S.L. Mason Elementary School

Annually, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Association organizes a poem and poster contest inviting local students to express their admiration and...

The Valdosta Board of Education adopted the 2025-26 Official Academic Calendar during the January 28, 2025 Work Session. Click here to download a PDF version of the 2025 - 2026...

Congratulations to our honor roll with distinction and honor roll students on your accomplishments during the second nine weeks of the 2024 - 2025 school year. It is the goal of ...

Dear Families, We’ve heard from many of you and want to offer our support as we move forward together. Valdosta City Schools will reopen on Friday, January 24, 2025. We understan...

Valdosta City Schools will resume classes on Friday, January 24, 2025. Local emergency management officials and law enforcement have confirmed that roads should be safe for travel...

Valdosta City Schools will remain closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025, due to hazardous road conditions. Local emergency management officials advise staying off the roads. Please...

Valdosta City Schools will begin bus routes slightly ahead of their normal schedule this afternoon to prioritize the safety of our students and staff during the winter storm. All ...

The Valdosta Prepared Parent Initiative event that was scheduled for January 21, 2025 has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date will be shared once it has been det...

We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 21 . However, all after-school activities are canceled due to anticipated winter storm conditions arriving late in ...

🏆✨ Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 District Spelling Bee! ✨🏆 🥇 1st Place: Ayla Frazier 🥈 2nd Place: Raimund Davis 🥉 3rd Place: Shauni Phillips A...

Valdosta City Schools is closely monitoring the weather forecast for next week. Should there be a need to open schools on a delayed schedule or have a full day's closure, updates ...

After discussions with the Valdosta Board of Education, teacher and student focus groups, Valdosta City Schools presents two options of the 2025-26 academic calendar. We are aski...

Ms. Kelisa Brown of District 2 has been appointed as the new Chair for Valdosta Board of Education, succeeding Mrs. Tyra Howard, whose dedication and service have greatly contribu...

We’re excited to launch our Cats Caught Reading campaign at Valdosta City Schools, where literacy takes center stage! Last week, our very own Superintendent, Dr. Craig Lockhart, t...

Valdosta City Schools and the Valdosta Prepared Parent Initiative look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 21 at 5:30 at JL Lomax Elementary. We will discuss a variety of t...

Creating a future where every educator and student thrives! The Teacher Advisory Council, led by Superintendent Dr. Craig Lockhart, recently met to dive deep into the perspectives...

On December 21, 2024 the young ladies from I AM B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. Future Queens spent quality time with the elderly at the Pruitt Nursery Home, bringing joy through BINGO and oth...

Learn about your school system from the experts! Help facilitate a positive experience for your child. Get to know your school system's leadership team. Valdosta City Schools' lea...

As we reflect on the end of 2024, we are excited to highlight VCS Reads Day. After Hurricane Helene led to the cancellation of GA Reads Day, we eagerly anticipated the chance to c...

We can't wait to welcome back our students tomorrow as we return to normal hours! We hope everyone had a restful break and are ready to kick off the new semester with energy and e...