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September 2016 menu

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Monday, September 19. 2016

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August 2016 menu

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Friday, July 29. 2016

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Tears were shed but school has started

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Friday, July 29. 2016

Despite some tears and vocalized separation anxiety among the very youngest pupils, classes got underway at Lamar County schools Friday morning with few glitches reported.

Tears were shed by students and a few moms and dads who were leaving their kids at school for the first time - a landmark milestone in the lives of parents and children.

Time To Begin A New School Year

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Thursday, July 14. 2016

The Lamar County School System will begin the 2016-2017 school year on Friday, July 29. Open House will be held on Wednesday, July 27 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

A local subscription to The Herald Gazette is only $25 for the year. Let us help you stay informed of school events. Call 770-358-NEWS (6397) today!

2016 LCHS Graduates

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Tuesday, May 24. 2016

View this week's Herald-Gazette to see the LCHS class of 2016 as they are congratulated by local advertisers.

April 2016 menu

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Thursday, March 31. 2016

Click here for Elementary, Middle, and High lunch menu. Schools

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March 2016 menu

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Friday, March 4. 2016

Click here for Elementary, Middle, and High lunch menu. Schools

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New LCHS principal named

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Tuesday, March 1. 2016

Dr. David Boland, current principal at Cook Middle School, has been named principal at Lamar County High School. [Full Story »]

Byars, Steele serving on Ferst’s state board

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, February 24. 2016

Jason Byars and Dr. Julie Steele are currently serving on the Ferst Foundation For Childhood Literacy State Board. [Full Story »]

Pippin Davis to sign with VSU Wednesday

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, February 1. 2016

Standout middle linebacker Pippin Davis of the Lamar County Trojans will sign his letter of intent to play football for the Valdosta State University Blazers at ceremonies set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the high school. That is National Signing Day for fledgling college football players.

Christmas carolers

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Tuesday, December 8. 2015

The Lamar County High School Choir, directed by Natoya Fletcher, were caroling around town inviting the community to their concert. The concert, "Making Spirits Bright", will be held at the Lamar County Fine Arts Center Tuesday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m. The concert is sponsored by Lamar County Chorus Department. [Full Story »]

Five REACH Scholars sign contracts

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, October 7. 2015

By Rachel McDaniel

Five Lamar County Middle School students recently signed REACH Georgia scholarships as Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Deal gave them tips for furthering their educations. Students earning the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen $10,000 scholarship included five members of the class of 2020 - Trinity Fuller, Julianna Solis, Chrislar Tacbianan, Alexa Tacbianan and Erieyuna Watson. Some of the advice the First Lady gave during her Sept. 30 visit included don’t miss school, choose friends wisely, keep a high GPA and remember mentors are there to help along the way. [Full Story »]

Schools use escape to evaluate and improve procedures, communication

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, August 19. 2015

The Lamar County school system used last week’s escape by a state prisoner from a work crew here to work on the processes used leading up to and during lockdowns.

Eric Kenneth Coe walked away from the work detail after schools were out. Though he was not thought to be violent, the decision was made to go into lockdown status though the vast majority of students were gone for the day.
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LC enrollment numbers rising daily

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, August 11. 2015

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Registration numbers are changing almost daily for Lamar County schools, said Dr. Jute Wilson, superintendent.

“Right now, we are at 2,775, getting closer to that 2,800 number,” he added. “Our largest class is first grade at 226 and the smallest 11th grade at 176.” [Full Story »]

Four new student clubs approved

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Friday, May 22. 2015

Four new learning clubs for Lamar County students, two at the middle school and two at the primary school, have been approved by the Lamar County board of education. [Full Story »]