Math is better together! Our 3rd grade mathematicians worked collaboratively to solve challenging problems, share strategies, explain their thinking, and learn from one another. We love seeing our students take ownership of their learning and discover that there’s more than one way to solve a problem!
Lyons Main Street is excited to invite K–12 students to participate in the 2026 Pig Tales: This Little Piggy Wrote a Story Writing Competition - held in conjunction with The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival.
Contest Rules
● The PIG TALES Writing Competition is open to all students in grades
K-12 attending any public, private or home school in surrounding
Counties .
● Students are limited to one entry.
● Entries may be written for the purpose of this competition, or as part
of a school assignment.
● Entries must be written in English.
● Entries may be typed or handwritten, provided they are printed and
legible.
● Qualified entries shall be (a) either a short story, poem, or nonfiction
essay (one entry per person) (b) no longer than 750 words (c) written
solely by the entrant (d) not previously published (e) nor in conflict
with trademark, copyright, rights of privacy, rights of publicity or any
other rights, of any kind or nature, of any other person or entity; (f)
which does not include any language or other content that is
indecent or inappropriate as determined by the City of Lyons (g)
accompanied by a completed RELEASE AGREEMENT. Entries not
satisfying these criteria in any respect will be disqualified.
● E-mailed entries are allowed email them to
lyonsmainstreet@lyonsga.gov
● Submission must be written by you. AI-generated or AI-assisted
writing is not allowed.
● By entering this competition, winners agree to give the Lyons Main
Street the non- exclusive right to publish their entry, or any
modifications of their entry, in any form of publication.
Contest Rules
● The PIG TALES Writing Competition is open to all students in grades
K-12 attending any public, private or home school in surrounding
Counties .
● Students are limited to one entry.
● Entries may be written for the purpose of this competition, or as part
of a school assignment.
● Entries must be written in English.
● Entries may be typed or handwritten, provided they are printed and
legible.
● Qualified entries shall be (a) either a short story, poem, or nonfiction
essay (one entry per person) (b) no longer than 750 words (c) written
solely by the entrant (d) not previously published (e) nor in conflict
with trademark, copyright, rights of privacy, rights of publicity or any
other rights, of any kind or nature, of any other person or entity; (f)
which does not include any language or other content that is
indecent or inappropriate as determined by the City of Lyons (g)
accompanied by a completed RELEASE AGREEMENT. Entries not
satisfying these criteria in any respect will be disqualified.
● E-mailed entries are allowed email them to
lyonsmainstreet@lyonsga.gov
● Submission must be written by you. AI-generated or AI-assisted
writing is not allowed.
● By entering this competition, winners agree to give the Lyons Main
Street the non- exclusive right to publish their entry, or any
modifications of their entry, in any form of publication.

This dynamic duo is out of this world!
#lues #Shine #MissionExcellence #rivalryweek #GoDogs

Students from Mrs. Richter's class earned book coins to get free books from the vending machine. Congrats to these students! Keep reading! 📚

Spirit Day on Fridays!!

📢 LUES Families – We Need Your Feedback!
LUES is proud to be a Title I school. Being a Title I school means we receive federal funding to provide additional support and resources that help all students succeed, especially in reading and math. Title I also supports family engagement, ensuring that parents and guardians are active partners in their child’s education.
We invite you to:
1️⃣ Please review our Title I Presentation to learn more about how this program supports students and families.
English
LUES Title I Annual FY 27
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hP6d-57hEjJZjywwjbqN6kQJlxXxd_F8p5a9lfYvI2w/edit?slide=id.p3#slide=id.p3
Spanish
LUES Entrega Anual del Título I 2026-2027
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qKR21SVub-3MPok87QXRGgZ2J5qpZ-5bK3d-X5Bkke4/edit?usp=sharing
2️⃣ Share your thoughts by completing a short feedback survey.
https://forms.gle/1p3THxF7RmdCEFjq9 (English)
https://forms.gle/taRuSnH7XGEkuLZk6 (Spanish)
LUES is proud to be a Title I school. Being a Title I school means we receive federal funding to provide additional support and resources that help all students succeed, especially in reading and math. Title I also supports family engagement, ensuring that parents and guardians are active partners in their child’s education.
We invite you to:
1️⃣ Please review our Title I Presentation to learn more about how this program supports students and families.
English
LUES Title I Annual FY 27
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hP6d-57hEjJZjywwjbqN6kQJlxXxd_F8p5a9lfYvI2w/edit?slide=id.p3#slide=id.p3
Spanish
LUES Entrega Anual del Título I 2026-2027
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qKR21SVub-3MPok87QXRGgZ2J5qpZ-5bK3d-X5Bkke4/edit?usp=sharing
2️⃣ Share your thoughts by completing a short feedback survey.
https://forms.gle/1p3THxF7RmdCEFjq9 (English)
https://forms.gle/taRuSnH7XGEkuLZk6 (Spanish)

Mrs. Hallman & Mrs. Kight's 4th grade math students have been learning place value through hands-on activities and teamwork! They’ve played Place Value Wars, sorted cards, completed task cards, and taught one another each day. 🔢🚀 (2/2)







Rivalry Week is August 24-28! Let's Celebrate those DAWGS! #shine #missionexcellence
LUES families: If you have not completed your back to school online paperwork, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation, because this information is helpful to your child and their school experience.

Don't miss our Title I Virtual Meeting this coming Monday, August 24, 2006! Many resources will be shared that will be important for our LUES school community. #shine #missionexcellence

Our spirit store is going to be up and running tomorrow. Stop by Mrs. Kersey's classroom to get some school spirit gear!!

Rivalry Week is August 24-28. We can't wait to see you support those DAWGS! #shine #missionexcellence
🎤 LUES IS READY TO LIP SYNC! 🎤
LUES Community — our teachers and staff are stepping out of the classroom and onto the stage! 😎🎶
We’ll be competing in a Lip Sync Battle against several awesome organizations from across the county, including:
🎤 Vidalia Federal Bank & Trust
🎤 Leigh Anne White & Co.
🎤 Plant Hatch
🎤 Oxford
🎤 Franklinia Playhouse
🎤 The Lunch Bunch
🎤 Sally D. Meadows
🎤 The Downtown Barre
🎤 Gardens of Hope
🎤 United Way
🎤 Paul Anderson Youth Home
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 STC Auditorium
There will be two awards up for grabs:
🏆 Golden Brush Award — chosen by the judges
❤️ People’s Choice Award — YOU decide the winner! Every $1 = 1 vote.
The winner of the People’s Choice Award will receive 10% of the money raised to donate to the nonprofit organization of their choice.
If LUES wins, we’ll be donating our winnings to Loving Lyons — an organization that does so much to support our school and our community! ❤️
So come out, cheer us on, and help us bring home that Golden Brush! 🏆🎤
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and will also be available at the door.
We would LOVE to see our LUES family there! Let’s show them how the Bulldogs do it! 🐾❤️💙
#LUES #MissionExcellence #BulldogPride #LipSyncBattle #LovingLyons
LUES Community — our teachers and staff are stepping out of the classroom and onto the stage! 😎🎶
We’ll be competing in a Lip Sync Battle against several awesome organizations from across the county, including:
🎤 Vidalia Federal Bank & Trust
🎤 Leigh Anne White & Co.
🎤 Plant Hatch
🎤 Oxford
🎤 Franklinia Playhouse
🎤 The Lunch Bunch
🎤 Sally D. Meadows
🎤 The Downtown Barre
🎤 Gardens of Hope
🎤 United Way
🎤 Paul Anderson Youth Home
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 STC Auditorium
There will be two awards up for grabs:
🏆 Golden Brush Award — chosen by the judges
❤️ People’s Choice Award — YOU decide the winner! Every $1 = 1 vote.
The winner of the People’s Choice Award will receive 10% of the money raised to donate to the nonprofit organization of their choice.
If LUES wins, we’ll be donating our winnings to Loving Lyons — an organization that does so much to support our school and our community! ❤️
So come out, cheer us on, and help us bring home that Golden Brush! 🏆🎤
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and will also be available at the door.
We would LOVE to see our LUES family there! Let’s show them how the Bulldogs do it! 🐾❤️💙
#LUES #MissionExcellence #BulldogPride #LipSyncBattle #LovingLyons

🎤 LUES IS READY TO LIP SYNC! 🎤
LUES Community — our teachers and staff are stepping out of the classroom and onto the stage! 😎🎶
We’ll be competing in a Lip Sync Battle against several awesome organizations from across the county, including:
🎤 Vidalia Federal Bank & Trust
🎤 Leigh Anne White & Co.
🎤 Plant Hatch
🎤 Oxford
🎤 Franklinia Playhouse
🎤 The Lunch Bunch
🎤 Sally D. Meadows
🎤 The Downtown Barre
🎤 Gardens of Hope
🎤 United Way
🎤 Paul Anderson Youth Home
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 STC Auditorium
There will be two awards up for grabs:
🏆 Golden Brush Award — chosen by the judges
❤️ People’s Choice Award — YOU decide the winner! Every $1 = 1 vote.
The winner of the People’s Choice Award will receive 10% of the money raised to donate to the nonprofit organization of their choice.
If LUES wins, we’ll be donating our winnings to Loving Lyons — an organization that does so much to support our school and our community! ❤️
So come out, cheer us on, and help us bring home that Golden Brush! 🏆🎤
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and will also be available at the door.
We would LOVE to see our LUES family there! Let’s show them how the Bulldogs do it! 🐾❤️💙
#LUES #MissionExcellence #BulldogPride #LipSyncBattle #LovingLyons
LUES Community — our teachers and staff are stepping out of the classroom and onto the stage! 😎🎶
We’ll be competing in a Lip Sync Battle against several awesome organizations from across the county, including:
🎤 Vidalia Federal Bank & Trust
🎤 Leigh Anne White & Co.
🎤 Plant Hatch
🎤 Oxford
🎤 Franklinia Playhouse
🎤 The Lunch Bunch
🎤 Sally D. Meadows
🎤 The Downtown Barre
🎤 Gardens of Hope
🎤 United Way
🎤 Paul Anderson Youth Home
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 STC Auditorium
There will be two awards up for grabs:
🏆 Golden Brush Award — chosen by the judges
❤️ People’s Choice Award — YOU decide the winner! Every $1 = 1 vote.
The winner of the People’s Choice Award will receive 10% of the money raised to donate to the nonprofit organization of their choice.
If LUES wins, we’ll be donating our winnings to Loving Lyons — an organization that does so much to support our school and our community! ❤️
So come out, cheer us on, and help us bring home that Golden Brush! 🏆🎤
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and will also be available at the door.
We would LOVE to see our LUES family there! Let’s show them how the Bulldogs do it! 🐾❤️💙
#LUES #MissionExcellence #BulldogPride #LipSyncBattle #LovingLyons

📱 Stay Connected with Toombs County Schools!
Families can now communicate with teachers and receive important school updates through the Rooms feature in the Toombs County Schools Mobile App.
To make sure you have access to the latest version and all updated features, please check that your Toombs County Schools app is up-to-date. If you do not see the new Rooms features, you may need to delete the app and reinstall it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
🔐 Logging in to Rooms for the first time?
Your initial Rooms login may require you to use the primary email address or cell phone number that is currently on file with your child’s school. Once the email or cell number is entered, you will receive a verification code by email or text to complete the login process.
If your email address or cell phone number needs to be updated, please email the info to tabatha.nobles@toombs.k12.ga.us. (include your child's name and school).
Once you’re connected, be sure to enable notifications so you don’t miss important messages and updates.
#ToombsCountySchools #StayConnected #BeADog #SHINE
Families can now communicate with teachers and receive important school updates through the Rooms feature in the Toombs County Schools Mobile App.
To make sure you have access to the latest version and all updated features, please check that your Toombs County Schools app is up-to-date. If you do not see the new Rooms features, you may need to delete the app and reinstall it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
🔐 Logging in to Rooms for the first time?
Your initial Rooms login may require you to use the primary email address or cell phone number that is currently on file with your child’s school. Once the email or cell number is entered, you will receive a verification code by email or text to complete the login process.
If your email address or cell phone number needs to be updated, please email the info to tabatha.nobles@toombs.k12.ga.us. (include your child's name and school).
Once you’re connected, be sure to enable notifications so you don’t miss important messages and updates.
#ToombsCountySchools #StayConnected #BeADog #SHINE

Lyons Main Street is excited to invite K–12 students to participate in the 2026 Pig Tales: This Little Piggy Wrote a Story Writing Competition - held in conjunction with The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival.
Contest Rules
● The PIG TALES Writing Competition is open to all students in grades
K-12 attending any public, private or home school in surrounding
Counties .
● Students are limited to one entry.
● Entries may be written for the purpose of this competition, or as part
of a school assignment.
● Entries must be written in English.
● Entries may be typed or handwritten, provided they are printed and
legible.
● Qualified entries shall be (a) either a short story, poem, or nonfiction
essay (one entry per person) (b) no longer than 750 words (c) written
solely by the entrant (d) not previously published (e) nor in conflict
with trademark, copyright, rights of privacy, rights of publicity or any
other rights, of any kind or nature, of any other person or entity; (f)
which does not include any language or other content that is
indecent or inappropriate as determined by the City of Lyons (g)
accompanied by a completed RELEASE AGREEMENT. Entries not
satisfying these criteria in any respect will be disqualified.
● E-mailed entries are allowed email them to
lyonsmainstreet@lyonsga.gov
● Submission must be written by you. AI-generated or AI-assisted
writing is not allowed.
● By entering this competition, winners agree to give the Lyons Main
Street the non- exclusive right to publish their entry, or any
modifications of their entry, in any form of publication.
Contest Rules
● The PIG TALES Writing Competition is open to all students in grades
K-12 attending any public, private or home school in surrounding
Counties .
● Students are limited to one entry.
● Entries may be written for the purpose of this competition, or as part
of a school assignment.
● Entries must be written in English.
● Entries may be typed or handwritten, provided they are printed and
legible.
● Qualified entries shall be (a) either a short story, poem, or nonfiction
essay (one entry per person) (b) no longer than 750 words (c) written
solely by the entrant (d) not previously published (e) nor in conflict
with trademark, copyright, rights of privacy, rights of publicity or any
other rights, of any kind or nature, of any other person or entity; (f)
which does not include any language or other content that is
indecent or inappropriate as determined by the City of Lyons (g)
accompanied by a completed RELEASE AGREEMENT. Entries not
satisfying these criteria in any respect will be disqualified.
● E-mailed entries are allowed email them to
lyonsmainstreet@lyonsga.gov
● Submission must be written by you. AI-generated or AI-assisted
writing is not allowed.
● By entering this competition, winners agree to give the Lyons Main
Street the non- exclusive right to publish their entry, or any
modifications of their entry, in any form of publication.

TOOMBS COUNTY COMMUNITY TAILGATE:
Come celebrate what makes Toombs County special - our people, our community, and our Bulldog pride!
📅 September 18, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Toombs County Courthouse
🎟️ FREE Admission
Be sure to eat and shop local while you're in town, then come enjoy the tailgate with your Toombs County community! We'll end the evening cheering on the Toombs County Bulldogs at The Pit!
Want to be part of the fun? Local businesses, clubs, and organizations are invited to set up a booth and showcase their Bulldog pride! Email tabatha.nobles@toombs.k12.ga.us to sign up.
❤️💙 Where community comes together and Bulldog pride shines! 🐾
#BeADog #ToombsCountySchools #SHINE #CommunityTailgate
Come celebrate what makes Toombs County special - our people, our community, and our Bulldog pride!
📅 September 18, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Toombs County Courthouse
🎟️ FREE Admission
Be sure to eat and shop local while you're in town, then come enjoy the tailgate with your Toombs County community! We'll end the evening cheering on the Toombs County Bulldogs at The Pit!
Want to be part of the fun? Local businesses, clubs, and organizations are invited to set up a booth and showcase their Bulldog pride! Email tabatha.nobles@toombs.k12.ga.us to sign up.
❤️💙 Where community comes together and Bulldog pride shines! 🐾
#BeADog #ToombsCountySchools #SHINE #CommunityTailgate

Toombs County Kinship Caregivers:
Are you a grandparent, relative, or other caregiver raising a child? The Toombs County Kinship Caregiver Support Group is a place to connect with others, share experiences, find support, and build community.
🍽️ Dinner and childcare are provided!
📅 Next meeting is Thursday, August 20
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 125 Church St., Suite 104, Vidalia
Check out the graphic for upcoming dates and RSVP information.
Are you a grandparent, relative, or other caregiver raising a child? The Toombs County Kinship Caregiver Support Group is a place to connect with others, share experiences, find support, and build community.
🍽️ Dinner and childcare are provided!
📅 Next meeting is Thursday, August 20
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 125 Church St., Suite 104, Vidalia
Check out the graphic for upcoming dates and RSVP information.

It's our first weekly perfect attendance rewards! Each week, we draw one girl and one boy from each grade level who has been present all week with no tardies and no checkouts. Congrats to these students!
#LUES #Shine #MissionExcellence

LUES loves our bus drivers! Thank you for getting our kids safely to and from school. ❤️










