Congaree Elementary
Enter to Learn, Depart to SOAR
Taking you inside Congaree Elementary, one classroom at a time!...
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 2-5 VIP
Pilot: Mrs. Ward
Co-Pilots: Mrs. Sightler, Ms. Denny
Learning numbers in Mrs. Ward’s class is hands-on and engaging! Our students are using the TouchMath curriculum to identify numbers and build important foundational math skills through touch, movement, and meaningful practice.
At Congaree, we believe every learning experience is an opportunity for our students to grow, gain confidence, and SOAR! When students are actively engaged and supported in their learning, they are empowered to reach new heights.
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 2-5 VIP
Pilot: Mrs. Ward
Co-Pilots: Mrs. Sightler, Ms. Denny
Learning numbers in Mrs. Ward’s class is hands-on and engaging! Our students are using the TouchMath curriculum to identify numbers and build important foundational math skills through touch, movement, and meaningful practice.
At Congaree, we believe every learning experience is an opportunity for our students to grow, gain confidence, and SOAR! When students are actively engaged and supported in their learning, they are empowered to reach new heights.
Taking you inside Congaree Elementary, one classroom at a time!...
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 2nd Grade
Pilot: Mrs. Ross
Mrs. Ross’s class was busy putting their phonics skills to work with a fun short vowel word sort! Students matched each word to the picture that showed the correct word while practicing how to identify and distinguish short vowel sounds.
These hands-on activities help students SOAR by strengthening their ability to hear, recognize, and apply vowel sounds when reading and spelling. The more students practice these foundational phonics skills, the more confident, accurate, and fluent readers they become!
We’re building strong readers one sound, one word, and one success at a time!
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 2nd Grade
Pilot: Mrs. Ross
Mrs. Ross’s class was busy putting their phonics skills to work with a fun short vowel word sort! Students matched each word to the picture that showed the correct word while practicing how to identify and distinguish short vowel sounds.
These hands-on activities help students SOAR by strengthening their ability to hear, recognize, and apply vowel sounds when reading and spelling. The more students practice these foundational phonics skills, the more confident, accurate, and fluent readers they become!
We’re building strong readers one sound, one word, and one success at a time!
Good morning, Aviator Families! Today is National Aviation Day, and there is no better day to celebrate what it means to SOAR!
Aviators know that reaching new heights takes preparation, courage, teamwork, and a willingness to keep moving forward. Today, let’s challenge ourselves to SOAR higher—in our learning, our relationships, and the goals we set for ourselves.
And the learning doesn’t have to stop when the school day ends! Families, we invite you to continue the flight at home this afternoon. Take a few minutes together to talk about what it means to SOAR. Ask your student: What is one goal you are working toward? What helps you keep going when something is difficult? How can our family help you reach new heights?
You can even make it fun! Look for an airplane in the sky, learn about a famous aviator, build and fly a paper airplane, or simply talk about where your student hopes to “fly” in the future.
Remember, we don’t SOAR alone. It takes the support of our school, our families, and our community to help every student reach new heights.
Aviators know that reaching new heights takes preparation, courage, teamwork, and a willingness to keep moving forward. Today, let’s challenge ourselves to SOAR higher—in our learning, our relationships, and the goals we set for ourselves.
And the learning doesn’t have to stop when the school day ends! Families, we invite you to continue the flight at home this afternoon. Take a few minutes together to talk about what it means to SOAR. Ask your student: What is one goal you are working toward? What helps you keep going when something is difficult? How can our family help you reach new heights?
You can even make it fun! Look for an airplane in the sky, learn about a famous aviator, build and fly a paper airplane, or simply talk about where your student hopes to “fly” in the future.
Remember, we don’t SOAR alone. It takes the support of our school, our families, and our community to help every student reach new heights.
Taking you inside Congaree Elementary, one classroom at a time!...
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 5th Grade
Pilot: Ms. Chasteen
Ms. Chasteen’s students are putting their learning into action as they prepare for tomorrow’s place value assessment! Through targeted practice, purposeful questioning, and opportunities to apply their understanding, students are strengthening the foundational math skills they need for continued success.
At Congaree, we know that strong instruction, high expectations, student engagement, and intentional support are key to helping every student reach their full potential. Today’s place value practice is about more than preparing for a test—it’s about building a strong foundation that will help our students SOAR to new heights!
#ChampionsForChildren
#DestinationSchools
Taking you inside Congaree Elementary, one classroom at a time!
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Flight: 4th Grade
Pilot: Mrs. Thomas
Our students are sharpening an important learning skill—effective note-taking!
Today, students practiced identifying the most important information, organizing their thoughts, and recording key details in a way that will help them remember and understand what they learn.
These skills will help our students become more independent, confident learners across every subject!
#ChampionsForChildren
#DestinationSchools
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 4th Grade
Pilot: Mrs. Thomas
Our students are sharpening an important learning skill—effective note-taking!
Today, students practiced identifying the most important information, organizing their thoughts, and recording key details in a way that will help them remember and understand what they learn.
These skills will help our students become more independent, confident learners across every subject!
#ChampionsForChildren
#DestinationSchools
Taking you inside Congaree Elementary, one classroom at a time!
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 2nd Grade
Pilot: Ms. Elmgren
Students are learning to care for their devices like pilots care for their aircraft—carefully, responsibly, and with attention to detail. They are also practicing how to log in to Zearn, our online math program, using their individual accounts. As students “take off” into their math learning, they are building the digital skills and independence needed for a successful flight!
#ChampionsForChildren
#DestinationSchools
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 2nd Grade
Pilot: Ms. Elmgren
Students are learning to care for their devices like pilots care for their aircraft—carefully, responsibly, and with attention to detail. They are also practicing how to log in to Zearn, our online math program, using their individual accounts. As students “take off” into their math learning, they are building the digital skills and independence needed for a successful flight!
#ChampionsForChildren
#DestinationSchools
Mark your calendars! Lexington Two's annual Transition Fair is set for September 15. Agencies from across the state will be in attendance to provide information for parents of students with exceptional needs. The event is 5:30-7 p.m. at our district office. Pizza will be provided.
Taking you inside Congaree Elementary, one classroom at a time!
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 4th Grade
Pilot: Ms. Kirkman
Our students are taking their math skills to new heights as they decode math problems and practice rounding! They’re learning to carefully read the “flight plan,” identify what’s being asked, and use rounding strategies to land on the best answer.
#ChampionsForChildren
#DestinationSchools
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 4th Grade
Pilot: Ms. Kirkman
Our students are taking their math skills to new heights as they decode math problems and practice rounding! They’re learning to carefully read the “flight plan,” identify what’s being asked, and use rounding strategies to land on the best answer.
#ChampionsForChildren
#DestinationSchools
It’s now easier than ever to receive information about opportunities for your child!
On September 30,2025, Lexington School District 2 began using Peachjar as our new electronic flyer communication tool. Flyers will now be sent directly to your email inbox and posted to the school’s website!
To view current flyers, click on the Peachjar button on the school’s website.
Taking you inside Congaree Elementary, one classroom at a time!
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 5th Grade
Pilot: Ms. Welsh
Learning is taking off in 5th grade! Our Aviators are using hundredths and thousandths grids to build a deeper understanding of decimals and place value.
#ChampionsForChildren
#DestinationSchools
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 5th Grade
Pilot: Ms. Welsh
Learning is taking off in 5th grade! Our Aviators are using hundredths and thousandths grids to build a deeper understanding of decimals and place value.
#ChampionsForChildren
#DestinationSchools
Taking you inside Congaree Elementary, one classroom at a time!
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 3rd Grade
Pilot: Mrs. Sanders
Mrs. Sanders’ 3rd grade class was working hard today on multiplying on a number line! Students were learning in a variety of ways—from whole-group instruction to small-group practice and hands-on opportunities to model their thinking. They were building understanding, explaining their reasoning, and showing what they know.
Cleared for Takeoff ✈️
Flight: 3rd Grade
Pilot: Mrs. Sanders
Mrs. Sanders’ 3rd grade class was working hard today on multiplying on a number line! Students were learning in a variety of ways—from whole-group instruction to small-group practice and hands-on opportunities to model their thinking. They were building understanding, explaining their reasoning, and showing what they know.
Lexington School District Two students posted gains in several core subject areas in statewide SC READY testing results released this week by the SC Department of Education, achieving test scores at the highest level in more than five years. Lexington Two elementary and middle school test takers’ gains outpaced those of statewide test takers in several areas: fourth- and fifth-graders outpaced statewide test takers in English/Language Arts; fourth-, fifth-, sixth- and eighth-graders outpaced statewide testers in math; and all test takers outpaced statewide in science. In addition, among tested Lexington Two students, 24 achieved maximum scores in the most recent testing, the largest number in recent years. Read more about the results by clicking this link.
Students enrolled in Lexington School District Two have free access to the Comet bus system. Students must present their school-issued ID card to the driver for free rides to any location within the bus system seven days a week. Routes and other information at https://catchthecometsc.gov/
Welcome to Lexington School District Two, where Champions for Children is more than a just a theme. It is a leadership standard. It represents how we make decisions, how we support one another, and how we create learning environments where every child is known, valued, supported, and challenged. Our district is committed to building Destination Schools — schools where families choose to be, students are excited to learn, employees are proud to serve, and the community sees excellence in action.
Enroll your child today and get ready for the first day of classes on August 5! Families can stop by the district office or their child's school (week of July 28, Monday-Friday during business hours), or enroll online by clicking this link. A photo ID and two proofs of residency are required. (If you do not have proof of residence, or if you have another special circumstance, call Student Services at 803-739-3141). We can't wait to see your child for the start of the new school year on August 5.
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 20 (6 p.m.) at the Performing Arts Center. If you are not able to attend in person, you may watch by clicking this link. View the monthly meeting agenda by clicking this link. During the week of a board meeting, if you are unable to access the agenda or receive an incorrect note about an agenda revision, please contact Erin Strange at estrange@lex2.org so that she may alert the vendor to their error and ensure that you get a copy of the agenda while the issue is corrected.
New and veteran teachers, we are hiring for the current school year and 2026-2027! Ask about our support programs, professional development and leadership opportunities, and our $2,500 sign-on bonus. Click this link for current career opportunities.
We've attached a flyer with important information about school attendance. Questions, please talk with a school administrator.
The latest edition of Congaree's newsletter is here! Find it on the website under Newsletters or at https://app.smore.com/n/fyv4s
