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…
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…