Swansea Freshman Academy

Swansea Tigers are looking for Female Wrestlers! They are looking to expand the wrestling program and are proud to introduce the first ever Lady Tigers Girls Wrestling team! They have a few ladies interested and would love for more to join! For more info --email Coach Singleton at tsingleton@lexington4.net

How did your family get to America? Students in English 1 presented their research on immigration stories and compared immigration stories from different countries.

Join us on Friday, September 6th at 7:30PM for an exciting night of football and community spirit at Doug Bennett Stadium!!! Come support the Swansea Tigers as they take on the Wagener-Salley War Eagles!! Let’s fill the stands and cheer our team to victory! See you there in your purple and gold! 💜💛

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Students will return on Tuesday, September 3rd!

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This week Earth Science students employed the scientific method to determine the age old question of how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop. Let's see if the world may ever know.

Friday is a National College Colors Day ! Everyone is encouraged to wear the colors of their favorite colleges and universities! Let's see those colors shine!

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Congratulations to the Tiger Football Team on their 27-20 victory over Mid-Carolina! What a great way to start the season!!! We are so proud of you and excited for the season! Next week, the Tigers will host Denmark-Olar at Doug Bennett Stadium for Hall of Fame Night! Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s go, Tigers!!

Personal Finance students used money to develop and calculate their personal budgets during class.

Congratulations to Swansea Freshman Academy students Kimberly Gartman and Chloe Rosbury on being named JV Cheer Captains!

We want to welcome back Ms. Ashley Teater! Ms. Teater is a dedicated special education teacher committed to creating inclusive learning environments. With expertise in personalized education plans, she strives to support and empower students with diverse needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential. Her passion for teaching and advocacy for individualized support make her a valued educator in her field.

Lexington 4 will resume normal operations tomorrow!

Swansea Freshman Academy welcomes Ms. Laura Jumper as our School Nurse! Mrs. Laura Jumper is a graduate of Swansea High School. She spent time working in various roles as Admin Support to include Lexington School District Four before returning to school for Nursing in 2005 where she attended Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing in 2010. Nurse Jumper returns to Lexington School District Four to serve as SHFA School Nurse. Nurse Jumper is a wife of 37 years to her husband Mark, they have three daughters Alma, Emily and Isabella and two precious granddaughters, Analiese and Laurel. Favorite things include cooking (baking), thrifting antiques , music, missions/ministry opportunities, and anything with family.

No School August 8, 2024 All Lexington 4 Schools will be closed! After consultation with emergency management and the National Weather Service (NWS), Lexington Four will not begin school as planned tomorrow. The NWS is forecasting significant rainfall throughout the district with a high likelihood of flooding - particularly in low lying areas which may make roads hazardous. All other activities are also canceled for tomorrow. Coaches and sponsors will be in contact with their students with any additional details.

Swansea Freshman Academy welcomes back English Instructor, Ms. Emily Taylor. Ms. Taylor has worked in the Lexington 4 community for 32 years (25 years as an English teacher and 8 as a Media Specialist), and she is committed to making the community the best it can be. She moved to Swansea after graduating from Bob Jones University with a Bachelor's degree in English Education. She received a Master's from the University of South Carolina in Library and Information Science. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, gardening, and traveling.

School Starts Tomorrow! August 7, 2024 Car Drop-off begins at 7:50

Swansea Freshman Academy welcomes back JROTC Instructor, SFC Nakina Dawson! Sergeant First Class (R) Dawson retired from the U.S. Army in 2010, after 20 years of service. This is her twelfth year as an Army JROTC instructor. SFC Dawson is married to her "Army Sweetheart" & together they have four children. She proudly calls Swansea her other home 😊. When she's not working, she enjoys roller skating, dancing & spending time with her family. SFC Dawson loves her JROTC Cadets & is excited to meet the 2024-2025 Freshmen Cadets.

No School August 6, 2024 All Lexington 4 Schools will be closed! After consultation with emergency management and the National Weather Service (NWS), Lexington Four will not begin school as planned tomorrow. The NWS is forecasting significant rainfall throughout the district with a high likelihood of flooding - particularly in low lying areas which may make roads hazardous. In response to this closure, we will adjust the district academic calendar to reflect a new start date. Any days missed due to this weather event will be scheduled as eLearning days later in the year. Our first scheduled eLearning date is Monday, October 14. All other activities are also canceled for tomorrow. Coaches and sponsors will be in contact with their students with any additional details.