Lancaster school superintendent highlights changes to SOL tests
Jackie Nunnery
by Jackie Nunnery
WEEMS—During the Monday, May 19, school board meeting, superintendent Jessica Davis said changes were coming to Standards of Learning (SOL) tests following the recent passage of legislation by the General Assembly. The changes will take effect for the 2026-27 school year.
Lancaster High School band teacher Kenny Flester and Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) custodian Chancy Elliott recently were named as the division-wide teacher and staff of the year. Others recognized included ECEC teacher Martha Crittenden, Lancaster Elementary School physical education teacher Emily Webb and instructional assistant Carisa Davis, and LHS athletic director Chuck Parrish. Flester and Parrish were unable to attend the meeting due to scheduling conflicts. From left are Webb, school board member Margaret Socey, Davis, school board chairman Joan Gravatt, Elliott, Crittenden and school board members Faith Kemp and Kenya Moody. Photo by Jackie Nunnery
Davis said one of the positive aspects is the release of practice tests. “That’s a win because the language on the SOL test is tough,” she said.
Davis also noted the change in timing of the test is a positive move. The law also requires tests to be administered within the last two weeks of the school year. “It sounds phenomenal and we all love it as educators, but it will pose a few challenges for kids who….
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