Valdosta native wins Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award

Former Valdosta High School football standout, Malcom Mitchell, has won much recognition both on and off the football field. But he considers his Share the Magic Foundation among his greatest accomplishments. Chick-fil-A agrees, as they…

2nd annual Georgia statewide Bible reading

Release: 2nd ANNUAL STATEWIDE BIBLE READING On July 14th there will be gatherings across the state of GA, as Bible readings will be held, primarily at 7:14 AM, at each county courthouse.  Last year Bible readings were…

Zac Brown Band member Coy Bowles gives free…

Ms. Hardy's Pre-K class at J.L. Lomax reads Coy Bowles' book, Behind the Little Red Door. Valdosta City Schools Press Release: Destini Hardy's Pre-K class at J.L. Lomax Elementary received free copies of Behind the Little…

“Super Readers” Awarded Bikes

The YMCA PrimeTime afterschool program awarded super readers for the month of November 30 bikes and helmets donated by Academy Sports + Outdoors. “One in six children who do not read proficiently by 3rd grade struggle…

LCS Participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record

Lowndes County Schools Press Release: On October 19, 2017, Lowndes County Schools' kindergarten students participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record.  Members of the Lowndes County central office staff visited schools and spent time reading…

Valdosta > Valdosta City Schools Participate In Reading…

VALDOSTA -- Valdosta City Schools held its second local Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Competition at the Valdosta High Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2015. Five elementary schools (J.L. Lomax, Pinevale, Sallas Mahone, S.L. Mason,…