TCHS WBL program is proud to recognize junior Bryar Bishop as this week’s Work‑Based Learning Student of the Week! Bryar works at McLendon Enterprises, Inc. in Vidalia. Bryar has quickly learned new tasks and shows great potential. He has become a key member of the road department that he works in and doesn't mind "getting his hands dirty" to get the job done. He is shown standing in front of a front loader that he operates to clean up debris and load on the dump trucks.
Derek McLendon, reports that Bryar is a great addition to the McLendon team and hopes that he turns his high school job into a full time career. He has been working on his bench loading skills on the excavator as his capstone project.
Congratulations, Bryar! Keep up the excellent work — you’re representing our WBL program well and making us proud.
Toombs County High School would like to thank McLendon Enterprises who was recognized as the 25-26 Georgia Work-Based Learning Business partner of the Year for their support of local WBL students.
Derek McLendon, reports that Bryar is a great addition to the McLendon team and hopes that he turns his high school job into a full time career. He has been working on his bench loading skills on the excavator as his capstone project.
Congratulations, Bryar! Keep up the excellent work — you’re representing our WBL program well and making us proud.
Toombs County High School would like to thank McLendon Enterprises who was recognized as the 25-26 Georgia Work-Based Learning Business partner of the Year for their support of local WBL students.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today we recognize and thank Ms. Rauton, Ms. Upshaw, and Ms. Corouthers for the important role they play at Toombs County High School. Their work supports our students, staff, and daily operations and helps create a legacy of excellence.
🎓 Help Us Celebrate the TCHS Class of 2026! 🎓
We invite you to join Toombs County High School in honoring our outstanding seniors by writing a heartfelt, encouraging note to any graduating student you know.
💌 These messages, called Senior Memory Letters, are printed and placed into each student’s senior packet. They will be distributed during graduation practice in May. This is a memorable keepsake that our seniors will treasure forever. Click on the link here: https://forms.gle/cLtpycQCozQpdwSU6
📝 Submit Your Letters Online:
Click the link below to access the Google Form. You can submit as many letters as you’d like for different students listed; it’s quick and easy!
📅 Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026
Prefer to hand-deliver or mail your letters? No problem!
📬 Mail or Drop Off Letters To:
Toombs County High School
Attn: Dr. Melissa Batton – Senior Memory Letter
500 Bulldog Road
Lyons, GA 30436
✉️ Letters can also be dropped off at the TCHS front office. Please do not give letters to students or staff to deliver; all letters must be sent through the front office or mailed to the address above to ensure proper delivery.
📋 A complete list of seniors can be found on the TCHS website under the Class of 2026 Updates>Senior Information & Handouts - Class of 2026. https://tchs.toombscountyschools.org/o/tchs/page/class-of-2026-updates
Thank you for helping us celebrate and encourage the Class of 2026 — your support means the world to our graduating Bulldogs! 🐾
Dr. Melissa Batton
📧 melissa.batton@toombs.k12.ga.us
We invite you to join Toombs County High School in honoring our outstanding seniors by writing a heartfelt, encouraging note to any graduating student you know.
💌 These messages, called Senior Memory Letters, are printed and placed into each student’s senior packet. They will be distributed during graduation practice in May. This is a memorable keepsake that our seniors will treasure forever. Click on the link here: https://forms.gle/cLtpycQCozQpdwSU6
📝 Submit Your Letters Online:
Click the link below to access the Google Form. You can submit as many letters as you’d like for different students listed; it’s quick and easy!
📅 Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026
Prefer to hand-deliver or mail your letters? No problem!
📬 Mail or Drop Off Letters To:
Toombs County High School
Attn: Dr. Melissa Batton – Senior Memory Letter
500 Bulldog Road
Lyons, GA 30436
✉️ Letters can also be dropped off at the TCHS front office. Please do not give letters to students or staff to deliver; all letters must be sent through the front office or mailed to the address above to ensure proper delivery.
📋 A complete list of seniors can be found on the TCHS website under the Class of 2026 Updates>Senior Information & Handouts - Class of 2026. https://tchs.toombscountyschools.org/o/tchs/page/class-of-2026-updates
Thank you for helping us celebrate and encourage the Class of 2026 — your support means the world to our graduating Bulldogs! 🐾
Dr. Melissa Batton
📧 melissa.batton@toombs.k12.ga.us
TCHS EOC Testing Begins Next Week!
Our End of Course (EOC) testing kicks off Monday, April 20th. Please take a moment to review the schedule and help your student come prepared each day.
📝 Important Reminders:
✔️ Arrive on time at 7:40 a.m.
✔️ Bring a fully charged Chromebook
✔️ Eat a good breakfast
✔️ Report to the 500 Hallway
✔️ Take your time and do your best
These assessments are an opportunity for our students to show what they’ve learned and continue building their success.
Let’s finish strong, Bulldogs, and continue to Create Your Legacy! ❤️💙
Our End of Course (EOC) testing kicks off Monday, April 20th. Please take a moment to review the schedule and help your student come prepared each day.
📝 Important Reminders:
✔️ Arrive on time at 7:40 a.m.
✔️ Bring a fully charged Chromebook
✔️ Eat a good breakfast
✔️ Report to the 500 Hallway
✔️ Take your time and do your best
These assessments are an opportunity for our students to show what they’ve learned and continue building their success.
Let’s finish strong, Bulldogs, and continue to Create Your Legacy! ❤️💙
Toombs County High School had a blast celebrating Exceptional Children’s Week! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make it special! (Part 3)
Toombs County High School had a blast celebrating Exceptional Children’s Week! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make it special! (Part 2)
Toombs County High School had a blast celebrating Exceptional Children’s Week! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make it special! (Part 1)
Work-Based Learning Students of the Week
This week we would like to spotlight two Work-Based Learning seniors, Shay Kight and Bentlee Beasley. These amazing young ladies delivered the "How Sweet it Is" t-shirts to the other schools in our district. They volunteered to help out as part of their community service project of giving back to the system. Acts of volunteerism like this show what student leadership and community spirit look like in action. We are proud of their hard work and even prouder of the way they support each other, our school system, and the Work-Based Learning program.
Bentlee is employed at Abednego Primary Care and Shay works at The Davis House Photography Studio, both in Vidalia. TCHS thanks Bentlee and Shay for their deliveries today and their employers for supporting them in completing the project.
This week we would like to spotlight two Work-Based Learning seniors, Shay Kight and Bentlee Beasley. These amazing young ladies delivered the "How Sweet it Is" t-shirts to the other schools in our district. They volunteered to help out as part of their community service project of giving back to the system. Acts of volunteerism like this show what student leadership and community spirit look like in action. We are proud of their hard work and even prouder of the way they support each other, our school system, and the Work-Based Learning program.
Bentlee is employed at Abednego Primary Care and Shay works at The Davis House Photography Studio, both in Vidalia. TCHS thanks Bentlee and Shay for their deliveries today and their employers for supporting them in completing the project.
Join us in supporting our community by participating in the Vidalia Onion Run & Half Marathon on Saturday, April 25th! 🏃♂️
This is a great opportunity to get active and be part of a fun local event.
👉 Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Vidalia/onionrun
Use code TCHS26 for 20% off
This is a great opportunity to get active and be part of a fun local event.
👉 Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Vidalia/onionrun
Use code TCHS26 for 20% off
Our FCCLA students have had wonderful experiences competing in Region and State events this year. We had a great time at the 2026 State Leadership Conference, March 24-27 in Columbus, GA. Our chapter was well represented, and we are very proud of these students and of all their hard work.
Regional STAR Event Competitors:
⭐Julissa Borja- Chapter in Review Display
⭐Gabe Polke- Interior Design
State STAR Event Competitors:
🥈Rose Polke- Silver in Entrepreneurship
🥉Alona Wright- Bronze in Public Policy Advocate
Lapel Pin Design Competition:
🥇Eleanor Martinez & Julissa Borja- 1st place in Georgia
Statesman Exam Participants:
Julissa Borja- (met eligibility criteria for taking Distinguished Statesman Exam)
Star Cribbs
Gabe Polke
We're so proud of the way our students represent our chapter, school and community!!
💙 Helping Families Thrive 💙
Join us for a parent training on building resilience and supporting our children through life’s challenges. This session is hosted by Paige Ward and TC Family Connections and will focus on how we respond to stress, how it impacts our families, and ways to create positive, lasting connections with our children.
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 5:15 PM
📍 Lyons Upper Elementary School
We hope to see you there as we work together to strengthen our families and community! 💪💙
Join us for a parent training on building resilience and supporting our children through life’s challenges. This session is hosted by Paige Ward and TC Family Connections and will focus on how we respond to stress, how it impacts our families, and ways to create positive, lasting connections with our children.
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 5:15 PM
📍 Lyons Upper Elementary School
We hope to see you there as we work together to strengthen our families and community! 💪💙
TCHS WBL program is proud to recognize senior Chad Casella as this week’s Work‑Based Learning Student of the Week! Chad works at Mixon Pecan Company, where he has quickly become an outstanding member of their team. He is shown installing a MaxxiJet Emitters irrigation system for the new crop of pecan trees.
His employer praises his strong initiative, noting that Chad jumps into any task without needing to be prompted and is always eager to learn something new. His work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to grow make him stand out in the best way.
Congratulations, Chad! Keep up the excellent work — you’re representing our WBL program well and making us proud.
Toombs County High School would like to thank Mixon Pecan and all business partners for their support of the WBL program.
His employer praises his strong initiative, noting that Chad jumps into any task without needing to be prompted and is always eager to learn something new. His work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to grow make him stand out in the best way.
Congratulations, Chad! Keep up the excellent work — you’re representing our WBL program well and making us proud.
Toombs County High School would like to thank Mixon Pecan and all business partners for their support of the WBL program.
Toombs County High School would like to announce the following:
TCHS 2026 Valedictorian is Mareli Luna-Munoz
TCHS 2026 Salutatorian is Emily Carter
TCHS 2026 Top Ten: Mareli Luna-Munoz, Emily Carter, Jordan Clark Brannen, Sarah Ellis Walker, Wesley Vick Moore, Areli Gonzalez-Reyes, Jeremy Galarza Ramos, Aubrey Gay, Jean Peterson, Marishka Smith
TCHS 2026 Honor Graduates with Distinction: Ella Adams, Noah Anken, Olivia Bargeron, Bentlee Beasley, Tucker Braddy, Madison Bradford, Jordan Clark Brannen, Tyson Brantley, Emily Bryant, Emily Carter, Lynet Casas, Lucas Coley, Sadie Deperro, Jazmine Easton, Gavin Fletcher, Jeremy Galarza Ramos, Aubrey Gay, Areli Gonzalez-Reyes, Brayden Harrison, Camila Hernandez, Piedad “LJ” Hernandez, Arianna Hill, Tycen Hutchinson, Kimberly Jimenez-Cortez, Layasia Johnson, Shakayla Joseph, Sophie Kelly, Stephen Khabirov, Shaylan Kight, Mareli Luna-Munoz, Abby McLendon, Colin Milligan, Wesley Vick Moore, Erick Nahuaca, Wilberth Oliveros Barcenas, Alivia Patrick, Jean Peterson, Stephen Poppell, Emerson Powell, Elijah Renner, Danaka Robbins, Ana Rodriguez, Mario Rojas-Perez, Randi Rollins, Ryder Sears, Dominick Smith, Marishka Smith, Alazia Solomon, Parker Stanley, Miley Velazquez-Perez, Jasmine Villegas, Sarah Ellis Walker, Benjamin Rhys Ward, Gavin Ward, Ethan Welch, Jack Williams, Andrew Woodruff, Emma Wright, Laura Zamorano
TCHS 2026 Honor Graduates: Jeremiah Ball, Leia Bradley, Cornelius Bullard, Clay Conner, Annalee Garcia, Jamal Gillis, Jacqueline Gonzalez, Oscar Gonzalez-Espinosa, Catherine Gutierrez, Florelia Lopez, Marcos Lopez-Ortega, Landon Lovett, Natalie Ornelas, Mariah Page, Justin Powell, Hayden Roy, Richard Santiago-Avila, Alexander Stewart, Ar'xavier Taylor, Auston Thompson, Kammari Williams, Michael Woodard, Monica Zamorano
Toombs County High School recognizes the top ten 11th graders of the Class of 2027 as their Junior Graduation Ushers for the 2026 Toombs County High School Graduation.
Toombs County High School 2027 Top Ten: Abigail Warf, Sophia Tillman, Hayden Ford, Christopher Corbitt, Megan Harnage, Karyme Arias, Julissa Borja, Vanessa Lucas, Natalie Collins, Carter Branham
TCHS 2026 Valedictorian is Mareli Luna-Munoz
TCHS 2026 Salutatorian is Emily Carter
TCHS 2026 Top Ten: Mareli Luna-Munoz, Emily Carter, Jordan Clark Brannen, Sarah Ellis Walker, Wesley Vick Moore, Areli Gonzalez-Reyes, Jeremy Galarza Ramos, Aubrey Gay, Jean Peterson, Marishka Smith
TCHS 2026 Honor Graduates with Distinction: Ella Adams, Noah Anken, Olivia Bargeron, Bentlee Beasley, Tucker Braddy, Madison Bradford, Jordan Clark Brannen, Tyson Brantley, Emily Bryant, Emily Carter, Lynet Casas, Lucas Coley, Sadie Deperro, Jazmine Easton, Gavin Fletcher, Jeremy Galarza Ramos, Aubrey Gay, Areli Gonzalez-Reyes, Brayden Harrison, Camila Hernandez, Piedad “LJ” Hernandez, Arianna Hill, Tycen Hutchinson, Kimberly Jimenez-Cortez, Layasia Johnson, Shakayla Joseph, Sophie Kelly, Stephen Khabirov, Shaylan Kight, Mareli Luna-Munoz, Abby McLendon, Colin Milligan, Wesley Vick Moore, Erick Nahuaca, Wilberth Oliveros Barcenas, Alivia Patrick, Jean Peterson, Stephen Poppell, Emerson Powell, Elijah Renner, Danaka Robbins, Ana Rodriguez, Mario Rojas-Perez, Randi Rollins, Ryder Sears, Dominick Smith, Marishka Smith, Alazia Solomon, Parker Stanley, Miley Velazquez-Perez, Jasmine Villegas, Sarah Ellis Walker, Benjamin Rhys Ward, Gavin Ward, Ethan Welch, Jack Williams, Andrew Woodruff, Emma Wright, Laura Zamorano
TCHS 2026 Honor Graduates: Jeremiah Ball, Leia Bradley, Cornelius Bullard, Clay Conner, Annalee Garcia, Jamal Gillis, Jacqueline Gonzalez, Oscar Gonzalez-Espinosa, Catherine Gutierrez, Florelia Lopez, Marcos Lopez-Ortega, Landon Lovett, Natalie Ornelas, Mariah Page, Justin Powell, Hayden Roy, Richard Santiago-Avila, Alexander Stewart, Ar'xavier Taylor, Auston Thompson, Kammari Williams, Michael Woodard, Monica Zamorano
Toombs County High School recognizes the top ten 11th graders of the Class of 2027 as their Junior Graduation Ushers for the 2026 Toombs County High School Graduation.
Toombs County High School 2027 Top Ten: Abigail Warf, Sophia Tillman, Hayden Ford, Christopher Corbitt, Megan Harnage, Karyme Arias, Julissa Borja, Vanessa Lucas, Natalie Collins, Carter Branham
Reminder! Toombs County High School is proud to celebrate Exceptional Children’s Week, April 13th-17th. The dress up days for next week are listed below.
Happy National Assistant Principals Week to two of the very best! ❤️💙
Coach Walker and Mr. Montford play a vital role in helping our students and staff create their legacy each and every day at Toombs County High School. Through their leadership, support, and commitment, they are shaping a culture of excellence that will leave a lasting impact on our school.
They lead with heart, show up when it matters most, and make TCHS a better place for everyone.
Thank you for the legacy you are helping build at TCHS!
#CreateYourLegacy #AssistantPrincipalsWeek #BAD
🎶 Join Us for a Night of Music! 🎶
Toombs County Bands proudly present their Annual Spring Concert!
📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Toombs County High School Auditorium
Enjoy performances from our talented students, including middle school bands, high school band, orchestra, modern band, and jazz band.
Come out and support our students as they showcase their hard work and musical talent—it’s a night you won’t want to miss! 🎼✨
Toombs County Bands proudly present their Annual Spring Concert!
📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Toombs County High School Auditorium
Enjoy performances from our talented students, including middle school bands, high school band, orchestra, modern band, and jazz band.
Come out and support our students as they showcase their hard work and musical talent—it’s a night you won’t want to miss! 🎼✨
PROM 2026 Reminders & Information
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM - Pix's Photography will begin taking pictures at their studio in downtown Vidalia. If you are interested, make sure you sign up for a picture appointment by Thursday, April 9TH. The sign up sheet will be posted outside the Media Center.
7:00 PM - The 2026 Senior Walk begins in the auditorium. Seniors should be in line in the main hall at TCHS no later than 6:45. Seniors should have no more than 2 escorts for senior walk.
7:30 - 7:55 PM - Immediately following the senior walk parents and community members are invited to walk through the prom area in the multipurpose room.
8:00 PM -11:00 PM - Prom will be in the multipurpose room.
Check your email and Senior Google Classroom for more information.
Save the date for Trivia Night!!
Youth Apprenticeship Student of the Week: Mackenzie Grimm
Toombs County High School and the Georgia Department of Education are proud to celebrate YAP completer Mackenzie Grimm.
Mackenzie’s journey began at TCHS, where she completed the SECCA cosmetology pathway while working as a YAP student at GLOW Salon in Lyons. Under the dedicated mentorship of shop owner Melanie Bowen, Mackenzie flourished, gaining the hands-on experience necessary to excel in the industry.
Following her 2024 graduation, Mackenzie enrolled in the Master Cosmetology program at Southeastern Technical College. She completed her requirements this past December, officially passed her state boards, and is now working her dream job as a licensed professional at GLOW Salon.
We are incredibly proud of Mackenzie’s hard work and dedication to her vocation . TCHS would also like to extend a sincere thank you to GLOW Salon and all of our local business partners for their continued support of the WBL/YAP program. Congratulations, Mackenzie!
Toombs County High School and the Georgia Department of Education are proud to celebrate YAP completer Mackenzie Grimm.
Mackenzie’s journey began at TCHS, where she completed the SECCA cosmetology pathway while working as a YAP student at GLOW Salon in Lyons. Under the dedicated mentorship of shop owner Melanie Bowen, Mackenzie flourished, gaining the hands-on experience necessary to excel in the industry.
Following her 2024 graduation, Mackenzie enrolled in the Master Cosmetology program at Southeastern Technical College. She completed her requirements this past December, officially passed her state boards, and is now working her dream job as a licensed professional at GLOW Salon.
We are incredibly proud of Mackenzie’s hard work and dedication to her vocation . TCHS would also like to extend a sincere thank you to GLOW Salon and all of our local business partners for their continued support of the WBL/YAP program. Congratulations, Mackenzie!
🎨 Toombs County High School is proud to recognize our talented student artists who placed at the county level in the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest!
🥇 1st Place: Tony Lopez
🥈 2nd Place: Marissa Balderas
🥉 3rd Place: Natalie Ornelas
These students have done an outstanding job showcasing both their creativity and appreciation for agriculture through their artwork.
We are incredibly proud of their hard work and the way they continue to represent TCHS so well! 🐾
🥇 1st Place: Tony Lopez
🥈 2nd Place: Marissa Balderas
🥉 3rd Place: Natalie Ornelas
These students have done an outstanding job showcasing both their creativity and appreciation for agriculture through their artwork.
We are incredibly proud of their hard work and the way they continue to represent TCHS so well! 🐾
