J. L. Lomax Elementary School

Early Dismissal for VHS Homecoming Parade

August 25, 2025

Get ready for the annual VHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, August 29, 2025 ! Before the fun begins, please note the early dismissal times so everyone can join us for this fant...

Early Dismissal on August 29, 2025

August 22, 2025

Parents and guardians we will be dismissing early on Friday, August 29. Please plan accordingly for that day.

Join us for our Leader in Me Family Open House

August 20, 2025

Parents, guardians, and community stakeholders we are so excited to invite you to our Leader in Me Family Open House on Thursday, August 28 at 5:30. Our scholars are working di...

NEW DROP ALERT: The Valdosta Wildcats Team Store is BACK!

August 19, 2025

🛒 Shop the latest Wildcat gear — including NEW products added this round! 📦 Order online, pay with debit or credit, and get your gear shipped right to your door in 5–6 days. 🔁...

VCS District Reading Competition

August 18, 2025

Valdosta City Schools is excited to launch our District Reading Competition beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2025! Elementary Schools will compete against each other, while our ...

Parents, Guardians, and Community Members join our Parent Advisory Council Meeting

August 17, 2025

Please join us for our first Parent Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, August 19 from 12:30-1:30. Bring your lunch and ideas. We can’t wait to see you. Acompáñenos a nuestra p...

The Amazing Attendance Race

August 15, 2025

Calling ALL Max Scholars! Are you ready for The Amazing Attendance Race? All you have to do is come to school on time every day from August 18-September 19, 2025. This is goin...

Group photo of Central Office Staff at Convocation in BelieVe In The V t-shirts

VCS Convocation 2025

August 14, 2025

On July 29, every school and department in Valdosta City Schools came together under one roof to kick off the new school year in true Wildcat style. This year’s Convocation t...

Recording/Livestreaming Policy at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium

August 14, 2025

Recording or livestreaming on personal devices is prohibited at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Fans can still watch the game by subscribing to the NFHS Network at www.NFHSnetwork.com . ...

List of rules and expectations: For your safety and the safety of others, no running is allowed anywhere inside the stadium. Loitering in open areas (concessions, restrooms) at the stadium is not permitted. No umbrellas are allowed inside Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. VCS has implemented a Clear Bag Policy for all school-sponsored events. Re-entry to the stadium is not allowed. If a spectator leaves the stadium at any time during the event, they are expected to purchase a new ticket for re-entry. Season pass holders are expected to adhere to this rule. Dropping off K-8th grade students at Cleveland Field in Bazemore-Hyder Stadium without the accompaniment of a parent or adult guardian(s) is prohibited. K–8th grade students will NOT be admitted into the stadium without a parent or adult guardian(s). Parent(s) or adult guardian(s) are responsible for K–8th grade students’ behavior and are responsible for their supervision during the entirety of all events. All K–8th grade students must sit with their parent or adult guardian(s) during the game. There is no K-8 student section and these students are not allowed to sit in the high school section. K–8th grade students are allowed to sit in the reserved sections (sections C, D, & E) ONLY with their parent or adult guardian(s) who must have purchased seats in those areas. These students will not be allowed to sit in these areas in vacant seats without an adult. Tickets will be checked! Students are not allowed to play in the turf area outside of the David S. Waller Museum before, during, or after stadium events. Students in grades 9th–12th will be allowed to enter the stadium without a parent or adult guardian with a valid VHS student ID. High school students should remain in the designated student section and are not allowed to move into other sections of the stadium. Events held in Bazemore-Hyder Stadium are considered school sponsored events, therefore all policies and procedures outlined in the VCS Code of Student Conduct are expected to be followed. Any student violating any policies or procedures will face disciplinary consequences as outlined in the annual VCS Code of Student Conduct. Any student(s)/spectator(s) who throw food, drink, or other items will be escorted from the stadium, not allowed re-admittance, and may be banned from the stadium for the remainder of the school year. Colorful powder, baby powder, or any other item that causes a safety concern or will require an undue amount of cleanup time are prohibited in Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Anyone caught violating these rules or who refuses to comply with district personnel, event staff, or law enforcement officials' directions may be removed from the stadium, will not be allowed re-entry and may be banned from the stadium for the remainder of the school year. State laws and school district policies will be in effect concerning alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, tobacco, and vaping.

Bazemore-Hyder Stadium Rules & Expectations

August 13, 2025

Wildcats, our first game of the season is this Friday at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium! As we kick off the Road to 1000, let’s show our Wildcat pride by following all stadium rules and...

Military Night – August 15, 2025

August 11, 2025

We’re proud to honor our active duty, non-active, and retired military personnel at the Valdosta vs. Tucker football game! ✅ Complimentary general admission tickets (Section A) f...

J.L. Lomax releases 2025-2026 Parent Engagement Calendar

August 11, 2025

Parents please note the events that are RSVP (look for the red letters in the date column) and the RSVP date (highlighted in yellow). Most of the events have a google form that...

Code of Student Conduct Acknowledgement Form & Student Insurance Info

August 7, 2025

The 2025-2026 Parental/Student Acknowledgement Form is located in the back of the Code of Student Conduct booklet. If your student’s form has not been returned, pleas...

Kona Ice of Lowndes Season Passes are Now Available through September

August 6, 2025

Kona Ice of Lowndes is offering a Season Pass. Parents that means that you have the option to pay a one time fee for all of our regularly scheduled Kona Days! These are non-tran...

Group photo of our employees at VCS Booth

VCS Social Services Department in Action: Supporting Students, Strengthening Community!

August 6, 2025

The Social Services Department proudly joined the Back-to-School Community Block Party on July 26, 2025 with Wildcat Pride on full display! Our team set up an interactive table pr...

Three kids holding popsicles and smiling at the literacy event

Valdosta United for Young Readers

August 5, 2025

💦📚 Our first-ever Water Down Summer Slide Reading Event was a splashing success! 🥳 On July 21 at Unity Park Amphitheater, families enjoyed: ✨ Storytelling 🎶 Music 🍎 Free sna...

2025-2026 Parent and Family Engagement Documents Available

August 5, 2025

We appreciate the parents and guardians who visited our Parent Engagement table at Open House to obtain a copy of our Parent and Family Engagement Policy, School Compact, and t...

Every Wildcat Eats Free in 2025–26

August 5, 2025

Big News for Wildcat Families! In the 2025–2026 school year, ALL Valdosta City Schools students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch—every day, at every school! Thanks to ...

Personal Electronic Device Policy

July 31, 2025

Cell Phones & Electronic Devices Student use of personal electronic and communication devices, including cell phones, laptops, tablet computers, smart watches, e-readers, headph...

VCS Transportation FAQ's

July 31, 2025

Need to register for school bus transportation? We’ve got answers to your most common questions — including what to do if you haven’t received confirmation or don’t know your ...