System and school administrators toured the ongoing renovation project at Len Lastinger Elementary today.
Renovation and expansion of the cafeteria was completed at the beginning of the school year. This included tearing down the old kitchen and rebuilding one that is larger with modern and upgraded equipment.
A new office area and media center are being built on the front of the school. The office area will be completed in the next few weeks while the media center is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving.
Classroom renovations throughout the building include painting, new ceiling tiles, new flooring, new windows, mill work and storage cabinets.
Final completion of the entire project is expected in May 2024.
Nationwide Emergency Alert Tests will be conducted on Wednesday, October 4th at approximately 2:20pm. These tests include a test of the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Alert capabilities.
FEMA has provided a press release with details of the test events. https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231002/nationwide-test-emergency-alert-system-oct-4
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Out of an abundance of caution, Northside Elementary was placed on a soft lockdown this afternoon due to an unconfirmed incident. System security personnel worked with local law enforcement to determine that there was no threat to the safety and security of the students or staff. The school resumed normal operations. #4theT
We are currently seeking applicants for a Paraprofessional position at G O Bailey Elementary School. The job announcement for this and other available positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/browse/218962. #4theT
Mark your calendar! You don't want to miss the Tift County High School Blue Devil Players' production of HAIRSPRAY! October 5th - 8th at the TCHS Performing Arts Center. #4theT
During a special called meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2023 the Tift County Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Adam Hathaway. The board appreciates the tireless efforts of Mr. Hathaway during his tenure.
No further action was taken at the meeting,
We are currently seeking applicants for an ISS Paraprofessional position at Eighth Street Middle School. The job announcement for this and other available positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/browse/218962. #4theT
PLEASE SHARE! All veterans are invited to walk with the Blue Devil football team in the DEVIL WALK this Friday, September 29th before the game against Northside. Meet at the north entrance to the stadium (by ESMS). DEVIL WALK begins at 6:20pm. #4theT #redwhiteandbluedevils
According to Tift Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department 35 students were evaluated and released today in regards to the bus incident this morning.
The investigation has confirmed the chemical to be pepper spray. At this time, Tifton Police and Tift County Schools System Security Staff are still investigating the cause of the incident
We would like to thank the local EMS and Tift Regional Medical Center for their assistance in ensuring the safety and security of our students. #4theT
System administrators have been in contact with Tift Regional Medical Center and we will provide an update on the bus incident from this morning once all students have been evaluated. #4theT
Congratulations to TCHS Senior, Bethany Samuel for being selected to serve on the 23-24 State School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. For more information and a complete list of members visit: https://www.gadoe.org/Pages/Student-Advisory-Council.aspx
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A chemical believed to be pepper spray was sprayed on Bus 202 this morning during the middle and high school route. School administrators contacted EMS and out of an abundance of caution it was advised that students be transported to Tift Regional Medical Center for evaluation. Schools are in the process of contacting parents of these students and requesting that they come to Tift Regional at this time. If you have not been contacted by the school and your middle or high school student rides this bus, please contact the school or meet your child at Tift Regional Medical Center. School administrators from Northeast Middle School and Tift County High School are currently on site at the hospital. This did not involve any students that ride the elementary school route.
We are currently seeking applicants for a Special Education Paraprofessional position at J T Reddick Elementary School. The job announcement for this and other available positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/browse/218962. #4theT
This letter was received from Tift County High School Football Coach Noel Dean. #4theT
Please stop by the Tift County Schools tent at the Fiesta Del Pueblo today. #4theT
We are currently seeking applicants for an ISS Paraprofessional position at Northeast Middle School. The job announcement for this and other available positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/browse/218962. #4theT
September 17th - 23rd is National Security Officer Appreciation Week. This team of POST certified officers works tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff. THANK YOU for what you do #4theT!
We are currently seeking applicants for a Paraprofessional position at Charles Spencer Elementary. The job announcement for this and other available positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/browse/218962. #4theT
Students from Mr. Bentley's construction class at TCHS made a special presentation to Mr. Hathaway at tonight's Board of Education Work Session. Cannon Hill and Blair Golden, who designed and created the project, were introduced by Dr. Donald Gilman, CTAE Director. #4theT
Tift County Schools' Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year is Mrs. Megan Guzman. Mrs. Guzman is a 2006 graduate of Tift County High School. She started her teaching career in 2011 with Tift County Schools at G. O. Bailey Elementary. She has remained at G. O. Bailey throughout her career where she currently teaches Kindergarten.
Mrs. Guzman was surprised at her school today when she was presented with the keys to a 2023 Nissan Rogue. We would like to thank Cory and Mia Tenneson with Tenneson Nissan for providing this vehicle for Mrs. Guzman to drive throughout this school year.
Mrs. Guzman exemplifies Blue Chip Talent and we are proud to have her representing Tift County Schools. #4theT
