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Superintendent Keith Price praises growth across Lexington County School District 1, congratulates Class of 2026
Summary
Keith Price, superintendent of Lexington County School District 1, delivered a brief end-of-year address praising classroom growth, thanking staff and families, and congratulating the Class of 2026 while urging the community to rest and recharge over the summer.
Keith Price, superintendent of Lexington County School District 1, delivered a brief end-of-year address to the district community, praising staff, families and students for a year of growth and connection.
Price opened by restating a year-start vision "that every student, employee, and family in Lexington 1 would feel cared for, challenged, supported, heard, celebrated, and prepared," and said he had seen that vision in classrooms, staff work and community partnerships.
He pointed to classroom moments where students were "encouraged to think deeply, ask tough questions, and solve challenging problems," and thanked employees for daily contributions across teaching, food service, transportation and facilities. "Your work matters deeply," he said.
Addressing students, Price praised both major accomplishments and quieter progress, urging them to "take time to celebrate that growth" and reminding them that "learning does not end when the school year does." He also extended congratulations to the Class of 2026 as graduates prepare to enroll, employ or enlist.
Price closed by asking the district community to rest and recharge over the summer and to stay safe, reiterating a call to continue learning and supporting one another in the year ahead.
