Tyler Schmidt has been a middle school educator for the last 14 years, spending equal time in the Grain Valley and Independence School District. He has taught 8th-grade science and 6-8 theater. Mr. Schmidt also had an opportunity to coach middle school basketball and soccer as well as high school boys'/girls' soccer during his Grain Valley tenure. In Grain Valley, he served as the Middle/High School Director of Summer School last summer and will again this summer.
Mr. Schmidt received his Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education with a concentration in 5-9 Science and 5-9 Speech/Theater from Northwest Missouri State. He immediately continued his education to get his Master's in Science in Education Leadership at the Secondary level and graduated in 2010. His ability to connect with people and lead by example with positive energy is one of Tyler's strong suits.
Mr. Schmidt is the husband of Courtney Schmidt, a Middle School Special Education teacher in Grain Valley. They have three kids: Eleanor, 8, Patrick, 5, and Jett, 2.
Tyler is ready to get into Lexington, meet the great people of the town, and begin connecting with staff. “The town’s rich tradition and pride will be the foundation we stand on with a glorious future ahead, we will come together as a school community. Greatness cannot be accomplished alone, and we will look to garner a collective strength from all stakeholders. Let’s get after it"
The Lexington R-V School District is excited to share that the Board of Education has selected Tiffany Daly as the new Assistant Principal of Lexington High School for the 2025-26 school year. Mrs. Daly has been a dedicated educator within the Lexington R-V School District for the past eight years, serving in various roles, including 5th-grade teacher, High School Science teacher, and Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Coach. She holds the following graduate degrees: a Master of Arts in Education focusing on Learning and Technology, and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction. Her dedication to her profession is evident in her leadership and commitment to excellence in education.
Mrs. Daly is the wife of Patrick, a Quality Assurance Specialist at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, and the very proud parent of their three children, Emma, Ella, and Alexander. She is honored to have the opportunity to lead alongside a great staff at a school full of rich traditions that strive for excellence in education. She is enthusiastic about continuing to grow in her career in a great community where she can share her knowledge and empower our students to seek their full potential.
Mrs. Daly will officially assume her new role on July 1, 2025.
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The Lexington R-V School district is excited to share that the Board of Education has selected Sara Green as the new Principal of Leslie Bell Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year. Mrs. Green has been a dedicated educator within the Fort Osage R-1 School District for the past 21 years, serving in various roles, including Music teacher, Reading tutoring coordinator, and school club coordinator. She has the following graduate degrees: Master of Arts - Education and Education Specialist - School Leadership K-12. Her dedication to her profession is evident in her leadership and commitment to excellence in education.
Mrs. Green is the wife of Joshua, who is a network engineer and the very proud parent of two teenagers. She is honored to have the opportunity to lead alongside a great staff at a school full of rich traditions that strive for excellence in education. She is enthusiastic about joining a great community where we can share our knowledge and empower our students to seek their full potential.
Mrs. Green will officially assume her new role on July 1, 2025.
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The Lexington R-V School district is excited to share that the Board of Education has selected Jason Whitt as the new Principal of Lexington High School for the 2025-26 school year. Dr. Whitt has previously served as LHS Principal from 2017-2021. Dr. Whitt has served as a Biology and Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Summer School Administrator, Principal and Assistant Superintendent during his 23 year career. His support and advocating for At-Risk student populations is evident and his ability to push students to their full potential has a proven track record, all while supporting and cultivating staff members.
Dr. Whitt is the husband of Sheri, who is a Math teacher and the very proud father of his 2 year old daughter Eastyn. He has a familiarity with the Lexington Community and the families of the Lexington R-V School District that will be helpful in this time of transition.
Dr. Whitt will officially assume his new role on July 1, 2025. Please join us in welcoming him back to our community!
The Lexington R-V School District will not be in session on Thursday, February 20th. Optional practices TBD.
Practical Nursing WILL be in session at clinical sites.
School is canceled for Wednesday, February 19th.
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Due to incoming winter weather, school is canceled for Tuesday, February 18th. Campus will be closed.
Stay safe and warm!
School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
Due to road conditions and winter weather, school is canceled for Thursday, February 13th. Practices TBD.
Due to the incoming winter weather, school and activities are canceled for Wednesday, February 12th.
Due to the incoming winter weather, school and activities are canceled for Wednesday, February 12th. Campus will be closed.
The Lexington R-V School District is excited to share that the Board of Education has selected Toni Smith as the new assistant superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Smith has been a dedicated educator within the Lexington R-V School District for the past 15 years, serving in various roles, including fourth-grade teacher, Title I reading and math teacher, summer school administrator, and principal of Leslie Bell Elementary. Her unwavering commitment to the district and its students is evident in her exceptional leadership and dedication to excellence in education.
A proud parent of three children, who will be fourth-generation graduates of the Lexington R-V School District, Mrs. Smith and her husband, Chaz, are both alumni of the district. This deep connection to the community further underscores her passion for its success.
Mrs. Smith will officially assume her new role on July 1, 2025. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved promotion!
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February 2025 Activity calendar
Due to extremely cold temperatures causing concern for walkers and students waiting at bus stops, school is cancelled tomorrow. Stay safe and warm!