VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Westside Elementary wish inspires VSU mural painting class
Photo: Valdosta State University student- and faculty-artists created a mural at Westside Elementary School this spring. VALDOSTA - A Westside Elementary School wish leads to the creation of a new class at Valdosta State University…
WES Granted $1,000 for New Agriculture Program
VALDOSTA, Ga.— As one the 26 Georgia elementary schools involved in the pilot agriculture program, Westside Elementary School received a $1,000 grant for the new programs development. This grant was presented by the Georgia Foundation…
Special Guest Readers Visited for Georgia Pre-K Week
VALDOSTA— In celebration of Georgia Pre-K week, Lowndes County Schools had two very distinguished guest readers visit and read to Pre-K students. State Senator Ellis Black and State School Superintendent Richard Woods read to Pre-K classes…
Westside Elementary Selected for Ag Ed Program
By Lauren Burgess VALDOSTA - Starting this upcoming school year, Westside Elementary will participate in a pilot program for elementary level agricultural education courses. Stephanie Peterson, a second-grade teacher and Lowndes County’s 2018-2019 Teacher of…
Local Teacher Runner-Up in 2020 GA Teacher of…
May 18, 2019 – Stephanie Peterson was named 2020 Runner-Up in the 2020 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Peterson is a teacher at Westside Elementary School in the Lowndes County School System. Tracey Pendley, from…
Westside Elementary School Holds Toy Drive
VALDOSTA - This holiday season, Westside Elementary School is working to serve others. Student Council sponsored a toy drive this month for Lowndes' partner school system in Seminole County. Students in all grade levels donated…