony Bedwell as our 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year—a well-deserved honor for a man whose impact on Henderson County students spans more than five decades. Few educators can say they have shaped as many lives, inspired as many learners, or given as much of themselves to a school community as Mr. Bedwell. Around here, we simply call it “The Tony Bedwell Experience.”
A Career Built on Dedication and Heart
Mr. Bedwell began his teaching journey in 1975 at Scotts Hill High School, where he taught for seven years before joining Lexington High School. Over the next 14 years at LHS, he taught math, English, and science to state-identified gifted students, and even directed the school chorus for many of those years. He also spent time coaching—serving as an assistant boys’ basketball coach and leading the tennis program for many seasons.
Though he briefly left LHS to teach at JCM for nine years, he eventually returned “home” to Lexington High School. Even after officially retiring, he continued teaching full-time, made possible by his dual certification in English and mathematics. Today, he continues to serve LHS part-time in the math department. In total, Mr. Bedwell has taught at least half-time for an extraordinary 51 years.
A Teacher Who Truly Cares
Tony may not always be the flashiest teacher in the room—unless you count his iconic hipster shirts—but his heart for students is unmistakable. He pours his energy into preparing young people for life far beyond the classroom. He loves his school, his colleagues, his administrators, and most of all, his students.
Though he sometimes jokes about letting the “younger folks” take over, he still wakes up each morning ready to teach with enthusiasm. And if you know him, you know he gets very bored at the end of summer—proof that teaching is more than his profession; it’s his calling.
Beyond the Classroom
Tony is married to Carol Carr Bedwell of Bradford, and together they have a son, Holden. He is also the proud father of Haley Bedwell Nelson and Clint Bedwell from a previous marriage. While foot issues have slowed down his love for sports like basketball and tennis, he remains an avid reader—especially fiction—and enjoys crossword puzzles.
A long-time member of Corinth Baptist Church in Darden, Tony served for many years as choir director and still regularly accompanies the pianist on keyboard during Sunday services.
A Legacy Worth Celebrating
Mr. Bedwell embodies everything it means to be a Lexington Tiger—passion, humility, excellence, and heart. His influence on generations of students is immeasurable, and his dedication continues to make LHS a better place every single day.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Tony Bedwell, Lexington High School’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year. We are deeply grateful for his service, his spirit, and his unwavering commitment to our school community.
