Lexington Golf Wraps Up a Strong Season with Sectional Qualifiers
The Lexington High School golf team wrapped up an impressive 2025 season, highlighted by two sectional qualifiers and steady improvement across the roster.
On October 1st, the Minutemen competed in the IHSA Regional Tournament held at Highland Golf Course in Bloomington, where they placed 6th out of 16 teams with a team score of 334. Senior golfers Bo Stutzman and Joe Steffan led the way, each shooting an 80 to qualify for the IHSA Sectional Tournament. At IHSA Sectional (Jacksonville Country Club): Bo Stutzman 86 (53 rd place); Joe Steffen 90 (74 th place); 112 total golfers
This season, the Varsity team finished with an overall record of 10–12 and a conference record of 8–5, placing 5th in conference standings and 5th in the conference tournament. The JV squad also enjoyed success, closing the year with a solid 8–4 record.
The team celebrated the conclusion of their season on October 16th with a fun player/parent scramble and awards dinner held at The Oaks in Pontiac. During the banquet, several players were recognized for their hard work and contributions throughout the season:
Most Improved Golfer: Jackson Hardman
Rookie of the Year: Drake Hari
Mr. Consistent Golfer: Dagan Convery
Mr. Tee Time: Joe Steffan
Mr. Dedication Golfer: Cole Clark
Most Valuable Golfer: Bo Stutzman
Head Coach and players alike expressed pride in the team’s progress, sportsmanship, and commitment throughout the season. With strong leadership and a core of dedicated players returning, the future looks bright for Lexington golf. Thank you to Coach Convery as he “retires” from coaching after 11 years as the Lexington Golf Coach.
The Lexington High School golf team wrapped up an impressive 2025 season, highlighted by two sectional qualifiers and steady improvement across the roster.
On October 1st, the Minutemen competed in the IHSA Regional Tournament held at Highland Golf Course in Bloomington, where they placed 6th out of 16 teams with a team score of 334. Senior golfers Bo Stutzman and Joe Steffan led the way, each shooting an 80 to qualify for the IHSA Sectional Tournament. At IHSA Sectional (Jacksonville Country Club): Bo Stutzman 86 (53 rd place); Joe Steffen 90 (74 th place); 112 total golfers
This season, the Varsity team finished with an overall record of 10–12 and a conference record of 8–5, placing 5th in conference standings and 5th in the conference tournament. The JV squad also enjoyed success, closing the year with a solid 8–4 record.
The team celebrated the conclusion of their season on October 16th with a fun player/parent scramble and awards dinner held at The Oaks in Pontiac. During the banquet, several players were recognized for their hard work and contributions throughout the season:
Most Improved Golfer: Jackson Hardman
Rookie of the Year: Drake Hari
Mr. Consistent Golfer: Dagan Convery
Mr. Tee Time: Joe Steffan
Mr. Dedication Golfer: Cole Clark
Most Valuable Golfer: Bo Stutzman
Head Coach and players alike expressed pride in the team’s progress, sportsmanship, and commitment throughout the season. With strong leadership and a core of dedicated players returning, the future looks bright for Lexington golf. Thank you to Coach Convery as he “retires” from coaching after 11 years as the Lexington Golf Coach.
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With a guaranteed position in the playoffs, we are pleased to announce the opening of the official Playoff Apparel Store. The store is currently active and will remain open until 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 23rd. This deadline ensures that all orders will be completed and distributed by October 29th or 30th, allowing the apparel to be worn for the first round of playoff competition. Please note that this is the only playoff apparel store scheduled at this time. Should the team advance to the later rounds of the playoffs, the possibility of establishing a subsequent store will be re-evaluated. Further details regarding the collection and distribution of ordered items will be communicated in a follow-up message at a later date. We extend our best wishes to the team for the remainder of the season! If there are any questions please let me know. The store can be accessed here: https://orders.minervapromotions.com/ridgeview_lexington_hs_football/shop/home
With a guaranteed position in the playoffs, we are pleased to announce the opening of the official Playoff Apparel Store. The store is currently active and will remain open until 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 23rd. This deadline ensures that all orders will be completed and distributed by October 29th or 30th, allowing the apparel to be worn for the first round of playoff competition. Please note that this is the only playoff apparel store scheduled at this time. Should the team advance to the later rounds of the playoffs, the possibility of establishing a subsequent store will be re-evaluated. Further details regarding the collection and distribution of ordered items will be communicated in a follow-up message at a later date. We extend our best wishes to the team for the remainder of the season! If there are any questions please let me know. The store can be accessed here: https://orders.minervapromotions.com/ridgeview_lexington_hs_football/shop/home
In October We Wear Pink! Our staff is honoring breast cancer awareness month and our own fighters and survivors by wearing pink every Wednesday this month.
Our fourth graders enjoyed a fall day of fun and learning this week while visiting The Rudd Homestead and the Livingston County Museum Complex.
We’re looking forward to seeing our families this evening for Parent-Teacher Conferences! While you’re here, don’t miss our Future-Ready Families: College Basics & Financial Aid Night presentations in the library:
5:00–5:30 PM – College Basics with Betsy Westergreen, College & Career Readiness Coordinator
5:45–6:45 PM – Financial Aid with Andrew Reddington, Director of Financial Aid at Illinois Wesleyan University
All junior and senior families are encouraged to attend!
5:00–5:30 PM – College Basics with Betsy Westergreen, College & Career Readiness Coordinator
5:45–6:45 PM – Financial Aid with Andrew Reddington, Director of Financial Aid at Illinois Wesleyan University
All junior and senior families are encouraged to attend!
A big thank you to Illinois State University for visiting our school today! Our juniors and seniors appreciated the opportunity to learn more about college life, programs, and what it means to be a Redbird.
Fourth and fifth grade families-Check out this new opportunity!
We’re proud to recognize Joe Cheever as Lexington High School’s recipient of this year’s prestigious SAR Chapter Scholarship Award!
Nominated by our school faculty, Joe was selected for his outstanding dependability, cooperation, leadership, patriotism, and scholastic excellence. Joe’s dedication and character truly embody these values.
Congratulations, Joe!
Nominated by our school faculty, Joe was selected for his outstanding dependability, cooperation, leadership, patriotism, and scholastic excellence. Joe’s dedication and character truly embody these values.
Congratulations, Joe!
We are proud to recognize Cassie Baker as this year’s DAR Good Citizen Award recipient.
The award honors seniors who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Cassie was selected by faculty for her strong character, commitment to helping others, and leadership both in school and in the community.
Congratulations, Cassie!
The award honors seniors who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Cassie was selected by faculty for her strong character, commitment to helping others, and leadership both in school and in the community.
Congratulations, Cassie!
Happy National Coffee with a Cop Day! A big thank you to Chief Edmiaston for starting our morning off right with donuts for our staff. We appreciate your support and partnership with our district.
October Lunch Menus
Look who's "Crushin' It" in JH this month!
The National Honor Society has partnered with the Junior High to recognize students for having excellent character. Each month, students will be nominated by their teachers and then recognized by NHS students by giving them a certificate and a purple 'CRUSH".
For September, the theme was organization!
Scarlett M. always comes to school prepared. She works hard to make sure her assignments are completed and continues to work on additional projects when she has free time.
Jade M. keeps track of all of her work and she consistently uses her class time wisely. She works hard to stay ahead of her work.
Ceci D. does an excellent job gathering information from coaches and teachers for the daily announcements. She can always be found using her work time to study and to prepare for tests or projects.
The National Honor Society has partnered with the Junior High to recognize students for having excellent character. Each month, students will be nominated by their teachers and then recognized by NHS students by giving them a certificate and a purple 'CRUSH".
For September, the theme was organization!
Scarlett M. always comes to school prepared. She works hard to make sure her assignments are completed and continues to work on additional projects when she has free time.
Jade M. keeps track of all of her work and she consistently uses her class time wisely. She works hard to stay ahead of her work.
Ceci D. does an excellent job gathering information from coaches and teachers for the daily announcements. She can always be found using her work time to study and to prepare for tests or projects.
Lexington Community Members Needed!
Lexington Schools are committed to helping students explore career pathways and connect what they are learning in the classroom to the world of work. We know the best way to do this is by learning directly from professionals like you--our own community members!
This short survey will help us understand the many ways you might be interested in getting involved—whether that’s speaking in a classroom, participating in a career fair, sharing job opportunities, or offering job shadowing experiences.
Your time, expertise, and willingness to connect with students can make a lasting impact. Thank you for supporting our school community and inspiring the next generation of leaders!
Reach out to Mrs. Westergreen, our College and Career Readiness Coordinator, for any questions or concerns. Please complete the survey by October 31, 2025.
Click here for the link: Community Involement Survey
We welcomed Terrence Talley today as a guest presenter who created age-appropriate messages to our students regarding positive mental health approaches to life and school. He got the audience laughing along with some of our staff who showed off their dance moves. (Look closely to see Mr. Brown's attempt at a cartwheel!) Mr. Talley is also presenting tonight (9/23) at 7:00 PM at the Lexington Community Center for anyone interested in attending.
Littlest Learners - Lex Go - Join Us for Gross Motor Fun!
Lexington Preschool warmly invites the community to join our little learners for some big movement and play! Our monthly gross motor time is a wonderful opportunity for children to develop coordination and social skills in a fun, safe environment.
Who: Ages 0-5 with a parent or guardian.
What: Supervised gross motor play time, including fun with tunnels, balance beams, balls, and more!
How: REGISTER using this link or use the QR code on the flyer:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65Mmdf9ZzPHcMurd-tktd6bkVUCtTarzx6LU8oPqZobXuzw/viewform
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:05 PM
Dates: The third Wednesday of each month (except May)
Oct 15
Nov 19
Dec 17
Jan 21
Feb 18
March 18
April 15
May 13 (2nd Wed)
The Lexington community is welcome to join us.
We can't wait to see you there!
Lexington Preschool warmly invites the community to join our little learners for some big movement and play! Our monthly gross motor time is a wonderful opportunity for children to develop coordination and social skills in a fun, safe environment.
Who: Ages 0-5 with a parent or guardian.
What: Supervised gross motor play time, including fun with tunnels, balance beams, balls, and more!
How: REGISTER using this link or use the QR code on the flyer:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65Mmdf9ZzPHcMurd-tktd6bkVUCtTarzx6LU8oPqZobXuzw/viewform
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:05 PM
Dates: The third Wednesday of each month (except May)
Oct 15
Nov 19
Dec 17
Jan 21
Feb 18
March 18
April 15
May 13 (2nd Wed)
The Lexington community is welcome to join us.
We can't wait to see you there!
Congratulations to our Lexington Elementary 2025 Fire Prevention Poster contest winners (as chosen by members of the Lexington Fire Department and a local artist). These students enjoyed their prize of riding in the fire trucks during the Homecoming Parade on Friday.
🚨IESA Sectional Champions Alert🚨
The Lexington Fire and Police Department will be bringing back our JH Baseball Team at approximately 1:30pm! Come line Main Street and support them! They'll play on Friday at 11:30 in East Peoria. Additional information to come Monday. #LEXGO
The Lexington Fire and Police Department will be bringing back our JH Baseball Team at approximately 1:30pm! Come line Main Street and support them! They'll play on Friday at 11:30 in East Peoria. Additional information to come Monday. #LEXGO
Congratulations to our monthly Purple Pride winners!
EXCITING TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY for Lexington 8th Graders!
If you and/or your 8th grader are interested in travelling to Washington, D.C. on May 26-28, 2026, join Mr. Szabo in the District Library for an informational meeting on Monday, September 15, at 6:00 pm. Can't make it on the 15th? Contact Mr. Szabo at szabo@lexington.k12.il.us for details.
If you and/or your 8th grader are interested in travelling to Washington, D.C. on May 26-28, 2026, join Mr. Szabo in the District Library for an informational meeting on Monday, September 15, at 6:00 pm. Can't make it on the 15th? Contact Mr. Szabo at szabo@lexington.k12.il.us for details.
On this Patriot day, we were honored and thrilled to have 2025 LHS Graduates Caden Thomas, Reuben Haslett, and Landon Yates return to be recognized and added to our Wall of Honor. These three young men just finished basic training for the Marines at Camp Pendleton last week. Caden, Reuben, and Landon---THANK YOU for your service!
We continue to strive to have all former LHS graduates who have served our country be added to our Wall of Honor. If you know of anyone who fits this description, please help us get them honored. If you use this link (https://forms.gle/TtAond2PkReZZVPd8) to complete a quick form, we will happily put in the work to get these deserving service men and women honored.
We continue to strive to have all former LHS graduates who have served our country be added to our Wall of Honor. If you know of anyone who fits this description, please help us get them honored. If you use this link (https://forms.gle/TtAond2PkReZZVPd8) to complete a quick form, we will happily put in the work to get these deserving service men and women honored.
