The evening began with a reception for each of the retiring employees and their special guests featuring hors d'oeuvres prepared by the VHS Culinary Arts program.  Before dismissing for the meeting, Ms. Carolyn Haigler was presented with a bouquet of flowers created by the VHS FFA/Horticulture program.  Ms. Haigler is retiring with 41 years of service to VCS and 43 years overall in education. 

During the recognition portion of the meeting each retiree was presented with an engraved acrylic wildcat paw denoting their years of service in Valdosta City Schools.  Many retirees also had several more service from other school systems in our community, our state and nation.  In addition to the paw, each one also received a VCS gold card, affording them with the opportunity of free admission into athletic, fine arts and other events across the district.  Lastly, each retiree leaving the district with more than 15 years of service to VCS received a retiree bonus approved by the Valdosta Board of Education in 2021.  Retirees with 15 up to 20 years of service received a check for $250.  Anyone with 21 years or more received a check for $500. 

The retirees for the 2021-22 school year are: