J. L. Lomax Elementary School

Happy Labor Day! Valdosta City Schools will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We hope our students, staff, families, and community enjoy a safe an...

One week down. Three weeks left. And already, the stories are reminding us exactly why we started. The Valdosta City Schools Foundation kicked off its 2026 Employee Giving Campai...

Check out the latest edition of The Max Family News. We hope that you're finding these reminders helpful. Don't forget that there is no school on Monday, September 7. We will be c...

Building strong math foundations starts with strong professional learning! Our K–5 mathematics teachers recently engaged in a meaningful day of learning with Ye Na Parrett, Georg...

The deadline for the 2026 VHS Homecoming Parade registration is tomorrow, September 4, 2026. Don't forget to register if your group is interested in participating! Requirements:...

4th grade is in need of empty cereal boxes for cereal box book reports. If you have any cereal boxes, please consider bringing them to the 4th grade team to support our students...

Good afternoon Max Families. Our Dine 2 Donate Night is beginning right now at Texas Roadhouse through 8:00 p.m. Please remember to show the flyer and let the server know that ...

Valdosta City Schools is excited to offer three BelieVe* shirt options as part of a special fundraiser supporting VCS. The classic black design is available in both cotton and dr...

September is National School Attendance Awareness Month! A day here and there may not seem like much, but over time, missed days can add up to missed instruction, meals, experien...

The Valdosta City Schools Foundation is kicking off its annual Employee Giving Campaign with a challenge to VCS employees and a month dedicated to sharing the stories behind the i...

Parents and Guardians we hope that you are finding our weekly newsletter helpful in keeping up with what's going on at The Max. This is just one more method that we are using to h...

What a special day for our young Wildcats! Malcolm Mitchell, former Valdosta High School Wildcat, University of Georgia football player, and New England Patriots wide receiver, c...

Your safety matters, and being prepared can make all the difference in an emergency. Before attending an event at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium, please take a few minutes to review the ...

We're inviting everyone to come out have dinner and support The Max from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Show your server the flyer and let them know that you are there for JLL. This applies...

Parents and Guardians here's this week's Max Family News. Thank you for another great week and have a wonderful weekend. Go Cats! 🖤💛🐾 Padres y tutores: aquí tienen las noticias d...

Parents and guardians you are invited to our Max Parent Action Network Team meeting, August 31, 2026. Our first meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. in the media center. Bring all of your...

Good morning Max Families. If your scholars ride the Boys & Girls Club bus in the afternoons please note that they will not be picking today. If you did not inform your scholar of...

Good afternoon Max Families. This is a message for those scholars who ride 4004 (Yellow). The bus will be departing campus at 2:15 today. Please make sure that someone is at the b...

Valdosta State University is offering free literacy and math tutoring for elementary students at VSU’s University Center. Time: 4:00–5:00 PM Dates: See the tutoring schedule...

Families of English Learners in Valdosta City Schools are invited to join us for an evening of learning, support, and helpful information to start the school year strong! Learn a...