Until last year, Valdosta had NEVER lost the annual Winnersville Blood Drive Competition. One year without that trophy is long enough. Let’s bring it HOME!
Calling all Wildcat families, staff, alumni and fans: Roll up your sleeves during Winnersville Week, October 26–30, and help save lives while showing your Wildcat pride!
📍 Monday, October 26
Lowndes Board of Education | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Tuesday, October 27
Valdosta High School | 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Wednesday, October 28
Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Thursday, October 29
Georgia Department of Public Health | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Friday, October 30
SGMC Health | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
You can donate at ANY of these locations. Just be sure to cast your vote for VALDOSTA! 🐾
👕 Donors receive a special event T-shirt while supplies last!
🎟️ Bring a buddy to double your raffle chances!
Share this post, bring a friend and help us reclaim the trophy while making a difference for patients who need blood.
Five days. One Wildcat Nation. Let’s give for the V! 🖤💛
#Winnersville #GoCats
🎪🔬 Step right up, Newbern families & VECA Scholars! Join us for Math & Science Parent Night—a STEM Carnival filled with hands-on experiments, carnival games, prizes, and learning for the whole family! 🧪🎉
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 JL Newbern Middle School
In collaboration with the 21st CCLC After School Program, we’re bringing students and families together for an exciting evening with special guests from the VSU Chemistry Department!
Come explore, experiment, and make memories as we build brighter futures together! 💛🐾
#PantherPride #ParentEngagement #STEMCarnival #TogetherWeAreNewbern
🎪🔬 ¡Familias de Newbern y VECA Scholars, prepárense para la diversión! Los invitamos a nuestra Noche de Matemáticas y Ciencias para las Familias: ¡un carnaval STEM con experimentos prácticos, juegos, premios y aprendizaje para toda la familia! 🧪🎉
📅 Jueves, 22 de octubre de 2026
⏰ De 5:30 a 6:30 p. m.
📍 JL Newbern Middle School
En colaboración con el programa extracurricular 21st CCLC, reuniremos a estudiantes y familias para una noche emocionante con invitados especiales del Departamento de Química de la Universidad Estatal de Valdosta (VSU).
¡Vengan a explorar, experimentar y crear recuerdos mientras construimos juntos un futuro más brillante! 💛🐾
#PantherPride #VECAScholars #ParticipaciónFamiliar #CarnavalSTEM #TogetherWeAreNewbern
Heads up, Wildcat families! We're making a small change to this week's school lunch menus!
Wednesday and Thursday's menus are swapping days. Students will enjoy Thursday's scheduled meal on Wednesday and Wednesday's scheduled meal on Thursday.
Wednesday will feature BBQ pork stuffed potato, corndog, & baked beans.
Thursday will feature pretzel dog, pork roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, & dinner roll.
All other menus will remain the same. Thank you for your understanding!
There will be NO SCHOOL October 12–16. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful week filled with family time and relaxation! 💛
📚 Classes resume Monday, October 19. We look forward to seeing our scholars refreshed and ready to learn!
#PantherPride #FallBreak
🎪🔬 Step right up, Newbern families & VECA Scholars! Join us for Math & Science Parent Night—a STEM Carnival filled with hands-on experiments, carnival games, prizes, and learning for the whole family! 🧪🎉
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 JL Newbern Middle School
In collaboration with the 21st CCLC After School Program, we’re bringing students and families together for an exciting evening with special guests from the VSU Chemistry Department!
Come explore, experiment, and make memories as we build brighter futures together! 💛🐾
#PantherPride #ParentEngagement #STEMCarnival #TogetherWeAreNewbern
🎪🔬 ¡Familias de Newbern y VECA Scholars, prepárense para la diversión! Los invitamos a nuestra Noche de Matemáticas y Ciencias para las Familias: ¡un carnaval STEM con experimentos prácticos, juegos, premios y aprendizaje para toda la familia! 🧪🎉
📅 Jueves, 22 de octubre de 2026
⏰ De 5:30 a 6:30 p. m.
📍 JL Newbern Middle School
En colaboración con el programa extracurricular 21st CCLC, reuniremos a estudiantes y familias para una noche emocionante con invitados especiales del Departamento de Química de la Universidad Estatal de Valdosta (VSU).
¡Vengan a explorar, experimentar y crear recuerdos mientras construimos juntos un futuro más brillante! 💛🐾
#PantherPride #VECAScholars #ParticipaciónFamiliar #CarnavalSTEM #TogetherWeAreNewbern
📅 October 5–9
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Newbern Middle School Media Center
Open a book, discover a world! 🌎📖 #PantherPride
It’s officially scholarship season for our Wildcat seniors! The Valdosta City Schools Foundation is now accepting applications for over 37 scholarships from 27 incredible community sponsors for the 2025–2026 school year.
📌 Many scholarships are school-specific, so be sure to carefully read each description to see which opportunities you qualify for.
⏰ Most application deadlines are Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (always check each scholarship’s details to confirm).
👉 Click here to explore all available scholarship opportunities:
https://bit.ly/2026VCSFScholarships
This is your moment to invest in your future. Don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities made possible by our generous partners! 🐾🖤💛
#BelieVeintheV #The3VWay #VCSFoundation #ChooseVCS
📍 Lowndes High School
🗓 Saturday, January 10, 2026
It’s time for Winnersville basketball as the Valdosta Wildcats hit the court for a full slate of rivalry action against Lowndes!
🔥 UPDATED GAME SCHEDULE
JV Girls – 🕐 1:00 PM
JV Boys – 🕝 2:30 PM
Varsity Girls – 🕓 4:00 PM
Varsity Boys – 🕠 5:30 PM
🎟 Tickets Available on GoFan:
👉 https://gofan.co/event/5298705?schoolId=GA7328
🖤 Wear your BLACK and GOLD 💛
🐾 Bring the WILDCAT PRIDE
Let’s pack their gym, bring the noise, and show what Valdosta basketball is all about!
🖤💛 GO WILDCATS! 💛🖤
