Lexington Local Schools receives more than $20K in school supplies

LEXINGTON — As students were making their way through the halls Friday morning, one Lexington student posed a question.

“What the heck is going on?” he said to no one in particular.

Plans were underway for a special pep rally at the building that houses grades 7-12.

And why not? It was a special day.

In partnership with School Specialty, Spherion Mid Ohio surprised the students, faculty and alumni with a presentation of more than $20,000 worth of school supplies, which were in a truck parked outside.

School Specialty is the leading education company that provides educational supplies, furniture and equipment to schools and teachers for Pre-K through 12th grade, with national headquarters in Wisconsin.

Each year, Spherion Mid Ohio helps find jobs for local workers, including flexible, temp-to-hire and direct hire. The local company works with more than 200 employers throughout nine counties.

Last summer, 13 students from Lexington worked for School Specialty.

“We’re certainly appreciative of both Spherion and School Specialty to be a part of this, but the biggest thanks goes to 13 students who worked for them,” Lexington Superintendent Jeremy Secrist said.