Lexington Two Students to Receive Free Meals in Upcoming School Year

In Lexington, South Carolina, a significant development has been made in an effort to ensure the well-being of students in the Lexington Two School District. In the upcoming 2024 – 2025 school year, every student within the district will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.

Community Eligibility Program Participation

This beneficial initiative is made possible due to the involvement of Lexington School District Two in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). The CEP forms part of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. It offers an alternative to free and reduced meals that lifts the burden of application from households. Instead, this provision is applied district-wide, meaning every student automatically receives free meals

This program is aimed at school districts where a significant portion of the community comes from low-income families. The consequence of District Two’s participation in this program is that families will not need to complete an application to benefit from it, simplifying the process while delivering valuable assistance.

New Appointments in Lexington School District

In other developments, the Lexington County School District Five has recently made significant appointments during its school board meeting. Heather Tucker has been named as the new Chief Financial Officer. Tucker possesses prior experience in governmental departments such as the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services and the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division. She has also previously served as a teacher at Chapin Middle School, teaching Financial Literacy and Fundamentals of Computing.

Another significant appointment includes Dr. John McMillan, who will take over from Paula Wright as the head of adult education. Having been an adult education and English teacher, as well as an assistant administrator at the Irmo High School and Dutch Fork High School, Dr. McMillan brings a wealth of experience to this role.

The role of the head of virtual education will now be occupied by veteran educator Jerusha Spain. Currently, Spain serves as a logistics officer for the South Carolina Army National Guard, but her fifteen-plus-year career in the field of education equips her well for this new assignment.

Special Initiatives in Lexington School District Five

Adding to the raft of changes in Lexington School District Five, the district is reintroducing “Gold Passes” to foster increased engagement of senior citizens in school-sponsored activities. This initiative allows community members aged 60 and above to attend most athletic and cultural arts events for free, excluding playoff games for all sports. The passes are expected to be issued at the end of July.

Recognition and Rewards

Ensuring that the school environment is as conducive as possible to the intellectual and social development of students is a priority for the administrators of these education institutions. Lexington School District’s significant changes and initiatives demonstrate a commitment not only to the academic success of their students but also to their physical well-being.

From offering free meals to students across the district, to making decisions that further the progression and well-being of the larger community, Lexington School District continues to take strides towards creating an optimal learning environment.