Valdosta Middle School

San Antonio was an incredible experience for our VMS team!

Mrs. Mortensen, Mrs. Lewis, and Mrs. Berglund traveled west alongside fellow educators from across Valdosta City Schools to attend the PLC Solution Tree Summer Institute in San Antonio, TX that welcomed educators from across the United States and beyond.

Over several days filled with learning, collaboration, laughter, and meaningful conversations, VCS teachers and staff had the opportunity to connect with educators from all over the nation through engaging breakout sessions and professional learning opportunities. While we gained valuable ideas and instructional strategies from conference presentations, some of the most rewarding moments came from strengthening relationships with colleagues across our district and learning from one another.

We are grateful for the opportunity to represent VMS, grow alongside our VCS family, and bring back fresh ideas that will help us continue providing the very best for our students.

As an added bonus, we happened to be in San Antonio while the Spurs were celebrating an NBA Finals win! The excitement throughout the city made for an unforgettable experience and was the perfect way to cap off an amazing week!

As we look back on the final days of the 2025-2026 school year, we’re grateful for opportunities like this one that helped our 8th grade students start thinking about their future beyond VMS.

Mock Trial Coach Sam Dennis and VHS Mock Trial Captain Souad Dennis (VHS C/O 27) visited our STEM-8 students to share information about the Mock Trial program at Valdosta High School. Students learned about the team, explored what participation involves, and enjoyed an engaging presentation along the way.

Thank you to Coach Sam Dennis and Souad for taking the time to invest in our students and introduce them to another exciting opportunity waiting for them at VHS.

The verdict? Our Wildcats are ready for what comes next. ⚖️🐾

🏀 The Phil Johnson Shootout is coming to VMS!

Join us June 15th for a great day of middle school basketball as teams from across South Georgia take the court. Come cheer on the Wildcats and enjoy some summer hoops! 🐾💛🖤

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What an incredible accomplishment by the VCS Foundation in recognizing and awarding these outstanding students! We are proud of all they have achieved and excited to see where their journeys take them next. The future is bright, and we have no doubt these Wildcats are destined for even bigger and greater things!

🎓🖤💛 What an incredible year for the Valdosta City Schools Foundation!

During the 2025-2026 school year, the Foundation facilitated the awarding of 46 scholarships totaling $33,500 to graduating seniors from Valdosta High School and Valdosta Early College Academy, along with five REACH Georgia Scholarships totaling $10,000.

In all, more than $43,500 was awarded through the generosity of 30 different businesses, organizations, schools, families, and individuals who believe in investing in the future of our students.

Congratulations to all scholarship recipients, and thank you to every sponsor, donor, volunteer reader, and community partner who made these opportunities possible.

To view the complete list of scholarship recipients and their college plans, visit our website. You can also view photos and scholarship winner spotlights on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. Links are in the comments below.

What a great opportunity for our recent 8th grade graduates as they enter VHS!

Valdosta High School Summer Reading Challenge 2026

Wildcats, keep your minds sharp this summer!

Join the Valdosta High School Summer Reading Challenge and discover new adventures, explore different perspectives, and strengthen your reading skills before the new school year begins.

🌟 Challenge Goal
Read at least 5 books during summer break and log your books using the QR code on the VCS brochure or link below.
https://forms.gle/4M9hC1kBSbBY7QZp6

📖 What Counts?
• Fiction
• Nonfiction
• Graphic Novels
• Biographies
• E-books
• Audiobooks

🎯 Benefits of Summer Reading
✔ Maintain and improve reading skills
✔ Expand vocabulary and comprehension
✔ Reduce summer learning loss
✔ Explore new ideas and interests
✔ Prepare for academic success

🏆 Incentives & Recognition

Students who complete the Summer Reading Challenge will be recognized during the fall semester and may be eligible for prizes and special incentives.

The recommended summer reading lists have been published on the VHS webpage.

To access the summer reading lists, please click on the link below:
https://www.gocats.org/o/vhs/page/summer-reading-2026

🐾 Remember: Readers are Leaders!

Make reading a part of your summer routine and continue building your path to success.

Read. Learn. Lead. Go Wildcats! 🖤💛🐾

The Valdosta Middle School family mourns the passing of former social studies teacher Mr. Roger Rome.

Mr. Rome was loved and respected by generations of students and colleagues for his passion for history and the incredible knowledge he shared in and out of the classroom. His enthusiasm for teaching made a lasting impact on our school community, and he will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. 🖤💛🐾