Mrs. Tuten’s AP Lit. classes’ study of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest and comedy culminated in a Victorian Tea Party complete with tea, cake, and calling cards! 🎭 They learned being earnest can be fun.
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Students and teacher dressed for the Tea Party
Mrs. Tuten in Victorian dress and hat with four students
Mrs. Tuten with students at the Victorian Tea Party
Students posing in a hat
From the classroom to the U.S. Capitol! ✈️🏛️✨
Ms. Alishia Gaston Stack is officially in Washington, D.C., amplifying the voices of Georgia teachers and students! 🍑➡️US

She is hard at work meeting with lawmakers to discuss the future of education and make sure our concerns are heard at the national level. We are so inspired by her dedication to the profession and her commitment to making a difference beyond the school walls.
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Ms. Stack in the Capitol
Ms. Stack at Capitol Hill
Ms. Stack at Capitol Hill
LHS is Region Literary Runner-Up! 🏆🥈

Our students showcased incredible talent at the Region Literary Meet, and we couldn't be prouder of how they represented Lowndes High. Because of their hard work, LHS took home the overall 2nd place trophy!

Celebrating our 2nd Place Finishers:
🎭 Dramatic Interpretation: Tanner Hager
🎤 Boy’s Solo: Samuel Butler
📝 Analysis Essay: Gabriel Dahne
📝 Personal Essay: Logan Clark

Marching on to STATE! 🏆
A huge congratulations to our Region Champions! They will be competing at the State Literary Meet on March 14th:
🥇 Duo Interpretation: Tanner Hager & Julian Zambrano
🥇 Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking: Dylan Barr
🥇 International Extemporaneous Speaking: Anita Bandhakavi

Good luck to our state-bound Vikings! Let’s bring it home! 🕸️🔥
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Literary Team and Coaches
Dynamic Duo - first place
Extemporaneous Speaking Domestic & International  - First Places
Building futures, one connection at a time! 🚀
Lowndes High School successfully hosted our 3rd Annual Career Fair on February 27th! We were honored to have 28 incredible organizations join us—ranging from the City of Valdosta to our local businesses and industries.

A huge thank you to our community partners for investing in our students' success! 🛡️💼👷‍♀️

Want to join us next year?
If you know a business or organization that would like to be part of this annual event, we’d love to connect!
📧 Reach out to: fredanewson@lowndes.k12.ga
#CareerFair #FutureLeaders #ValdostaGA
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Student with Career Fair swag
Students visiting business tables at the Career Fair
Students moving between tables at the Career Fair
Students at the Career Fair
Getting under the surface! 🪱🔬
Zoology students recently dissected an annelid (specifically an earthworm) in class. Some chose to be very “hands on” and some were purely… observational but everyone got to see the internal structures we’ve discussed in class. Students identified the digestive, nervous, reproductive, and circulatory systems.
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Students dissecting an earthworm
Students dissecting an earthworm
Students dissecting an earthworm
Students dissecting an earthworm
Students dissecting an earthworm
Students dissecting an earthworm
Students dissecting an earthworm
Students dissecting an earthworm
Students dissecting an earthworm
Students dissecting an earthworm

Check out what our biology scholars have been up to! 🧬🔬

Mr. Hurley's students recently dove into a closed reading activity, sharpening both their literacy skills and their scientific knowledge. This wasn’t just a quick skim—it was a deep dive into complex biological texts.

🔍 The Strategy
To master the material, students focused on two high-impact goals:

Tier 3 Vocabulary Breakdown: Students identified and highlighted domain-specific terms. By breaking down these "science-only" words, they’re building a professional vocabulary.

Paragraph Annotations: For every paragraph read, students captured the "big idea." This ensures they aren't just reading words, but truly synthesizing the concepts.

🌱 Why It Matters
In science, the ability to decode complex information is just as important as the experiments themselves. These students are training to think—and read—like real scientists!

2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Student reading and annotating
Students reading and annotating
🏆 WE HAVE A WINNER!

Huge congratulations to our Education as a Profession (EAP) team! Earlier this week, our future educators took home 1st Place in the Knowledge Bowl at the PAGE Future Educator’s Day held at VSU.

We are so proud of these students for showcasing their expertise and dedication to the profession. The future of education is looking bright! 🍎📚

#EAP #FutureEducators #KnowledgeBowl #VSU #TeacherLeaders #EducationAsAProfession
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Three Education as a Pathway students won First Place at  Knowledge Bowl
Calling all LHS artists! 🗣️✨ It’s time to get your masterpieces out of the sketchbook and into the spotlight.

Whether you’re into digital illustration, photography, or traditional sculpture, we want to see what you’ve been creating! 🖌️📸

The Details:

Who: Open to ALL LHS students.

What: Drawing, Painting, Digital, Photo, & Sculpture.

Cost: $5 per piece (Max 2 entries).

Deadline: Fees & paperwork are due MARCH 13 via RevTrak.

Scan the QR code in the image to enter! Don’t miss your chance to be part of a juried show and win some GREAT prizes. 🏆

Opening Night: April 9 | 4pm - 6pm

#LHSArt #StudentArtCompetition #CallForArt #SupportTheArts #LHSArtists
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Student Art Competition  April 9th, 4-6pm.  Register and pay  entry fee by March 13th
LHS DECA Goes the "Extra Mile" for Literacy!
VALDOSTA, GA — Lowndes High School DECA is proving that leadership starts with a great story. In honor of CTAE Month, our DECA members made a pledge to "Go The Extra Mile" by hitting the road to advocate for literacy across the district.

Our students visited multiple elementary schools, heading into K-3 classrooms to spark a passion for reading in our youngest learners. But they didn't just stop at reading stories—they launched a legacy.

Introducing: LHS DECA Page Turners
This initiative marks the official kickoff of Lowndes High DECA Page Turners, a long-term program dedicated to bridging the gap between high school leaders and elementary students.

The program’s mission is simple but powerful:

Engagement: DECA members visit classrooms to read aloud and share the joy of storytelling.

Support: To help local educators, the program donates books directly to teachers to help build and diversify their classroom libraries.

Impact: Strengthening literacy skills in our community, one page at a time.

Lowndes High DECA is committed to continuing this journey, ensuring that the "Extra Mile" leads to a brighter, more literate future for all of Lowndes County.

#LowndesHighDECA #CTAEMonth #GADECA #CTAEDELIVERS #GoTheExtra #LiteracyinAction #LetsRead
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Lowndes DECA Page Turners

🔬 Science in Action! 🔬

Mrs. Croft's class became chemists! 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬 They explored the Law of Conservation of Mass with a classic baking soda and vinegar reaction.

Watching their faces light up as the mixture fizzed and bubbled was priceless! 💫 They discovered that matter doesn't disappear; it changes form. The gas we saw escaping? That's carbon dioxide being released, and the total mass of all the products equals the original reactants. Science is everywhere!

Nothing beats hands-on learning. Shoutout to Mrs. Croft's amazing class for their curiosity and enthusiasm today! 🌟

#ScienceClass #ConservationOfMass #STEM #HandsOnLearning #ChemistryFun

2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Students observing the gases being emitted blowing up the balloon on top of the beaker.
Students conducting an experiment
Stuidents conducting an experiment
Students conducting an experiement
Students measuring and pouring
Students noting their observations
Students measuring and pouring
Students conducting the experiment and notating data at several lab stations
Four students noting their observations
Four girls conducting an experiment
We are thrilled to announce that Lowndes High School Senior Anita Bandhakavi has been named a Finalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program! 🏆

This honor is reserved for less than 1% of high school seniors nationwide. To reach this stage, Anita demonstrated exceptional academic ability, a stellar record of leadership, and a deep commitment to her community. From her inspiring speeches at district conferences to her performances at Carnegie Hall, Anita continues to represent the very best of what it means to be a Viking.

Please join us in celebrating Anita’s hard work and this life-changing achievement! 🌟👏

#OneLowndes #NationalMeritFinalist #VikingPride #ClassOf2026 #AcademicExcellence #LHSVikings
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Anita Bandhakavi, National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist
✨Huge congratulations to Lowndes High Senior Aarin Dave for being named the 2026 STAR Student! This is an incredible achievement that recognizes Aarin’s hard work, academic excellence, and top-tier SAT performance.

As part of the honor, Aarin chose Ms. Gina Tindall as his STAR Teacher. This recognition speaks volumes about the impact Ms. Tindall has had on her students and the dedication she brings to the classroom every day.

We are so proud of you both! ✨
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
STAR Student Aarin Dave
STAR Teacher Gina Tindall
Our Teaching as a Profession students are mastering the most important lesson of all: Kindness. 💌 🍎

Today they delivered handmade Valentines to our Life Skills classes, the lunchroom heroes, and our front office rockstars! Future teachers in the making.

#TAP #FutureTeachers #KindnessMatters
2 months ago, Lowndes High School
Delivering Valentines to the cafeteria staff
Delivering Valentines to the  cafeteria staff
Delivering Valentines to Ms. Mares in the office
Big things are happening for Ms. Alishia Gaston Stack! ✨

As a member of the GaDOE Teacher Policy Cohort, Alishia recently attended PAGE Day on Capitol Hill to fight for our schools. But she’s not stopping there—next month, she’s taking the conversation to Washington, D.C.! ✈️🏛️

We are so proud of her work amplifying teacher concerns and advocating for every student. Go, Alishia! 👏🍎

#TeacherLife #AdvocacyInAction #DCBound #EducationMatters
3 months ago, Lowndes High School
Alishia Gaston Stack, LHS teacher
The teacher cohort
Georgia House of Representative Education Subcommittee meeting
You are invited to celebrate our 15 LHS Artists as they compete in the High School Invitational Art Exhibition at the Turner Center for the Arts. The competition will be held Sunday, February 22 from 3-4 PM (Awards at 3:30) and the exhibit is free to attend! If you cannot make the opening, the show will be on display for a few weeks.
3 months ago, Lowndes High School
High School Invitational Art  Exhibit
If you dropped off your student in the front of the school this morning, you may have wondered why there was a group of teachers and students sitting outside by the trashcan. There was an injured barred owl that Karma, one of our students found. She had been sitting with it until an adult arrived to help. If you don't know Karma, she has a passion for animals and was the perfect person to find our wildlife visitor. One of our SROs connected us with someone who works with wildlife, and she came out to help. As soon as we went to move the owl, he spread his wings and flew across the parking lot and into a tree. We are hoping the owl was just stunned and is back to doing his usual owlish things. Before he left, the owl was kind enough to pose for a few photos- please enjoy the simple iPhone photo along with the glamorous professional shot captured by Taylor Payne.

As a rule, it is best to leave injured wildlife alone and contact a wildlife professional for assistance. Our LHS staff made sure the owl was not disturbed while waiting on professional assistance.
3 months ago, Lowndes High School
Barred owl at LHS
Barred owl at LHS
LHS Chorus & Theatre students traveled to Orlando, visiting Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center. In addition to building meaningful connections with classmates, students attended a session from Disney’s Imagination Campus’ Music in Storytelling where they promenaded from country to country in Epcot Center, delving into music and theatre in cultures from around the world and learning how the Arts are deeply integrated in all that we experience. Another highlight was seeing an awe-inspiring performance by Disney’s Voices of Liberty, rendering our students speechless! What a wonderful way to kick off Winter Break!
3 months ago, Lowndes High School
Students in front of castle at Magic Kingdom
Group picture at Epcot
Students participating in Disney's Imagination Campus' Music in Storytelling workshop
Students participating in Disney's Imagination Campus' Music in Storytelling workshop
Students listening  to the Voices of Liberty
Students participating in Disney's Imagination Campus' Music in Storytelling workshop
Students at Magic Kingdom
Students at Magic Kingdom
Students at Magic Kingdom
Students at Magic Kingdom
On February 6, Aarav Dave (as a part of the LHS Research and Engineering Club) attended the ABAC Regional Science and Engineering Fair. He presented his research on Computational Identification of Anesthetic Metabolic Pathways. Aarav won first place in the Behavioral and Social Science category. He was also recognized as having one of the best projects in the fair across all categories. Please join us in congratulating Aarav on advancing to the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair in Athens, GA in late March.
3 months ago, Lowndes High School
Aarav Dave with his trophy
🎉Celebrate CTAE! 🎉

Our Architectural & Engineering Drafting and Design pathway builds a strong foundation in drafting, design, and CAD, starting with safety, geometric construction, multi-view drawing, and introductory CAD—then advancing to technical drafting, applied math, employability skills, and detailed working drawings. It culminates in 3D Modeling and Analysis where students use reverse engineering and advanced CAD to produce complex assembly drawings and a capstone presentation that showcases their mastery and career readiness. 🏫
🏫🌎#DraftingAndDesign #ArchitecturalEngineering #TechnicalSkills #EngineeringGraphics

3 months ago, Lowndes High School
Marc McLain Drafting Teacher
Class of 2027 Parents and Students, please join us for Rising Senior Night at Lowndes High School on Thursday, February 19 in the Performing Arts Center at 5:30pm.

Counselors will present important information on graduation requirements, options for senior year, and life after Lowndes High School.
3 months ago, Lowndes High School
Rising Senior Night Feb 19th 5:30 PM