J. L. Lomax Elementary School

Valdosta City Schools will accept House Bill 251 (HB 251) transfer applications for the 2026-2027 school year beginning May 1, 2026. Georgia law allows parents/guardians residing w...

Families, join us for a fun and informative event designed to help prevent summer learning loss and keep students growing! This event is open to all Valdosta City Schools student...

Need a Library Card? You Already Have One! Your Student Number = Your Library Card! Don't have a library card? No problem! Valdosta City School students can use their lunch/st...

Valdosta City Schools Pre-K families — you should begin receiving your “Welcome to School” letters this week! These future Pre-K students will start their educational journey with ...

Yearbooks are a treasured way to remember your child’s time here at The Max. Our Yearbook is Full Color and only $22.00. *Due to the rising costs we will only have paperbacks ...

Calling all of our Mothers and Daughters to the front. You've seen it on the school calendar all year long and it's finally time the Mother Daughter Tea Party. We hope that everyo...

Creativity was in full bloom as Valdosta City Schools art teachers recently gathered for their annual VCS Art in the Park PLC (Professional Learning Community). During this collab...

Please take a moment to view our Annual Title I Stakeholder Input and Review meeting. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2431282407388151 Once you have reviewed the meeting and the d...

We're Catching Cats Reading! See someone immersed in a great book? That's our cue! Submit a photo to our Cats Caught Reading gallery and help us celebrate our passionate readers...

Dear Parents/Guardians, Our school is implementing a whole-school transformational process called the Leader in Me, which teaches 21st-century leadership and life skills to stud...

The Month of the Military Child (MOMC) recognizes that military kids serve our country too, as part of a military family … not just in April, but all year long. These amazing kids...

Valdosta State University is hosting Once Upon a STEM Day — a FREE community event designed especially for our elementary students and their families! Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ...

Get ready for a morning of innovation, creativity, and hands-on fun! Valdosta City Schools is proud to host our STEAM Family Engagement Day & Stakeholder Input Meeting on Saturd...

Calling All Rising 6th Graders! Are you ready to hit the field? Our upcoming football program is gearing up, and we’re looking for future players who are interested in being par...

Join us for our English Learner Family Event—a great opportunity to stay informed, get resources, and support your student’s success! Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00 AM – 1...

VCS families, we hope you all enjoyed Spring Break. We will return to our normal school schedule on Monday, April 6, 2026. Looking forward to seeing everyone Monday morning!

Parents and Guardians save the date for our Author & Art Gallery Showcase on April 9 at 5:30 P.M. We can't wait for you to see all of the artwork that our scholars have been worki...

For: Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade students at Valdosta Middle School, J.L. Newbern Middle School, and Valdosta Early College Academy DATE: May 7–8 TIME: 4:30–6:00...

Enjoy a well-deserved break, Wildcats! 🌸☀️ Valdosta City Schools will be closed March 30–April 3, 2026 for Spring Break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, A...

Our School Social Workers proudly attended the School Social Workers Association of Georgia (SSWAG) Annual Conference, “Rooted in Resilience: Reclaiming Wellness for Ourselves & ...