🎉🚌 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Week! 🚌🎉
This week, we celebrate the incredible men and women who safely transport our students to and from school each day. Our bus drivers are often the first and last smiling faces our students see — greeting them with warmth, patience, and care no matter the weather or the road ahead.
💛 Thank you to our Lumpkin County Schools transportation team for your dedication, kindness, and commitment to keeping our Tribe moving safely each and every day!
Let’s honk our horns and show our appreciation in the comments below! 👏👏👏
#BusDriverAppreciationDay #WeAreLCSS #ThankABusDriver #TribePride
This week, we celebrate the incredible men and women who safely transport our students to and from school each day. Our bus drivers are often the first and last smiling faces our students see — greeting them with warmth, patience, and care no matter the weather or the road ahead.
💛 Thank you to our Lumpkin County Schools transportation team for your dedication, kindness, and commitment to keeping our Tribe moving safely each and every day!
Let’s honk our horns and show our appreciation in the comments below! 👏👏👏
#BusDriverAppreciationDay #WeAreLCSS #ThankABusDriver #TribePride
Join us this Wednesday, October 22nd from 12:00-2:00 PM at the Student Outreach Center @ LCMS for our monthly parent group meeting. Topics to discuss will include:
-Title I Schools Compact Reviews and Input
-Education Opens Doors
-Isn't Education the School's Job?
-Stay Positive About School and Learning
#TR1BE
-Title I Schools Compact Reviews and Input
-Education Opens Doors
-Isn't Education the School's Job?
-Stay Positive About School and Learning
#TR1BE
👑✨ Gold Rush Kings & Queens Luncheon at Cottrell Elementary! ✨👑
Today, we celebrated one of our favorite Lumpkin County traditions—the annual Gold Rush Kings and Queens Luncheon! Our students and staff were honored to host this special event recognizing our community’s cherished Gold Rush royalty.
A huge congratulations to the 2025 Gold Rush King and Queen, Marvin and JoAnne Martin! 👏💜💛 Thank you for your many contributions to Dahlonega and for representing the heart and spirit of our hometown so beautifully.
#GoldRush2025 #CottrellElementary #LumpkinCountySchools #DahlonegaTradition #OnceAnIndianAlwaysAnIndian
Today, we celebrated one of our favorite Lumpkin County traditions—the annual Gold Rush Kings and Queens Luncheon! Our students and staff were honored to host this special event recognizing our community’s cherished Gold Rush royalty.
A huge congratulations to the 2025 Gold Rush King and Queen, Marvin and JoAnne Martin! 👏💜💛 Thank you for your many contributions to Dahlonega and for representing the heart and spirit of our hometown so beautifully.
#GoldRush2025 #CottrellElementary #LumpkinCountySchools #DahlonegaTradition #OnceAnIndianAlwaysAnIndian
🌟 Congratulations to our October 2025 Ideal Indians! 🌟
We’re proud to celebrate Katie Lowry, Wendy Tatum, and Shanna Sosebee as our Ideal Indians for October! 💜💛
These outstanding team members exemplify what it means to lead with integrity, dedication, and heart—making a positive difference every day for our students, staff, and community.
Thank you for representing the true spirit of the Tribe! 🙌
#TribePride #IdealIndians #DifferenceMakers #LumpkinCountySchools
We’re proud to celebrate Katie Lowry, Wendy Tatum, and Shanna Sosebee as our Ideal Indians for October! 💜💛
These outstanding team members exemplify what it means to lead with integrity, dedication, and heart—making a positive difference every day for our students, staff, and community.
Thank you for representing the true spirit of the Tribe! 🙌
#TribePride #IdealIndians #DifferenceMakers #LumpkinCountySchools
🌟 Celebrating the Lumpkin Youth Leadership Cohort! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize this outstanding group of students selected to represent Lumpkin County in this year’s Lumpkin Youth Leadership program — led by advisor Paula Cooper and sponsored by the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. 💜💛
👏 Congratulations to:
Bell, Blakely
Berryhill, Journey
Cole, Ridge
Cootware, McKinzley
Edelberg, Bailey
Fugich, Jack
Garcia-Cabrera, Dayra
Gilreath, Emma
Good, Richard
Jackson, Jeb
McEntyre, Davis
Pardue, Isabella
Sams, Gabriel
Shandy, Dylan
Walker, Jayson
Wells, Logan
These emerging leaders will spend the year building teamwork, leadership, and community engagement skills while learning what makes Lumpkin County such a special place to live and lead. 🌄✨
#TribePride #LumpkinYouthLeadership #LumpkinCountySchools #LeadershipInAction #DifferenceMakers
We’re proud to recognize this outstanding group of students selected to represent Lumpkin County in this year’s Lumpkin Youth Leadership program — led by advisor Paula Cooper and sponsored by the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. 💜💛
👏 Congratulations to:
Bell, Blakely
Berryhill, Journey
Cole, Ridge
Cootware, McKinzley
Edelberg, Bailey
Fugich, Jack
Garcia-Cabrera, Dayra
Gilreath, Emma
Good, Richard
Jackson, Jeb
McEntyre, Davis
Pardue, Isabella
Sams, Gabriel
Shandy, Dylan
Walker, Jayson
Wells, Logan
These emerging leaders will spend the year building teamwork, leadership, and community engagement skills while learning what makes Lumpkin County such a special place to live and lead. 🌄✨
#TribePride #LumpkinYouthLeadership #LumpkinCountySchools #LeadershipInAction #DifferenceMakers
🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Education! 🎉
We’re proud to recognize the Lumpkin County Education Foundation (LCEF) for awarding over $26,000 in classroom grants to our incredible teachers this year! 🍎💜
These grants help our educators bring innovative ideas to life—enhancing instruction, engaging students, and enriching learning experiences across Lumpkin County Schools.
Thank you, LCEF, for your continued investment in our teachers and students! 🌟
#TribePride #DifferenceMakers #LumpkinCountySchools #LCEF #TeacherGrants
We’re proud to recognize the Lumpkin County Education Foundation (LCEF) for awarding over $26,000 in classroom grants to our incredible teachers this year! 🍎💜
These grants help our educators bring innovative ideas to life—enhancing instruction, engaging students, and enriching learning experiences across Lumpkin County Schools.
Thank you, LCEF, for your continued investment in our teachers and students! 🌟
#TribePride #DifferenceMakers #LumpkinCountySchools #LCEF #TeacherGrants
🎉📚 Drumroll, please… We are thrilled to announce The Dahlonega Nugget as our October 2025 Partner in Education for Lumpkin County Schools! 🏅
For generations, The Dahlonega Nugget has served as “The Gold of the News,” bringing stories of our community, our students, and our local spirit to every doorstep. Their commitment to shining a spotlight on our schools, events, and achievements makes them a true champion for education in Dahlonega and beyond.
Thank you, The Dahlonega Nugget, for your ongoing support and for being a steadfast voice for Lumpkin County Schools. Together, we’re turning the page toward an even brighter future. ✨
#PartnerInEducation #LumpkinPride #TheGoldOfTheNews #LCSS #CommunityStrong #OctoberFeature. #TR1BE
For generations, The Dahlonega Nugget has served as “The Gold of the News,” bringing stories of our community, our students, and our local spirit to every doorstep. Their commitment to shining a spotlight on our schools, events, and achievements makes them a true champion for education in Dahlonega and beyond.
Thank you, The Dahlonega Nugget, for your ongoing support and for being a steadfast voice for Lumpkin County Schools. Together, we’re turning the page toward an even brighter future. ✨
#PartnerInEducation #LumpkinPride #TheGoldOfTheNews #LCSS #CommunityStrong #OctoberFeature. #TR1BE
🎉 October is National Principal Appreciation Month! 🎉
This month, we celebrate the incredible principals who lead our Lumpkin County Schools with vision, compassion, and a relentless commitment to excellence. 💜💛
From early morning bus duty to late-night ballgames, our principals are difference makers who inspire students, support teachers, and build strong school communities every single day.
Join us in saying thank you to our amazing principals for all they do to make Lumpkin County Schools the best place to learn, work, and grow! 🙌
#TRI1BE #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #LumpkinPride #DifferenceMakers
This month, we celebrate the incredible principals who lead our Lumpkin County Schools with vision, compassion, and a relentless commitment to excellence. 💜💛
From early morning bus duty to late-night ballgames, our principals are difference makers who inspire students, support teachers, and build strong school communities every single day.
Join us in saying thank you to our amazing principals for all they do to make Lumpkin County Schools the best place to learn, work, and grow! 🙌
#TRI1BE #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #LumpkinPride #DifferenceMakers
It's the beginning of October and that means a new Parent Resource Center edition (https://5il.co/lj8l). In this edition:
~ Title I Presentations for LCMS, LBES, BES, CES
~ Federal Programs Parent Meeting Presentation
~ Parent ProTech sign-up link
~ GOSA Report Card for LCSS (learning resource tab)
~ Thanksgiving Meal Application
~ Halloween Bash Information
#TR1BE
~ Title I Presentations for LCMS, LBES, BES, CES
~ Federal Programs Parent Meeting Presentation
~ Parent ProTech sign-up link
~ GOSA Report Card for LCSS (learning resource tab)
~ Thanksgiving Meal Application
~ Halloween Bash Information
#TR1BE
Our phone lines for both incoming and outgoing calls are currently not operational. If you need in touch with the school, please either call through SchoolStatus or email an administrator. We are working diligently to remedy this situation quickly. Thank you for understanding and your continued support.
Lumpkin School Nutrition Program is looking for a few dedicated long term school based team members!
Competitive pay, work on days students are at school and be off for the same holiday breaks. Benefits and 401K offered.
Join us!
#TR1BE
Competitive pay, work on days students are at school and be off for the same holiday breaks. Benefits and 401K offered.
Join us!
#TR1BE
Lumpkin County Schools was recognized on the state stage this week for our Certified Teacher Induction Program. Accepting this award on behalf of the system was Assistant Superintendent Kerri Whitmire. We were one of only 6 district recognized in the entire state!
#TR1BE
#TR1BE
LC was well-represented at the GaDOE Curriculum Leaders Conference this week as we had two presenters featured at this event in Athens, Georgia. Thank you to Assistant Superintendent Kerri Whitmire and Computer Science Teacher Jansen Haight for sharing their knowledge and expertise with leaders across the state of Georgia!
#TR1BE
#TR1BE
🍁 Fall Break is almost here! 🍁
No school Monday–Friday, Sept 29–Oct 3.
Students and teachers return Monday, October 6.
Enjoy the time to rest, read, and recharge—we’ll see you back on 10/6 ready to learn! 📚✨
#LumpkinPride #FallBreak #TR1BE
No school Monday–Friday, Sept 29–Oct 3.
Students and teachers return Monday, October 6.
Enjoy the time to rest, read, and recharge—we’ll see you back on 10/6 ready to learn! 📚✨
#LumpkinPride #FallBreak #TR1BE
A big thank you to the @ungwsoccer players for spreading positivity this morning at Cottrell Elementary! 🙌⚽️ They greeted our students with smiles and helped open car doors to kick off the day. We’re grateful for their partnership and support of our TR1BE! #LumpkinPride #UNGWSoccer
Parents & caregivers—join us for our September Parent Group this week!
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 17
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Student Outreach Center at LCMS
Enter through the loading dock to the right of the school’s main entrance.
Featuring a special presentation by the LCSS Federal Programs Director on:
• What Title I is & how it supports your child
• Your rights to be involved + School–Parent Compact reviews
We’ll also talk about:
• Navigating the Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Attendance in the early grades (and why it matters!)
• Resources to support academic success
All LCSS families are welcome—see you there!
#BetterEveryDay #FocusedForward #TR1BE
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 17
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Student Outreach Center at LCMS
Enter through the loading dock to the right of the school’s main entrance.
Featuring a special presentation by the LCSS Federal Programs Director on:
• What Title I is & how it supports your child
• Your rights to be involved + School–Parent Compact reviews
We’ll also talk about:
• Navigating the Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Attendance in the early grades (and why it matters!)
• Resources to support academic success
All LCSS families are welcome—see you there!
#BetterEveryDay #FocusedForward #TR1BE
🌟 Monday evening, we recognized ValuTeachers as a Partner in Education! Jimmy and Cherri LeBlanc have supported our employees with retirement planning while also sponsoring events and initiatives that benefit our schools and students. We are grateful for their partnership with Lumpkin County Schools! 💜
#LumpkinPride #TR1BE
#LumpkinPride #TR1BE
🚍💛 Heroes Among Us!
We are incredibly proud to recognize Bus Driver Clay Wimpy and LCHS/LCMS students Luke Ball and Jake Hendrix for their quick thinking and bravery that saved the life of a 72-year-old man trapped beneath his lawnmower.
At Monday's Board of Education meeting, Transportation Director Lynn White presented them with the Lumpkin County Schools Good Samaritan Award for their selfless actions.
Thank you, Clay, Luke, and Jake, for showing what it means to be part of the Lumpkin County family—where courage, compassion, and community shine bright! 🌟💜🧡
#LumpkinPride #GoodSamaritan #LCSSHeroes
We are incredibly proud to recognize Bus Driver Clay Wimpy and LCHS/LCMS students Luke Ball and Jake Hendrix for their quick thinking and bravery that saved the life of a 72-year-old man trapped beneath his lawnmower.
At Monday's Board of Education meeting, Transportation Director Lynn White presented them with the Lumpkin County Schools Good Samaritan Award for their selfless actions.
Thank you, Clay, Luke, and Jake, for showing what it means to be part of the Lumpkin County family—where courage, compassion, and community shine bright! 🌟💜🧡
#LumpkinPride #GoodSamaritan #LCSSHeroes
Congratulations to our Ideal Indians for September 2025!
Kyle Trammell, Technology Specialist
Sierra Gerrells, 6th Grade Teacher
Jennifer Moss, Chief Academic Officer
#TR1BE
Kyle Trammell, Technology Specialist
Sierra Gerrells, 6th Grade Teacher
Jennifer Moss, Chief Academic Officer
#TR1BE
🎉✨ Teacher of the Year Spotlight ✨🎉
Please join us in congratulating all of our Teachers of the Year across Lumpkin County Schools! Your passion, creativity, and dedication make a difference every single day for our students. 🍎💜
A special round of applause for our District Teacher of the Year, Mr. Wes Adams—announced last night at the BOE meeting! 👏👏 Mr. Adams exemplifies excellence in teaching and leadership, and we are so proud to have him represent Lumpkin County.
Thank you to all our incredible educators—your impact is immeasurable.
(L to R): Melanie Charles (BES), Ami Young (LBES), Samantha Cochenour (CES), Aaron Hopper (LCHS), Wes Adams (LCMS)
#LumpkinPride #TeacherOfTheYear #WeAreTheTr1be
Please join us in congratulating all of our Teachers of the Year across Lumpkin County Schools! Your passion, creativity, and dedication make a difference every single day for our students. 🍎💜
A special round of applause for our District Teacher of the Year, Mr. Wes Adams—announced last night at the BOE meeting! 👏👏 Mr. Adams exemplifies excellence in teaching and leadership, and we are so proud to have him represent Lumpkin County.
Thank you to all our incredible educators—your impact is immeasurable.
(L to R): Melanie Charles (BES), Ami Young (LBES), Samantha Cochenour (CES), Aaron Hopper (LCHS), Wes Adams (LCMS)
#LumpkinPride #TeacherOfTheYear #WeAreTheTr1be
