Valdosta City Schools

From the mats of Valdosta High School to the next level in New York. 💪🐾

Congratulations to Marquavious Lane on signing with Rochester Institute of Technology! A 4x State Placer, 2026 126lb Region Champion, and State Runner-Up, Marquavious has built a legacy through discipline, determination, and hard work.

Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. We can’t wait to see what’s next.

🎶 The grand finale of the concert series is almost here, and our Wildcats are closing it out in style!

Join us for the final week of the Levitt AMP Concert Series Opening Act featuring theValdosta Middle School Jazz Ensemble before the featured performance by Tae & The Neighborly!

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 TCA Art Park

Let’s finish strong by showing up to support our talented student musicians and celebrate another great season of live music in our community.

We’ll see you at the park! 🖤💛

🌟 3V Champion of the Month: Sam Brumbley 🌟

Mr. Sam Brumbley has served as a technology technician with Valdosta City Schools for four years, and in that time he has consistently gone beyond the expectations of his role. In addition to supporting Pinevale, J.L. Lomax, and Valdosta City School of Scholars at HLC, Mr. Brumbley has taken a leadership role in several key district initiatives, including the pilot implementation of Audio Enhancement at J.L. Lomax, the Active Directory cleanup and optimization project, and proactive cross-training in the network environment to reduce the district’s reliance on third-party support.

💡 Vision – Mr. Brumbley looks ahead, improving systems that support both instruction and operations.
🤝 Value – He consistently supports colleagues with a positive, team-first attitude.
🏆 Victory – His work directly improves classroom experiences and district efficiency.

“Sam is always at work with a smile and a willing attitude. He always helps out in any way possible. He has a wealth of information about technology and is willing to share and help others.” -Mrs. Knight

Thank you, Mr. Brumbley, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence. You truly embody Vision, Value, and Victory! 💛🖤

At the April 28, 2026 Valdosta Board of Education Work Session, we proudly recognized Jalik Rowe, a 5th grade student at W.G. Nunn Elementary School, for being named a national Read 180 Award winner—an honor celebrating exceptional student growth.

Nominated by his teacher, Charlene Rickman, Jalik has shown outstanding academic progress through increased reading performance, stronger learning habits, and consistent engagement across all classes. He continues to go above and beyond by attending additional sessions to reach his goals.

Beyond academics, Jalik stands out for his character and leadership. As the oldest of four siblings at school, he takes on responsibility with maturity and serves as a positive role model to his peers. His dedication, effort, and example reflect the very best of Valdosta City Schools.

Happy National School Nurse Day! ❤️‍🩹

Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible school nurses of Valdosta City Schools who go above and beyond to care for our students and staff each and every day. From providing comfort and compassion to ensuring the health and safety of our schools, their impact reaches far beyond the clinic.

Their dedication truly embodies what it means to BelieVe in the V—supporting the whole child and helping every student thrive.

Join us in thanking our amazing VCS nurses for their tireless service and commitment:

Lead Nurse; Champions Academy; Valdosta City School Of Scholars at HLC – Shannon Robinette
J. L. Lomax Elementary School – Leslie Hough
J.L. Newbern Middle School – Ramona Barkley
Pinevale Elementary School – Jennifer Garrett
Sallas Mahone Elementary School – Kelly Matheny
S. L. Mason Elementary School – Lesley Robinette
Valdosta Early College Academy – Gwanda Irvin
Valdosta High School – Kimberly Brown & Julie Rischar
Valdosta Middle School – Lori McGuire
WG Nunn Elementary School – Audri Cooper

Thank you for all you do to keep our Wildcat family healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

📣 Rising 6th-12th graders, are you ready to take learning to the next level?

Join us for our Valdosta Virtual Academy Early Enrollment Meeting and discover how VVA gives students the flexibility to succeed—both in and out of the classroom.

🗓 May 13, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Valdosta Early College Academy Cafeteria, 1605 Azalea Drive

VVA serves students in grades 6–12 and offers:
✔️ High school credit opportunities starting in 8th grade
✔️ Credit recovery and accelerated learning options
✔️ Flexibility to work, play sports, and pursue other goals
✔️ The chance to graduate early

If you’re looking for a program that fits your schedule and supports your future, VVA might be the perfect fit.

Our annual STEAM Day was one for the books! 🚀 From innovative experiments to creative art and next-level robotics, our Wildcats showed out and made this weekend a huge success. We are so proud of every student who մասնակցated, competed, and represented their schools so well. This is what it looks like to BelieVe in the V! 💛🖤

👏 Congratulations to our STEAM Day winners:

🎨 Art – Elementary
🥇 Aralynn Davis, Sallas Mahone Elementary School
🥈 Estella Cox, Sallas Mahone Elementary School
🥉 Joseph Hicks & Paul Hill, Sallas Mahone Elementary School

🎨 Art – Middle
🥇 Elianna Barzallo & Ana Bumanglag Flores, Valdosta Middle School
🥈 Yelena Reyes Bravo, Valdosta Early College Academy
🥉 Janell Sims, J.L. Newbern Middle School

🤖 Robotics – Elementary
🥇 “Sally the Spy”, Sallas Mahone Elementary School
🥈 “Bob and Rob”, S.L. Mason Elementary School
🥉 “The Robo Arachnids”, Sallas Mahone Elementary School

🤖 Robotics – Middle
🥇 “Zombie Apocalypse for the Antidotes”, J.L. Newbern Middle School
🥈 “Space Rover Mission”, J.L. Newbern Middle School
🥉 “Zylax’s Day on Earth”, J.L. Newbern Middle School
🥉 “Theme One Sea”, J.L. Newbern Middle School

🔬 Science Fair – Elementary
🥇 “Drinks on the Rocks” – Kyree Johnson, Samantha DeManuel, River Garbett Chaitram, Valdosta Middle School
🥇 “Are Teachers’ or Students’ Keyboards Dirtier?” – Milly LaHood, Amia Templeton, Lydia Brown, Valdosta Middle School
🥈 “Don’t Believe the Hype” – Kylie Beatie, J.L. Newbern Middle School
🥉 “Clock Iodine Reaction” – Jondia Joshua Thompkins, J.L. Newbern Middle School

🔬 Science Fair – Middle
🥇 “Light and Water My Plants” – Kourson Howell, Sallas Mahone Elementary School
🥈 “Rotten to the Core” – Lyla Ezzell, Sallas Mahone Elementary School
🥉 “Seltzer Dance Party” – Nyla Nieves, Skylar Putnam, Johnnie Miller, Pinevale Elementary School

Thank you to our students, teachers, staff, and families for making this event unforgettable. The future is bright in Valdosta City Schools! 🌟