Lamar County Schools-Barnesville, GA

NOW HIRING – Lead Manager, School Nutrition Program

Are you an experienced school nutrition professional ready to take the next step in your career?

The Lamar County School Nutrition Program is seeking a Lead Manager to provide leadership, training, operational support, and food safety oversight across our district cafeterias. This position is ideal for someone with strong school nutrition experience, a passion for serving students, and a commitment to excellence.

School Nutrition Experience and Current ServSafe Manager Certification Required.

210-Day Position | 8 Hours Per Day
Start Date: July 20, 2026

Join our team of dedicated professionals who fuel student success every day!

Apply online through the Lamar County School System employment portal: https://www.applitrack.com/lamar/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp

Our thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors.

To the Butts County Community,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Superintendent, Brent Lowe. Brent joined our community in 2022, but he quickly became part of our family. He led our District with grace, humor, and unwavering dedication, leaving all who knew him with the confidence that they had both a trusted leader and a dear friend on whom they could rely.

Mr. Lowe was a big presence with a big heart, who always put kids first in the work that he did. He dedicated his recent years to the service of our children, and for that, the Butts County Schools community and family will be forever grateful.

We are saddened by this great loss, but we are confident that what he helped to build here in Butts County will endure. We ask for your thoughts and prayers for his wife, Brandi, his three children, his family, and all of those who loved him.

On behalf of the Butts County Board of Education, we extend our deepest condolences to all those mourning this loss.

Sincerely,

Kelly Strickland-King
Chair, Butts County Board of Education

Investing in Growth, Leadership, and Connection!

Today, we’re proud to recognize and celebrate our team members who are attending the 6th District PEP (Professional Enrichment Program) event at Griffin Region College & Career Academy. This exciting day will be filled with engaging sessions, networking opportunities, professional development, and collaboration with school nutrition professionals from across the district.

Opportunities like PEP help strengthen our knowledge, inspire new ideas, and build connections that ultimately benefit the students and communities we serve every day. We are grateful for Ms Liz (Central Office), Ms. Carol (LCMS), Ms. Rocky and Ms. Jane (LCHS), who are committed to continuous learning, leadership development, and bringing fresh perspectives back to our program.

Thank you to our dedicated staff for representing our district with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a passion for school nutrition excellence. Your commitment to growing, learning, and leading makes a difference!

Join us in congratulating and celebrating everyone who participated in this valuable professional development experience!

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📚Summer Reading Adventures! ☀️📚

The Barnesville Library Summer Reading Program is the perfect opportunity for our scholars to keep their minds sharp, explore new worlds, and discover the joy of reading all summer long! Every book opened is a new adventure, and every page turned is a step toward success.

Join the fun, challenge yourself to read more, and make this your best reading summer yet. Keep learning, keep growing, and keep shining, Young Scholars! 🌟📖

🎓 Congratulations to Our Summer Graduates! 🎓
We are incredibly proud of our students who have reached this important milestone through hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Your accomplishments are a testament to your commitment to learning and achieving your goals.

Important Update for the 2026–2027 School Year

The Lamar County School System has conducted multiple reviews of student arrival times this past school year, and based on that data, we will be making a small adjustment to morning intake times beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.

New Student Drop-Off / Doors Open Times:

Middle & High Schools: 6:50 a.m. (previously 6:40 a.m.)
Primary & Elementary Schools: 7:15 a.m. (previously 7:00 a.m.)

Bus Routes:
Morning bus pick-up times will be shifted by 10–15 minutes later than this school year.

Why the change?
Increases adult supervision during early arrival times
Allows students to get 10–15 more minutes of rest each night
Improves overall safety and structure at the start of the school day

This is a minor adjustment, but we wanted to share early so families have time over the summer to plan accordingly.

Thank you for your continued support of the Lamar County School System. We hope you have a great summer.

Today, our District Leadership Team had the opportunity to hear from Adam Pugh, Executive Director for Communications & Partnerships with Griffin-Spalding County School System. Mr. Pugh shared valuable insight during our District Leadership Retreat on the importance of communication, partnerships, and leadership in education.

We also heard from our Superintendent, Dr. Jessica Watson, and Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Jake Harris, as we continue preparing for an exciting and successful school year ahead.

Thank you to everyone who helped make today’s retreat meaningful and impactful!

Happy Early Birthday shoutout to all of our June Trojan Champions!

As summer begins, we want to make sure we celebrate each of you and your special day ahead. May your birthday month be filled with happiness & relaxation as well!

Wishing all of our June birthdays a year full of success!

Reminder: 6TH & 7TH Grade Report Card Pick-Up will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. We encourage all parents/guardians to stop by & pick up your scholar’s report card!

8TH GRADE REPORT CARDS WENT HOME TODAY!

GMAS Scores were sent home with all of our scholars today!