Read Across America Week is coming up; it will be the week of Mark 2-March 6. We will be having dress-up days each day to help celebrate the love of reading. #shine #BeADog
LUES participated in the First Annual Math Quiz Bowl. Our students did such a wonderful job overall. We had three students who took home the second place medal for their grade level.
3rd grade- Abigail Williams
4th grade- Aiden Torres
5th grade- Collier Davis
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.
We had a wonderful turnout at our Georgia Milestones Title I Family Night at LUES! 💙📚
Thank you to all of our families who joined us to learn more about testing expectations, important dates, and ways to support your child at home. We loved seeing parents and students working together to create encouragement posters and letters — what a great way to build confidence before testing!
We appreciate your partnership and continued support of our students.
Thank you to all of our families who joined us to learn more about testing expectations, important dates, and ways to support your child at home. We loved seeing parents and students working together to create encouragement posters and letters — what a great way to build confidence before testing!
We appreciate your partnership and continued support of our students.
We were thrilled to have FDRESA Literacy Coach, Ranecci Hampton, on campus this week! 📚✨ She spent time reading with Mrs. Kersey and Mrs. Smith’s classes. Thank you for helping us spark a love of reading!
Here's our perfect attendance winners for the week. Every week, we draw one boy and girl from each grade level with weekly perfect attendance from bell to bell.
#attendancematters #shine #lues
Today in 5th grade, we didn’t just learn figurative language… we wore it.
It was officially Idiom Day, and let me tell you, these students understood the assignment. From head to toe (literally), creativity was on full display!
We had students who were “dressed to the nines”.
LUES is selling T-shirts for Read Across America Week. The deadline to order is February 13. #shine #ReadAcrossAmerica
Read Across America Week is coming up; it will be the week of Mark 2-March 6. We will be having dress-up days each day to help celebrate the love of reading. #shine #BeADog
We are excited to celebrate our newest Beta Club members! 🌟
These 4th grade students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement — and we are so proud to welcome them into our Beta family. Their hard work has truly set them apart!
Congratulations to each of you on this incredible accomplishment. We can’t wait to see the positive impact you will continue to make in our school and community.
These 4th grade students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement — and we are so proud to welcome them into our Beta family. Their hard work has truly set them apart!
Congratulations to each of you on this incredible accomplishment. We can’t wait to see the positive impact you will continue to make in our school and community.
The Scholastic Book Fair is HERE at LUES! It is here from February 17-February 20. Parents, you can set up your child's eWallet online, so your child can shop cash-free at the Fair. Visit online: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lyonsupperelementaryschool
#shine #ScholasticBookFair
📚✨ Reminder: GMAS Parent Night – February 19 at 5:00 PM! ✨📚
We will be sharing important information about the upcoming state assessments and providing helpful tips so you can support your child at home. We’ll also have stations where families can create encouragement posters and letters for students. 💙
📖 BONUS: Our Book Fair will be OPEN during the event! Be sure to stop by and shop while you’re here. It’s a great opportunity to pick up some new books.
We will be sharing important information about the upcoming state assessments and providing helpful tips so you can support your child at home. We’ll also have stations where families can create encouragement posters and letters for students. 💙
📖 BONUS: Our Book Fair will be OPEN during the event! Be sure to stop by and shop while you’re here. It’s a great opportunity to pick up some new books.
LUES will have a bake sale and pajama day on Tuesday, February 17. Students may pay $2 to wear their pajamas to school, and a variety of baked goods and drinks will be sold for purchase; prices will vary depending on kinds. Proceeds will benefit office staff and school nurse supplies for student's needs. Thank you for your support! #shine
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon to LUES! February 17-February 20, our school will host the Spring Book Fair! Parents, you can set up your child's eWallet online, so your child can shop cash-free at the Fair. Visit online: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lyonsupperelementaryschool
#shine #ScholasticBookFair
#shine #ScholasticBookFair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon to LUES! February 17-February 20, our school will host the Spring Book Fair! Parents, you can set up your child's eWallet online, so your child can shop cash-free at the Fair. Visit online: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lyonsupperelementaryschool
#shine #ScholasticBookFair
#shine #ScholasticBookFair
School will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of President's Day. #shine
LUES will have a bake sale and pajama day on Tuesday, February 17. Students may pay $2 to wear their pajamas to school, and a variety of baked goods and drinks will be sold for purchase; prices will vary depending on kinds. Proceeds will benefit office staff and school nurse supplies for student's needs. Thank you for your support! #shine
LUES is selling T-shirts for Read Across America Week. The deadline to order is February 13. #shine #ReadAcrossAmerica
📚✨ Georgia Milestones Family Night at Lyons Upper Elementary! ✨📚
We invite you to join us on Thursday, February 19 at 5:00 PM for an informative session focused on the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment in April.
This session will provide:
✅ Important information about state testing
✅ Tips to help your child feel confident and prepared
✅ An opportunity to ask questions
✅ Stations where families can create encouragement posters and letters to be displayed and given during testing
We want our students to walk into testing season feeling confident, prepared, and supported — and that starts with strong home-school partnership! 💙
Come learn, create, and encourage your child as we prepare for success together.
📍 Lyons Upper Elementary School
🗓 Thursday, February 19
⏰ 5:00 PM
We invite you to join us on Thursday, February 19 at 5:00 PM for an informative session focused on the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment in April.
This session will provide:
✅ Important information about state testing
✅ Tips to help your child feel confident and prepared
✅ An opportunity to ask questions
✅ Stations where families can create encouragement posters and letters to be displayed and given during testing
We want our students to walk into testing season feeling confident, prepared, and supported — and that starts with strong home-school partnership! 💙
Come learn, create, and encourage your child as we prepare for success together.
📍 Lyons Upper Elementary School
🗓 Thursday, February 19
⏰ 5:00 PM
⚖️👩⚖️ Order in the Court! 👩⚖️⚖️ Court was officially in session in Judge Amy Payne’s classroom today, where the case of The People vs. Artificial Intelligence was brought before a very thoughtful jury. Students stepped up as attorneys, passionately presenting their opinion writing and arguing whether AI is a trusted friend or a dangerous foe. Witnesses were called to the stand in the form of strong evidence, facts were examined, and claims were cross-examined with precision and purpose. The courtroom buzzed with persuasive arguments, critical thinking, and confident speaking as each side made its case. In this court, every opinion required proof beyond a reasonable doubt! Verdict? Learning wins. Every. Single. Time. 🏛️📚
