SHFA welcomes back Mrs. Jessica Raulerson!
As a 2009 graduate of North High School and OCTech EMT, Mrs. Raulerson has worked for Lexington 4 for the past four years in the SFHA media center. She worked for Orangeburg District 4 in Operations and Planning prior to joining Lexington 4. She is married to Nathan Raulerson, a 2006 Swansea graduate, and they have a baby girl, Sadie. In her spare time, Mrs. Raulerson enjoys cheering her Gamecocks on, riding her side by side, fishing, going to the mountains, shopping, and, most of all, spending time with her family.
We welcome Ms. Leonelle Narciso to Swansea Freshman Academy!
Leonelle Narciso is from the Philippines, and she graduated from the University of San Carlos with a Major in Special Education. She has worked as a teacher in the Philippines and recently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. During her leisure time, she watches movies and plays video games, and she loves playing sports, especially basketball, soccer and badminton. She is very excited to be part of SFA family for this coming school year.
Welcome back Ms. Sabrina Leysath!
Ms. Leysath is a proud 1996 graduate of Swansea High School, and she serves as the ISS Supervisor. She is a proud mother of three, two boys ages 24 and 15, a daughter age 18, and a beautiful daughter-in-law. She is starting her eleventh year in the district.
Swansea Freshman Academy welcomes Ms. Sydnia Petersen, our new Assistant Principal!
Ms. Petersen is a new addition to the Swansea Freshman Academy family. She is a 2004 graduate of Wright State University, a 2009 graduate of Bellevue University, a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame College, and a 2022 graduate of the American College of Education. Ms. Petersen was employed for 11 years as a science teacher, team leader, department chair, and instructional coach for Orangeburg County School District. In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and exercising. She is looking forward to serving the SFA stakeholders and the surrounding community this school year!
Over the next couple weeks, we want to introduce our SFA audience to our team. Welcome Back in a new role, Principal Joi O'Neill.
As a 2010 graduate of the University of South Carolina, a 2014 graduate of Winthrop University, and a 2021 graduate of Gardner Webb University, Ms. O'Neill has worked for Lexington 4 for the past 10 years. Previously, she served as the School Counselor of Sandhills Middle, the Assistant Principal at SFA, and is currently serving SFA as the Principal. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two children, relaxing at the beach, and reading. She is very excited to serve SFA stakeholders and the surrounding community this coming school year.
We look forward to seeing our Swansea Freshman Academy Tigers for Meet the Teacher and Registration Night on July 31st!
Registration will be taking place in the cafeteria from 1:30-6 PM.
During this time, you will also have the opportunity to meet teachers, pick up schedules, get updated student IDs and explore the building for the 2024-25 school year.
2024-2025 STUDENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
Visit the link to complete the process: https://www.lex4.org/page/school-tools
As always, please reach out to us if we can offer any assistance.
We are excited to welcome the Class of 2028 to SHFA! Here is the 24-25 Back-to-School supply list.
Congratulations to Eva Taylor on winning 1st place in 9th grade Language Arts at the National Beta Club Convention! We are so proud of her accomplishment!
Youth Soccer Camp!
July 25th-27th
Camp times are listed on the Google form that is required for registration. Come join us & invite friends!
Sign up link ➡️
https://forms.gle/An3mrRrrpWDUJHE1A
Cheerleading Mini Camp!! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/gJ5frzkPEtZLf2aK8
Contact Shannon Wilder for more information: swilder@lexington4.net
Swansea Tiger Youth Football Camp
Swansea Freshman Academy is offering Summer School beginning Monday. Hours are 8:30-12:30 Monday-Thursday, June 3-June 27 and July 8-11. If you have not registered, please complete the following link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Z9xQ-ThRBKJG-MRfvVGIJqv9z8W52YzwLecZ5gPhf6mgEg/viewform?edit_requested=true&usp=embed_facebook
Swansea Girls Basketball will host summer basketball workouts for girls interested in playing basketball this upcoming school year starting on June 3rd at Swansea High Freshman Academy from 11:30-2. This opportunity is open to all ladies in grades 7th-12 looking to learn, grow, and develop their knowledge and skills in basketball. You must have an updated physical to participate on competition dates.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Coach Zackery Green at zgreen@lexington4.net. Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together!
In our second annual field day, students enjoyed free hot dogs and chips, provided by the faculty and staff, dunking Mr. Solorzano and Ms. Askins in the dunking booth, playing Tug of War, and spraying each other with water cannons.
The Swansea Freshman Academy wants to thank Deli Wagon, Lovey's Treats and Kona Ice for coming to our Field Day. Our students loved being able to purchase your food.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 and 2027 Powerpuff Team!
Congratulations to our three finalists for Swansea Freshman Academy Support Staff of the Year -- Tramaine Hartwell, Sabrina Leysath, and Catherine Skipper! They Lead, Learn, Serve, and Excel at an exemplary level, and we appreciate all they do for Lexington Four! Let's also give a special shout-out to the 2024-2025 SFA Support Staff Employee of the Year, Sabrina Leysath!
Shout out to Megan Nicholas, who is our Hawthorne award nominee. Thanks for all you do for our students and community. We appreciate your service to SFA and Lexington 4.
Please view the following dismissal times for next week’s half day schedule -- May 21-23. Only breakfast will be served on half days.
The freshman year for the Class of 2027 is coming to a close.
