Due to the incoming winter weather, school and activities are canceled for Wednesday, February 12th.
Kindergarten Screening
This week at LBS (2/10/25):
Monday: No after school activities planned
Tuesday: Tutoring
Wednesday: No after school activities planned
Thursday: Tutoring & 100th Day of School *Please keep in mind this date is tentative as previously communicated in our monthly LBS newsletter.* Students are able to dress up as if they were 100 years old or wear 100 items on their clothes! This is a fun day to be creative and celebrate 100 days of learning! Classroom teachers may have more specific instructions for their room! Be on the look out for additional details.
Friday: PTO Valentine's Day Party & Classroom Valentine's Day Cards
8:30-9:20 4th Grade
9:30-10:20 1st Grade
12:15-1:05 3rd Grade
1:10-2:00 2nd Grade
2:00-2:50 Kindergarten
Students are encouraged to bring a Valentine's Day box on Friday and Valentine's to pass out to their classmates. Valentine Box- the box needs to be something your child is able to carry independently / fit in their backpack.
Leslie Bell's February Newsletter
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The Lexington R-V School District is excited to share that the Board of Education has selected Toni Smith as the new assistant superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Smith has been a dedicated educator within the Lexington R-V School District for the past 15 years, serving in various roles, including fourth-grade teacher, Title I reading and math teacher, summer school administrator, and principal of Leslie Bell Elementary. Her unwavering commitment to the district and its students is evident in her exceptional leadership and dedication to excellence in education.
A proud parent of three children, who will be fourth-generation graduates of the Lexington R-V School District, Mrs. Smith and her husband, Chaz, are both alumni of the district. This deep connection to the community further underscores her passion for its success.
Mrs. Smith will officially assume her new role on July 1, 2025. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved promotion!
#minutemenstrong
ECC/PAT Screening Flyer
February 2025 Activity calendar
Due to extremely cold temperatures causing concern for walkers and students waiting at bus stops, school is cancelled tomorrow. Stay safe and warm!
Dear Parents of Winter Mini-cheerleaders,
We will have a short practice on Thursday, January 30 at the High School gymnasium at 6:30.
The Mini-Cheer performance has been rescheduled for Monday, February 3. Please have your child at the north end of the home side by 6:45 PM to meet Mrs. Eads and wait with her until the performance. They need to wear their tennis shoes, cheer camp shirts and leggings of any color (the high school cheerleaders are wearing black). The theme for the game is Black-out.
Your daughter will come home with her shirt next week, please be patient with me as I am picking up the complete order at the beginning of the week.
Can't wait to see everyone at the game! Stay warm!!!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Eads
NO PD today. Staff can come to buildings this afternoon if it is safe to travel.
Due to weather conditions, Activities/Events - TBD
Due to continued safety concerns, school will not be is seesion Thursday, January 9th or Friday, January 10th.
Staff will report to their building on Friday, January 10th for PD/Work Day.
January 2025 Activity Calendar
The Lexington R-V School District is excited to share that the Board of Education has selected Amanda Finkeldei as the new superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year. Ms. Finkeldei has served the district as a gifted education teacher, special education process coordinator, counselor, vocational resource educator, summer school administrator, summer school coordinator, director of career and technical education, and assistant superintendent. She has dedicated her entire twenty-three years as an educator to the Lexington R-V School District. She is a proud parent of four children. Emmett and Evan attend State Fair Community College and Ethan and Audrey are current high school students. Ms. Finkeldei's children are fifth generation graduates of the Santa Fe School District, a member of the Lex La-Ray consortium. Her husband, Jason, is a lifelong Lafayette County resident and current Blackburn business owner. Ms. Finkeldei will officially begin her duties on July 1. Please join us in congratulating her on this promotion! #minutemenstrong
Dear Lexington R-V Families,
It is with mixed emotion that I share that the Board has officially accepted my resignation effective June 30, 2025. After significant reflection on what is best for my family, it is time for me to move on to our next chapter. Thus, I plan to retire upon completion of this school year.
It has been my honor to serve nineteen of the 25 years of my career, leading as superintendent for the last six, as part of the Minuteman family. I appreciate the opportunity to have worked in a place that I am sincerely passionate about. We truly have such amazing people here! We still have a lot to accomplish in the 2024-25 school year. Please know that I am dedicated to working hard for our District through the end of June, as well as providing assistance as needed for a smooth transition.
I am proud to be the mother of five Lexington R-V graduates, with the sixth joining the ranks in 2026. I will continue to support our District as a parent and community member. #minutemenstrong
Yours in Education,
Sarrah Morgan, Ed.S.
Superintendent
At the November 20, 2024 Board of Education meeting, First Student Transportation recognized the following individuals:
Staci Brooks was honored with the Quality in Education Award.
Abel Hamer received the Elementary Star Student Award and Elisabeth Staus was acknowledged with the Secondary Star Student Award.
Each individual received a framed certificate and a $25 gift card.
This week at LBS (11/4/24):
Monday: Bright Blue Running Crew (BBRC)
Tuesday: BBRC and PTO Event “Making S’more Memories” on the LBS playground at 6pm
Wednesday: PTO meeting at 6pm
Thursday: 3rd Grade Music Program at 6:30. Students must arrive by 6:15
Friday: No scheduled activities
Due to the weather forecast, "Trunk or Treat" has been moved inside to the LHS Gym. Doors open at 5pm for our trunk or treaters! We look forward to seeing you then!
This week at LBS (10/28/24):
This week LBS students and staff are celebrating Red Ribbon week!
Monday- PJ Day
STEAM Club until 4:15
Tuesday- The Bright Lights of Being Drug Free- Wear neon colors or red
Bright Blue Running Crew
Wednesday- Favorite Movie Character Day
District Trunk or Treat from 5:00-7:00 in the LHS parking lot
Thursday- Favorite Fall Outfit Day (no costumes)
PTO Fall Parties
Bright Blue Running Crew
Friday- No school; staff professional development day
November 2024 Activity calendar
This week at LBS (10/21/24):
Monday- Bright Blue Running Crew (BBRC)
Tuesday- Bright Blue Running Crew
Wednesday- Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30-7:00
Thursday- Half Day Dismissal at 1:00 pm. Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:30-7:00
Friday- No School