Show your Wildcat Pride! The VHS International Club is selling Wildcat flags to support students traveling to Germany and Italy. Flags are $35.
Limited Supply - Order yours today!! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3qQO1b1
Does your blood run black and gold? South Georgia Medical Center and LifeSouth invite the community to save lives and bring home the championship trophy for their team when they host a blood drive competition between Lowndes High School and Valdosta High School. The VHS Blood Drive will be Wednesday, October 5 on campus from 8-3.
It’s not too late for Georgia high school juniors and seniors to submit their application for this great opportunity!
The 2022-2023 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) application is available here (https://bit.ly/3DB0iHW) and is due October 7, 2022. GaDOE no longer limits USSYP nominations to one per school district. Instead, any high school junior or senior may apply, provided they secure signatures from their principal and school counselor. Learn more here (https://bit.ly/3dqfBbO).
Interested in becoming a Community Partner in Education? Already a CPIE? Join us for our annual Luncheon and Kickoff event!
Valdosta Wildcat Soccer middle and high school interest meeting is coming soon! Join us Monday, September 12 at 6:30 pm in the VHS Cafeteria to learn more about our teams.
The Valdosta HS & MS Bands Mattress Fundraiser is coming soon. There will be 25+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost less than retail stores. In addition to beds, there will also be premium pillows, luxury sheets and even adjustable power bases!! Please share this information with family and friends!
Here is the link to the Facebook event, where we will post about our products, payment options, and other event information and be sure to click “GOING”! “INVITE” your friends! “SHARE” our posts! https://www.facebook.com/events/1596550407414365/
There will be a meeting of the Valdosta Board of Education's Facilities Committee on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 12:30 pm in the boardroom of the Superintendent's Office located at 1204 Williams Street. Committee members are Mrs. Brittney Coons-Long, Mr. Warren Lee, Dr. Tad Moseley and Mr. Trey Sherwood.
This meeting will be live streamed through the Valdosta City Schools Facebook page. Today's agenda can be seen here (https://bit.ly/3RBM11C).
The VHS Varsity Softball double header against Colquitt County that was scheduled for today has been postponed. New date will be shared as soon as it is available #GoCats
A public hearing will be held Thursday, Sept 29, 2022, in the board room located at the Valdosta City Schools Board Office at 1204 Williams Street. The hearing will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and will allow public comment on the existing Internet Safety Policy and protection measures.
Thursday's 9th Grade Football game against Ware County has been moved from Bazemore-Hyder Stadium over to J.L Newbern Middle School's field. The game begins at 5 pm and no live stream will be available. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Banneker Trojans vs. Valdosta Wildcats Ticket Information - Click here to purchase general admission tickets (https://bit.ly/3AxgLtB).
Tonight's game against the Cook County Hornets will be a blackout! Wildcat fans are encouraged to wear all black! #GoCats
Lowndes 4-H
We know there has been a lot of community talk about “4-H HYPE” recently 💪🏻
Join us at next month’s County Council to see what the 4-H hype is all about! Our first meeting of the new year will take place on Thursday, September 8 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. 🍀
RSVP by calling us at the 4-H Office, (229) 333-5185, by Tuesday, September 6 📱
County Council monthly meetings are open to all 4th through 12th graders in Lowndes County Schools and Valdosta City Schools 😎
#EducateEngageElevate #LoCo4H
Save the Date!! J.L. Lomax Elementary School will host a Blood Drive on Monday, September 26, 2022. Visit news section to schedule your appointment now!!
VCS welcomes BOUNCY to all Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade classrooms! See news for more info!
VCS assistant finance director, Kiley Cashwell, was awarded a $3,000 grant for the VCS Books for Christmas Program from the Kiwanis Club of Valdosta. Club president, Dr. Alex Alvarez, awarded the grant in August as part of the Club's 2022 $65,000 community grant awards initiative for the Valdosta community. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
VMS STEM Academy coach, Dr. Matt Cribbs, was awarded a $5,000 grant for the purchase of a greenhouse for Valdosta Middle from the Kiwanis Club of Valdosta. Club president, Dr. Alex Alvarez, awarded the grant in August as part of the Club's 2022 $65,000 community grant awards initiative for the Valdosta community. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
VCS PreK director, Jennifer Alvarez, was awarded an $11,000 grant titled Literacy Listening Centers for Pre-K Cats from the Kiwanis Club of Valdosta. Club president, Dr. Alex Alvarez, awarded the grant in August as part of the Club's 2022 $65,000 community grant awards initiative for the Valdosta Community. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Support the Valdosta FFA Chapter by purchasing Valdosta FFA T-Shirts! This design was created by the 2022-2023 FFA Officers. Members, parents and all supporters are welcome!
Shirts are $15 each. Orders are due by August 26. Shirts are estimated to be ready for pickup around the first week of September. Click here to order (https://bit.ly/3pySbnk).
Valdosta City Schools educators are becoming more knowledgeable to support other educators with implementing high-impact reading strategies through Reading Horizons.
They are now certified district facilitators to support the science of reading within VCS classrooms. We are continuing our journey to help every student be a successful reader.
