Lowndes High School

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are aware of social media posts encouraging students to participate in walkouts or demonstrations related to recent ICE-related events. We want to clearly communicate our expectations and our continued focus on student safety and valuable instructional time.

The instructional school day is designed to provide a safe, structured learning environment. Any action that disrupts instruction or encourages students to leave class or campus without authorization is not permitted. Students are expected to remain in their assigned classes and supervised areas throughout the school day.

Unsupervised movement of students creates safety concerns and challenges our ability to maintain an orderly campus. For this reason, participation in a walkout during the school day will result in disciplinary consequences in accordance with the LCS Student Code of Conduct.

We value student voice and encourage students to express themselves in respectful and appropriate ways. We ask for your support in speaking with your student about the importance of following school expectations and making responsible decisions during the school day.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for all students.

Thinking about AP or Dual Enrollment? 🤔
Get the facts, explore your options, and plan for success at AP/DE Parent Night!
📅 February 5, 2026 | ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 LHS Performing Arts Center

Head Coach Reshon Benjamin marked the 100th win of his career as our Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach this past weekend! This milestone is a testament to his leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence—both on and off the court. Congratulations, Coach Benjamin, and thank you for leading our Vikings with pride.
Go Vikings!!

🎓 Seniors—Don’t Miss the Deadline! 🎓
The deadline to order cap & gowns online is tomorrow, 1/31, at midnight.

Starting 2/1/2026:
📞 Orders must be placed by phone: 229-435-1809
💲 A $21 late fee will apply to all new orders
🌐 Online ordering will no longer be available

Don’t wait—order today!

LHS Freshman Mary Langdale recently competed in the 2nd round of the Georgia Music Educators' Association All-State Chorus auditions at Ware County High School. As a Soprano 1, Mary sang a total of 100 measures of music from a sampling of 5 different choral pieces, and received a PERFECT score of 100/100! In the 1st round, Mary was evaluated for her performance of a solo Italian song and 3 sight-singing (music literacy) examples and received a score of 65.5/66. INCREDIBLE!!!
GMEA ASC is scheduled for February 19-21 in Athens, Georgia where Mary will spend 3 days rehearsing music to be performed with the best singers from all across Georgia.

🎶 Congratulations, Mary, on this incredible accomplishment!

🎭🎶 Get ready for a night of talent, laughs, and show-stopping performances!
Lowndes High School Student Council presents the 4th Annual Talent Show & Lip Sync Battle!
📅 February 12
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 LHS Performing Arts Center
🎟 $5 admission | Cash concessions available
👉 Open to the public—don’t miss it!

Mrs. Roberts’ Financial Literacy students are building real-world skills! 💼✨
As part of their career unit, students are creating resumes and cover letters and participating in interview “speed dating.” Each student introduced themselves and practiced interview questions—gaining confidence and valuable skills for the future!

Come join us for the telling of the Thornton Wilder classic, Our Town! ! It’s a 3 act show that goes through the 3 main stages of life: Daily Life, Love and Marriage, Death and Eternity. You don’t want to miss it! You can buy your tickets by scanning the QR code.
#thorntonwilder #ourtown #lhsoffbroadway

🏆🌸 Spring Sports Pep Rally! 🌸🏆
Let’s show up and show out for our spring athletes!
📅 January 30th
👕 Dress by class color and bring the energy as we rally the spirit and cheer on the Vikings! ❤️🖤
*Freshmen: Camo
*Sophomores: Black with Neon
*Juniors: Navy, Gold & White
*Seniors: Red, White & Blue

Our LHS chapter of Mu Alpha Theta had a spectacular time touring the Georgia Tech campus this past week! Dr. Cam Tyson (an LHS alumni) always ensures a thorough and engaging experience for our math club students when we visit Georgia Tech. The day consisted of a tour of the Kendeda sustainable living building (which must generate at least 105% of its annual energy needs through on‐site renewable energy), a peek into an intro Calculus lab, a demonstration in a neuroscience lab and much more. A highlight of our visit was lunch with a group of recent LHS graduates who now attend Ga Tech and provided our students some nuggets of wisdom to ensure success at the college level.

We are so grateful for such a loving community within Lowndes High School. Ms.Banks' and Mrs. Niehanke's 1st block got the pleasure of working with Miss Beall's Foundations of Engineering & Technology students to design, build, and launch model gliders using materials like manila folders and paper clips. The Skimmer Project focuses on precision measurements to achieve maximum distance and our students loved getting to be a part of this fun activity today.

Your insights are invaluable to us! We are continuously striving for excellence and would appreciate your feedback on our performance. Please take a moment to complete our survey with the link sent out through text and on the OneLowndes app. Thank you for helping us grow and improve! The survey is available in English and Spanish.

Come join us for the telling of the Thornton Wilder classic, Our Town! !
It’s a 3 act show that goes through the 3 main stages of life: Daily Life, Love and Marriage, Death and Eternity. You don’t want to miss it! You can buy your tickets by scanning the QR code or using this link: https://lowndes.revtrak.net/clubs-and-organizations/drama-club/drama-club-performances/our-town/#/list
#thorntonwilder #ourtown #lhsoffbroadway

Biology students are starting to study Macromolecules. They spent time learning how macromolecules help living organisms by insulating, storing energy, storing info, and performing special tasks.

Education is a collaborative journey. On #ILovePublicSchoolsDay, the ELA Department wants to express our gratitude to the families who make our work possible.

Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of teaching your children. Public schools thrive because of community support, and we are so proud to serve our community.

📸❤️ A picture of partnership and pride in public education!

Students, teachers, and leaders came together to celebrate I ❤️ Public Schools Day with the official proclamation signed during the joint presentation at the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners work session.

When schools, leaders, and communities come together, students win. ❤️🏫
#ILovePublicSchoolsDay

Students in the Life Skills program are beginning the new year with a unit titled Healthy Hygiene, Healthy Me. Through the generosity of the Greater Valdosta United Way and a classroom grant awarded to Ms. Smith, students now have access to a convenient grab-and-go hygiene program. This initiative provides essential resources that support real-life scenarios and reinforce meaningful, practical lessons.

Senior Cap and Gown photos are January 13th and 14th. Seniors, please check your email for a detailed schedule. Student appointments are by last name. Dual-Enrolled and Work-Based-Learning students will be after school. Men are asked to wear or bring a solid white dress shirt and dark tie, while ladies are asked to wear a v-neck top.