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                 Thomaston-Upson Schools' Mission: Excellence in education . . . every individual, every day.

Welcome to Thomaston-Upson Schools

 
 Dr. Maggie Shook
  Superintendent
Welcome to the Thomaston-Upson School System website. Our system serves almost 4,600 students with one 4-year old Pre-Kindergarten  center, one K-3 elementary school, one 4-5 elementary school, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative school. At Thomaston-Upson Schools our top priority is to provide the students of our community with the highest quality education to prepare them for postsecondary or career options. We are committed to providing an educational atmosphere that nutures a child's natural curiosity, values and supports a child's individuality, and encourages educational growth and development. We challenge all students to meet rigorous standards, both individually and collectively, school-wide and district-wide, and instill in these students the knowledge, confidence, and discipline necessary for them to step out into the world and pursue their dreams.

News and Announcements

Upson-Lee Summer Sports Camps
Summer sports camps will be taught by Upson-Lee High School coaches and varsity players. Click to view the Boys Summer Camps and Girls Summer Camps. Also, become a TriKid by participating in 3 Upson-Lee summer sports camps or by attending 2 Upson-Lee camps and 1 college-sponsored sports camp.
ULHS Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Upson-Lee High School Principal Tracy Caldwell announced the senior class of 2012 honor graduates on Wednesday, March 28. Nicole Williams was named Valedictorian, and Lauren Williams was named Salutatorian. The Valedictorian is the senior with the highest numeric average who has completed all Honors Courses and has taken or is currently enrolled in 3 of the 4 AP core subject classes. (3rd nine week grades are included.) The student must have been enrolled at ULHS for both semesters of Junior and Senior Year. The Salutatorian is the senior with the second highest numeric average. (Same criteria as for Valedictorian) Upson-Lee High School Graduation will be May 25, at 8:00 p.m. at Matthews Field.

Information From Board of Education Meetings

School Meal Prices Will Increase for 2012-2013
At the April 10 Board of Education meeting, the Board voted to raise the meal prices at all T-U cafeterias. This action came as a result of federal school nutrition requirements outlined in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296). Under the equity in school lunch pricing requirement within this law, school systems participating in the National School Lunch Program must ensure the same level of funding is provided for meals served to students not eligible for free or reduced price meals as for those who are eligible.

All Thomaston-Upson students will pay 25 cents more for lunch next year, and students at the ULPK, ULSE, ULNE, and ULMS will pay 5 cents more for breakfast. The price for breakfast at ULHS will remain the same.  Parents and other visitors to the school cafeterias will pay an additional one dollar for breakfast and lunch. The prices for faculty and staff meals will remain the same.

For the 2012-2013 school year, elementary students (PK-5th grade) will pay 75 cents for breakfast and $1.25 for lunch. Middle school students will pay 75 cents for breakfast and $1.50 for lunch. High school students will pay 80 cents for breakfast and $1.75 for lunch. Faculty and staff will pay $1.50 for breakfast and $2.50 for lunch. Parents and other school visitors will pay $2.50 for breakfast and $3.50 for lunch.

BOE Makes Changes to Drug & Alcohol Policy Regulations
At the April 10 Board of Education meeting, Board of Education members voted unanimously to revise the Administrative Regulations to BOE Policies JCDAB (Student Alcohol Use) and JCDAC (Student Drug Use). The punishment for a student violating BOE Policy JCDAC (Student Drug Use) for the first time was changed from a minimum of sixty days to a minimum of ninety days assignment at the alternative school or ninety days out of school suspension. The punishment for student sale or distribution of drugs was changed from expulsion for a length of time determined by the tribunal to expulsion for a minimum of one year. To view these Thomaston-Upson policy regulations, see below.
Administrative Regulation JCDAB-R
Administrative Regulation JCDAC-R

Daily Announcements

Invitation to Bid
The Thomaston-Upson County School System is requesting proposals for a lease agreement for copiers and full service/maintenance to the copiers. All bids must be received at Central Office, 205 Civic Center Drive, Thomaston, GA, 30286, by 12 Noon on June 1, 2012. Click to view bid specifications. 

2012 - 2013 System Calendar
The Board of Education approved the 2012-2013 Thomaston-Upson School System calendar at the February 14 meeting. You may view the calendar under the "Quick Links" tab at the top of the page or by clicking here.

Communications

School Reach Retrieval Line
The SchoolReach toll-free message retrieval line allows parents and guardians to check for recent messages sent to their phones from the school. To listen to a missed message, phone the retrieval line at 1-855-955-8500 from the phone number that is on file at your child's school. 

Social Media
Social media sites are a new and exciting addition to our highly utilized electronic communications tools, which enable us to deliver news and information quickly and adeptly to T-U School System stakeholders. Become a fan of T-U Schools on facebook® and follow us on twitter. You may find us by clicking the icons.
   
T-U Newsletters
Knight Spotlight is the official newsletter of the Thomaston-Upson School System and is published monthly. Archived issues from previous school years may be viewed here.
Feb/March 2012
January 2012
Nov./Dec. 2011
October 2011
Aug./Sept 2011

Upcoming Events

Mon, May 14 - Fri, May 18
EOCTs
Friday, May 18
ULHS Powder Puff Football Game
4 p.m. Matthews Field
ULMS Fun Day
Saturday, May 19
ULHS Chorus Concert
7 p.m. First Baptist Church
Mon, May 21 - Thu, May 24
ULNE Field Days
Monday, May 21
ULHS Band Banquet
6:30 p.m. Commons
ULMS 6th Grade Olympic Day
        
        
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Thomaston-Upson Schools, 205 Civic Center Drive, Thomaston, GA 30286
Phone: (706) 647-9621  |  Fax: (706) 646-9398
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