Free Summer Food Service Program 2023
June 2, 2023
Free Summer Food Service Program With summer here, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. Lexington Public School provides free
Schools
Morton Elementary
Welcome to Morton Elementary
Morton Elementary School serves approximately 305 students in Grades K-1 in self-contained classrooms. A balanced curriculum is delivered to ALL students including High Ability Learners, English Language Learners, and Special Education students. A variety of programs and support services are available which include: speech therapy, special education, and counseling. Parents may have their child participate in the after-school Lexington Academy or after school tutoring programs. PBIS, a positive school climate/behavior plan is implemented building wide. Teachers and staff work collectively to provide an educational opportunity that reflects the diverse needs of every student and supports the District’s mission statement.
UPCOMING Morton EVENTS
Aug
9
Wed
The following grades will start school on August 9th with no school on August 10th
Elementary PreK, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, & 5th Grade
Middle School 7th Grade & 8th Grade
High School 9th Grade & 12th Grade
Aug
10
Thu
The following grades will start school on August 10th
Elementary PreK, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, & 4th Grade
Middle School 6th Grade
High School 10th Grade & 11th Grade
Contact Us
Nikki Edeal, Principal
505 S Lincoln
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
FAX: (308) 324-2138
School Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 3:25pm
Activities
Lexington Academy (After School Program)
Lexington Academy is our afterschool program where we currently serve approximately 150 students K-5th grades. The program provides homework tutoring, nutritional snack, recreation activities and enrichment activities through our community partner organizations in Lexington. The program serves students from 3:20pm – 5:30pm on days when school is in session. For more information contact Tiffany Tinglehoff, Lexington Academy Director at Morton (308) 324-3764.
Demographics
(BASED ON THE 2020-2021 NDE NEBRASKA EDUCATION PROFILE)
Enrollment: 299
Free/Reduced Priced Meals: 87%
English Language Learners: 74%
Student Membership by Race
| Year | 2020-2021 |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | <1% |
| Black or African American | 23% |
| Hispanic | 70% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 6% |
| Two or More Races | <1% |
NDE Nebraska Education Profile
(2020-2021)
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