THURSDAY, APRIL 30 – GMAS TESTING SCHEDULE
END OF GRADE:
Math Section 1 (Grades 3–8)
END OF COURSE:
American Literature & Composition II – Section 2
⏰ Arrive at school on time during testing days!
Being late can add unnecessary stress and may cause you to miss important instructions. Give yourself plenty of time to get to school and get settled.
Start the day calm, confident, and ready to do your best!
We’re proud of our students—good luck!
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END OF GRADE:
Math Section 1 (Grades 3–8)
END OF COURSE:
American Literature & Composition II – Section 2
⏰ Arrive at school on time during testing days!
Being late can add unnecessary stress and may cause you to miss important instructions. Give yourself plenty of time to get to school and get settled.
Start the day calm, confident, and ready to do your best!
We’re proud of our students—good luck!
#4theT
📚 Play & Learn Workshop for Families with Young Children
Families with young children are invited to join us for Hear the Sounds, Build the Reader, an interactive Birth–5 Play & Learn workshop led by Mrs. Susan Parsons.
📅 Monday, May 11th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Early Literacy Classroom – Charles Spencer Elementary School
Parents and caregivers will explore simple, fun activities that support early language development, reading skills, and learning at home.
Children ages birth–5 are encouraged to attend and participate alongside their caregiver for a hands-on learning experience.
We hope you’ll join us for this fun and engaging evening focused on building strong early readers!
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Families with young children are invited to join us for Hear the Sounds, Build the Reader, an interactive Birth–5 Play & Learn workshop led by Mrs. Susan Parsons.
📅 Monday, May 11th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Early Literacy Classroom – Charles Spencer Elementary School
Parents and caregivers will explore simple, fun activities that support early language development, reading skills, and learning at home.
Children ages birth–5 are encouraged to attend and participate alongside their caregiver for a hands-on learning experience.
We hope you’ll join us for this fun and engaging evening focused on building strong early readers!
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The Georgia Department of Education Parent Satisfaction Survey for Special Education is now open through May 31, 2026, and we would love to hear from our families.
This survey provides an opportunity for parents and guardians to share what is going well and where improvements can be made. Your feedback helps guide decisions at both the district and state levels and strengthens how we support students with disabilities.
Last year, 352 parents participated, and we hope to build on that number this year. Every response truly makes a difference.
As you visit our schools for meetings and events, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. A link has been shared with families of our students with disabilities through email and Infinite Campus.
Thank you for partnering with us to support our students!
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END OF GRADE TESTING:
Grades 3–8 are finishing up the ELA portion of the Georgia Milestones today with Section #3.
END OF COURSE TESTING:
American Literature & Composition II students begin Section 1 today.
Wishing all of our students the best of luck as you continue testing. We are proud of your hard work!
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Grades 3–8 are finishing up the ELA portion of the Georgia Milestones today with Section #3.
END OF COURSE TESTING:
American Literature & Composition II students begin Section 1 today.
Wishing all of our students the best of luck as you continue testing. We are proud of your hard work!
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🚌School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Today we proudly celebrate the incredible school bus drivers of Tift County Schools! Each day, our drivers are among the first smiles our students see in the morning and the last friendly faces they see in the afternoon. They do far more than transport students — they help create a safe, welcoming start and end to every school day.
Rain or shine, early mornings and busy afternoons, our bus drivers demonstrate patience, and dedication as they transport our students across Tift County. Their commitment plays an essential role in ensuring students arrive at school ready to learn and return home safely each day.
From the entire Tift County Schools family, thank you for the care you show our students, the responsibility you carry, and the pride you take in serving our community. We appreciate you today and every day!
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Today we proudly celebrate the incredible school bus drivers of Tift County Schools! Each day, our drivers are among the first smiles our students see in the morning and the last friendly faces they see in the afternoon. They do far more than transport students — they help create a safe, welcoming start and end to every school day.
Rain or shine, early mornings and busy afternoons, our bus drivers demonstrate patience, and dedication as they transport our students across Tift County. Their commitment plays an essential role in ensuring students arrive at school ready to learn and return home safely each day.
From the entire Tift County Schools family, thank you for the care you show our students, the responsibility you carry, and the pride you take in serving our community. We appreciate you today and every day!
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GMAS Testing Day #2:
🥣 Start your day with a healthy breakfast!
Fueling your body helps your brain concentrate. Try foods like:
🍳 Eggs
🍌 Fruit
🥣 Oatmeal or cereal
🥛 Milk or yogurt
Don’t skip breakfast on testing days!
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🥣 Start your day with a healthy breakfast!
Fueling your body helps your brain concentrate. Try foods like:
🍳 Eggs
🍌 Fruit
🥣 Oatmeal or cereal
🥛 Milk or yogurt
Don’t skip breakfast on testing days!
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Tift County Schools is proud to partner with community organizations to provide families with Early Literacy Developmental Milestone Cards titled Preparing Tomorrow’s Readers Today. These resources are designed to support parents and caregivers in nurturing literacy skills from birth through age five. The series includes seven age-specific cards, each offering practical early literacy tips, a suggested read-aloud activity, and a message from Superintendent Natalie Gore. These tools give families simple, meaningful ways to support their child’s language development and build a strong foundation for reading success. Pictured is the lobby of Charles Spencer Elementary School, where these milestone cards are available for families. Through strong community partnerships, Tift County Schools continues to invest in early learning and empower families as their child’s first teacher.
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Our very first Birth–5 Play & Learn Workshop for Tift County Schools was a success! On Friday, Dr. Kim Ezekiel, Early Learning and Family Engagement Coordinator, hosted families at Charles Spencer Elementary for an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Parents had the opportunity to learn from Georgia Jackson, Speech-Language Pathologist, about how to support oral language development from birth. Strong oral language skills are the foundation for early literacy, and families walked away with practical strategies they can begin using right away at home. Each family also received a bag of instructional supports for their child, including board books, magnetic letters, alphabet cards, and other hands-on learning tools to continue building skills at home. We are grateful for our community partnerships with Maggie Campbell’s Daycare and Miss Daisy Darlings Daycare for helping us connect with and support our youngest learners and their families. We look forward to continuing this important work and growing together to support early learning across our community!
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Tift County Schools is proud to announce that we have earned the FY 2025 Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting, marking our 10th consecutive year receiving this honor.
This recognition reflects our continued commitment to accuracy and responsible stewardship of public funds, as well as our dedication to maintaining transparency with our community.
We are proud of this milestone and grateful to our financial team for their diligence in ensuring clear, reliable reporting that supports the trust our community places in our school system.
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This recognition reflects our continued commitment to accuracy and responsible stewardship of public funds, as well as our dedication to maintaining transparency with our community.
We are proud of this milestone and grateful to our financial team for their diligence in ensuring clear, reliable reporting that supports the trust our community places in our school system.
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📚✨ National Tell a Story Day
Today we celebrate the power of storytelling! National Tell a Story Day encourages people of all ages to share a story—whether it’s from a favorite book, a family memory, or a creative tale you make up yourself.
Stories help us connect, learn, and imagine. They build language skills, strengthen listening and comprehension, and inspire creativity. From classroom read-alouds to bedtime stories at home, storytelling plays an important role in helping children develop a love for reading and learning.
Take a few minutes today to tell a story, read a story, or listen to one. You might just inspire the next great storyteller!
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Today we celebrate the power of storytelling! National Tell a Story Day encourages people of all ages to share a story—whether it’s from a favorite book, a family memory, or a creative tale you make up yourself.
Stories help us connect, learn, and imagine. They build language skills, strengthen listening and comprehension, and inspire creativity. From classroom read-alouds to bedtime stories at home, storytelling plays an important role in helping children develop a love for reading and learning.
Take a few minutes today to tell a story, read a story, or listen to one. You might just inspire the next great storyteller!
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TESTING BEGINS TOMORROW;
😴 Testing Tip: Get plenty of sleep!
Your brain performs best when you’re well rested.
Try to get 8–10 hours of sleep the night before your test so you can stay focused and alert.
Rest up and get ready to succeed!
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😴 Testing Tip: Get plenty of sleep!
Your brain performs best when you’re well rested.
Try to get 8–10 hours of sleep the night before your test so you can stay focused and alert.
Rest up and get ready to succeed!
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Take a look at what’s on the menu for the week of April 27 – May 1! 🍎🥪
Our School Nutrition team is ready to serve up delicious breakfast and lunch options for students across Tift County Schools. Check out the weekly menu and start planning your favorites for the week ahead!
📄 Printable menus are always available here:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
You can also view the daily menu for your school by visiting your school’s website and selecting Explore > Dining.
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Our School Nutrition team is ready to serve up delicious breakfast and lunch options for students across Tift County Schools. Check out the weekly menu and start planning your favorites for the week ahead!
📄 Printable menus are always available here:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
You can also view the daily menu for your school by visiting your school’s website and selecting Explore > Dining.
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📊 National Richter Scale Day
Did you know today recognizes the development of the Richter Scale, a tool used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes? Developed in 1935 by seismologist Charles F. Richter, the scale helps scientists understand the strength of earthquakes and the energy they release.
Each whole number increase on the Richter Scale represents about 10 times greater ground motion and over 30 times more energy released than the previous level! 🌎
It’s a great reminder of how science and measurement tools help us better understand our world and prepare for natural events.
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Did you know today recognizes the development of the Richter Scale, a tool used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes? Developed in 1935 by seismologist Charles F. Richter, the scale helps scientists understand the strength of earthquakes and the energy they release.
Each whole number increase on the Richter Scale represents about 10 times greater ground motion and over 30 times more energy released than the previous level! 🌎
It’s a great reminder of how science and measurement tools help us better understand our world and prepare for natural events.
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📚 Georgia Milestones testing is here!
This is your chance to show what you’ve learned this year.
Remember:
✔ Get a good night’s sleep
✔ Eat breakfast
✔ Arrive at school on time
✔ Do your best
You’ve worked hard all year — now it’s time to show it!
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⏰ Reminder! Tomorrow is the Last Practice Test Session
The Anthony Bateman Youth Center will host the final Saturday practice testing session tomorrow, April 25, to help students prepare for the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment System.
These sessions provide a great opportunity for students to practice testing skills and build confidence ahead of the assessments. We appreciate our community partners who continue to support the success of our students.
📅 Final Practice Test Date:
• April 25th - 10:00am - 12:30pm
📞 Questions or More Information:
229-391-3868
📧 ttift@tifton.net
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The Anthony Bateman Youth Center will host the final Saturday practice testing session tomorrow, April 25, to help students prepare for the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment System.
These sessions provide a great opportunity for students to practice testing skills and build confidence ahead of the assessments. We appreciate our community partners who continue to support the success of our students.
📅 Final Practice Test Date:
• April 25th - 10:00am - 12:30pm
📞 Questions or More Information:
229-391-3868
📧 ttift@tifton.net
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Our Tift County teachers continue to put in the work to grow, collaborate, and strengthen their craft! A big thank you to this dedicated team for diving into the Georgia Standards of Excellence for math and developing instructional documents that will guide teaching and learning across all classrooms for the 2026–2027 school year. This work not only builds consistency from classroom to classroom, but also brings together a strong core team focused on prioritizing what matters most for math instruction.
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Shoutout to our incredible administrative assistants in the Teaching and Learning Department! Your professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication keep our work moving forward and our support for schools strong. You consistently anticipate needs, solve problems, and support others with both grace and efficiency—and it never goes unnoticed. Because of you, we’re able to support teaching and learning in every classroom. Thank you for all that you do #4theT!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the incredible individuals who help keep Tift County Schools running smoothly each and every day!
From greeting visitors and supporting staff to managing the countless details that keep our schools and offices organized, our administrative professionals play an essential role in supporting the work of our entire system. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment help keep things moving forward for our students, staff, and families.
Thank you for all that you do for Tift County Schools!
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From greeting visitors and supporting staff to managing the countless details that keep our schools and offices organized, our administrative professionals play an essential role in supporting the work of our entire system. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment help keep things moving forward for our students, staff, and families.
Thank you for all that you do for Tift County Schools!
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Another great day for Tift County Schools. We were proud to partner for our second workshop with Maggie Campbell’s Daycare, Miss Daisy Darling's Daycare, and Tift County Pre-K! Workshop 2: Healthy Bodies, Ready Minds: Supporting Young Children’s Development in Childcare (Birth–5) focused on equipping educators and caregivers with practical strategies to support the whole child—from physical health to early learning readiness. A special thank you to Dr. Nikkia Johnson, Pediatrician, for sharing her expertise and providing valuable insights on how we can better support the brain and early learning of our youngest learners. Strong partnerships like these make a lasting impact on children, families, and our community.
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🍑 Turn Your Taxes Into Opportunities for Tift County Students!
The Peach Education Tax Credit gives Georgia taxpayers the chance to donate to the Public Education Advancing Change (PEACH) program and receive a DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR state tax credit.
Tift County Schools projects currently available:
✅ Multi-Purpose Facility
✅ Animal Barn Addition & Greenhouse
This is a powerful way to redirect your tax dollars and invest directly in opportunities for our students.
👉 Learn more and apply: www.gfpe.org/tax_credit
📌 Please consult your tax preparer for guidance specific to your situation.
Support our students. Strengthen our schools. Invest in the future.
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The Peach Education Tax Credit gives Georgia taxpayers the chance to donate to the Public Education Advancing Change (PEACH) program and receive a DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR state tax credit.
Tift County Schools projects currently available:
✅ Multi-Purpose Facility
✅ Animal Barn Addition & Greenhouse
This is a powerful way to redirect your tax dollars and invest directly in opportunities for our students.
👉 Learn more and apply: www.gfpe.org/tax_credit
📌 Please consult your tax preparer for guidance specific to your situation.
Support our students. Strengthen our schools. Invest in the future.
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