Southern Lee High School

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...

How do you motivate students? “A lot of the student’s motivation comes from their relationships. As a teacher I try to reassure students that they matter, they can do all of the...

With the start of a new school year, many changes were underway at Lee County Schools. One of the major changes was a shift from the former student data system, PowerSchools, to ...

Let’s catch up with Ms. Jessica Terrones How long have your taught at Southern Lee High School? “I’ve been at SLHS for a few days, this is my first year.” What did ...

Let’s catch up with Ms. Fjeldsted How long have your taught at Southern Lee High School? “This is my first year as a school counselor at SLHS and as a school counselor ev...

SANFORD, NC – Ten of 14 schools met or exceeded their expected growth, according to annual assessments released today by the North Carolina State Board of Education. This reflec...

Let’s catch up with Ms. Lexi Burns, Science Teacher How long have your taught at Southern Lee High School? “This is my first-year teaching at SLHS!” What did you maj...

Let's catch up with our new Counselor, Ms. Kelly. She's responsible for the Class of 2027. How long have your worked at Southern Lee High School? “This is my first year at ...

SANFORD, NC - Last week during the Board of Education meeting, Lee County Schools recognized 12 students who demonstrated excellence in Advanced Placement (AP) Courses and Exams ...

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 SANFORD, NC - Thousands of students returned to their schools from summer break on Wednesday as Lee County Schools began the 2024-2025 school year for...