S.L. Mason Elementary School

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...

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...

Families at S.L. Mason Elementary recently joined us for a special Valentine’s Day “For the Love of Reading” event in the Media Center. It was a wonderful morning filled with shar...

The Valdosta City Schools Foundation’s annual Feeling Lucky in Winnersville Raffle is back and tickets are officially on sale! 🎟 Tickets: $10 each (Cash preferred) You may p...

VCS families, we hope you all enjoyed the Winter Break. We will return to our normal school schedule on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone...

Big congratulations to our 2026 VCS District Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition Winners! From Kindergarten to High School, these talented Wildcats have shown that creati...

Valdosta City Schools will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. District offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, and students will return to school on Wednesday, February ...

Behind every successful student is an educator who never stops learning. The Valdosta City Schools Board of Education has received the GAEL Vision Award, presented to districts...

Please note that Valdosta City Schools does not allow deliveries to students on campus. This policy applies during the days leading up to Valentine’s Day . Gifts, flowers, ballo...

Pages of Possibilities marked its 10th anniversary this past holiday season, delivering 3,710 free books to elementary students across Valdosta City Schools. With the help of gene...

The VCS Fine Arts Department proudly presents the updated 2026 Black History Program Calendar, featuring events and programs from every VCS school. Calendar Update: Pinevale ...

Want to help your child stay focused while reading and remember what they read? Join us for Reading Smarter: Strategies for Focus and Retention on February 10, 2026 . This ...

We are grateful to the South Georgia Regional Library—courtesy of Mr. Mathis—for their generous donation supporting our WOW Bus. Partnerships like this help place books directly ...