The Ayers Foundation at Lexington High School

09/02/2026

**LHS College Fair 💯

11th and 12th graders participated in our College Fair today, with more than 30 college representatives in attendance! We are so proud of our students for taking the time to talk with representatives, ask questions, and learn more about their options after graduation.

We were especially excited to welcome 2024 LHS alumnus, Mr. Amarion Arnold, who shared his experiences in the AMT Program at JSCC. Amarion graduated from JSCC this past May, and we couldn’t be more proud of all he has accomplished!

A special S/O to Coach Runyon’s basketball team for helping cover the floors and to our AFJROTC students for helping us move the tables. We appreciate you all!

GO TIGERS! 🐯

09/01/2026

College Application Month is HERE!

Congratulations to Madelyn Jowers for being accepted to Miss State and Zoey Russell for being accepted to University of Tennessee Martin.

Complete an application today in the Ayers office!

08/31/2026

The Ayers Foundation Trust at Lexington High School is hosting a College Fair on Wednesday, September 2nd.

Seniors will have from 9:00 - 9:30 am to meet with representatives and Juniors will have from 9:30 am - 10:00 am to meet with representatives.

This is a great opportunity to ask about scholarships - academic or athletic, admission requirements, program options, and preview days for their institutions.

08/30/2026

The Gates Scholarship is one of the nation’s most prestigious and competitive college scholarships. 750 high school seniors nationwide are selected each year, making this an incredible opportunity for exceptional student leaders from low-income households.
The Gates Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship, covering the remaining full cost of attendance after other financial aid is applied, including:
✅ Tuition
✅ Required fees
✅ Housing
✅ Meal plans
✅ Books
✅ Transportation
✅ Other approved educational expenses
Who is eligible?
🎓 High school senior (Class of 2027)
📚 Minimum 3.3 weighted GPA
💵 Pell Grant eligible
🇺🇸 U.S. citizen or permanent resident
🏛️ Planning to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university
The scholarship seeks students who have demonstrated:
⭐ Academic excellence
⭐ Leadership
⭐ Community involvement
⭐ Personal success skills and resilience
📅 Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
🔗 Apply here:
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/.

08/25/2026

Lexington High School Alumni and staff/faculty will recognize Recey as an Ayers Counselor and member of this school. Now, she serves LHS as our regional director with Ayers. Please help us in congratulating her on 12 years serving students and leading counselors! We are blessed with the best!

Congratulations to Recey Williamson, Northwest Regional Director, on 12 years with the Ayers Foundation Trust!

For the past 12 years, Recey has been dedicated to supporting students, empowering counselors, and strengthening communities. Her leadership, passion, and commitment to expanding educational opportunities have made a lasting impact on the students, schools, and communities she serves.

Thank you, Recey, for 12 years of service and for the difference you continue to make every day. We are grateful to have you as part of the Ayers Foundation Trust family and look forward to many more years of making an impact together.

08/24/2026

**Senior Parent Night**

Please come to this senior parent night to learn more about what is to come Senior year including financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA, campus visits, DIRECT ADMISSIONS, and the Ayers Scholarship!

We will have guest speakers from JSCC, UTM Parsons, and TCAT Lexington!

Unable to come? Call or email us to set up an appointment to answer any questions you may have.

08/24/2026

Congratulations to Bethaney and Olivia on their move in dates and beginning college! We wish you a successful and amazing year!

Bethaney is attending University of Tennessee at Martin!
Olivia is attending Austin Peay State University!

Comment your move in or first day pictures below! ⬇

08/21/2026

Here are some of our UTK students that are finishing their first week of classes! We wish you all a wonderful year! Congratulations!

Comment with pictures of your Class of 2026 student moving in for us to share!

08/21/2026

Proud of our Class of 2026 students representing LHS in this video! Time for Class of 2027 to start completing college applications and scholarship applications!