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Fourth-grader wins Future Chefs Challenge

The Saluda River Academy for the Arts student was among 16 finalists representing the district's elementary schools in a cook-off event on March 9

District art show of student works opens

This year's event divides student work into elementary, middle, and high school shows. The free event is open to the public weekdays from 8am-4pm at the district office

SURVEY: We appreciate your feedback on school climate

Lexington Two schools are asking parents/guardians to complete the School Climate Survey as part of our annual feedback process for the State Report Card. Deadline is Friday, April 14, 2023.

Lexington Two is hiring teachers for 2023-2024 school year

The district will once again offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus for new teacher hires for 2023-2024 in middle and high school English, math, science and social studies; special education; ESOL; and foreign language

Fifth-grade students enjoy a Day of Dance

The annual event, in its 10th year, invites district fifth grade students to Busbee Creative Arts Academy to participate in a day of dance classes, with a performance later that same day

Students perform as part of the Day of Dance, which brings Lexington Two’s fifth-graders to Busbee Creative Arts Academy.

Lexington Two announces modified calendar for the 2023-2024 school year

The calendar designates the first day for students as Monday, August 7, with a final half day of the school year on Thursday, May 23. Printable copies of this calendar are attached with this story

SRAA receives ABC grant

The school plans to use the funding for four artists-in-residence, professional development for teachers, community events, student performances, and curriculum materials

Update: Lexington Two's Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan

The district presents its latest update, posted in December 2022, of the Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan, as preparations are under way for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year

District launches new accelerated academic program for K-12 students

The program offers new opportunities for advanced learning at every grade band and established a pathway for students that will ultimately provide them with more opportunities to earn college credits and career certifications

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Principal's Message

Greetings from Saluda River Academy for the Arts, where we are now in our beautifully renovated building! As principal, I am honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to serve alongside our staff, parents, and the SRAA community as we continue to cultivate our students into creative and successful lifelong learners.

Saluda River is a family-friendly neighborhood school that has been part of the West Columbia community since 1955. We are the only Lexington Two elementary school that affords our students and school community the opportunity to immerse in dance, music, theater, and the visual arts in conjunction with our strong academic program. The integration of the arts truly sets us apart. We welcome you to join us at Saluda River to see the wonderful programs we have in place for our students.

Thank you for visiting our website, and please return frequently for important information. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 803.730.4095, or by email at [email protected]

Sincerely,

Jim LeBlanc, Principal

Full message from Principal Jim LeBlanc

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