J. L. Lomax Elementary School

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 & ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:30 PM J.L. Newbern Middle School Cafeteria

Our Valdosta City Schools school librarians were "leading the way" this week! On March 19th , our dedicated librarians attended the RESA Job Alike Training to collaborate on th...

Parents, Guardians, and Community Partners in Education you are cordially invited to our Annual Title I Stakeholder Review and Input Meeting on April 15, 2026 beginning at 12:...

Parents and Guardians please save the date and join in to this presentation presented by 21st Century After School Program. The session is virtual and all parents can log in. Pa...

11:30 am: Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate today’s changing weather conditions. We understand that days like today can feel a little unnerving, and we ...

After consulting with local Emergency Management officials and reviewing the latest weather briefing, Valdosta City Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, Ma...

In recognition of Georgia School Board Appreciation Week, Valdosta City Schools is proud to honor the dedicated members of the Valdosta Board of Education. This special week, obse...

Recruitment at Valdosta Early College Academy is now open! Do you have a scholar that is a rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student and want to learn more about the VECA experien...