Bring the family to Bulldogs, Books & Bright Lights on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at The Pit! Families with children from babies through 5th grade can enjoy literacy activities, FREE food, a FREE book for each child, and pictures with Bonfield the Bulldog! 🐾
Celebrate National Parent Involvement Day with an evening of books, Bulldog pride, and family fun!
Celebrate National Parent Involvement Day with an evening of books, Bulldog pride, and family fun!


Join the Toombs County Esports Team for Bulldog Collector Fest on November 7 from 9 AM–4 PM at the Toombs County Ag Center in Lyons!
Explore comics, games, toys, and cards, or compete in Madden and Super Smash Bros. tournaments ! Admission and vendor setup are FREE, and concessions will be available.
Bring your family and friends for a day of collecting, competition, and community! Scan the QR code for more information.
Explore comics, games, toys, and cards, or compete in Madden and Super Smash Bros. tournaments ! Admission and vendor setup are FREE, and concessions will be available.
Bring your family and friends for a day of collecting, competition, and community! Scan the QR code for more information.

Mark your Calendar:
Saturday, Nov. 7th, is the day for the first ever Bulldog Collector Fest. This is a free event to attend. If anyone would like to be a vendor there are a few spots available for free. There also will be a Smash Bro and Madden Tournament. Use the QR code to find out more.
Saturday, Nov. 7th, is the day for the first ever Bulldog Collector Fest. This is a free event to attend. If anyone would like to be a vendor there are a few spots available for free. There also will be a Smash Bro and Madden Tournament. Use the QR code to find out more.

🌟 October Attendance is in!🌟
Congratulations to Toombs Central Elementary School for earning October’s highest attendance rate at 95.84%! 🏆
Thank you to ALL of our students, families, and staff across Toombs County Schools for making attendance a priority. Every day brings opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed! ❤️💙
#AttendanceMatters #ToombsCountySchools #SHINE
Congratulations to Toombs Central Elementary School for earning October’s highest attendance rate at 95.84%! 🏆
Thank you to ALL of our students, families, and staff across Toombs County Schools for making attendance a priority. Every day brings opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed! ❤️💙
#AttendanceMatters #ToombsCountySchools #SHINE

🏡 Strong families help build strong communities! Our November Family Engagement article shares simple ways to connect with neighbors, explore local resources, serve others, and enjoy time together as a family. ❤️💙
Take a look and choose one idea to try with your family this month! #ToombsCountySchools #SHINE
Take a look and choose one idea to try with your family this month! #ToombsCountySchools #SHINE


📚 Bring your little readers and let’s shine under the lights!
Join Toombs County Schools for Bulldogs, Books & Bright Lights on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at The Pit! This FREE family event celebrates National Parent Involvement Day with literacy activities for babies through 5th grade, free food, a free book for every child who attends, and photos with Bonfield the Bulldog! ❤️💙
Make memories, discover new books, and celebrate the joy of reading together!
Join Toombs County Schools for Bulldogs, Books & Bright Lights on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at The Pit! This FREE family event celebrates National Parent Involvement Day with literacy activities for babies through 5th grade, free food, a free book for every child who attends, and photos with Bonfield the Bulldog! ❤️💙
Make memories, discover new books, and celebrate the joy of reading together!


🎄❤️ Shop with purpose this holiday season! Join us for the 5th Anniversary of Mistletoe on Main, featuring items made by our talented students with special needs. Come support their creativity and find something special for your holiday shopping!
📅 December 3 | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
📍 Toombs County Ag Center
523 Quint Shrine Road, Lyons
Sponsored by the Toombs County Schools Special Education Department. We hope to see you there! 🎁💚
📅 December 3 | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
📍 Toombs County Ag Center
523 Quint Shrine Road, Lyons
Sponsored by the Toombs County Schools Special Education Department. We hope to see you there! 🎁💚

Congratulations to our 2026 Toombs County Schools Teachers of the Year: Lindsay Phillips, Miranda Kight, Adriana Cervantes, Macy Graham, and Reagan Adams!
A special congratulations to Miranda Kight who was also selected as our District Teacher of the Year! Thank you to these outstanding educators for inspiring students and making a difference every day!
#ExcellenceForALL #SHINE #ToombsCountySchools
A special congratulations to Miranda Kight who was also selected as our District Teacher of the Year! Thank you to these outstanding educators for inspiring students and making a difference every day!
#ExcellenceForALL #SHINE #ToombsCountySchools

🚌❤️💛 Day 5: Faces Behind the Wheel!
As Bus Driver and Monitor Appreciation Week comes to a close, we're celebrating more of the amazing faces who keep our Bulldogs moving safely each day! Thank you to our entire transportation team for all you do!
As Bus Driver and Monitor Appreciation Week comes to a close, we're celebrating more of the amazing faces who keep our Bulldogs moving safely each day! Thank you to our entire transportation team for all you do!







🚌 Day 4 of Bus Driver & Monitor Appreciation Week!
Our celebration continues as we shine the spotlight on more of the incredible faces behind the wheel! 🌟
From early morning routes to afternoon drop-offs, our drivers and monitors do so much more than transport students. They build relationships, share smiles, and help ensure our Bulldogs arrive safely each day.
Our celebration continues as we shine the spotlight on more of the incredible faces behind the wheel! 🌟
From early morning routes to afternoon drop-offs, our drivers and monitors do so much more than transport students. They build relationships, share smiles, and help ensure our Bulldogs arrive safely each day.








Are you Raising a Reader?
The elementary years are a critical time for developing strong reading habits and foundational literacy skills. In this episode of Raising a Reader, explore practical strategies and resources that help kindergarten through third-grade students grow into confident, capable readers.
Watch this short video for tips:
https://www.gpb.org/education/learn/raising-a-reader/k-3
The elementary years are a critical time for developing strong reading habits and foundational literacy skills. In this episode of Raising a Reader, explore practical strategies and resources that help kindergarten through third-grade students grow into confident, capable readers.
Watch this short video for tips:
https://www.gpb.org/education/learn/raising-a-reader/k-3

"Bulldog Book Buddies" Program Starts at Lyons Upper Elementary School!
Four community volunteers read aloud to LUES third graders this morning, helping show that literacy is a lifelong skill that builds success in school and life!
Thank you to Clint Hutcheson, Executive Director of Mercy Ministries, for partnering with Rhonda Benton, our Family/Community Engagement Coordinator, to bring this program to LUES. Community volunteers will read with our students each month through the end of March. Together, we’re building readers—The Bulldog Way! ❤️🐾
Pictured left to right are: Rhonda Benton, Shana Hutto, Hazel Mead, Joseph Akins, Clint Hutcheson, Matt Helms (LUES Assistant Principal)
Four community volunteers read aloud to LUES third graders this morning, helping show that literacy is a lifelong skill that builds success in school and life!
Thank you to Clint Hutcheson, Executive Director of Mercy Ministries, for partnering with Rhonda Benton, our Family/Community Engagement Coordinator, to bring this program to LUES. Community volunteers will read with our students each month through the end of March. Together, we’re building readers—The Bulldog Way! ❤️🐾
Pictured left to right are: Rhonda Benton, Shana Hutto, Hazel Mead, Joseph Akins, Clint Hutcheson, Matt Helms (LUES Assistant Principal)





🚌❤️💙 FACES BEHIND THE WHEEL – DAY 2!
We're keeping the celebration rolling for Bus Driver and Monitor Appreciation Week!
Today, we're introducing you to more of the wonderful faces who help our Bulldogs get to and from school safely each day. These dedicated individuals do so much more than drive a bus or monitor students—they build relationships, share smiles, and make a difference in the lives of our students!
Take a moment to get to know a few more members of our Toombs County Schools Transportation Team!
We're keeping the celebration rolling for Bus Driver and Monitor Appreciation Week!
Today, we're introducing you to more of the wonderful faces who help our Bulldogs get to and from school safely each day. These dedicated individuals do so much more than drive a bus or monitor students—they build relationships, share smiles, and make a difference in the lives of our students!
Take a moment to get to know a few more members of our Toombs County Schools Transportation Team!










🎃👻 Trick-or-Treat Time in Lyons! 🍬
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 29, from 5:00–8:00 PM! Families are invited to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun at the Toombs County Courthouse, Downtown Lyons, and Neighborhood Door to Door.
We’re happy to help spread the word about this community event! Grab your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with family and friends! 🎃🍭
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 29, from 5:00–8:00 PM! Families are invited to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun at the Toombs County Courthouse, Downtown Lyons, and Neighborhood Door to Door.
We’re happy to help spread the word about this community event! Grab your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with family and friends! 🎃🍭

🚌 FACES BEHIND THE WHEEL | Bus Driver & Monitor Appreciation Week! 🚌
This week, October 19–23, Toombs County Schools is celebrating the dedicated transportation staff who help get our Bulldogs to and from school safely each day!
Throughout the week, we'll be spotlighting members of our transportation team through our "Faces Behind the Wheel" series! Each day, we'll introduce you to some of the special people behind the wheel and those who lend a helping hand along the way. You'll get to learn a little more about their years of service, what they love most about their jobs, and some fun facts you may not know!
Our drivers and monitors do so much more than transport students. They build relationships, share smiles, and play an important role in the lives of our Bulldogs.
Join us this week in showing our appreciation! Follow along, get to know our transportation team, and help us thank these individuals for all they do for Toombs County Schools!
#ToombsCountySchools #ExcellenceForALL
This week, October 19–23, Toombs County Schools is celebrating the dedicated transportation staff who help get our Bulldogs to and from school safely each day!
Throughout the week, we'll be spotlighting members of our transportation team through our "Faces Behind the Wheel" series! Each day, we'll introduce you to some of the special people behind the wheel and those who lend a helping hand along the way. You'll get to learn a little more about their years of service, what they love most about their jobs, and some fun facts you may not know!
Our drivers and monitors do so much more than transport students. They build relationships, share smiles, and play an important role in the lives of our Bulldogs.
Join us this week in showing our appreciation! Follow along, get to know our transportation team, and help us thank these individuals for all they do for Toombs County Schools!
#ToombsCountySchools #ExcellenceForALL










Toombs County Kinship Caregivers:
Are you a grandparent, relative, or other caregiver raising a child? The Toombs County Kinship Caregiver Support Group is a place to connect with others, share experiences, find support, and build community.
🍽️ Dinner and childcare are provided!
📅 Next meeting is Thursday, August 20
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 125 Church St., Suite 104, Vidalia
Check out the graphic for upcoming dates and RSVP information.
Are you a grandparent, relative, or other caregiver raising a child? The Toombs County Kinship Caregiver Support Group is a place to connect with others, share experiences, find support, and build community.
🍽️ Dinner and childcare are provided!
📅 Next meeting is Thursday, August 20
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 125 Church St., Suite 104, Vidalia
Check out the graphic for upcoming dates and RSVP information.

Toombs County Schools is introducing the Centegix Visitor Management System at all of our schools!
This system supports our ongoing commitment to school safety while providing a convenient check-in experience for our visitors.
This system supports our ongoing commitment to school safety while providing a convenient check-in experience for our visitors.

🎶🍂 LIVE IN LYONS IS TOMORROW @ 7PM! 🍂🎶
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Lyons Mainstreet is hosting an evening of live music, great company, and community fun, so head to downtown Lyons on Saturday, October 17.
🎸 Live Music: Dayfall
📍 Location: 304 Society Garden, Downtown Lyons
🕖 Music Starts: 7:00 PM
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Lyons Mainstreet is hosting an evening of live music, great company, and community fun, so head to downtown Lyons on Saturday, October 17.
🎸 Live Music: Dayfall
📍 Location: 304 Society Garden, Downtown Lyons
🕖 Music Starts: 7:00 PM

We hope all of our Toombs County Schools students, families, and staff enjoyed a wonderful and restful Fall Break! - Just a reminder that students return to school Wednesday, October 14!

September attendance is in!
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority. Every day matters, and every day at school is another opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed!
⭐ Congratulations to TCES for leading the district in September with 95.79% attendance!
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #ToombsCountySchools #ExcellenceForALL
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority. Every day matters, and every day at school is another opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed!
⭐ Congratulations to TCES for leading the district in September with 95.79% attendance!
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #ToombsCountySchools #ExcellenceForALL

