2026-2027 Bus Route Information
The 2026-2027 Street & Road Bus Assignments are now available!
Parents and guardians, please take a few moments to review the list to find the bus number that will be picking up your student(s) this school year. Checking your student's bus assignment before the first day of school will help ensure a smooth start to the year.
View the bus assignments here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AHM1hl1-zlqVUS-PGdFsWPs5ydFQbqAT/view?usp=sharing
We can't wait to welcome our students back on Monday, August 3! We are looking forward to an outstanding 2026-2027 school year filled with learning, growth, and success. Here's to a safe and exciting first day for all of our students, staff, and families!
Let's make it a great year at Thomaston-Upson Schools!
#ThomastonUpsonSchools #BackToSchool #ReadyForSuccess
The 2026-2027 Street & Road Bus Assignments are now available!
Parents and guardians, please take a few moments to review the list to find the bus number that will be picking up your student(s) this school year. Checking your student's bus assignment before the first day of school will help ensure a smooth start to the year.
View the bus assignments here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AHM1hl1-zlqVUS-PGdFsWPs5ydFQbqAT/view?usp=sharing
We can't wait to welcome our students back on Monday, August 3! We are looking forward to an outstanding 2026-2027 school year filled with learning, growth, and success. Here's to a safe and exciting first day for all of our students, staff, and families!
Let's make it a great year at Thomaston-Upson Schools!
#ThomastonUpsonSchools #BackToSchool #ReadyForSuccess
Every Day Matters. Every Absence Counts.
At Thomaston-Upson Schools, we know that being in class each day is one of the greatest predictors of student success. Every lesson, every discussion, and every connection with teachers and classmates helps students grow academically and personally.
We understand that appointments and family trips are sometimes necessary. That's why we've created this guide to help families plan ahead and take advantage of our scheduled school breaks whenever possible. By planning vacations during these opportunities, students can enjoy valuable family time while minimizing missed instructional days.
A few missed days each month can quickly add up, making it harder for students to stay on track. Working together, we can help every student make the most of every school day.
Take a look at the graphic below for built-in opportunities throughout the school year to schedule appointments and family travel.
Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority. Together, we can help every student succeed—because every day counts!
#EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #ThomastonUpsonSchools #OneTeamOneMission #StudentSuccess
At Thomaston-Upson Schools, we know that being in class each day is one of the greatest predictors of student success. Every lesson, every discussion, and every connection with teachers and classmates helps students grow academically and personally.
We understand that appointments and family trips are sometimes necessary. That's why we've created this guide to help families plan ahead and take advantage of our scheduled school breaks whenever possible. By planning vacations during these opportunities, students can enjoy valuable family time while minimizing missed instructional days.
A few missed days each month can quickly add up, making it harder for students to stay on track. Working together, we can help every student make the most of every school day.
Take a look at the graphic below for built-in opportunities throughout the school year to schedule appointments and family travel.
Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority. Together, we can help every student succeed—because every day counts!
#EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #ThomastonUpsonSchools #OneTeamOneMission #StudentSuccess
Upson-Lee Primary Students Experience Agriculture Firsthand at Annual Farm Day
Students from Upson-Lee Primary School recently had the opportunity to explore the world of agriculture during the school’s annual Farm Day, held at the Upson-Lee Agricultural Facility.
Throughout the day, students rotated through eleven interactive stations designed to introduce them to various aspects of farming and the many products that come from it. Each station provided hands-on learning experiences and engaging demonstrations that helped bring agriculture to life.
Topics covered during Farm Day included corn production, gardening and plant care, sheep and goats, pigs, row crops, peanuts, and farm equipment, among others. The event offered students a well-rounded look at the diversity and importance of agriculture in everyday life.
The district extends a special thank you to the Upson County Farm Bureau, Upson County Extension, Green Thumb Gardening Club, middle and high school FFA members, and other community partners who helped make the day a success. Their support and willingness to share their knowledge created a meaningful and memorable experience for students.
Farm Day provides students with a valuable glimpse into agriculture—one of Georgia’s leading industries—and helps foster a greater appreciation for the role it plays in our community and beyond.
Students from Upson-Lee Primary School recently had the opportunity to explore the world of agriculture during the school’s annual Farm Day, held at the Upson-Lee Agricultural Facility.
Throughout the day, students rotated through eleven interactive stations designed to introduce them to various aspects of farming and the many products that come from it. Each station provided hands-on learning experiences and engaging demonstrations that helped bring agriculture to life.
Topics covered during Farm Day included corn production, gardening and plant care, sheep and goats, pigs, row crops, peanuts, and farm equipment, among others. The event offered students a well-rounded look at the diversity and importance of agriculture in everyday life.
The district extends a special thank you to the Upson County Farm Bureau, Upson County Extension, Green Thumb Gardening Club, middle and high school FFA members, and other community partners who helped make the day a success. Their support and willingness to share their knowledge created a meaningful and memorable experience for students.
Farm Day provides students with a valuable glimpse into agriculture—one of Georgia’s leading industries—and helps foster a greater appreciation for the role it plays in our community and beyond.
The Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education is actively engaged in the process of selecting our district’s next Superintendent, and your voice matters.
Planning for the search began on February 10, 2026, and the Board has partnered with Georgia Leadership Associates to assist throughout the process. A vacancy notice was released on February 12, with an application deadline of March 12, 2026.
As part of the selection process, the Board has launched an online survey to gather feedback from stakeholders across our community. All parents, students, staff, and community members are strongly encouraged to participate. The information collected will play an important role in guiding the Board’s decision.
Board members will carefully review all responses, and your input is both valued and appreciated as we work to select the next leader for Thomaston-Upson County Schools.
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Thomaston-UpsonCommunitySurvey
Together, we can help shape the future of our schools.
Planning for the search began on February 10, 2026, and the Board has partnered with Georgia Leadership Associates to assist throughout the process. A vacancy notice was released on February 12, with an application deadline of March 12, 2026.
As part of the selection process, the Board has launched an online survey to gather feedback from stakeholders across our community. All parents, students, staff, and community members are strongly encouraged to participate. The information collected will play an important role in guiding the Board’s decision.
Board members will carefully review all responses, and your input is both valued and appreciated as we work to select the next leader for Thomaston-Upson County Schools.
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Thomaston-UpsonCommunitySurvey
Together, we can help shape the future of our schools.
Thomaston-Upson County School Nutrition Program will support families during the upcoming holiday break by offering ten days of breakfast and snack meals at no cost. Meal pickup will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Upson-Lee Elementary School from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Parents/guardians may pick up meals without their children present as long as they provide the name(s) and age(s) of all children.
Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, and sign-up is not required. However, to help us plan for distribution, we ask that parents complete a Google Form for each child who will be receiving meals. You can access the form here:
https://forms.gle/8v7j2CwERAsh2Whx9
This site is open to the public and students do not need to be enrolled in one of these schools to receive these meals
Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, and sign-up is not required. However, to help us plan for distribution, we ask that parents complete a Google Form for each child who will be receiving meals. You can access the form here:
https://forms.gle/8v7j2CwERAsh2Whx9
This site is open to the public and students do not need to be enrolled in one of these schools to receive these meals
The Third Edition of the Thomaston-Upson Schools Newsletter is here!
Read here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AcrMyPJA4HLn2CqChyMuVH1UWDnIbpuI/view?usp=sharing
Thomaston-Upson County Schools is committed to the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community. Beginning immediately, we are implementing enhanced safety protocols for the 2025-2026 school year at all athletic, fine arts, and after-school events. Please review the full details in the flyer below and help us spread the word. Together, we create a safer Thomaston-Upson!
Thomaston-Upson July 2025 Newsletter.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wl_-fb9jG7ruHEx1W711mZFkYe1hhMtS/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wl_-fb9jG7ruHEx1W711mZFkYe1hhMtS/view?usp=sharing
Meet the Knights Community Event – August 6th
Upson-Lee High School invites the community to come out and show their support at the Meet the Knights event on Wednesday, August 6th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Upson-Lee Agricultural Facility.
This special evening is a great opportunity for community members to meet and celebrate student athletes and performers from the football team, softball team, volleyball team, cheer squad, band, guard, and cross-country team.
In addition to meeting the Knights, families can enjoy food, face painting, and fun activities for all ages. Come join the excitement and help kick off the new school year by supporting these talented students!
Upson-Lee High School invites the community to come out and show their support at the Meet the Knights event on Wednesday, August 6th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Upson-Lee Agricultural Facility.
This special evening is a great opportunity for community members to meet and celebrate student athletes and performers from the football team, softball team, volleyball team, cheer squad, band, guard, and cross-country team.
In addition to meeting the Knights, families can enjoy food, face painting, and fun activities for all ages. Come join the excitement and help kick off the new school year by supporting these talented students!
Thomaston-Upson County School School Times for 25-26
Mark Your Calendars! Thomaston-Upson Schools Open House Dates Announced!
We’re excited to welcome students and families back for the 2025–2026 school year! Join us for Open House at each school to meet teachers, pick up schedules, and get ready for a fantastic year of learning and growth.
We’re excited to welcome students and families back for the 2025–2026 school year! Join us for Open House at each school to meet teachers, pick up schedules, and get ready for a fantastic year of learning and growth.
Upson–Lee NJROTC Summer Orientation Camp 2025:
Upson-Lee High School NJROTC program will be hosting its annual Freshman Orientation Camp on July 14th – July 17th, 2025. The camp will be held at the Upson-Lee High School NJROTC spaces and will run from 8:00 a.m. until Noon. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Although not mandatory, the camp will give students an early introduction to the NJROTC program, good citizenship practices, and the importance of physical fitness. Participants should have expressed interest in the NJROTC program while in 8th grade and requested the class with their guidance counselor. If there are any questions, please contact Upson-Lee High School NJROTC at (706) 647-6795. Instructors also can be reached by email at ankendall@upson.k12.ga.us or mbert@upson.k12.ga.us.
Upson-Lee NJROTC Announces Leadership Academy Graduates 2025
On June 8th – 15th, Upson-Lee NJROTC cadets participated at the NJROTC Area’s 8,9, and 10 – sponsored Leadership Academy. The training was held on the campus of the historic Riverside Preparatory Academy in Gainesville, Georgia.
Upson-Lee NJROTC cadets received more than 60 training hours with topics including psychology of leadership, military drill, being physically fit, the importance of STEM, and much more. The young Knights trained alongside nearly 300 fellow NJROTC cadets who represented newly configured Area’s 8, 9, and 10 high schools in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia.
Upson-Lee’s Company Commanding Officer Cadet Lieutenant Commander Keelyn Quiller returned to Leadership Academy for a second year as a Cadre (specialty trainer) to a designated platoon. The cadets were accompanied by Naval Science Instructor Chief Petty Officer Anthony Kendall, who assisted in the training as a Platoon Advisor. This valued training can be seen as an investment in the schools NJROTC program and will aid tremendously in continued productivity and professionalism.
Pictured left to right: Cadet Miles Self, Cadet Jeremy Demand, Cadet Kenya Montfort, Cadet Kenya Worthy, Cadet Commanding Officer Keelyn Quiller, and CPO Anthony Kendall.
It may be summer, but work continues throughout the T-U School District! This week, district and school leaders met for the annual District Leadership Retreat, held at Upson-Lee Middle School. School personnel reviewed and revised their continuous improvement plans, aligned expectations and goals, and focused on key performance measurements. The annual district retreat is an opportunity to review, reflect, and reimagine teaching and learning initiatives while strengthening the leadership's commitment to success!
The Upson-Lee High School Graduation will be live-streamed on the Thomaston-Upson Schools' YouTube channel. Streaming should start around 7:30 PM. The faculty processional will begin at 7:55 PM and the student processional will follow immediately after that. Congratulations to the ULHS Class of 2025!!! We're so proud of you!!! Live-stream link: www.youtube.com/@T-USchools
#ULProud #weareUL #ULclassof2025 #makinghistoryontheturf
The ULHS Commencement tonight is a private event, and all guests must have a ticket to attend. Please view the Acceptable Behavior Guidelines for this very special event:
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we are giving a HUGE shoutout to our INCREDIBLE teachers!!! Today, we celebrate YOU!!! Thank you for all you do!!! We appreciate you more than words can say!!! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2025!!! #ThankATeacher #ULProud #weareUL
Congratulations to ULHS seniors Breyden Zickefoose and Brodee Hurt who signed to play soccer at Southern Crescent Technical College!!! These young men will trade in their purple, silver, and black for the royal blue, green, and gold of the SCTC Tigers following their graduation from ULHS in May. Way to go, Breyden and Brodee!!! #ULProud #weareUL #ULsoccer
This weekend at the Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center, ULMS Stage Knights present Disney's "Alice in Wonderland Jr."!!! Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, at 7 PM and Sunday, May 4, at 3 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Children under 5 years of age are free. TU employees are free with valid district/school ID. Come and join young Alice as she travels through the strange world of Wonderland and encounters iconic characters, such as the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts. This is a timeless tale that is fun for all ages!!! See you at the FAC!
Please see Notes from the April 1, 2025, Board of Education meeting:
