Lexington High School

Lexington High School has named Laurel Fitzgerald as its new Volleyball Coach. Fitzgerald succeeds Brad Barger, who retired from volleyball after the past season. Fitzgerald is a 2022 graduate of Union University where she was a member of the Lady Bulldog volleyball team. A 2017 graduate of Franklin (Tn.) High School, Fitzgerald served as the Assistant Coach for LHS this past season. She resides in Lexington and is married to Zach Fitzgerald.

This week, we are EXTRA thankful for our Assistant Principals. Thank you for always going above and beyond to keep our school running smoothly.

Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Shavchuck's Spanish classes recently made paper houses to practice their Spanish vocabulary. Check out these houses created by our talented students!

Henderson County Schools will be open tomorrow, April 7, 2025. Students living on an impassable road and unable to attend school will be excused tomorrow. Bus drivers will attempt to pick up as many students as possible using alternate routes. Car riders, please use caution when traveling and do not attempt to drive through flooded or damaged areas. Parents need to contact the school if their child(ren) cannot attend due to road conditions. After a challenging week of storms and flooding, we look forward to seeing our students back in school. We recognize the difficulties many of our families have faced, and we are committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment as we return to our regular routines. Roads Closed to Bus Traffic: Rock Hill Rd Canal Rd Darden Rd Rock Milam Rd Sand Hollow Rd Old Exchange Rd Island Rd Hamlett Rd Spencer Creek Rd Ruth Rd Huron Rd McEarl Rd Shady Hill Rd

Today, we celebrate our librarian, Mrs. Mary Woodall. From interactive library times to incredible incentives, she encourages our students to love reading. We hope you know how much you are appreciated today and every day, Mrs. Woodall!

Henderson County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 4th, due to the continued chance of severe weather and the potential for flooding.  Stay safe!

Henderson County Schools will be closed today, Thursday, April 3, due to overnight storms, unknown road conditions, and the potential for flooding throughout the county. This decision is not made lightly but with the safety of our students and staff in mind. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please keep McNairy County in your thoughts and prayers. Stay safe! Danny J Beecham Henderson County Schools

Testing Time is Quickly Approaching! Please mark your calendars and be sure to be present. Our students and teachers are working hard to prepare, and we are excited to see their efforts pay off! Go Tigers!

Athlete Performance Highlights Our athletes showcased impressive performances, achieving several top 10 finishes and setting new personal records (PRs)! 100m: Amarion Arnold secured a fantastic 4th place overall. 200m: Alexia Cooper celebrated a new PR with an outstanding time of 31.81 seconds! 400m: Arin Huffman finished strong in 3rd place overall. DQ Mcknight excelled, earning 8th place overall with a new PR of 57.95 seconds. Kadence Mcknight also performed well, coming in 7th place overall. 800m: Zayden Roberson finished impressively in 7th place overall. Addison Stanfill shone brightly, achieving 2nd place overall. Shot Put: Jalynn Williams finished strong in 5th place overall. Brayden Bailey rounded out the competition with a commendable 10th place finish. Congratulations to all our athletes for their hard work and dedication!

There will be a dance clinic on April 30th and May 1st from 3:30-5pm, and again on May 2nd from 3:30-4:30pm. LHS Dance tryouts will take place on May 2nd from 4:30-6:00pm. All events will be located in the main gym. For more information email Cara Beecham at beecham.cara@hcschoolstn.org Please use the form below to register for LHS Dance Team Tryouts:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMN6NpyUOMZhMqoWxgviTcI5dZGlP6OWmxML58brAMzOWGSA/viewform

Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day and we want to say a big "Thank You" to our parapros at LHS! Thank you for your unwavering dedication and hard work. Your support in the classroom makes a significant difference in the lives of our students. Your patience, care, and commitment are truly appreciated. We are grateful for everything you do to help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Are you interested in playing football next school year? Here is more information on how you can join the team.

Meet Summary: USJ Track and Field Yesterday's meet at USJ was a fantastic success, with nearly the entire team achieving new personal records (PRs). Here are the highlights: 100m: Amarion Arnold: 1st place overall with a new PR of 11.07 seconds Keagan Chappel: 6th place overall with a new PR of 11.55 seconds 200m: Keagan Chappel: 2nd place overall with a new PR of 24.15 seconds Kaydence Glass: Achieved a new PR of 32.85 seconds 400m: Arin Huffman: 1st place overall DQ Mcknight: 2nd place overall Kadence Mcknight: 9th place overall Liberty Yeager: New PR of 1:16.89 800m: Zayden: 5th place overall with a new PR of 2:24.61 Addison Stanfill: 3rd place overall with a new PR of 2:41.02 4x100 Relay: Team: Cameron Smith, Amarion Arnold, Arin Huffman, and Keagan Chappel finished 1st overall with a new PR of 44.77 seconds Shot Put: Jalynn Williams: 1st place overall with a PR of 38 ft 2.5 in Robert Durrenberger: 6th place overall Discus: Joshua Grosstick: 2nd place overall with a new PR of 107 ft 9 in Great job to all team members on their impressive performances!

A good return from spring break for the LHS Tennis Team with two district matches against Haywood County and Dyer County. Some of the final matches got to play under the new lights right at sunset against Dyer County Thursday. The girls picked up wins against both opponents with a strong showing against a competitive Dyer County. The girls' team now has a 5-0 record in district with an overall record of 5-2. The boys picked up a win against Haywood but suffered their first loss to a very tough Dyer County. The boys' team now has a district record of 4-1 with an overall record of 6-1. Monday, March 31, 2025, the team will travel to South Gibson, another strong district opponent. We are so proud of how our teams are competing and representing our school. GO BIG RED!!!

Congratulations to Mrs. Lauren Marchbanks and her husband Reece on the birth of their future tiger, Duke Evan, on March 16th. 🐾 Welcome to the family, Duke!

Congratulations again to Mason Taylor and Micah Roach!

Attention Seniors! This is the last week to purchase a prom ticket. Stop by Mrs. Rainey's room to purchase. There will be a prom committee meeting in Mrs. Rainey's room during 5th block on Thursday. If you are interested in helping decorate, please stop by or reach out via email.

There will be an interest meeting for upcoming freshmen on April 14th at 5:30 in the gym at LHS.

The Culinary Arts Club will have their regularly scheduled club meeting during 5th block on Wednesday, March 26th. They must check in with their 5th block teacher for roll check and approval prior to attending the meeting.

All students will be returning to school tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25th! We hope your break has left you feeling refreshed and reenergized. We can't wait to see everyone back in class and ready to learn!