On Jan. 16, 2026, Lexington High School hosted its second Lexington Learns Together (LLT) day, a continuation of the unique half-day program initiated last year. Taking place on a Day Zero, LLT consisted of students signing up for sessions hosted by their peers on a wide range of topics. From making rock candy to learning how to roller skate, the day offered students a break from their usual schedule and provided opportunities to explore subjects not typically taught in classrooms. All students signed up for two sessions, each lasting one hour.
LLT sessions were hosted by a variety of groups, ranging from clubs to individual students. Some sessions aimed to spark curiosity about various subjects, while others centered around shared hobbies and creative interests. In both cases, session leaders used group activities to break the ice and meet new people.
“I really like LLT because it’s not our usual audience in the classroom, so we get so many more ideas and diversity in opinion, identity, etc. It’s a challenge, fostering belonging in such a big group, but it is really worth it, especially seeing other people find what they love to learn,” Grace Qu, a senior who hosted an LLT session about sociology, said.
In addition to sharing their knowledge, many hosts were excited to use LLT as an opportunity to broaden outreach for their own clubs or projects. One student host, Christina Xiao, utilized her session on painting a Monet piece to spread awareness about activities run by her club, the Creative Catalyst Foundation.
“Painting Monet was hosted by our club leaders, and we did a step-by-step tutorial on painting a Monet piece. People who have art experience, or people who just want to do their own painting, could choose their own reference. But other than that, we were walking people through it like we do at our other club art classes,” Xiao said.
Despite the flexible structure of the sessions themselves, organizing LLT was no small feat. The wide variety of activities and resources required posed numerous logistical challenges for students, hosts, and staff alike.
“I think having a more streamlined structure where [contacting the organizers for details through] a form or something would help,” Tony Sun, a senior who hosted a League of Legends session, said.
Despite these challenges, there was widespread consensus that days like LLT should be more common, allocating time for students to teach and learn from each other.
“I think it would be beneficial just to hear more voices, or more perspectives, because I know a lot of students have their own personal experiences or talents or things that they’re really good at… I think it’s just a great way for students to share and showcase talents that they wouldn’t usually share at school,” Xiao said.
