J.L. Newbern Middle School

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...

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...

Reminder for Valdosta City Schools Families Friday, March 13, 2026 will be an Asynchronous Learning & Parent/Teacher Conference Day . Students will not report to school in per...

Families, did you know your students can use Magic School AI at home to practice for GMAS? Interactive questions at your child’s grade level Fun, safe, and easy to use ...

Throughout the month of February, our schools hosted Black History Month programs that highlighted influential historical figures and explored the rich traditions that continue to...

The Social Services Department had the honor of meeting with Mayor Scott James Matheson in recognition of National School Social Work Week. During the meeting, an official proclam...

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Division for Exceptional Children is asking parents of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to complete the 2026 Ann...

Our School Nutrition Program is proud to serve nutritious breakfasts that help fuel student success every single day. Research shows that students who eat breakfast are more likel...

Due to state administrators visiting J.L. Lomax Elementary School on Thursday, their Black History Program has been moved to Friday at the same scheduled times. We appreciate yo...

Several members of our district team recently had the privilege of attending the Winter GAEL Conference in Athens, Georgia, hosted by the Georgia Association of Educational Leader...

A huge congratulations to WG Nunn Elementary for an incredible achievement in our District Reading Competition! Students completed an outstanding 2,599 Book Taco activities — what...

Our Valdosta City Schools staff—Gene Fandel, Dr. Christie Earle, Dr. Charity Kinneer, Alex Robinson, Andy Gibbs (Mayor Pro-Tem), and Clay Brindger—spent a productive day at the G...

The Turner Center for the Arts is showcasing incredible student artwork from across the region — and Valdosta City Schools is proudly represented! Artwork from students at Valdo...

Valdosta High School students and alumni recently gave back in a big way by volunteering with the Valdosta City Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers After School Progra...

March 1–7, 2026 is School Social Work Week, and Valdosta City Schools is proud to celebrate our amazing school social workers! We have something special planned each day for s...