📚✨ GA Pre-K Registration is Now Open! ✨📚
Lumpkin County School System is excited to announce that FREE GA Pre-K Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open February 23 – March 13, 2026!
🎉 Apply Now @ https://forms.gle/3ise9qzRJ1Sxhc939
✔️ Follows the elementary school calendar & daily start/end times
✔️ Bus transportation provided by elementary attendance zones
✔️ Served by the School Nutrition Program
✔️ Current sites: Cottrell Elementary & Long Branch Elementary
✔️ Only 20 spots per site
🗓️ Registration is open for the lottery through March 13, 2026.
If more than 20 students apply per site, a lottery will be held. Students not selected will be placed on a waitlist.
👧🧒 Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026 to apply.
📩 Questions? Contact Dr. Libby Bicknell at libby.bicknell@lumpkinschools.com
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to give your child a strong start! 💛
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We are proud to celebrate the outstanding students and community partners recognized at our February Board of Education meeting! 👏💜
🎶 LCMS Honor Band Students
🎵 LCMS Honor Chorus Students
🎶 LCHS Honor Band Students
🎵 LCHS Honor Chorus Students
🤝 Dahlonega Rotary Club – Partner in Education
These students have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and commitment to excellence in the arts. Their hard work represents the very best of Lumpkin County Schools!
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Dahlonega Rotary Club for their continued support and partnership in education. Strong schools are built on strong community connections, and we are grateful for yours.
Please join us in congratulating all of our February honorees! 🌟
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(From L to R): Superintendent Sharon Head, Steve Horton, Coco Horton, Annette Wall, Jamie Shankles, and Tanner Plemmons
Lumpkin County Schools is hosting a home-cooked breakfast & program to share how we’re supporting students and families—and we’d love to see you there. This is a special event tailored just for Realtors in and around Lumpkin County and Dahlonega.
📅 Friday, February 27 | ⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Cottrell Elementary School | 220 Pinetree Way | Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
Know an amazing realtor who’s invested in our community? Tag them below so they don’t miss this invitation! 👇🏡
~ Varsity Tutors / Information for Families
~ Varsity Tutors Video
~ Parent ProTech Information
~ Fire Safety Information
~ Weekend Food Application (BPB)
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This week (and every week), we celebrate our incredible school counselors who support, guide, and advocate for our students’ academic, social, and emotional success. Thank you for listening, encouraging, problem-solving, and showing up for our students and staff in so many ways. We are so grateful for all that you do!
Mental Health Counselors: Cara Murray and Brandi Velasquez Nash
Blackburn Elementary: Kimberly Beck
Cottrell Elementary: Matt Cole
Long Branch Elementary: Erin Ferrell
Lumpkin Middle: Catherine Lee and Madilyn Osborne
Lumpkin High: Jessica Diedrich, Kate Jarrard, and Roxanne Zaideman
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Due to inclement weather, Lumpkin County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. This will not be a virtual learning day. Please stay safe and warm! ❄️
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As you may be aware, our county is currently under a Winter Storm Watch, and the Governor has issued an Executive Order: State of Emergency in advance of the inclement weather expected this weekend.
We want to reassure our families that Lumpkin County Schools is actively monitoring weather conditions and working closely with local and state officials. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community remain our highest priorities.
At this time, we are planning for several possible scenarios. If weather conditions make it unsafe for travel and to open school buildings but widespread power outages do not occur, we may implement virtual learning days to ensure continuity of instruction. Should power outages or other conditions make virtual learning impractical, we will communicate alternative plans as needed.
Please know:
No final decisions have been made at this time.
Any changes to school operations, schedules, or activities will be communicated promptly.
Families will receive updates through messaging alerts, the website, and social media.
We encourage families to take necessary precautions, prepare for winter weather, and prioritize safety. Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and continued partnership as we navigate this situation together.
Parents, we hope you’ll join us for our January Parent Involvement Group—a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and gain practical tools to support your child’s success in school.
📍 Where: Student Outreach Center at LCMS
🗓 When: Wednesday, January 21 | Noon–2:00 p.m.
This month’s conversation will focus on:
✔️ Math skills your child needs for school
✔️ How parents can help with homework
✔️ Common homework challenges
✔️ Navigating the Virtual Parent Resource Center
We look forward to partnering with you and supporting our students—together.
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We are proud to recognize Karen Antonia, LCMS Teacher, and Lynn White, Director of Transportation, as our Ideal Indians for January 2026.
Karen and Lynn exemplify what it means to be an Ideal Indian through their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to serving students, staff, and families. Their daily work makes a meaningful difference across our school community, and we are grateful for the leadership and heart they bring to Lumpkin County Schools.
Please join us in congratulating Karen and Lynn on this well-deserved recognition!
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Parks Lumber and Building Supply has been a strong community partner, consistently supporting our schools, students, and staff through their generosity, service, and commitment to education. Their willingness to invest time and resources helps create meaningful opportunities and strengthens the connection between our schools and the community we serve.
We are grateful for partners like Parks Lumber and Building Supply, who truly make a difference for our students and families. Thank you for being an outstanding Partner in Education.
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Registration is open for the upcoming season with United Futbol Academy – Lumpkin, and we’d love to see your young athlete on the field! From Little Strikers to U14, there’s a place for players of all skill levels to learn, grow, and have fun in a positive, team-focused environment.
🗓 Register by January 20th to avoid a late fee
📱 Scan the QR code or visit mountains.unitedfa.org to sign up today.
Let’s get ready for a great season of soccer in Lumpkin County!
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