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.

🐝💛🖤 Positive Behavior Deserves Recognition! We are excited to celebrate our Positive Office Referrals from the past two weeks! These Yellow Jackets have been recognized for making great choices, showing kindness, and demonstrating what it means to be a part of the SWARM! We love celebrating students who are making a positive difference at Pine Ridge! Keep up the great work, Yellow Jackets! 👏🎉 #LetsSwarm #PositiveOfficeReferrals #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

🔎🏛️ Who Killed Julius Caesar? 🐝💛🖤 There was a mystery to solve in Mr. Turzai’s classroom! Students became detectives as they worked through a Julius Caesar Murder Mystery activity! 🕵️‍♂️ What a fun way to bring history to life while encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration! We love seeing our Yellow Jackets engaged in learning! 👏 #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

🎭🎶 From Ancient Greece to Broadway! 🐝💛🖤 Our Yellow Jackets took a journey through the history of theatre! Students collaborated and presented their knowledge of theatre, from Ancient Greece to modern-day Broadway musicals! 🎤✨ They also put their teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test as they worked together to complete a 1,000-piece Broadway Musicals puzzle! 🧩 We love seeing our students learning, creating, and collaborating! #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

🌈🎭 We’re Off to See the Wizard! 💛🖤 Mr. Joy and Mrs. Spears enjoyed taking a group of our Yellow Jackets to see Airport High School’s production of The Wizard of Oz!🎶✨ Pine Ridge had 2 students in the production! What a great opportunity for our students to experience the magic of live theatre and see the amazing talent of our future high school! A big thank you to Airport High School for a wonderful performance! 🐝👏 #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

🎃🔬 Pumpkin Science in Action! 🐝💛🖤 Mrs. K. Williams’ class enjoyed a special visit from Dr. Jones, who led students through a fun, hands-on science experiment using pumpkins! 🎃🧪 We love seeing our Yellow Jackets engaged in exciting learning experiences! A special thank you to Dr. Jones for sharing your time and knowledge with our students! #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

➕🎲 Math + Strategy + Fun = Engaged Learners! 🐝💛🖤 Our Yellow Jackets were ALL IN during a math strategy game in Mrs. Clark's class! Students put their problem-solving and critical thinking skills to work while having fun and learning along the way! We love seeing this level of excitement and engagement in the classroom! 👏 #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

🌎🖍️ Bringing Learning to Life! Ms. Ridgeway’s students were busy color-coordinating their notes to help make sense of global climate zones! By using colors to organize information, students are making connections and building a better understanding of climates around the world! 🌍🐝 #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

🎃🐝 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! 💛🖤 Our 6th grade team took teamwork to a whole new level with their group Halloween costume! 👻🎉 We love seeing our teachers having fun, showing their creativity, and bringing a little extra excitement to Pine Ridge! Our 6th grade team understood the assignment! 👏😂 #LetsSwarm #TeamPRMS #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

Do you need to create an eWallet for your student to use at the Book Fair? That way, the money you mean for them to spend at the Book Fair is kept for only them to use!

Also, if they have any left, you can choose to keep it for them to use in the next fair. Or, you can transfer the funds to a sibling's fair.

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🏈🐝💛🖤 BIG NIGHT FOR OUR YELLOW JACKETS! While we were having a blast at Halloween Family Night, our football team was taking care of business on the field! Our boys brought home a BIG 26–8 WIN over Brookland-Cayce! 💪🏈 We had some HUGE plays tonight, and we couldn't be prouder of the way our Yellow Jackets showed up and played hard! Way to go, boys! Keep making Pine Ridge and Airport proud! 🐝💛🖤 #LetsSwarm #YellowJacketPride #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for October 29 (Sneak Peek at Halloween Night) and all week November 2-9. and start exploring together: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pineridgemiddleschool
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Ya llega la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! Este evento imperdible entusiasma a los ninos con la lectura y recauda fondos para la escuela. RESERVE LOS DIAS el 29 de octubre y la semana el 2-9 de noviembre comiencen a explorar juntos: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pineridgemiddleschool #ScholasticBookFairs

🐝❤️ What a great way to kick off the week at Pine Ridge Middle School! 💛🖤 ❤️ We kicked off Red Ribbon Week with Wear Red Day! Mrs. Petersen and one of her students are pictured reading the Red Ribbon Week Pledge! 🎉 We celebrated Ms. Domingues’s birthday! 💛 We also recognized Ms. Probert as our Quarter 1 Heart of the SWARM recipient! This special recognition celebrates the heart, dedication, and positive impact she brings to our school family! Congratulations, Ms. Probert! So many reasons to celebrate at The Hive today! 🐝💛🖤 #LetsSwarm #RedRibbonWeek #HeartOfTheSWARM #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

📚🎃 SPOOKY GOOD NEWS! 👻🐝 Our Book Fair will be OPEN during Halloween Family Night this Thursday, October 29th, from 5:30–7:30 PM! 📖🧡 While you're enjoying trick-or-treating, games, and crafts, be sure to stop by the Book Fair and shop for some great reads! We can't wait to see our Yellow Jacket families for a SPOOKTACULAR night of fun! 🐝💛🖤 #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

📣Please see the Weekly Buzz attached. Let's have a great week! 🎉

🐝💛🖤 ZEARN LEADERBOARD UPDATE!🏆📚 Our Yellow Jackets are putting in the work and making progress in Zearn! Check out our classes leading the way in average lessons completed! 🥇 Clark’s 6th Period – 4.5 lessons 🥈 Ridgeway’s 2nd Period – 3.2 lessons 🥉 Hollis’s 2nd Period – 3.1 lessons 🏅 Gearon’s 6th Period – 3.1 lessons Way to go, Yellow Jackets! Keep pushing, keep learning, and keep climbing that leaderboard! Who will take the lead next week? 👀🐝 #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

🍕📸 It was a day full of celebrations and smiles at Pine Ridge! Ms. L. Brown celebrated her Computer Class of the Quarter today with a pizza party! 🍕🎉 What a fun way to recognize students for their hard work! Today was also Picture Day at Pine Ridge! 📸 Our Yellow Jackets were dressed to impress and looked so nice! Just another great day in the Hive! 🐝💛🖤 #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

❤️🐝 RED RIBBON WEEK IS COMING TO THE HIVE! 🐝❤️ Pine Ridge Middle School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26–30! Join us for a fun-filled week as we promote healthy choices and a substance-free future! ❤️ Monday: Wear Red! 💚 Tuesday: Wear Neon! 🦸 Wednesday: Superhero Day! 🏅 Thursday: Lanyard Giveaway! Wear your ribbon wristband for a chance to win! 💤 Friday: PJ Day! Let's show our school spirit, make positive choices, and SWARM together for a drug-free future! 💛🖤 #RedRibbonWeek #LetsSwarm #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

👑✨ Calling all 8th Grade Girls! ✨👑 Check out this exciting opportunity! We would LOVE to see one of our very own Pine Ridge Middle School 8th graders crowned Little Miss Aquila!💛🖤🐝 Come on, Yellow Jackets! Let's represent Pine Ridge with pride! 👑 #LetsSwarm #PineRidgePride #DestinationSchools #ChampionsForChildren

Tomorrow is Picture Day!📸🐝