02/27/2026
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.
