✨ As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, we pause to celebrate the accomplishments of 2024–2025. Thanks to the hard work of our students, staff, families, and community, Tift County Schools is Fueled by Momentum: Collaborating for Success! 💙 #4theT
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The Tift County Schools (TCS) Advisement Manual, included in this year’s Parent and Student Handbook, serves as a comprehensive guide for families from Pre-K through Grade 12.
This manual is designed to help parents and students make informed decisions throughout the academic journey. It provides essential tools, information, and resources that empower families to support each student’s academic, social, and emotional growth—from early childhood all the way through high school graduation.
By combining expectations, policies, and planning resources, the Advisement Manual ensures that every student in Tift County Schools has the support needed to collaborate, learn, and achieve success.
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This manual is designed to help parents and students make informed decisions throughout the academic journey. It provides essential tools, information, and resources that empower families to support each student’s academic, social, and emotional growth—from early childhood all the way through high school graduation.
By combining expectations, policies, and planning resources, the Advisement Manual ensures that every student in Tift County Schools has the support needed to collaborate, learn, and achieve success.
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Check out Ms. Pritchett from Annie Belle Clark Elementary as she launches an engaging Science lesson on the phases of the moon—dressed as an astronaut! Her creativity and dedication show just how hard our teachers work every day to make learning exciting and meaningful.
Her students were captivated as they explored Georgia Science Standard S4E2, which focuses on modeling the phases of the moon. Way to go, Ms. Pritchett, for taking student engagement to the next level!
Her students were captivated as they explored Georgia Science Standard S4E2, which focuses on modeling the phases of the moon. Way to go, Ms. Pritchett, for taking student engagement to the next level!
📚 August PLC Spotlight 📚
This month, our PLC with principals and district leaders focused on the importance of effective communication. Communication is more than just sharing information—it’s also about how we listen and receive feedback.
As educators, being effective communicators is a vital part of building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring success for ALL of our students.
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This month, our PLC with principals and district leaders focused on the importance of effective communication. Communication is more than just sharing information—it’s also about how we listen and receive feedback.
As educators, being effective communicators is a vital part of building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring success for ALL of our students.
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📢 Congratulations to the members of the 2025–2026 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC).
The purpose of the SSAC is to provide students with opportunities to serve as representatives of their schools and as a collective voice for the Tift County Schools student body.
Through their participation, students will:
• Share ideas and perspectives
• Provide input on various aspects of the student academic experience
• Gain a deeper understanding of how our school system operates
We look forward to the valuable contributions these student leaders will make during the upcoming school year.
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The purpose of the SSAC is to provide students with opportunities to serve as representatives of their schools and as a collective voice for the Tift County Schools student body.
Through their participation, students will:
• Share ideas and perspectives
• Provide input on various aspects of the student academic experience
• Gain a deeper understanding of how our school system operates
We look forward to the valuable contributions these student leaders will make during the upcoming school year.
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All Tift County schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Tuesday, September 2nd is a Teacher Inservice Day and Student Holiday. #4theT
🧩 Red Ribbon Week is Coming October 27th - 31st! 🧩
Our schools will celebrate with this year’s theme: “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free!”
Check out the daily themes and start preparing to join the fun while showing your commitment to a drug-free life! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #4theT
Our schools will celebrate with this year’s theme: “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free!”
Check out the daily themes and start preparing to join the fun while showing your commitment to a drug-free life! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #4theT
🍎🥪 It’s time, Blue Devil Nation — the trays are loaded and the battle is on! We want to highlight the nutritious and delicious meals that our schools are serving every day. Go to our Tift County Schools Facebook page and cast your vote now by 👍 or ❤️ your choice in our first Taste of Tift: Lunch Tray Battle! Voting ends at 5pm on Wednesday and we will crown this week’s champ on Thursday. 🏆 #4theT
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🥦🍎 Healthy, Nutritious & Delicious! 🍎🥦
Our School Nutrition team is serving up balanced meals to keep our students fueled for success! 💙 Check out the lunch menus for the upcoming week and see what’s cooking in our cafeterias. 🥪🍊🥗
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Our School Nutrition team is serving up balanced meals to keep our students fueled for success! 💙 Check out the lunch menus for the upcoming week and see what’s cooking in our cafeterias. 🥪🍊🥗
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Tift County Schools welcomed Pre-K Project Directors from across our RESA district to Matt Wilson Elementary. The session was led by Ms. B.J. Sutton, Pre-K Specialist, and focused on the 2025–2026 Pre-K Guidelines, along with practical tools for Project Directors and classroom teachers. Attendees also had the opportunity to tour two of our Pre-K classrooms at Matt Wilson. #4theT
🍩 A sweet surprise for a sweet start! 🍩
Our Superintendent delivered a special box of doughnuts to our amazing bus drivers this week as a thank you for a great start to the school year. 🚌💙
Bus drivers are extra special—they are the first smiling face our students see each morning and the last one they see each afternoon. Thank you for the care, safety, and positivity you bring every single day. We appreciate you! #4theT
Our Superintendent delivered a special box of doughnuts to our amazing bus drivers this week as a thank you for a great start to the school year. 🚌💙
Bus drivers are extra special—they are the first smiling face our students see each morning and the last one they see each afternoon. Thank you for the care, safety, and positivity you bring every single day. We appreciate you! #4theT
We are proud to announce our 2025 Tift County Teacher of the Year and True Blue Award Winner! 🎉
✨ Congratulations to Lia Taylor of Matt Wilson, who was named the District Teacher of the Year, and Haley Dillard, who was named the District True Blue Award Winner.
Both honorees were recognized during tonight’s pre-game ceremony along with all of the school Teachers of the Year and True Blue Award Winners. You can watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/67Z7Ia8QUQ0?feature=share
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✨ Congratulations to Lia Taylor of Matt Wilson, who was named the District Teacher of the Year, and Haley Dillard, who was named the District True Blue Award Winner.
Both honorees were recognized during tonight’s pre-game ceremony along with all of the school Teachers of the Year and True Blue Award Winners. You can watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/67Z7Ia8QUQ0?feature=share
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📢 Due to the potential for inclement weather, our Teachers of the Year and True Blue Award winners will be recognized pregame at tonight’s football game.
If weather prevents us from holding the recognition on the field, it will take place indoors and be shown live on the jumbotron inside the stadium.
Come out and help us celebrate these outstanding representatives of Tift County Schools! 💙 #4theT
If weather prevents us from holding the recognition on the field, it will take place indoors and be shown live on the jumbotron inside the stadium.
Come out and help us celebrate these outstanding representatives of Tift County Schools! 💙 #4theT
Tift County Schools is excited to partner with Colquitt EMC at our new 7/8 Middle School! 🎉 Representatives from Colquitt EMC stopped by to celebrate this partnership and our shared commitment to creating a brighter future for Tift County students.
📸 Pictured (L-R): Jayson Boykin, Allen Martin, Natalie Gore, Gary Branch, Don Copeland, Danny Nichols, and Jonathan Jones.
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📸 Pictured (L-R): Jayson Boykin, Allen Martin, Natalie Gore, Gary Branch, Don Copeland, Danny Nichols, and Jonathan Jones.
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✨ Only a few spots remain in our Tift County Pre-K Program! 📚💙
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start. Research shows that early learning builds the foundation for future success—academically, socially, and emotionally.
✅ Excellent teachers
✅ Hands-on, engaging learning
✅ A strong start for Kindergarten and beyond
📅 Secure your child’s spot today before spaces fill up! #4theT
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start. Research shows that early learning builds the foundation for future success—academically, socially, and emotionally.
✅ Excellent teachers
✅ Hands-on, engaging learning
✅ A strong start for Kindergarten and beyond
📅 Secure your child’s spot today before spaces fill up! #4theT
📈 Northeast Middle School is on the rise!
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 8th Grade Math EOG – 10% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
✅ Growth in 7th Grade ELA and 8th Grade Science & Social Studies 🔬📚
With a focus on Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, NEMS students and teachers are working together to make great strides. Way to go, Northeast family! #4theT
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 8th Grade Math EOG – 10% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
✅ Growth in 7th Grade ELA and 8th Grade Science & Social Studies 🔬📚
With a focus on Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, NEMS students and teachers are working together to make great strides. Way to go, Northeast family! #4theT
📊 Eighth Street Middle School is making big gains!
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 8th Grade Math – 17% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
✅ Growth in 8th Grade Algebra EOCs, 6th Grade ELA & Math, and 8th Grade Science & Social Studies 🔬📚
Through our commitment to Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, ESMS students and teachers are reaching new heights together. Way to go! #4theT
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 8th Grade Math – 17% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
✅ Growth in 8th Grade Algebra EOCs, 6th Grade ELA & Math, and 8th Grade Science & Social Studies 🔬📚
Through our commitment to Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, ESMS students and teachers are reaching new heights together. Way to go! #4theT
➗ Omega Elementary School is adding up the wins!
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 4th Grade Math – 14% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
✅ Growth in 4th Grade ELA and 5th Grade Math & Science 🔬
With a focus on Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, Omega students and teachers are making great progress together. Way to go, Omega family! #4theT
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 4th Grade Math – 14% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
✅ Growth in 4th Grade ELA and 5th Grade Math & Science 🔬
With a focus on Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, Omega students and teachers are making great progress together. Way to go, Omega family! #4theT
📚 Northside Elementary is making impressive gains!
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 4th Grade ELA – 17% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished, plus more students reading on grade level
✅ 5th Grade Science – Performance is up! 🔬
✅ Growth in 3rd Grade reading on grade level, 4th Grade Math, and 5th Grade ELA & Math
Through our commitment to Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, students and teachers are working together for outstanding results. Way to go, Northside family! #4theT
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 4th Grade ELA – 17% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished, plus more students reading on grade level
✅ 5th Grade Science – Performance is up! 🔬
✅ Growth in 3rd Grade reading on grade level, 4th Grade Math, and 5th Grade ELA & Math
Through our commitment to Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, students and teachers are working together for outstanding results. Way to go, Northside family! #4theT
🌟 Matt Wilson Elementary is soaring!
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 5th Grade Science – 25% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
✅ Growth in 5th Grade ELA, Math, and students reading on grade level 📚
With a focus on Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, our students and teachers are working together to make remarkable progress. Way to go, MWE family! #4theT
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 5th Grade Science – 25% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
✅ Growth in 5th Grade ELA, Math, and students reading on grade level 📚
With a focus on Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, our students and teachers are working together to make remarkable progress. Way to go, MWE family! #4theT
