LCHS Jacket Journal

After a threat was made against the school, LCHS was given the all clear for the day on Friday afternoon.

Lockdown cleared at LCHS A lockdown was cleared at Lee County High School on Friday afternoon after the threat was found to be a hoax. No threat was found on campus. Shortly before 11 am, LCHS received a threat by phone. I…

Alice in Wonderland hits the stage Thursday night for its opening. Seniors Julia Heifert and Trey Edwards are the masterminds behind the performance. Here’s what they had to say about the experience as debuting directors. Lee County High School LCHS Drama

Edwards, Heifert lead LCHS to Wonderland in directorial debuts by: Kenneyde Mittchell and Aaliyah Mole SANFORD – Julia Heifert and Trey Edwards are names patrons of the Lee County High School theatre department are used to seeing in programs for their wo…

History is being made at Lee County High School Tuesday night when the Flag Football team takes the field for the first time.

LCHS flag football team set to play first ever game by: Lyla McIver History is set to be made at Lee County High School Tuesday night when the newest team takes the field. Flag Football will host South Johnston High School and Southern Lee High Scho…

It has been a busy day for Emmanuelle Whitehead. She started with an exam this morning and capped it was a state championship win this afternoon. Lee County High School Lee County High School Athletic Booster Club Lee County High School Athletics

Whitehead claims state championship GREENSBORO – Junior Emmanuelle Whitehead started her day Friday morning with an IB Math exam. Just a few hours later, she was busy claiming a state championship in the girls triple jump at th…

The Lee County High School girls soccer team is heading across town tonight for a rivalry game against Southern Lee. They might not be on the field together, but Lily and Gracie Currin are still teaming up for the Jackets. Lee County High School Athletics

Sister Act: Currin sisters teaming back up for LCHS soccer by: Leslie Gomez and Allie Webster It’s normal for a sister to look up to her older sibling. It is no different for Gracie Currin. “I’ve always looked up to her, like, even when I was little,“ Grac…

Old sport! The Great Gatsby opens tonight on the Lee County High School stage. We checked in with LCHS Drama before opening night.

Old Sport – The Great Gatsby hits LCHS stage by: Olive Garrett The Lee County High School theatre department is bringing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby to life on stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Directed by Ron Coley…

In less than 24 hours, the Lee County High School football team opens its season at Northern Durham. After a disappointing end to last year, the Jackets are locked in to open the year.

LCHS football prepares to “lock in” against Northern Durham to start the season DURHAM – After a losing season of 4-6 in 2023, the Lee County High school football team is ready for a new season, a new beginning. That new beginning starts with Friday’s season opener…

“We are brothers. We live together. We lead together.” Senior offensive lineman Kentrelle White is taking leadership seriously as the football season is just two days away.

White leading Jackets to more unity, brotherhood as season begins by Jordan Keifer “We Swarm Together” is a phrase Lee County High school senior football captain, Kentrelle White, lives by, on and off the field. “I want this to be the year the Yellow Jackets rea…

In a return home, Robert Newby is the new Lee County High School principal.

Newby named LCHS principal SANFORD – After two years away, Robert Newby is returning home. Newby was named principal at Lee County High School during Tuesday night’s Lee County Schools board meeting. Newby spent …

In a surprise announcement, Karen Barnhill resigned as principal at Lee County High School Monday. Cindy McCormic will serve as interim principal until a replacement is found.

Barnhill resigns, McCormic named interim principal In a surprise announcement Monday, Karen Barnhill resigned as principal of Lee County High School after just one year in charge. In an email sent to staff, Barnhill stated that a family illness led…

The 2024-25 teacher of the year is Patience Whitehead. The honor is not lost on her.

Whitehead named LCHS Teacher of the Year By: Kaleb Edwards SANFORD – Patience Whitehead has been a science teacher for 20 years and has been at LeeCounty High School for five of them. Now she has been voted as the teacher of the yea…

Like anything new, there has been a process for students and staff alike to get used to the new hall pass system at Lee County High School. Zon Resueno sat down with the creator of the system and some others around the school for their opinions.
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