Lamar County Schools District

Donating to the School System

Donations From time-to-time I have been asked about donating to the schools and school system. First of all, please know that we sincerely appreciate your interest in and support of our programs, vision, and most importantly our people.

Giving to a particular school or program is easy to do. It starts with a contact with the building principal or a club sponsor or a coach. This leader will tell you what to do and how to do it. Cash/check donations will require that we give a receipt. And please be sure that on the memo line there is specific mention of the cause, department, or team for which the donation is going.

On occasion people simply want to make a general donation to the school system. This may even include an estate gift! As a member of the Community Foundation, we are now able to receive donations that can grow our ability to bless our students, teachers, and programs. For example, the interest from our account has allowed to offer classroom mini-grants, pay for Teacher of the Year awards, and even help to support special events and field trips.

To participate one need only to send a contribution to the LCBOE, 100 Victory Lane, Barnesville, GA 30204, attn: Dr. Bill Truby. Please make checks payable to LCCF and put education on the memo line.

At any time, please feel free to contact us at 770-358-5891.

Thank you! Dr. Truby, Superintendent

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named

Congratulations to Somer Rowe, Salutatorian, and Quanecia Worthy, Valedictorian for the Lamar County Comprehensive High School Class of 2012! Great job!

Georgia Student Media Festival State Winners

Congratulations to some of LCPS and LCES Technology Savvy students who received Superior scores from GSMF judges. Their projects were among 1000+ entries that were judged in the State Media Festival recently. After winning at the state level, these projects will now move on to the International Media Festival competition.

Primary School Group Winners:

Ms. Ferrier’s 1st Grade Class (Our Trip to the Aquarium): Kentavious Baker, Eric Boyd , Skylar Fore, Haley Greer, Madison Hall, Trent Head, Aspen Hermia, Chase McPherson, DaMien Settles, Chante Strickland, Amburlyn Veal, Quentavious Walker, Ansley Jiles

Ms. Knox’s 2nd Grade Class (Science Lab Safety): Bradly Bledsoe, Amiya Rojas, Mikayla Rominger, Kolton Williams, Megan Wilson, Colby Hocking, Adrianna Hampton, Kristian Thomas, Jaylen Fambro, Ashley Lyons, Nathaniel Tidwell, Zaria Fletcher

Paige Mayfield, Ashyln Lonberg,
and Morghan Reeder (Sassy Gymnasts)

Rockin’ Technology Club (Rockin’ at the Primary): Nijah Fambro, Jaime Riehle, Tanner Patterson, Madison Pond, Morghan Reeder, Braden Vaughn, Zeke Smith, Rhett Blount, Gabe Blount, Skylar Fields, Nevaeh Harris, Chase Raybon, Ashlyn Lonberg, Seth Kellam, Maggie Calvert, Sevin Cash, Ja’Riyah Hughleym Ryanne Hall, Zaira Fletcher, Lance Sharpton, Bailey Smith, Kelvin Harden, Austin Southern, Brittany Aerreola, Abigail Horne, Jessica Molina, Levi Tyson, Alneka Benjamin, James, Gill

Primary School Individual Winners:

Ansley Vickers (Trouble in 1st Grade)
and Charlie Strom (My Twisted Tale)

Abigail Horne (Reining Raja), Katelyn McCook (How I Got My Mustache),
Natalie Hammock (Girl Scouting),
Tanner Patterson (The Veteran)

Lamar County Elementary School Winners:

Lauren Patterson (The Midnight Monster) and
Abigail Andrews (Finding the Area of a Parallelogram Interactively)

Lamar County Elementary School Art Show

A group of proud Lamar County Elementary School students gathered recently at Lamar Arts to view their award winning works of art. Behind the smiling students is the display of fifth graders' medieval shields and fourth graders' tunnel books. Pictured are Beau Simmons, Autumn Evans, Media Specialist Claudia Bryan, Jadziah Evans, Tyler Connell, Talaijah Murphy, Art teacher Jennifer Castellanos, Abigail Bosarge, Keilan Battle, and Kaleb Pennington. The artwork will remain on exhibit at Lamar Arts for public appreciation for the month of April.

LCES Literacy Luau

LCES recently held their Literacy Luau, a parent involvement night. There were different stations set up promoting reading, mathematics, science and many more content related activities.

Members of the Barnesville Kiwanis Club recently served as grill masters for the Literacy Luau, a parent-involvement night at LCES. Shown with Lamar County Elementary Principal Dr. Andrea Scandrett are Kiwanis members Al Adamson, Brad Bryan, and Scott Leverett.

LCES teachers coordinated the “Book Exchange” station. Students leave a book and take a book.

At the Hometown Hero Station, Mrs. Susan Byars, grandparent, read to an eager group.

Families participated in a science activity where reading and content related vocabulary was used and developed.

Students were able to use mathematic manipulatives while listening to “The Hungry Ants”.

Students and parents participated in a family game activity.

LCHS Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls Announced

The Lamar County Comprehensive High School has announced the perfect attendance list and honors rolls. Make sure you're on the list!

Ferst Foundation Donation

The Ferst Foundation donated an autographed copy of "The Chipmunk Family Odyssey" to the LCES Media Center. Pictured with Mrs. Bryan and Dr. Scandrett are Ferst Foundation Board Members Diane Taylor and Marcia Knight along with students Mariana, Gabrielle, and Akeziah.

LCCHS Wins in Region and State Literary Competitions

Kendall Little, Austin Ogletree, Tyler Young, Christine Hammond, Jesse Waters, Ralph Horton

Austin Ogletree	Tyler Young

Second Place State
* Austin Ogletree, Boys Solo
* Tyler Young, Boys Extemporaneous

First Place Region
   * Austin Ogletree, Boys Solo
   * Jesse Waters, Boys Essay
   * Kendall Little, Girls Essay
   * Tyler Young, Boys Extemporaneous
   * Christine Hammond, Girls Dramatic Interpretation

Second Place Region
* Brett Baines, Boys Dramatic Interpretation
* Taj Carter, Tanner Korb, Justin Miller, Austin Ogletree: Quartet

LCMS Hosts Science Enrichment and Acceleration Day

The Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers, Inc. provides quality programs for teachers of STEM subjects that improve the teaching and learning process at the K-8 levels. They present programs that change students' conceptions and inspire an appreciation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. On Saturday, March 3rd, LCMS hosted a science enrichment and acceleration day. GYSTC and our faculty provided an excellent morning of fun and exciting activities.

High School Students Participate in Job Shadowing

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of LCCHS, we would like to thank our community partners in Barnesville and across 3 counties—dedicated individuals who made this venture possible. On Friday, March 9, nearly 150 freshmen went to work with a parent or chose to shadow someone in a field of interest. Many students expressed their gratitude when they returned to the school later in the afternoon. As always, we recognize that learning takes place both in and out of the classroom. Through this experience, students were able to link education and future success. Once again, thank you for your support.

Alissa Hicks with Katrina Minyard at Dr. Lasinger's office	Amber Kinney, Mary Jane Williamson, Alexis Robinson, & Charlissia Head at Lamar County Primary School
Ashley Bentley and Scott Tenney at United Bank	Asia Ellis & Denise Finely at Lamar County Middle School
Felicia Smith & Margaret Fluellyn at Lamar County Primary School	Deandria Smith & Krystal Moreland at Lamar County Sherriff's Office
Ed Greer, Bill Reeder, Sky Mann, Joey Spurling, & Steve Andrews at Lamar County Fire Dept
Krystal Marrero & Courtney Claxton at Heritage Inn (Healthcare)	Terry White & Larry Dumas at Heritage Inn (Maintenance)
Laurie & Andrea Young at Hines Pharmacy	Susan Etheridge & Jordyn Joines at Lamar County Primary School
Jeffery Miller & Jacob Robbins at Lamar County Middle School	Nurse Rhonda Miller & Brandy Engram at Lamar County Middle School
Sherry Truby & Juliette Henry at Lamar County Central Office

LCCHS Chevy Perfect Attendance Current Standings

According to the Board of Education of Georgia, high school students who have logged 98% or better attendance records during the 2011-12 school year, will learn that the payoff could be extra special when Chevrolet hands over the keys to a Chevy Cruse or Sonic as a reward. High school seniors at more than 59 schools in Georgia will become eligible for a chance to win a Chevy Cruze after completing 180 days of 98% or better attendance at their respective schools. - Sponsored by Moore Chevrolet of Barnesville

LC Seniors with Perfect Attendance
Quindariun Hosley, Sahara Shuburte, Stony Stanfield, Zatoria Thrash,

LC Seniors with a 98% or Higher Attendance Rate
Alisha Adams, Malisha Adams, Lee Akins, Brett Baines, Johntavious Barkley, Ja’quoyia Bloodser, Major Calloway, John Jay Carter, Taylor Davis, Lakeisha Eleby, Daphne Evans, Katie Gable, Lanna Gerecke, Billy Gibson, Fabian Gutierrez, LeeAnn Harris, Eric Hawkins, Kirsten Hicks, Brandon Higdon, Ralph Horton, Joshaline Kelley, John Moore, Khadijah Nelson, Cody Nicholson, Erin Ogle, A ustin Ogletree, Deontae Pennyman, Briana Perdue, Wyneshia Thrasher, Abby Turner, Lagarius Tyus, Gloria Underwood, Joseph Van Duesen, Lydarius Vaughn, Brittany Wilkerson, Diashell Wilson, Liashell Wilson, Tyler Young, Ariel Zellner

LCCHS Class Celebrates High Total in Pennies for Patients Drive

During this year’s Pennies for Patients drive, Mrs. LeslieAnne Williams’ AP Language students collected over $260 and were rewarded with a pizza party that included smiles and giggles!

Kneeling: Carly Proud, Diondria McClendon, Megan Etheridge
Middle row: Aleni Barkley, Jessie Monroe, Morgan Ford, Kendall Little, Christine Hammond, Mariana Ozier, Rebekah Lee, A’Ja Johnson, Josh Moore, and Dustin Harris
Back row: Sid Gotell, Abigail Gutierrez, and Jalecia Jones

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