East Point Academy

East Point Academy cuts the ribbon on Performing its Arts Center

East Point Academy cut the ribbon on its Performing Arts Center. The Greater Cayce- West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Tuesday on East Point’s Middle School campus off of Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. C-WC Chamber President Tim James and West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle participated in the ribbon-cutting. The school […]

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West Columbia Police School Resource Officers come back as new school year begins

Buses were back on the streets of West Columbia and summer vacation for the kids ended. Wednesday was the first day of school for all of Lexington School District Two. “We are excited to have opened today as scheduled, and our families and students arrived at schools this morning ready to get the new year […]

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West Columbia’s East Point Academy Named National Beta School of Distinction

East Point Academy, a charter school, is recognized as a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Distinction. The school earned this recognition by increasing their club’s membership by at least 10% from last year. EPA has two schools in West Columbia. An elementary school off of Sunset Boulevard and a middle school on Chris Drive. National Beta […]

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West Columbia students and community reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. before Monday, King’s Birthday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 15, the day of King’s birthday. It is the third Monday of January. In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, the City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday (Jan. 15.) and Lexington Two schools will be closed. The […]

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West Columbia summer camp opportunities abound – Summer Camp Guide

 School is out this week in West Columbia. With the school year over, many parents and students look for the chance to go to a summer camp. From schools and the zoo to the museum and recreation commission summer camp opportunities are plentiful in West Columbia. East Point Academy offers summer camps for athletes, academics, […]

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East Point Academy 3rd-grade students attempt to hatch free-range eggs in incubator

Gifted and talented students from West Columbia’s East Point Academy are undertaking an exciting project to explore the possibility of hatching free-range store-bought eggs. Using a high-quality egg incubator, the third-grade students are closely monitoring more than two dozen eggs through the hatching process. Under the guidance of their teacher, the students are documenting their […]

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Summer camps offer kids a chance to enjoy the summer in West Columbia

School is out and for many in West Columbia, that means summer camp is on. From school-related camps to the zoo and the  Lexington County Recreation Commission, camps are open.  East Point Academy is offering several camps from June until the end of July. East Point Academy’s Middle Campus is on Chris Drive and its Elementary […]

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East Point Academy Honors Nephron for providing COVID resources

Navigating the COVID-19 public health crisis was a bit easier for East Point Academy thanks to a partnership with Nephron Pharmaceuticals. Forged last September, the partnership provided resources and expertise that helped keep the school safe and healthy for students and staff.  Early in the pandemic, when most businesses and schools were challenged to find […]

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