Southern Lee High School

W.B. Wicker Elementary School is one of the oldest educational institutions in Lee County and its namesake, William Bartelle Wicker, the first principal of the school, was the dr...

Conversations about mental health can be difficult and, at times, uncomfortable. The importance of equipping students to initiate these conversations and understand where to seek...

SANFORD, NC - Due to a generous gift from the North Carolina Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation (NCSRMF), Lee County Schools is now better positioned to support students struggling...

The Southern Lee FFA Chapter took its annual trip to the NC Southern Farm Show on February 6th, 2025. The NC Southern Farm Show is the largest agricultural exposition in the C...

Click HERE to view a short presentation and learn about the pressures and effects of underage drinking. "This particular topic is incredibly important to me considering that th...

January is School Board Appreciation Month and we are grateful for the seven community members who provide leadership and service to our district through the Lee County Board of E...

SANFORD, NC - Lee County Schools celebrated a bittersweet retirement as Dr. Caroline “Carol” Chappell, the Executive Director of Community Partnerships & Student Risk Management ...

SANFORD, NC - Lee County High School (LCHS) and Southern Lee High School ( are both home to four NAF Academies which are nationally recognized academic courses of study designed ...

Let’s catch up a new Cavalier, Ms. Rebecca Babcock . If you’re an athlete, you already know her but we wanted to introduce the entire school to our new Athletic Trainer. She ...

SANFORD, NC - The North Carolina Science Teachers Association (NCSTA) recently honored one of Southern Lee’s own, Jessica Maldonado, with the High School Outstanding Science Teac...

Taking drama in high school can be important for several reasons, as it offers valuable benefits that extend beyond acting skills. Here are some of the key reasons why drama is im...

SANFORD, NC - In her 20th year as an educator, Southern Lee High School Assistant Principal Angela Colvin was selected by her peers as the 2024-2025 Lee County Schools Assistant ...

Genesis is a dedicated student-athlete at her high school, balancing her passion for tennis with her academic responsibilities. Known for her relentless work ethic, she spends hou...

SANFORD, NC - Walking around the First Health Healthcare Career Fair last month, there was a young face that stood out from some of the more veteran staff showing off their skill...

The ELD (English Language Development) Recognition Award (ERA) acknowledges and celebrates the demonstrated excellence exhibited by ESL (English as a Second Language) educators i...

On October 10, 2024 the Unified team went to play soccer at Jordan Matthews High School. They played against Jordan Matthews, Northwood and Seaforth High School. The Unified tea...

“Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are classes/clubs that allow students to develop skills that will be useful in the workplace. They offer a pathway for success an...

Spanish classes worked diligently to make banners for Hispanic Heritage month. It was important that every student and country was represented. Students created a banner for eac...

The North Carolina Governor’s School is a four-week residential program for proficient and talented high school students. It incorporates academic disciplines, the arts, and one ...

For 23 years Amy Lundy has served the students and the community in Lee County as an educator. For the last 14 years, she has been an award-winning principal at Deep River Element...