Tift County Schools

We've expanded our Books on the Bus initiative! Thanks to our amazing drivers, book baskets are now available on four of our school buses—Dawn Steichen (Bus 24-11), Kindall Eubanks (Bus 25-5), Allison Pritchett (Bus 24-6), and Jack Dickens (Bus 098). Happy reading! #4theT

🚌 Battle of the Border Bus Road-eo Recap! This past Saturday, Tift County High School hosted the annual Battle of the Border School Bus Road-eo, where drivers from Berrien, Cook, Lanier, and Tift County competed in a series of 9 challenging stations designed to test their skills behind the wheel! 🏆 Congratulations to Lanier County for taking home the top team prize! 👏 Tift County’s Top 3 Finishers: 🥇 1st – Julie Marchant 🥈 2nd – Buddy Rimes 🥉 3rd – Zelda Jones Huge thanks to all the drivers who participated—you help keep our students safe every day, and this event celebrated your skills! #4theT

For those attending the performances of Beauty and the Beast this weekend, DON'T FORGET, that our Clear Bag Policy is in effect and everyone will need to enter through the weapons detection system. #4theT

🎧 Want to learn more about Georgia House Bill 340 – the Distraction Free Education Act? Download and listen to this podcast episode that breaks down how it effects students in Tift County. https://5il.co/3f4hu 📄 The full version of the bill, details on the proposed policy, and a link to provide feedback are all available on our website’s Public Review and Comment page at: https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/public-review #4theT

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! ✏️ 📅 May 5th - 9th We’re so excited to celebrate our amazing teachers all week long! 💙 🎁 We’ll be drawing names daily and giving away gift baskets full of goodies — made possible by the generosity of our local businesses. THANK YOU for your support! 🙌 ✨ Still want to donate? It’s not too late! Contact Dana Spurlin at (229) 387-2400 to contribute. Let’s show our teachers just how much they mean to us! 🍎📚

Today is Principal Appreciation Day! We are celebrating the incredible principals across Tift County Schools who lead with commitment to our students’ success. You make sure every student has the support they need to thrive. THANK YOU for what you do #4theT!

✨ Tale as Old as Time... Live On Stage! TCHS Blue Devil Players present Beauty and the Beast 📅 May 1–3 at 6PM | May 4 at 3PM 📍 TCHS Performing Arts Center 🌹 Don’t miss the magic #4theT Check out a sneak preview: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BbPAXUzzv/

📣 Reminder for all rising kindergarten families! Don't forget our Kindergarten Transition Meeting is happening tomorrow, May 1st, at 5:30 PM at the Tift County Administrative Office (506 W 12th St). Get the info and resources you need for a smooth start to kindergarten! 🎒📚

This morning we’re visiting with Matt Wilson Elementary to see students fueling up for Part 1 of the Math End-of-Grade test! End-of-Course makeup testing will be happening at TCHS today. Best of luck to all students testing today — you’ve got this! #4theT

Student Tip: Before submitting your test, take a few minutes to check over your work. A quick review can help catch mistakes and boost your score! ✅🔄 #4theT

Community partnerships make a powerful difference! Thanks to generous supporters like American Textile Co, our students have the tools, like our Ag Barn, and opportunities they need to thrive. #4theT https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ARKaECuER/

These students at Annie Belle Clark Elementary started their day with a healthy breakfast in the cafeteria at 7:15 am, fueling up for success on the GMAS! Good luck to all of our students that are testing today. #4theT

Student Tip: On the Math test, watch for keywords like sum, difference, and product. They give clues about what the question is asking you to do! ➗🔍 #4theT

🍑 The Peach Education Tax Credit 🍑 allows funds to be directed toward innovative practices in public education and keeps state tax dollars local. Are there limits to this credit? --Single Individual or Head of Household: Up to $2,500 credit --Married Couple filing separately: Up to $2,500 credit --Married Couple filing jointly: Up to $5,000 credit --Individual Owner of S-Corp, LLC or Partnership (pass-through entity) not paying tax at entity level - Up to $25,000 --C-Corporation, Trust or Pass-Through entity electing to pay tax at entity level: Up to 75% of Georgia Tax Liability **You MUST select Tift County Schools to designate your donation!** Please consult with your tax preparer for further guidance. #4theT

Student Tip: If you’re given scratch paper, use it! It’s a great tool for working out problems, jotting notes, and staying organized. 📝🧠 #4theT

🍳🥣 Students at Northside Elementary started their day strong with a healthy breakfast at 7:10 am this morning to fuel up for the Georgia Milestones testing! 🧠✨ A nutritious start helps set the tone for focus, confidence, and success. #4theT

Good luck to our students that are starting Georgia Milestones testing today! 📚 Today’s tests: ✅ American Literature – EOC ✅ English/Language Arts – EOG You've got this! ✏️ #4theT

Student Tip: On the Math test, be sure to work the problems out on paper. Showing your work can help you avoid careless mistakes and find the right answer! ➕✏️ #4theT

Check out this sneak peek of the preparations for the Blue Devil Players Production of Beauty and the Beast! Less than 1 week until opening night! You don't want to miss it! #4theT https://www.facebook.com/share/r/12L6DzwTzy6/

Everyone had an amazing time at Northside Elementary's Vocabulary Parade on Friday! Students and teachers showed off their creativity by dressing up as vocabulary words and the costumes were incredible! It was such a fun and educational event that brought words to life. #4theT