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Superintendent outlines enrollment fair, internships, feeding numbers and new school policies ahead of Aug. 11 start
Summary
Lexington City Schools' superintendent previewed an enrollment fair, a paid summer internship program, summer feeding participation gains, clear-backpack and cell‑phone policies, and the district's first‑day/open‑house schedule for the 2025–26 school year.
Lexington, N.C. — The Lexington City Schools superintendent on July 15 previewed back‑to‑school events, summer programs and new student policies ahead of the district's Aug. 11 first day of school.
The superintendent told the board the district will host an enrollment fair at Southwest Global Academy next day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for new families and said the district will hold open house events on Thursday, Aug. 7 — elementary 2:30–5:30 p.m., middle school 3:30–6:30 p.m. and high school 4–7 p.m. The superintendent also announced a Corey Holt Foundation back‑to‑school giveaway set for Saturday, Aug. 2, and confirmed the first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 11.
Why it matters: The announcement sets timelines and expectations for families, including new rules and community events intended to reduce distractions and improve safety and participation as the school year begins.
The presentation summarized summer programs and operational details. On internships, the superintendent said 42 students applied and 12 were selected for a paid, 40‑hour internship that ran June 9–25; interns worked in departments including technology, child nutrition, maintenance and CTE and presented their projects to district leaders and families. On the summer feeding program, the superintendent reported the district served more than 2,100 breakfasts and nearly 3,900 lunches so far, describing those totals as a 54% increase in breakfasts and a 56% increase in lunches compared with last summer; community sites such as Southside Village and Terrace Lane were singled out for strong participation. The superintendent thanked local partners including the Lexington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Pastor Albert Armstrong, and area management organizations for hosting sites and donations.
The superintendent described two policy clarifications for the coming year. Under the clear‑backpack rule, backpacks must be clear plastic, vinyl or mesh; students may carry one additional small clear bag for personal items. Non‑clear lunch boxes are allowed but “are subject to search,” the superintendent said. Athletic bags and instrument cases are exempt but must be stored on arrival. On cell phones, the superintendent said elementary and middle school students must keep phones off and put away during the instructional day; high school students must keep phones off and may use them only during lunch unless a teacher directs otherwise.
The superintendent encouraged families to download district communications channels and confirmed principals, lead teachers and staff will receive resources and training before the school year starts.
The superintendent concluded: “This is for new students. If you're already a Yellow Jacket, don't you worry, honey. We got you covered,” and reminded the community of the Aug. 2 giveaway and the Aug. 11 opening.
Details and next steps: The district will host the enrollment fair at Southwest Global Academy and the Corey Holt Foundation event at the district central office parking lot. The summer feeding program runs through Thursday, July 31. The superintendent said staff will continue to post information on the district website and mobile app.
