🌟 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! 💛
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! 💛
Bake Sale tomorrow - Wednesday!
🛍️ One location. Tons of sellers. Endless finds!
Join us for the Community Yard Sale at Toombs County Middle School and shop a huge variety of items all in one place. You never know what treasures you’ll find!
This Saturday! 8am - 1pm
Spring Pictures are Tomorrow, March 3rd. Bring your best smile!
🏰🍳 The Quest for School Breakfast Begins! 🍳🏰
Come celebrate National School Breakfast Week with us beginning Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6!
Students can enjoy new and delicious breakfast menu choices and a cafeteria transformed into a medieval castle fit for knights and royalty! 👑⚔️
Don’t miss out on the adventure—fuel up each morning and join us for The Quest for School Breakfast!
Come celebrate National School Breakfast Week with us beginning Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6!
Students can enjoy new and delicious breakfast menu choices and a cafeteria transformed into a medieval castle fit for knights and royalty! 👑⚔️
Don’t miss out on the adventure—fuel up each morning and join us for The Quest for School Breakfast!
📅 Save the Date!
🏃♂️🏀⚽ Free Sports Physicals at TCMS
📍 April 29
✔️ Sports physical packets can be picked up in the Gym or from Connection Teachers
✔️ Packets must be completed by a parent/guardian
🗓 All packets are due by April 17
Don’t wait until the last minute—get your packet early and be ready for the upcoming sports season! 💙❤️🐾
🧩💙 Accept. Understand. Include. 💙🧩
Exceptional Children’s Week is coming April 13–17, and Toombs County Schools is excited to celebrate the strengths and abilities of all students.
👕 Order your shirt now to wear during Exceptional Children’s Week and help promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion throughout our school community.
Shirts are $15, and the last day to order is March 20.
Exceptional Children’s Week is coming April 13–17, and Toombs County Schools is excited to celebrate the strengths and abilities of all students.
👕 Order your shirt now to wear during Exceptional Children’s Week and help promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion throughout our school community.
Shirts are $15, and the last day to order is March 20.
🌟 February Students of the Month 🌟
Mrs. Dowell, Mrs. Cloud, and Mr. Herndon are excited to announce the February Students of the Month for the 6th–8th Grade Autism Room!
🎉 Logan Proctor
🎉 Cristiano Espinosa
Logan and Cristiano consistently demonstrate kindness, honesty, hard work, and an excellent work ethic. We are proud of their accomplishments and happy to celebrate their success! 💙🐾
Mrs. Dowell, Mrs. Cloud, and Mr. Herndon are excited to announce the February Students of the Month for the 6th–8th Grade Autism Room!
🎉 Logan Proctor
🎉 Cristiano Espinosa
Logan and Cristiano consistently demonstrate kindness, honesty, hard work, and an excellent work ethic. We are proud of their accomplishments and happy to celebrate their success! 💙🐾
Community Yard Sale @ TCMS
Saturday, March 7 @ 8am - 1pm
Spring Pictures are next Tuesday, March 3rd. Bring your best smile!
Students are also able to take pictures with their friends! The last day to sign up for Buddy Pictures is tomorrow. $10 per student.
Students are also able to take pictures with their friends! The last day to sign up for Buddy Pictures is tomorrow. $10 per student.
Spring School Pictures and Buddy Pictures are on March 3rd! Don't forget to pay for your buddy picture this week!
🛒 TCMS School Store Now Open! 🛒
We’re excited to announce that TCMS now has a School Store available for students! The store will be open every morning from 7:30–7:55 AM in the Commons area, beginning Tuesday morning.
We’re excited to announce that TCMS now has a School Store available for students! The store will be open every morning from 7:30–7:55 AM in the Commons area, beginning Tuesday morning.
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.
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.
Community Yard Sale @ TCMS
Saturday, March 7 @ 8am - 1pm
✈️📊 7th Grade Math in action!
Students in Mr. Poppell’s and Mr. McLeod’s classes took learning to new heights by creating paper airplanes and collecting data on flight distance. Hands-on activities like this help students see math come to life!
Students in Mr. Poppell’s and Mr. McLeod’s classes took learning to new heights by creating paper airplanes and collecting data on flight distance. Hands-on activities like this help students see math come to life!
Spring & Buddy Pictures - March 3
Pictures are optional. Buddy pictures must be paid for by Feb. 27.
Pictures are optional. Buddy pictures must be paid for by Feb. 27.
Community Yard Sale @ TCMS
Saturday, March 7 @ 8am - 1pm
Multiple community sellers at one location!
Saturday, March 7 @ 8am - 1pm
Multiple community sellers at one location!
🍽️💙 Ms. McDonald’s class welcomed parents to lunch today!
Thank you to all the parents who took time out of their day to join us—we truly appreciate your support and involvement! 🐾
Thank you to all the parents who took time out of their day to join us—we truly appreciate your support and involvement! 🐾
🎶 Band Spotlight 🎶
On Tuesday, February 17, band students under the direction of Mrs. Akridge participated in a Pre-LGPE Clinic held at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Georgia Southern University. Students had the opportunity to perform their LGPE music in a collegiate performance venue and work directly with an experienced clinician who provided in-depth, individualized feedback.
LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation) is a statewide assessment where ensembles are evaluated on tone quality, technique, balance, and musicality. Clinics such as this allow students to refine their performance skills in a professional setting while gaining insight into the adjudication process. This experience represents a valuable step in their preparation and growth as musicians. We are extremely proud of their focus, effort, and professionalism.
On Tuesday, February 17, band students under the direction of Mrs. Akridge participated in a Pre-LGPE Clinic held at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Georgia Southern University. Students had the opportunity to perform their LGPE music in a collegiate performance venue and work directly with an experienced clinician who provided in-depth, individualized feedback.
LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation) is a statewide assessment where ensembles are evaluated on tone quality, technique, balance, and musicality. Clinics such as this allow students to refine their performance skills in a professional setting while gaining insight into the adjudication process. This experience represents a valuable step in their preparation and growth as musicians. We are extremely proud of their focus, effort, and professionalism.
Save the Date: Free Sports Physicals @ TCMS on April 29.
*Students can pick up the sports physical packets at the Gym or with the Connection Teachers.
*Packets must be completed by a parent/guardian and students must turn it in by April 17.
