The Roar
August 24, 2026 - August 29, 2026
THE DEN IS TALKING!
Luella Athletics Is Making Noise! Our C-Team Volleyball Lions went 1–1 in Newnan, including a 2–0 win over Griffin, powered by strong serving from Ahmiah S., Cooper C., London J., and Nina A., with Lexi P. delivering the match-winning ace!
Meanwhile, Football officially kicked off its 2026 season at Tift County, Softball continues to make its mark in region play, and Cross Country is putting in the work for the season ahead. Keep roaring, Lions!
📈 THE NUMBERS ARE MOVING—AND SO ARE WE!
Luella High School is making academic gains! Our 2025–26 Georgia Milestones results reflect the focused work of our students, teachers, and staff—and that work is producing results.
Congratulations to every student who stepped up, every teacher who pushed the work forward, and every staff member who contributed to our progress. We’re proud of the gains, but we’re not finished. Families, we encourage you to check out the article using the link provided and celebrate the progress happening right here in The Den.
Progress made. Momentum built. Next level loading.
📸 Picture Day Is Coming!
Picture Day for all students, including AAS students, is Tuesday, August 25. Full-time LHS students will take their pictures during 1st period, while AAS students will take their pictures during 4th period once they arrive on campus. Come ready to smile, Lions!
📝 PSAT TESTING | OCTOBER 12, 2026
PSAT testing will take place at Luella High School on October 12, 2026.
- 9th Grade: $12 + applicable processing fees
- 10th Grade: FREE for first-time PSAT test takers — no registration required
- 11th Grade: $14 + applicable processing fees
Registration Deadline: Registration and payment for 9th- and 11th-grade students must be completed through GoFan by Wednesday, August 26.
Chromebook Required: All students must test using a school-issued Chromebook. Personal devices cannot be used for PSAT testing. Register on time, charge your Chromebook, and come ready to show what you know!
🎓 Class of 2027 Students & Families—Stay Connected! -
The August Senior Newsletter is here with important updates, reminders, upcoming events, and everything you need to stay informed throughout senior year. Senior Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
📵 Devices Off. Focus On.
Personal devices are not permitted on campus unless a student qualifies for an approved exception. If permitted, devices must remain powered off and secured in the classroom caddy during every class. If a device is not stored in the classroom caddy, it must remain completely out of sight. Devices may not be used in classrooms, hallways, or during lunch. Please read the attached flyer in its entirety, as it outlines all expectations, approved exceptions, and procedures that will be in effect on Day One.
✅ Excellence Starts with Being Ready!
Make sure you're set for a strong start to the school year:
Bring your Henry County Schools-issued Chromebook and charger every day. If you don't have one, see Mr. Times, our Technology Specialist, immediately.
Pack your daily essentials: pencils/pens, notebook paper, notebooks, folders, and a backpack.
Parents: Please update your Infinite Campus Parent Portal information immediately.
🚗 STUDENT PARKING | DEADLINE: AUGUST 14
All student drivers must secure their 2026–27 parking decal by Friday, August 14. Beginning August 17, parking requirements will be enforced and consequences will apply.
To secure a parking decal, students must complete the parking application on the school website, upload all required documents, and submit payment through GoFan.
- Full-Time Students: $50
- AAS Students: $30
All enrollments will be verified. Students who park on campus must have a valid 2026–27 parking decal. Vehicles without a current decal may be subject to towing.
No decal, no parking.
🥎 Wednesday, August 26: Varsity Softball vs. Griffin | In The Den | 5:30 p.m.
🥎 Thursday, August 27: Varsity Softball vs. Sandy Creek | In The Den | 6:00 p.m.
🏈 Friday, August 28: Varsity Football at Kell | Away | 7:30 p.m.
📝 Friday, August 28: Missing & Late Work Deadline – Final day for students to submit any missing or late work assigned between August 3 and August 27.
💻 Friday, September 4: Student Asynchronous Learning Day – Students will learn from home and complete assigned coursework independently through their teachers’ online learning platforms.
📣 The Luella Way Starts Here! As we begin a new school year, please take a few minutes to review the short video and two flyers below to become familiar with The Luella Way. Our expectations for dress code, attendance, and cell phones brought on campus will be consistently enforced from Day One. Additional information will be shared with students during grade-level town halls during the first week of school.
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Cell Phone Policy – 1-minute video
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
- Mr. Michael Jackson – 12th Grade Class Activities & Discipline; Advanced Placement (AP) Testing; Career, Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) Department Support; English Department Support; End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA) Testing; Hospital/Homebound Support
- Mr. Edtwon Myree – 10th Grade Class Activities & Discipline; Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Program Area Support; Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP) Support; Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) Testing; Health & Physical Education Department Support; PSAT Testing; Social Studies Department Support
- Ms. Shirquinta Silas – 9th Grade Class Activities & Discipline; ACCESS Testing; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Support; Fine Arts Department Support; Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) Testing; Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Support; Science Department Support
- Dr. Mikal Underwood – 11th Grade Class Activities & Discipline; Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Testing; Mathematics Department Support; Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing; Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Department Support; Section 504 Support; World Languages Department Support
COUNSELING, COLLEGE & CAREER, AND STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM
- Ms. Loria Jester – Counseling Administrative Assistant/Registrar
- Ms. Shiketha Jester – School Counselor (Last Names K–R)
- Ms. Felicia McKinley – School Counselor (Last Names A–D)
- Ms. Misti Micheletto - Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator
- Ms. Karol Muhammad – School Counselor (Last Names S–Z)
- Ms. Amina Mullgrav – School Social Worker
- Ms. Chastidy Rivera – Counseling Administrative Assistant/Data Clerk
- TBD – College & Career Readiness Coach/Graduation Coach
- Dr. Stephanie Williams – School Counselor (Last Names E–J)
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
- Ms. Jennifer Brown – Instructional Effectiveness Facilitator
- Ms. Karie Jarrett-Roberts – Student Support Facilitator (Exceptional Student Education)
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
- Ms. Michelle Ahmad – Athletic Director
- Officer Wesley Brock – School Resource Officer (SRO)
- Mr. James Roberts - Assistant Athletic Director
FRONT OFFICE
- Ms. Cartavia Bryant – Attendance Clerk
- Ms. Shawnn Fields – Bookkeeper
- Ms. Jacinta Holder – Principal's Administrative Assistant
- Ms. Estera John – Front Office Clerk
- Ms. O'Neida Strong – Assistant Principals' Administrative Assistant