Lexington (MA) High School History/ Social Studies Department
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We love history, government, geography, psychology, economics, and personal finance!
Wishing a happy #VeteransDay to all who served. 🇺🇸 LHS students Sophia Kao & Magnolia Newman spoke at the Lexington Veterans Association breakfast, and many LHS students had their veteran interviews published by the LVA. Thanks to teacher Mike Egbert for coordinating this effort!
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Wishing a happy #VeteransDay to all who served. 🇺🇸 LHS students Sophia Kao & Magnolia Newman spoke at the Lexington Veterans Association breakfast, and many LHS students had their veteran interviews published by the LVA. Thanks to teacher Mike Egbert for coordinating this effort!
Lots of Halloween fun today! Our history teachers got in on the action with a tribute to Jane Goodall🐒 and Paul Revere 🏇.
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Lots of Halloween fun today! Our history teachers got in on the action with a tribute to Jane Goodall🐒 and Paul Revere 🏇.
Thank you to the Honorable Kevin Smith, Massachusetts land court judge, for visiting our Intro to Law classes at Lexington High School and taking questions from students. It turns out that land court has lots of drama, And it was very interesting to hear about it!
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thank you to the Honorable Kevin Smith, Massachusetts land court judge, for visiting our Intro to Law classes at Lexington High School and taking questions from students. It turns out that land court has lots of drama, And it was very interesting to hear about it!
A million thanks to Discovering Justice for our Introduction to the Law field trip to the Moakley Federal courthouse in Boston today. We were able to meet with United States judge Allison Burroughs and observe a plea bargain in an interstate theft and conspiracy case. ⚖️👩⚖️
October 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A million thanks to Discovering Justice for our Introduction to the Law field trip to the Moakley Federal courthouse in Boston today. We were able to meet with United States judge Allison Burroughs and observe a plea bargain in an interstate theft and conspiracy case. ⚖️👩⚖️
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I am part of a panel sponsored by WGBH & The Paul Revere Memorial Association tomorrow night (Tues 10/21) Check it out! 🏇
Who Cares About the Midnight Ride? Perspectives on an American Legend | GBH share.google/lWn0EY11jVw2...
Who Cares About the Midnight Ride? Perspectives on an American Legend | GBH share.google/lWn0EY11jVw2...
Who Cares About the Midnight Ride? Perspectives on an American Legend
Tune in here for our live stream on Tuesday at 6:30 pm.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I am part of a panel sponsored by WGBH & The Paul Revere Memorial Association tomorrow night (Tues 10/21) Check it out! 🏇
Who Cares About the Midnight Ride? Perspectives on an American Legend | GBH share.google/lWn0EY11jVw2...
Who Cares About the Midnight Ride? Perspectives on an American Legend | GBH share.google/lWn0EY11jVw2...
A happy and bright Diwali to all who are celebrating! 🪔.
Learn more: Diwali—Festival of Lights | National Geographic Kids share.google/PzYrwG9sTMTw...
Learn more: Diwali—Festival of Lights | National Geographic Kids share.google/PzYrwG9sTMTw...
Diwali—Festival of Lights
Learn about India's biggest holiday of the year.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A happy and bright Diwali to all who are celebrating! 🪔.
Learn more: Diwali—Festival of Lights | National Geographic Kids share.google/PzYrwG9sTMTw...
Learn more: Diwali—Festival of Lights | National Geographic Kids share.google/PzYrwG9sTMTw...
Big thanks to our very kind Lexington High School parents who provided a delicious and beautiful Diwali 🪔🎇 breakfast to staff today!
October 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Big thanks to our very kind Lexington High School parents who provided a delicious and beautiful Diwali 🪔🎇 breakfast to staff today!
Today, every LHS 11th grader spent the day becoming more financially literate. Thank you to our teachers who planned the Credit for Life fair and the many school and community volunteers. Special shout out to the LHS PTO and the LEF for supporting this endeavor!
June 7, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Today, every LHS 11th grader spent the day becoming more financially literate. Thank you to our teachers who planned the Credit for Life fair and the many school and community volunteers. Special shout out to the LHS PTO and the LEF for supporting this endeavor!
Big thanks to Detectives Hankins & Sullivan for leading our Intro to Law classes on a comprehensive tour of the new Lexington Police headquarters. It was so interesting and helpful to hear about new technologies, best practices regarding safety, and career paths.
June 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Big thanks to Detectives Hankins & Sullivan for leading our Intro to Law classes on a comprehensive tour of the new Lexington Police headquarters. It was so interesting and helpful to hear about new technologies, best practices regarding safety, and career paths.
Pat Flynn for the win! Congratulations to our faculty speaker, the history department was well represented today by you! 🎓🔥
June 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Pat Flynn for the win! Congratulations to our faculty speaker, the history department was well represented today by you! 🎓🔥
Row F Left reporting for duty. These LHS students are ready to graduate! 🎓
June 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Row F Left reporting for duty. These LHS students are ready to graduate! 🎓
This panel is 🔥! Thank you to the Indian Americans of Lexington for hosting today's forum on the 1965 Immigration Act and its legacy in our community. We all belong here!
May 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This panel is 🔥! Thank you to the Indian Americans of Lexington for hosting today's forum on the 1965 Immigration Act and its legacy in our community. We all belong here!
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Hey, everyone! I'm new to Bluesky, and this is my first post. I'm happy to be here, and I'm pretty sure it will make Kathleen Lenihan's day! #introductions #finallymadeit @kathleenlenihan.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hey, everyone! I'm new to Bluesky, and this is my first post. I'm happy to be here, and I'm pretty sure it will make Kathleen Lenihan's day! #introductions #finallymadeit @kathleenlenihan.bsky.social
Syracuse U economics professor emeritus Don Dutkowsky visited our Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) personal finance class this afternoon. This is our first year having students take this course for dual enrollment credit at LHS. It's going great!
April 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Syracuse U economics professor emeritus Don Dutkowsky visited our Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) personal finance class this afternoon. This is our first year having students take this course for dual enrollment credit at LHS. It's going great!
LPS in the (packed!) house at the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington's special Rev 250 event unveiling banners and introducing a film series to celebrate the Black patriots who fought in and supported the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
April 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
LPS in the (packed!) house at the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington's special Rev 250 event unveiling banners and introducing a film series to celebrate the Black patriots who fought in and supported the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Mark your calendar for 8:00 a.m. on April 18th to watch Boston 25 News! LPS social studies' Jane Hundley & Kerry Dunne took Gene Lavanchy to visit Revolutionary War sites. LHS teacher Matt Gardner was off-camera historical consult during filming of this Zip Trip to Lexington!
March 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Mark your calendar for 8:00 a.m. on April 18th to watch Boston 25 News! LPS social studies' Jane Hundley & Kerry Dunne took Gene Lavanchy to visit Revolutionary War sites. LHS teacher Matt Gardner was off-camera historical consult during filming of this Zip Trip to Lexington!
What a way to celebrate Rev250! Reenactor Jude Kalaora of History at Play brought Deborah Sampson, a woman who fought for over two years disguised as a man (and who dug a musketball out of her own leg!), to life for this audience of Bowman Elementary 3rd graders.
March 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
What a way to celebrate Rev250! Reenactor Jude Kalaora of History at Play brought Deborah Sampson, a woman who fought for over two years disguised as a man (and who dug a musketball out of her own leg!), to life for this audience of Bowman Elementary 3rd graders.
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38 Days to Go: As we continue the #CountdownTo250, we recognize the Lexington High School (LHS) Turing Alliance, a student-led club dedicated to fostering a supportive community for neurodivergent students and promoting… https://lex250.org/3... #Lex250
March 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
38 Days to Go: As we continue the #CountdownTo250, we recognize the Lexington High School (LHS) Turing Alliance, a student-led club dedicated to fostering a supportive community for neurodivergent students and promoting… https://lex250.org/3... #Lex250
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The U.S.S. Lexington, the Blue Ghost of Corpus Christi, on the Gulf of Mexico!
March 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The U.S.S. Lexington, the Blue Ghost of Corpus Christi, on the Gulf of Mexico!
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Lex250 Announces Details for April 19 Events, Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington: LEXINGTON — The… https://lex250.org/l... #Lex250
March 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Lex250 Announces Details for April 19 Events, Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington: LEXINGTON — The… https://lex250.org/l... #Lex250
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39 Days to Go: 39 Days to Go – Celebrating the LHS Flash Mob Club!
As we continue the #CountdownTo250, we shine a spotlight on the Lexington High School Flash Mob Club, a group that brings energy, creativity, and… https://lex250.org/3... #Lex250
As we continue the #CountdownTo250, we shine a spotlight on the Lexington High School Flash Mob Club, a group that brings energy, creativity, and… https://lex250.org/3... #Lex250
March 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
39 Days to Go: 39 Days to Go – Celebrating the LHS Flash Mob Club!
As we continue the #CountdownTo250, we shine a spotlight on the Lexington High School Flash Mob Club, a group that brings energy, creativity, and… https://lex250.org/3... #Lex250
As we continue the #CountdownTo250, we shine a spotlight on the Lexington High School Flash Mob Club, a group that brings energy, creativity, and… https://lex250.org/3... #Lex250
Clarity from esteemed professor Bob Allison: the first shots of the American revolution were indeed fired in Lexington.
March 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Clarity from esteemed professor Bob Allison: the first shots of the American revolution were indeed fired in Lexington.
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I'm back!! Back to work today sporting my new bionic knee. 🦵 Grateful to my department for the warm welcome. ❤️
March 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I'm back!! Back to work today sporting my new bionic knee. 🦵 Grateful to my department for the warm welcome. ❤️
A February highlight: Our Lexington High School student history club worked with community members to transcribe primary source documents connected to Frederick Douglass. This project was sponsored by the Library of Congress!
February 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
A February highlight: Our Lexington High School student history club worked with community members to transcribe primary source documents connected to Frederick Douglass. This project was sponsored by the Library of Congress!