November 2026 Newsletter

81 Tabor Drive

478-929-7818

Mon - Thur 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Food Pantry: Tue or Thur 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Resource Room: 1st and 3rd Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Clinic Day: Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

GA Parent Mentor Marina Jones is off for the summer! She will be back in the fall at the start of school.

Join GA Parent Mentor Marina Jones for her Fall 2026/2027 Workshop Schedule! Please register at: SWD Parent Workshop Registration

Families of students with disabilities can reserve the Sensory Room at the Lindsey Student Support Center. Please call Marina Jones at 478-210-8402 or email: marina.jones@hcbe.net, for a time slot Monday-Thursday.

If you have a student with disabilities that will be transitioning from High School soon, check out this helpful website provided by Brandi Pardo, Ed.D Transition Specialist with the Houston County School District.

Check out our Parent Mentor, Marina Jones, speaking about the Emergency Preparedness Workshop that allowed parents of children with disabilities to speak to the Houston County Sherriff's Department on ways they can work together to help during an emergency. 👇 Click the link below to view the news report.

If you would like to volunteer in our Resource Room, contact Family Engagement Liaison Erica Abram at erica.abram@hcbe.net or at 478-210-7739

Duties can include:

• Keeping room neat and tidy
• Washing clothes that are donated
• Stocking inventory
• Folding clothing and hanging them up
• Helping during the hours when the Resource Room is open to assist community members find items.

We are always in need of donations for our Food Pantry. We accept non-perishable items to put in the food bags that we give out to the community and to the students/families in our district. Drop-off at the LSSC during operating hours.

Go Sharks!!!

Pictured from left to right, back row: Jeffrey Martin (OI Teacher), Anthony Cuti (Graduate of HCHS), Jaden Screen (HCHS), Laila Kindness (HCHS), Elain Krivsky (Interpreter). Pictured left to right, front row: Eli Harper (WRMS), Natalyn Wakeland (MCMS), Jamie Schneller (Interpreter), Ruby Stachowski (PMS), Jaqueline Randall (APE Teacher), Piper Barronton (FMMS)

Athletes and stakeholders from the Houston County Sharks were nominated for awards and celebrated at the annual ASPIRE Awards hosted by AAASP.

Awards Received:

Anthony Cuti- Wheelchair Basketball Varsity Athlete of the Year Award

Jaden Screen- Spirit of AAASP Sportsmanship Award

Laila Kindness- League MVP across all sports

Ruby Stachowski- Most Improved Varsity Athlete of the Year Award

Piper Barronton- Hear & Hustle Award

Jaqueline Randall- Varsity Coach of the Year Award

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Check out this featured article on our Food Pantry! November 2025

Check out our highlight on WMAZ about summer programming happening at the LSSC!

Thank you to all the volunteers, staff, sponsors, and community partners that made this event possible! We are excited to grow this event every year!

Interested in reserving a room or using our space to host an event? Fill out the reservation form and we will get back to you as soon as possible to process your request.

LSSC Room Reservation Form

Meet your HCSD School Social Workers!

HCSD SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS:

Tangela Brice LCSW - Coordinator of Student Services

Karma Bryant - Administrative Assistant

LaTonya Blassingame:

Langston Road Primary, Langston Road Elementary, Quail Run Elementary, Northside High

Stephanie Canion:

Miller Elementary, Russell Elementary, Westside Elementary, Veterans High

Shante Hendrick:

Shirley Hills Elementary, Eagle Springs Elementary, Thomson Middle, Warner Robins High

Amy Hutto:

Kings Chapel Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Tucker Elementary, Mossy Creek Middle, Houston County High

Maria Josey:

Matt Arthur Primary, Matt Arthur Elementary, Perry Middle, Perry High

Kali McCalvin:

Parkwood Primary, David Perdue Primary, David Perdue Elementary, Huntington Middle

April Nelson:

Bonaire Primary, Bonaire Elementary, Bonaire Middle, Northside Middle

Linda Walker:

C.B. Watson Primary, Pearl Stephens Elementary, Hilltop Elementary, Warner Robins Middle, WIN Academy (Middle/High)

Taylor Poole:

Lake Joy Primary, Lake Joy Elementary, Centerville Elementary, Northside Elementary, Feagin Mill Middle

Social Services Team:

Tangela Brice - LCSW - Coordinator of Student Services

Charlotte Chupp - Mental Health Clinician

Sierra Hill - Mental Health Clinician

As we enter the month of November, we are reminded of the importance of gratitude, connection, and kindness. This season encourages us to pause and appreciate the people, opportunities, and moments that bring comfort and joy to our lives. Gratitude not only helps us recognize the positive things around us, but it can also strengthen relationships, improve emotional well-being, and build resilience during challenging times.

Houston County School Social Workers encourage families to take time this month to connect with one another, share words of appreciation, and create meaningful moments together. Whether it's enjoying a family meal, expressing thanks to someone who has made a difference, or simply spending quality time together, small acts of gratitude can have a lasting impact.

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a November filled with thankfulness, connection, and joy.

What is the Lindsey Student Support Center all about? Check out this quick commercial and learn about the LSSC.