Lowndes High School

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

✨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! ✨

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

🎉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

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.

LHS HOSA was proud to host former LHS Healthcare Science and HOSA students Ekshya Katawal and Grayson Peek at our February Monthly meeting in Honor of CTAE month! Ekshya and Grayson were Mr and Miss CTAE their senior year and will both start medical school in the fall! Thank you for returning to your Alma Mater and discussing college, medical school applications, and your current jobs in healthcare. We are proud of you both!

A huge THANK YOU to Nicole West and Savannah Hall from ACE Electric Inc** for visiting Mr. White’s Carpentry class on Thursday, February 12, 2026!
They generously donated electrical supplies to support our students as they learn the fundamentals of residential wiring. In addition to the donation, they shared valuable information about ACE Electric’s Amped Internship Program and took time to answer students’ questions about career opportunities in the electrical field.
Our construction classes are excited to put these donated supplies to use and gain meaningful, hands-on experience in residential wiring. We appreciate community partners like ACE Electric who invest in the future of our students! 🔌🛠️

In January, Rena Nelson had the opportunity to present at the Georgia Association of Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences Conference. Her session introduced fellow Interiors, Fashion, and Textiles pathway educators to the traditional art of felting—demonstrating how wool can be transformed into fabric using only warm water and dish soap. Felting is one of the oldest methods of creating fabric from fiber, and participants gained both historical context and hands-on techniques they could bring back to their own classrooms.

🎉Celebrate CTAE! 🎉
February is CTAE Month! Education Pathways helps students learn practical teaching strategies and how to use classroom technology. They design lesson plans, take part in project‑based learning, and gain real‑world experience through practicums in daycare centers and elementary schools. Interested in how this prepares future teachers? Ask us!

#FutureTeachers🏫🌎

#CTAE #CTAE Month #FutureReady

Through multimedia presentation and peer review, Ms. Jillian Mitchell's AP Seminar class honed their argumentative and public speaking skills by debating issues in education, from AI in the classroom to the impact of school on student mental health.

Our AP Statistics students got into the Valentine’s spirit this week by turning candy hearts into data!

The class created a distribution to visualize the variability in heart counts across their boxes full of candy hearts, then put their skills to the test by calculating percentiles and z-scores for their individual samples. They even used the final class data set to practice analyzing normality—proving that even "sweet" data follows the rules of math.

Volunteers are needed for The Game of Life on April 15th. If you are interested, please complete the form attached to the QR code.

We’re excited to welcome Raising Cane’s to the neighborhood! 🎉🐔
A huge THANK YOU to Raising Cane’s for their generous donation to Lowndes High School. We’re grateful for community partners who invest in our students and support Viking Nation. Welcome to Lowndes County—we’re glad you’re here! ❤️🩶

Mr. CTAE - Landon Breeden, a senior Work-Based Learning student, exemplifies the impact of CTAE through leadership, entrepreneurship, and real-world application of technical skills. He is the owner of First Line Mobile Detailing LLC and made program history by serving simultaneously as both a WBL student and employer, hiring a fellow Lowndes High student through the program. Landon’s CTAE coursework in agriculture, automotive, and drafting, combined with his involvement in FFA and FLEX, has strengthened his problem-solving, technical, and business management abilities. He represents CTAE’s mission by creating opportunities, mentoring peers, and building a future grounded in initiative and innovation.

Miss CTAE - Reese DeCesare exemplifies leadership, growth, and real-world readiness through her involvement in the architecture pathway and Work-Based Learning program. She has completed advanced drafting and architectural coursework, earned certification to draw house plans, and balances her academic pursuits with a cosmetology apprenticeship and active participation in numerous school organizations and athletics. Reese plans to pursue architecture after graduation and credits CTAE with building her confidence, technical skills, and commitment to leading by example. Her journey reflects resilience, reflection, and intentional growth as she prepares to carry classroom learning into professional success.

🎉Celebrate CTAE! 🎉
February is CTAE Month! Healthcare Pathways empower future medical professionals by teaching essential clinical skills and offering career exploration opportunities. 🏫➡️🌎
#FutureHealthcareHeroes #MedicalEducation #CTAE #CTAEMonth #FutureReady