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Alivia Patrick, Senior, is the Work-Based Learning student of the week. Alivia works at Little Folks Farm Daycare in Johnson's Corner and loves working as an assistant teacher with the children in her classroom. She is pictured reading to the students about bees and pollination. Alivia will use her experience in her future role of an elementary school teacher. We are so thankful for Alivia and her commitment to shape the lives of young children in our community. Toombs County High School thanks Little Folks Farm and Daycare and all other business partners for their support of the Work-Based Learning program.

Parents & Guardians of Toombs County School System Students:

Please take a few minutes to complete our School Nurse Parent Survey for the 2025–2026 school year. The survey is short (about 10 questions) and will help us improve services and support for students across the district.

Take the survey here:

English Survey:
https://forms.gle/cEvwnT569KxH3NtL8

Spanish Survey:
https://forms.gle/rRUYRJDVgNe2Fmuh7

Toombs County High School is proud to celebrate Exceptional Children’s Week, a time to recognize and support the unique abilities and strengths of all children. Exceptional Children’s Week highlights the importance of inclusion and celebrates the contributions of children with disabilities in our school community. Wearing this shirt shows our support and school pride. Students and staff are invited to wear this special shirt during the week of April 13-April 17 to show acceptance, understanding, and inclusion.

Adult and Youth Sizes available

Shirt Design: (See image above) White or Gray shirt available

Order Deadline: March 20th, 2026

Cost: $15.00

Please use the following link to purchase: https://stores.elitegraphicsndesign.com/toombs_fund/shop/home

Thank you for helping us celebrate Exceptional Children’s Week!

TCHS Spring Picture Day is Today!

Spring pictures will be taken during 1st block this morning. Individual photos are optional — only students who would like pictures will participate. Proofs will be sent home so you can decide whether to purchase.

Buddy pictures are $10 per person. Everyone in the group must pay, and payment is due today.

Make sure you’re picture-ready!

🌟 March Family Engagement Spotlight 🌟

Parental involvement makes a powerful difference in a child’s education! When families stay engaged, students experience:

✅ Increased motivation and engagement
✅ Improved behavior
✅ Stronger academic performance
✅ Better parent-teacher relationships
✅ A deeper understanding of their child’s growth

Family engagement doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple actions make a big impact:
📚 Read with your child
🎉 Attend school functions
💬 Talk about school events
✏️ Help with homework

Together, we can create a supportive partnership that helps every child succeed. Thank you for being an essential part of our school family! 💛

The GHSA is now accepting applications for the 2026–27 Student-Athlete Advisory Council! This is a great opportunity to represent your school, your region/classification, and student‑athletes across the entire state. • Open to current Sophomores and Juniors • Application deadline: May 5th Apply here: https://forms.gle/Dc3ZKyct7oSwhqZK9

🎓📸 Senior Cap & Gown Pictures – March 4th 📸🎓

Cap and Gown pictures will be taken Wednesday, March 4th from 9:30–11:30 AM in the auditorium.

If you are on campus 2nd block, you will be called. If not, please plan to come during the designated time window.

Caps and gowns will be provided.
Pictures are optional, and payment is due on picture day.
There will not be a make-up day.

📧 Please check your Google Classroom or school email for full details, dress guidelines, and ordering information.

TCHS Fishing Team Earns Another Top 10 Finish at Lake Hartwell The TCHS Fishing Team was back in action at Lake Hartwell this past Saturday February 23, 2026. AJ Bagby, TCHS 11th grader, weighed in 16.08 pounds to secure a 10th place finish out of 130 fishing teams in the Georgia Bass Nation High School Fishing Tournament. The Lake Dawg again faced tough weather conditions with thunderstorms blowing through the morning of the tournament. It was a cloudy and rainy day followed by periods of high winds. Due to the thunderstorms, AJ decided to target shallow water spotted and largemouth bass. “A small population of bass were already starting to move up and stage for the upcoming spawn. But the thunderstorms pushed those fish even shallower at the beginning of the tournament. I caught the first fish of the day in 2 feet of water. When the rainwater is warmer than the lake water, the bass and the baitfish will push up very close to the bank to take advantage of the warmer rainwater running off into the lake”, said AJ Bagby. “I primarily rotated between fishing shallow spawning pockets with a neko rigged worm and deep timber with a jighead minnow. The bass were spread out and very hard to locate. I caught a 4.11 pound spotted bass in 3 feet of water on a sand-to-gravel transition bank in spawning pocket. Then, I caught a 3.47 pound spotted bass in 55 feet of water in the timber. I had to bounce around a lot to find the fish as they are in transition from their deep wintering spots and moving to the spawning flats and pockets”, said AJ Bagby. The Top 10 Lake Hartwell finish has moved AJ and Lane Bagby up into 6th place for Angler of the Year points in the GA Bass Nation High School division out of 168 high school teams. The Lake Dawgs want to give a special shoutout to some of our key sponsors. A special thanks goes out to Gordy Tire and Brake, Greenline Distributors, Altamaha Bank & Trust, Lassiter Tractor, McLendon Enterprises and Altamaha EMC for their support! The Lake Dawgs next GHSA tournament is at Clarks Hill on March 7th. Go Dawgs!

📣 New to Dual Enrollment? We’ve got you covered! If your student is considering Dual Enrollment next year, this meeting is for you! Join us to learn: ✔️ How Dual Enrollment works ✔️ Who qualifies ✔️What programs are available ✔️Important deadlines This is for families who have never participated in DE before. 📅 Thursday, March 5 ⏰ 5:45 PM 📍 TCHS Boardroom

We always love getting to represent Toombs County Schools!
We had a great time hosting a Toombs County Schools booth at the SECCA Job Fair today, connecting with local high school students and sharing the many career opportunities available right here in our district. We are proud to showcase how the Toombs County School System invests in students and future professionals.
It’s always exciting to meet students who are exploring their next steps. We hope to see many of them back with us in the future!

Congratulations to the Toombs County High School Orchestra for their outstanding performance at the Georgia Music Educator’s Association Large Group Performance Evaluation in Savannah, Ga! 🎶👏The Orchestra performed on Tuesday at the event for the FIRST TIME EVER alongside other orchestras from District 1 such as the Savannah Arts Academy and Richmond Hill High School. Bravo to these outstanding student musicians 🎻!

Arianna Hill, Senior, is our WBL student of the week. Arianna just started working at City Drug Store in Vidalia and is pictured on her first day at her new job. Arianna states that she believes that she will enjoy working at City Drugs and is very appreciative of them scheduling her around her basketball schedule. She has had an exciting and excellent basketball career and is one of the team's key players. While working she will gain soft skills that she will use in her future career. TCHS would like to thank City Drug Store and all other business partners for their support of the WBL program.

Toombs County High School students participated in the Future Ready Conference at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center, benefiting from sessions on self-advocacy, workforce readiness, and post-secondary options.  The students gained valuable knowledge and practical strategies that will support their future planning. The conference was made possible through the partnership of First District RESA, Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, and Georgia High School High Tech. Pictured are students with Mrs. Grayson Craft and Mr. Jeremy Moore.

The Lyons Lions Club Student of the Month program recognizes deserving students for their “Dedication, Commitment and Service to Others” and is sponsored by Peoples Bank. Congratulations to Jasmine Villegas for being recognized as the February Student of the Month for Toombs County High School. Photo (Left to Right): Jasmine Villegas (TCHS Student of the Month), Coach Todd Allen (TCHS Varsity Wrestling Coach & Physical Education Teacher), Jenny King (Peoples Bank Representative), and Lion Barry Waller (Toombs County Schools Superintendent).

Toombs County Students Named District Winners in Young Georgia Authors Contest

The Toombs County School District has announced its FY26 Young Georgia Authors (YGA) District Level Winners, recognizing outstanding student writing across all grade levels.

Students from Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School, Toombs County Middle School, and Toombs County High School were selected as district winners for their exceptional original works. Entries will now advance to the First District RESA (FDRESA) for the next round of judging.

This year’s winners include:

Kindergarten: Daniel Toler, Daniel the Cat (Toombs Central Elementary)
1st Grade: Blakely Lamb, The Lost Hat (Toombs Central Elementary)
2nd Grade: Ellie Williams, Kelly’s Lost Puppy (Toombs Central Elementary)
3rd Grade: Mariel Luna-Munoz, Great White Sharks (Lyons Upper Elementary)
4th Grade: Jane Coleman, Where Were the Stars? (Toombs Central Elementary)
5th Grade: Ivy Wilkes, The Stolen Crown (Lyons Upper Elementary)
6th Grade: Allie Lawson, A Whisper of the Hotel (Toombs County Middle School)
7th Grade: John Peterson, What is War, A Villanelle (Toombs County Middle School)
8th Grade: Fatima Oliveros Barcenas, Winter (Toombs County Middle School)
9th Grade: Ryleigh Hester, The New Hero in Town (Toombs County High School)
10th Grade: Alona Wright, Freedom Painters (Toombs County High School)
11th Grade: Sophie Tillman, The Exclusive (Toombs County High School)
12th Grade: Brandon Badie, The Blessing that Asked Nothing (Toombs County High School)

The Young Georgia Authors contest encourages students to develop and celebrate their writing talents through poetry, short stories, essays, and other literary works.

Work-Based Learning Student of the Week

Makenna Gardisser, Junior, is our WBL student of the week. Makenna works at God’s Willing Boutique in Lyons, GA. She is shown with some of the new inventory that she just put out at the boutique. Makenna states that she loves working at God's Willing Boutique and she is gaining skills that she will use in her future career. TCHS would like to thank God's Willing Boutique and all other business partners for their support of the WBL program.

Save the date on February 24th. Students will be able to order letter jackets and 10th graders may order their class rings.

Rising 9th Grade Orientation – Class of 2030!

Current TCMS 8th graders will tour TCHS on Feb. 17.

Orientation & Registration:
A–L → Feb. 24 @ 5:45 PM
M–Z → Feb. 25 @ 5:45 PM

Students will select their high school pathways that night.

Questions? Email rosanne.ferrell@toombs.k12.ga.us

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