🚨🎒 Kindergarten Registration is TOMORROW! 🎒🚨
The big day is almost here! We can’t wait to welcome our future kindergarteners at Kindergarten Registration:
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Lumpkin County Park & Recreation (365 Riley Road)
👧🧒 Eligibility:
Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.
📝 Don’t forget:
✔️ Complete your online application (opens April 1)
✔️ Bring a printed copy of your application
✔️ Bring all required documents (birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, etc.)
📣 Central Registration for ALL elementary schools—our team will be ready to help every step of the way!
⏳ It’s almost time—get everything ready and we’ll see you TOMORROW! 💜
The big day is almost here! We can’t wait to welcome our future kindergarteners at Kindergarten Registration:
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Lumpkin County Park & Recreation (365 Riley Road)
👧🧒 Eligibility:
Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.
📝 Don’t forget:
✔️ Complete your online application (opens April 1)
✔️ Bring a printed copy of your application
✔️ Bring all required documents (birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, etc.)
📣 Central Registration for ALL elementary schools—our team will be ready to help every step of the way!
⏳ It’s almost time—get everything ready and we’ll see you TOMORROW! 💜
🎒✨ Kindergarten Registration is LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY! ✨🎒
We’re excited to welcome our newest learners! Join us for Kindergarten Registration on:
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Lumpkin County Park & Recreation (365 Riley Road)
👧🧒 Who’s eligible?
Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.
📝 Important reminders:
✔️ Online application opens April 1, 2026
✔️ Bring a printed copy of your completed application
✔️ Don’t forget required documents (birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, and more)
📣 Central Registration will serve ALL elementary schools—we’re here to help make the process smooth and easy!
⏳ Don’t wait—mark your calendar and get ready! We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 💜
We’re excited to welcome our newest learners! Join us for Kindergarten Registration on:
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Lumpkin County Park & Recreation (365 Riley Road)
👧🧒 Who’s eligible?
Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.
📝 Important reminders:
✔️ Online application opens April 1, 2026
✔️ Bring a printed copy of your completed application
✔️ Don’t forget required documents (birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, and more)
📣 Central Registration will serve ALL elementary schools—we’re here to help make the process smooth and easy!
⏳ Don’t wait—mark your calendar and get ready! We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 💜
Mark your calendars! Our annual Spring Fling and Talent Show will be April 24, 2026 from 5:00- 7:00. This year a $20 wristband gives you access to all events, except concessions. We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars! Our annual Spring Fling and Talent Show will be April 24, 2026 from 5:00- 7:00. This year a $20 wristband gives you access to all events, except concessions. We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars- Spring Break is April 6- April 10, 2026.
Math Night is this Thursday. Join us for our CES Math Night on March 12 from 5:30- 6:30. Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support math at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you! We hope to see you there!
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you! We hope to see you there!
Get ready! The annual Fun Run is coming soon!
Mark your calendars for our CES Math Night on March 12 from 5:30- 6:30. Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support math at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you! We hope to see you there!
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you! We hope to see you there!
This week is Read Across America Week. Your child’s teacher will be sending out important information about this week’s Read Across America events. Friday, March 6 will be Book Character Dress Up Day. Please remember the dress code does still apply.
Don't forget Spring Picture Day is Monday. Wear your Spring attire and best smile!
📚✨ GA Pre-K Registration is Now Open! ✨📚
Lumpkin County School System is excited to announce that FREE GA Pre-K Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open February 23 – March 13, 2026!
🎉 Apply Now @ https://forms.gle/3ise9qzRJ1Sxhc939
✔️ Follows the elementary school calendar & daily start/end times
✔️ Bus transportation provided by elementary attendance zones
✔️ Served by the School Nutrition Program
✔️ Current sites: Cottrell Elementary & Long Branch Elementary
✔️ Only 20 spots per site
🗓️ Registration is open for the lottery through March 13, 2026.
If more than 20 students apply per site, a lottery will be held. Students not selected will be placed on a waitlist.
👧🧒 Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026 to apply.
📩 Questions? Contact Dr. Libby Bicknell at libby.bicknell@lumpkinschools.com
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to give your child a strong start! 💛
Rock Your School Day is a day committed to trying out a new strategy or idea to increase engagement in our students and further support a love of learning! The focus of the day is to get our students excited about learning new things with higher rigor. Join the fun by dressing in your best Rock-n-Roll outfit on Friday, February 6.
This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week. CES would like to thank Mr. Matt Cole for his compassion, guidance, and dedication to every student’s success. Happy Counselor Appreciation Week, Mr. Matt!
Trailblazer Club is spreading kindness to our feathered friends! 🐦❄️
Our Trailblazers created homemade bird seed feeders to help birds stay fed and strong during the winter months. Through this hands-on activity, students learned about caring for wildlife and giving back to nature—one small act can make a big difference! 🌱💙 CES is the place to BE! #B>B4
Our Trailblazers created homemade bird seed feeders to help birds stay fed and strong during the winter months. Through this hands-on activity, students learned about caring for wildlife and giving back to nature—one small act can make a big difference! 🌱💙 CES is the place to BE! #B>B4
We are so proud of our great readers! These students have worked hard to complete their PageMaster Reading Challenge game boards. Students read 28 books from 13 different book categories to fill up each sticker chart! Way to go! CES is the place to BE! #B>B4
It PAYS to ATTEND! Congratulations to our December attendance winner!
Congratulations to our December winners:
Perfect Attendance- Ms. Lori Griffith
Employee of the Month- Mrs. Missy Robinson
Perfect Attendance- Ms. Lori Griffith
Employee of the Month- Mrs. Missy Robinson
Class pictures are Thursday, January 15. Be on the lookout for the prepay envelope in your child’s purple folder.
What's for lunch in January? Don't forget all students eat breakfast for free!
Congratulations to Mrs. Windham’s fourth grade class! They are our December attendance winner with an average daily attendance of 97%. They have won a hot chocolate party. Way to go, Mrs. Windham's class!
