After consultation and recommendations from state and local emergency management, our area is anticipating severe weather from Hurricane Helene overnight Thursday and continuing into the early hours of Friday morning.
We are anticipating the weather to be out of our area by Friday around lunch. However, with the uncertainty of potential damage, power outages, road issues, and with the safety of all of our stakeholders in mind, the Toombs County School System will be
closed for students and staff on Friday, September 27th.
We will return to normal operations on Monday, September 30th. Please stay tuned to our social media outlets and communication tools for any further updates.
The Toombs County School System is closely monitoring Hurricane Helene in collaboration with local emergency management officials.
We will have normal school operations tomorrow, Sept. 26.
A decision regarding school on Friday, Sept. 27 will be made tomorrow afternoon.
Please stay tuned to our school communication outlets for the latest updates on school operations.
Our TCHS Chorus will host a Hispanic Heritage Concert on October 8 at 7:00pm at the Toombs County High School. You don't want to miss it! (Free Admission)
Early next week, all Toombs County schools will be conducting practice lockdown drills required by HB 147. The drills must be conducted by October 1st of each year as part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and preparedness of our students and staff. The drills will take place during the school day and will follow established safety protocols.
Key Points to Note:
Drills will occur at each school, with staff guiding students throughout the process.
Local law enforcement will be present to assist and monitor.
These drills are purely precautionary and designed to ensure everyone knows the proper procedures in case of an actual emergency.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep our schools safe. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school administration.
If you have a seventh-grade student, an updated immunization record must be submitted to TCMS. Students were given letters to parents explaining the immunization updates and requirements. Please get your child's immunization turned in as soon as possible. For more information, contact TCMS Nurse at 912-524-3305 or candace.williams@toombs.k12.ga.us
How do you feel when you get a compliment/encouragement from a stranger? Pretty good? It's a good feeling when someone notices something about you. But what about when someone you really care about compliments/encourages you? That's a great feeling, and it's what our kids feel when we use words to point out how special they are. A child who feels valued and accepted by his or her family can change the world. So don't underestimate the importance of keeping a list of compliments/words of encouragement for kids on hand.
If you struggle to be creative with your words, here is a list to try.
On Sunday afternoon, the Toombs County School System was notified by several concerned individuals about a threatening social media post circulating in our community. We immediately contacted our local law enforcement partners to investigate the matter. After conducting interviews with the individuals involved, it was determined that the post did not originate from or specifically mention Toombs County or the Toombs County School System. However, similar threats have been shared across multiple communities in the region.
This alarming trend is affecting many areas, especially in light of the recent tragic events at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Our thoughts and prayers remain with that community. School Districts across the state are facing these widespread online threats, which, while not always originating locally, are being shared extensively and causing concern.
Please rest assured that we take ALL threats seriously and act with urgency. We are grateful for the strong partnerships we have with both the Lyons Police Department and the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office. These agencies are ready to support us at a moment’s notice to investigate any potential threats or suspicious behavior.
As a precaution, we have requested that our law enforcement partners continue their presence on our campuses to provide an additional layer of security. We sincerely thank the concerned citizens who brought this post to our attention, as well as the Lyons Police Department and the Toombs County Sheriff’s Department for their continued vigilance and support.
Around 5:45 this morning the Toombs County School System was made aware of a disturbing social media post that insinuated “shooting”. The post did not mention any of our schools. However, we felt it was necessary to notify law enforcement of the post, and both Lyons Police Department and the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office quickly responded to the post and contained the issue before school started. As a layer of extra support and security, we have additional officers at each school. Rest assured that the safety and security of all of our students and staff is paramount in what we do each day. Thanks to both the Lyons Police Department and Toombs County Sheriff’s Department for working together with us to address this matter swiftly. We are continuing to operate as normal but will continue to have additional law enforcement on each of our campuses.
We are excited to have parents and grandparents join their children for breakfast! Please see the flyer for dates and times.
The Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a federally funded program providing free fresh fruits & vegetables to children at eligible elementary schools during the school day. Check out the FFVP options that are being offered to your children at LPS, TCES & LUES this month.
Homecoming Week is Sept. 16th-20th! Show your spirt by participating in the dress up days throughout the week!
LPS Trunk or Treat will be Oct. 31st. Please see the information below if you or your business would like to host a trunk or treat table.
Reminder: In observance of Labor Day, Toombs County Schools will be closed for students & staff on Sept. 2, 2024.
Check out the meals being served by our Toombs County Schools Nutrition Program! All students who attend Toombs County Schools receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge. For more info, check out https://www.toombscountyschools.org/page/food-and-nutrition
Local Outreach - Vidalia Church of God is hosting a Food Distribution on 8/24/24 at 9am. (401 Adams Street) They ask that attendees pull into the parking lot and await further instructions from one of their volunteers.
The Toombs County community tailgate is tomorrow (Aug 23) from 4:30-6:30pm in downtown Lyons. We invite you to come shop and eat local while enjoying the best town around! We will line the downtown streets at 6:15 PM to cheer on the TCHS Football Team in their "Dog Walk!”
Our Toombs County community tailgate will be this Friday, Aug 23 (4:30-6:30pm) in downtown Lyons. We invite you to come shop and eat local. Various teams and groups will host 'meet and greets' along with booths for you to visit. The cheerleaders will be getting our spirits high, and you can even have some time on the mat with the wrestling team. The Redcoat Drumline will back it all up and there will be face painting, cotton candy, boiled peanuts and much more! We will line the downtown streets at 6:15 PM to cheer on the TCHS Football Team as they do their "Dog Walk!” Don't miss it!
Parents and Guardians,
If you have noticed a bus or car tag on your student's book bag, we ask that you please leave those attached to the book bag. The tags are part of our transportation process to ensure we get your children home safely each day. If you have a transportation change, please send a note to school indicating the change. Thank you!
Toombs County Schools will proceed with the first day of school tomorrow, Friday, August 9, 2024. In working with county officials, a few roads in the county are still being worked on, however, our transportation department and bus drivers are working to contact those families to ensure safe travels to school. We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!
We are very excited to be hosting the 3rd annual Toombs County Downtown Community Tailgate on Aug 23rd (4:30-6:30) in downtown Lyons! If you want to reserve a space for your group, organization or business, please email tabatha.nobles@toombs.k12.ga.us. We look forward to another successful event! #BeADog #SHINE
