Lowndes High School

Tuten’s AP Lit students showed up to put Addie Bundren to rest yesterday. William Faulkner would have been proud of the new characters each student brought to join the Bundren clan as they all “mourn” Addie. @OneLowndes #BetterTogether

This past Saturday, the Lowndes High Mock Trial team competed in the Region 1 Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition against 11 other teams. After drawing one of the most difficult competition schedules, our Vikings walked away with more individual awards than any other team. Congratulations to our students who took home Outstanding Witness honors in all three rounds; Alessandro Straltsov in round 1, Allison Johnson in round 2, and Sanovia Woods in round 3. Co-captain Cason Hasty shined in his role as lead defense attorney winning Outstanding Attorney in both rounds 2 and 3. Iris Leigh served as the team’s courtroom artist. Iris received a roaring ovation, and her courtroom illustration will be entered in the statewide Mock Trial Courtroom Artist competition. Seniors Jessica Karagoz, Mohammad Ali, and co-captains Audrey Galletti and Cason Hasty were recognized for their four years of participation in Georgia Mock Trial Competition. We want to recognize and thank our other departing seniors Alessandro Straltov, Dev Patel, Henry Hamilton, and Sanovia Woods for their irreplaceable commitments to the program. Coaches Daniel Storey and Lori Ann King would like to thank the team’s Attorney Coach Wade Krueger, former Coach Dr. Sandra James, and the families and donors that have given their time, talent, and treasure supporting us this season. Thank you also to our returning members Allison Johnson, Iris Leigh, Kaitlyn WIlliams, Khloe Arndt, Mason Slaughter, and Morgan Rowan. Finally, we would like to extend a warm welcome to our fellow Titletown friends at Valdosta High in their first season, and congratulate and support Valwood as they move on to district competitions on February 22nd.

We invite you to join us for Lowndes High School's Counseling Department's Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Information Night on Thursday, February 6th, at 5:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center. This is a wonderful opportunity for both parents and students to explore the exciting pathways available through our Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment programs. Don't miss out on the chance to learn how these courses can enhance your child’s academic journey. We look forward to seeing you there! #OneLowndes #BetterTogether

LHS kicked off School Counselor Appreciation Week this morning. #OneLowndes #BetterTogether #SchoolCounselorWeek

February is CTAE Month! Check in throughout the month to see our CTAE students in action and to learn more about the Lowndes High CTAE program. #OneLowndes #BetterTogether

Congratulations to Lokesh Tammisetty for being named Lowndes High School's STAR Student! ⭐️ The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program recognizes the student with the highest SAT score on a single test date, who also ranks in the top ten percent or top ten of their class by GPA. Lokesh earned this distinction with an impressive SAT score of 1590! Lokesh has chosen Mr. Taylor Payne as his STAR Teacher, a well-deserved honor for Mr. Payne, who has now earned this title for two consecutive years. The two were recognized at the Azalea City Civic Club’s meeting and will attend the regional banquet in March. Congrats again to Lokesh and Mr. Payne!

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The Amazing Shake welcomed back Stephanie Bullard for another engaging and hands on training session. She focused on email etiquette and dining etiquette, preparing these students for a future corporate luncheon! Students, don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete in the Amazing Shake Competition on March 1st. Come practice your professional skills for a chance to win cash prizes and more! You have nothing to lose. #OneLowndes #BetterTogether #AmazingShake

Congratulations to the LHS FBLA Chapter for winning 1st place in the Region for the 2nd year in a row at the FBLA Region 2 RLC last night. We ended up with 25 TOP Five place winners (12 of them being 1st place wins). They will move on to the State Conference in March. 1st place winners were: Vinayak Kapoor- Accounting 1 Meagan Ritter- Economics Jackson Elliott- Intro to Information Tech J'kayah Watkins- Business Plan Meagan Ritter/Caroline White- Hospitality & Event Management Gabe Dahne- Intro to Business Communication Kendall Johnson- Management Information Systems Caleb Dyal/ Julian Zambrano- Marketing Kye Parker - Intro to Public Speaking Eli Johnson/ Brandon Ott- Public service Announcement Kendal Johnson, Gigi Birmelin- Visual Design Rachel Huynh, Siya Brahmbhatt, Esperanza Cruz, Nia Brown- Parliamentary Procedures ** Super shout out THANKS to the ROTC Cadets that helped with traffic control and meal distribution. They did a fantastic job. And THANKS to the 3rd floor teachers for allowing us to use your rooms!! #OneLowndes #BetterTogether

Stats in Style! 📊✨ Our AP Statistics students brought creativity to the classroom for their first assessment on Experimental Designs! They showed up dressed as a "block" or "matched pairs" to represent key concepts from their lesson. 🔹Blocks are groups of experimental units that are similar in some way. 🔹 Matched Pairs involve pairing two similar units. Learning statistics has never looked this good! Great job, future statisticians and researchers! 💡🎉 #APStats #LearningInAction @onelowndes #BetterTogether

Powder Puff Games are this Thursday, January 30th! $5 gate admission, Concessions will be for sale. Freshmen vs. Seniors Game Time 4:00 Sophomores vs. Juniors 4:45 Half Time Cheer Performances 5:30 Winners Game 6:00 #OneLowndes #BetterTogether

Ms. Carter’s biology classes demonstrated homeostasis today by keeping Homer Simpson alive! They had to keep constant temperatures, glucose, and water levels to keep him alive for 5 minutes!! #OneLowndes #BetterTogether

Lowndes Legacy Letters is a tradition of sending off our graduates with letters, cards, and general well-wishes! Please share this opportunity and fill your graduate's legacy folder with best wishes for a bright future. The deadline for letters to arrive at the school is May 1, 2025. Only cards or letters will be accepted, absolutely no other items will be allowed. Letters should be mailed to: Lowndes Legacy Letters c/o Your Graduate's Name 1606 Norman Drive Valdosta, Georgia 31601

"This is the REMIX!" Due to the extreme weather event that just moved through Valdosta, LHS Off-Broadway has moved its previously scheduled Thursday evening performance of SIX: The Musical - Teen Edition to Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 PM. **For anyone who has already purchased a ticket for the Thursday-evening performance, please know that we will honor those tickets at ANY of the other performances (Friday @ 7pm, Saturday @ 7pm or Sunday @ 3pm) in the LHS PAC. Tickets for each performance may still be purchased online or at the door. Please visit the LHS Off-Broadway website for further details and ticketing information: https://lowndes.revtrak.net/clubs-and-organizations/drama-club/drama-club-performances/six-the-musical-teen-edition/#/list #OneLowndes

Viking Family, The safety of our staff and students is always our top priority. With the current forecast and road conditions, we do not consider it safe for buses and vehicles to be on the road Thursday morning. According to Lowndes EMA, the forecasted temperature at noon is 32 degrees. Between Noon and 1 PM, the temperature is expected to rise above freezing and peak at 36 degrees around 4 PM., dropping back to freezing at 7 PM. The wind chill factor will stay below freezing all day. This gives us only about 6 hours of above-freezing temperatures. Six hours will not be enough time to allow all the snow and ice to melt and dry out. The hazard could be increased if the snow melts and the freezing results in black ice, which is less visible, creating a false sense of security; ice creates more dangerous driving conditions than snow. Lowndes County EMA and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office continue to encourage residents to stay off the roads until icy conditions dissipate, which is likely to be Thursday afternoon or later. Follow Lowndes EMA for updates. In the meantime, enjoy Winterland and stay safe and warm! We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday!

The Amazing Shake kicked off its first training session this semester with Ms. Lisa Jarvis from Conger LP Gas. She led an engaging session, speaking about networking opportunities and giving the students a chance to test their skills. The Amazing Shake competition will take place on Saturday, March 1st. It’s not too late to join! The next VIP training session is Thursday, Jan. 23rd. Don’t miss out! Check your email to sign up. #OneLowndes #BetterTogether

Mrs. White’s Economics students practiced Production Possibility Curves by making specific play-doh shapes. Each timed round, students worked with their team to collect data, then adjust factors of production, division of labor, and specialization for potential increase in efficiency and productivity. They demonstrated their findings by creating their own production possibility curve. #OneLowndes #BetterTogether

It is SHOW WEEK! And LHS Off-Broadway is proud to present the Broadway smash sensation, SIX: The Musical - Teen Edition. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse – remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! You won't want to miss these incredibly talented students in a visually spectacular and emotionally charged story. Performances are Thursday (Jan. 23), Friday (Jan. 24), and Saturday (Jan. 25) at 7pm in the LHS PAC. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door - $15 for adults and $10 for students. To purchase tickets online use the link or QR code below. Ticket Link = https://lowndes.revtrak.net/r1/drama-club-performances/six-the-musical-teen-edition/#/list #OneLowndes #BetterTogether

Good Afternoon, Viking Family, We hope that you have enjoyed your Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday today! We want you to know that we have been closely monitoring Winter Storm Demi and have been in contact with Lowndes EMA and other officials. With the storm’s timing, there are no anticipated threats during school hours on Tuesday, so we will have school on Tuesday, January 21st. All after-school activities on Tuesday will end by 5:00 pm, including Prime Time. The Lowndes versus Colquitt basketball game is postponed. However, with the chance of ice and possible snow on the roads Wednesday morning, and the safety of our staff and students being our top priority, we have made the decision to close all Lowndes County Schools and System offices Wednesday, January 22nd. We look forward to seeing your student at school tomorrow and encourage you to stay safe and warm on Wednesday!

Senior Cap and Gown pictures today and tomorrow! #OneLowndes