Happy School Counselor Appreciation Week! We are so blessed to have Mrs. Erin Ferrell at Long Branch Elementary. Whether she’s offering a listening ear or tackling a tough issue, she does it all with kindness and grace. Her positivity is infectious, and her dedication to our BRAVES is unmatched. We love you, Mrs. Ferrell—thank you for being the heart of our school!

February is almost here! Check out the delicious menu options that will be served in our cafeteria over the next few weeks!

Due to inclement weather, our class picture day has been postponed to Monday, February 2. Bring your best smile!

Class picture day is on January 28! You can pre-order using the info on the blue flier, or fill out the envelope that will be coming home.



We'd love to have you join us on January 15 for a special Parent Input Meeting!

Happy New Year, BRAVES! Students return on Monday, so check out what our cafeteria will be cooking up during the next several weeks!

While everyone is thinking about turkey, dressing, and all the sides they'll be enjoying tomorrow, we're here to share some other delicious food options that our cafeteria will be serving up in the coming weeks!

Can you believe that November is almost here? Check out the delicious meals that will be served in our cafeteria over the next few weeks!

2nd Graders – It’s Time for R³: Reading Rally!
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, our 2nd graders will join us at Lumpkin County High School for a fun-filled literacy event! Students will meet author Eric Litwin, enjoy interactive reading activities, and each child will receive a Pete the Cat book to take home.
Back at their elementary schools, all students in PK–5th grade will participate in Drop Everything and Read, celebrating literacy and taking time to enjoy books together.
A big thank-you to the Dahlonega Sunrise & Noon Rotary Clubs and Lumpkin County Schools for making these events possible!
#LumpkinPride #R3Day #ReadingRally #DropEverythingAndRead #InvestInOurStudents
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, our 2nd graders will join us at Lumpkin County High School for a fun-filled literacy event! Students will meet author Eric Litwin, enjoy interactive reading activities, and each child will receive a Pete the Cat book to take home.
Back at their elementary schools, all students in PK–5th grade will participate in Drop Everything and Read, celebrating literacy and taking time to enjoy books together.
A big thank-you to the Dahlonega Sunrise & Noon Rotary Clubs and Lumpkin County Schools for making these events possible!
#LumpkinPride #R3Day #ReadingRally #DropEverythingAndRead #InvestInOurStudents

Absent on fall picture day? New to LBES? Need a retake? Fall picture makeup day will be on Tuesday, 10/21. Mark your calendars and get your best smiles ready!

October is here! Our cafeteria staff is cooking up a lot of great breakfast and lunch options this month! Check them out!

It may not FEEL like it yet, but fall break is right around the corner!

Come join us for our annual Title I meeting! Learn about what makes us a Title I school and how it benefits our BRAVES!

Be sure to order YOUR yearbook today!

It PAYS to have great attendance! Starting this month, students who have perfect attendance for a full week will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card at the end of the month!

Check out the delicious menu options available during the month of September here at LBES!

Mark your calendars for Open House!

Congratulations to Ami Young, LBES Teacher of the Year!

We are just 6 school days away from summer! Please note that Friday, May 23 is a half day and students will be released at 11:30.

It's National School Nurse Day! From scraped knees and tummy aches to lending a listening ear and calming worried hearts, Nurse G is always there with compassion, care, and a smile. Her dedication to keeping our students safe, healthy, and supported is truly unmatched. Thank you, Nurse G, for all you do for our BRAVES! We love and appreciate you!

