Northside Middle School

Northside Middle School’s make blankets for shelter animals as a part of “Day of Caring”

Small acts of kindness can make a huge difference.  That’s the message at the heart of Northside Middle School’s annual Day of Caring. The event is designed around a variety of service opportunities that students select from and complete at school during one of the year’s early dismissal days. Among this year’s activity choices: knitting […]

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Arlene Neely, of Northside Middle School, selected as a Palmetto Citizens Teacher of the Game

A Northside Middle School teacher scored a Teacher of the Game recognition, a partnership between Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and the University of South Carolina. Arlene Neely, a Northside social studies teacher, was selected as a Palmetto Citizens Teacher of the Game, an educator reward and recognition program that takes place during each of […]

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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 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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Northside Middle School students conduct “Day of Caring” projects

In a season of giving, Northside Middle School recently took the idea to a whole new level. The Lexington Two school’s roughly 500 students participated in the first school-wide Day of Caring.  Principal Dr. Tiffany Hall said the idea grew from a School Improvement Council discussion on expanding service and leadership opportunities for students during […]

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West Columbia Tree Lighting Friday to kick-off the Christmas season – Mail your letters to Santa, and get a Kayak Selfie at Riverwalk

West Columbia’s Tree Lighting ceremony has become a tradition that ushers in the Christmas season. And there are other city-sponsored features to help you enjoy this special time of year.  West Columbia’s 19th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 1) at the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West […]

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Lexington 2 schools present holiday events in the Christmas season

Let Lexington Two students help you get into the holiday spirit this season. Several schools will offer musical performances, open to the community. You also can catch performances at several community tree lightings and other holiday events. Many schools also are holding charity donation drives to benefit those in need during the holidays. Here’s a […]

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Lexington 2 schools open only half-day on Wednesday, with 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, due to Idalia weather forecasts

Lexington Two schools and offices will be open a half-day on Wednesday, August 30, already a planned early release day, and will have a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, August 31,  due to inclement weather forecasts associated with Idalia. Wednesday’s early release times are 11:30am for elementary schools, 12:30pm for middle and high schools. All […]

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