Black History Month Spotlight: Booker T. Washington 📚✨
Booker T. Washington was a renowned educator, author, and leader who dedicated his life to expanding educational opportunities for African Americans. As the founder of the Tuskegee Institute, he championed practical education, self-reliance, and economic empowerment as pathways to progress.
His work helped shape access to education and inspired generations to pursue learning, leadership, and community advancement.
This Black History Month, we honor Booker T. Washington’s legacy by continuing to value education, perseverance, and opportunity for all.
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Booker T. Washington was a renowned educator, author, and leader who dedicated his life to expanding educational opportunities for African Americans. As the founder of the Tuskegee Institute, he championed practical education, self-reliance, and economic empowerment as pathways to progress.
His work helped shape access to education and inspired generations to pursue learning, leadership, and community advancement.
This Black History Month, we honor Booker T. Washington’s legacy by continuing to value education, perseverance, and opportunity for all.
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Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders.
We’re proud to help develop confidence, character, and leadership skills every day.
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We’re proud to help develop confidence, character, and leadership skills every day.
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Today we celebrate National Leadership Day — and the incredible leaders who make a difference in our schools and community every single day.
At Tift County Schools, we are grateful for the leaders who inspire excellence in our classrooms, on our campuses, and throughout our system. From administrators and teachers to student leaders, coaches, and staff members — your commitment to serving others truly embodies our mission to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve.
Thank you for leading with heart, courage, and purpose.
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At Tift County Schools, we are grateful for the leaders who inspire excellence in our classrooms, on our campuses, and throughout our system. From administrators and teachers to student leaders, coaches, and staff members — your commitment to serving others truly embodies our mission to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve.
Thank you for leading with heart, courage, and purpose.
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A smile can change a day.
Today we’re celebrating joy, positivity, and the smiles that make our schools welcoming places.
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Today we’re celebrating joy, positivity, and the smiles that make our schools welcoming places.
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Black History Month Spotlight: Autherine Lucy 📚✨
In 1956, Autherine Lucy made history as the first Black student admitted to the University of Alabama, courageously challenging segregation in higher education. Despite facing intense hostility, her determination helped open doors for future generations of students seeking equal access to education.
Her strength and resilience remind us that progress often begins with individuals willing to stand firm in the face of adversity.
This Black History Month, we honor Autherine Lucy’s legacy by continuing to promote opportunity, inclusion, and respect for all.
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In 1956, Autherine Lucy made history as the first Black student admitted to the University of Alabama, courageously challenging segregation in higher education. Despite facing intense hostility, her determination helped open doors for future generations of students seeking equal access to education.
Her strength and resilience remind us that progress often begins with individuals willing to stand firm in the face of adversity.
This Black History Month, we honor Autherine Lucy’s legacy by continuing to promote opportunity, inclusion, and respect for all.
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🥚🌸 Mark Your Calendars! 🌸🥚
The Tift County Recreation Department is excited to host the 2026 Egg Drop & Wellness Hop on Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Recreation Department located at 401 Victory Drive in Tifton.
Bring the whole family out for a morning full of fun and community connection!
✨ Visit vendors featuring health, wellness, and community resources
🍔 Enjoy delicious food trucks
🎯 Play games
🔎 Participate in a scavenger hunt for a prize
For more information, contact the Tift County Recreation Department at (229) 382-3262 or visit the Egg Drop & Wellness Hop Facebook page.
We love seeing our community come together for events like this — hope to see you there!
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The Tift County Recreation Department is excited to host the 2026 Egg Drop & Wellness Hop on Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Recreation Department located at 401 Victory Drive in Tifton.
Bring the whole family out for a morning full of fun and community connection!
✨ Visit vendors featuring health, wellness, and community resources
🍔 Enjoy delicious food trucks
🎯 Play games
🔎 Participate in a scavenger hunt for a prize
For more information, contact the Tift County Recreation Department at (229) 382-3262 or visit the Egg Drop & Wellness Hop Facebook page.
We love seeing our community come together for events like this — hope to see you there!
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Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
When schools, families, and communities work together, amazing things happen.
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When schools, families, and communities work together, amazing things happen.
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📣 Happening Tomorrow! Elementary Parent Engagement Meeting #4
Don’t forget—tomorrow is the Elementary Parent Engagement Meeting at your child’s school.
📅 Thursday, February 19
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Your Child’s Elementary School
🧠 Topic: What Parents Need to Know to Help Struggling Learners
Join us to learn how schools and families can partner together to support students—both in the classroom and at home.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Strong readers build strong futures.
Today we celebrate the fabulous work happening in classrooms to support literacy and learning.
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Today we celebrate the fabulous work happening in classrooms to support literacy and learning.
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🎤 Another successful weekend for our Tift County Show Choirs as they wrapped up their last competition of the season in style!
✨ One Voice earned 1st Place in the Middle School Division, with Shelby Flores taking home Best Female Soloist honors.
✨ Ladies Choice captured 1st Place in the Singles Division.
✨ And once again, Eighth Street Singing Company was named Grand Champions in the Mixed II Division, also earning Overall Best Vocals and Overall Best Effects!
Eighth Street Singing Company will travel to Nationals in March! We are incredibly proud of these talented students and directors for representing Tift County so well.
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✨ One Voice earned 1st Place in the Middle School Division, with Shelby Flores taking home Best Female Soloist honors.
✨ Ladies Choice captured 1st Place in the Singles Division.
✨ And once again, Eighth Street Singing Company was named Grand Champions in the Mixed II Division, also earning Overall Best Vocals and Overall Best Effects!
Eighth Street Singing Company will travel to Nationals in March! We are incredibly proud of these talented students and directors for representing Tift County so well.
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Black History Month Spotlight: Ruby Bridges 📚
At just 6 years old, Ruby Bridges made history as the first Black child to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960. Escorted by U.S. Marshals, she showed incredible courage in the face of adversity — helping pave the way for greater educational equity for future generations.
Ruby’s bravery reminds us that even the youngest voices can inspire powerful change. Her story continues to encourage kindness, inclusion, and the belief that education should be a welcoming place for every child.
Let’s honor her legacy this Black History Month by choosing empathy, respect, and unity every day.
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At just 6 years old, Ruby Bridges made history as the first Black child to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960. Escorted by U.S. Marshals, she showed incredible courage in the face of adversity — helping pave the way for greater educational equity for future generations.
Ruby’s bravery reminds us that even the youngest voices can inspire powerful change. Her story continues to encourage kindness, inclusion, and the belief that education should be a welcoming place for every child.
Let’s honor her legacy this Black History Month by choosing empathy, respect, and unity every day.
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💙 Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! 💙
A small act of kindness can make a BIG difference — a smile, a kind word, helping a friend, or simply showing gratitude can brighten someone’s day.
Let’s keep spreading positivity across our schools and community. Together, we can make kindness contagious!
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A small act of kindness can make a BIG difference — a smile, a kind word, helping a friend, or simply showing gratitude can brighten someone’s day.
Let’s keep spreading positivity across our schools and community. Together, we can make kindness contagious!
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📢 February 17 — Registration Now Open
🎒 Pre-K Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is NOW OPEN!
If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026, you can begin the process today. Space is limited and filled first-come, first-served, so don’t wait!
✔️ Review guidelines
✔️ Complete the online application
✔️ Schedule your Central Registration appointment
✔️ Bring all required documents
🔗 https://www.tiftschools.com/page/prek-registration-guidelines
Questions?
📧 registration@tiftschools.com
📞 (229) 387-2424
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🎒 Pre-K Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is NOW OPEN!
If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026, you can begin the process today. Space is limited and filled first-come, first-served, so don’t wait!
✔️ Review guidelines
✔️ Complete the online application
✔️ Schedule your Central Registration appointment
✔️ Bring all required documents
🔗 https://www.tiftschools.com/page/prek-registration-guidelines
Questions?
📧 registration@tiftschools.com
📞 (229) 387-2424
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Resilience is powerful—and fabulous.
We’re proud of students and staff who keep pushing forward, even when things get tough.
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We’re proud of students and staff who keep pushing forward, even when things get tough.
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The Kiwanis Club of Tifton will host the 2026 Art & Music Showcase on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6 pm at the TCHS PAC.
The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tifton, ABAC Circle K, TCHS & TA Key Clubs
For more information visit: https://aptg.co/ZP-k3_
Deadline for all entries is Friday, March 6th.
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The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tifton, ABAC Circle K, TCHS & TA Key Clubs
For more information visit: https://aptg.co/ZP-k3_
Deadline for all entries is Friday, March 6th.
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📅 1 Day to Go
🎒 Tomorrow’s the day! Pre-K Registration opens February 17.
Make sure you’ve:
✔️ Reviewed the guidelines
✔️ Gathered documents
✔️ Completed your online application
✔️ Scheduled your Central Registration appointment
Start here:
🔗 https://www.tiftschools.com/page/prek-registration-guidelines
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🎒 Tomorrow’s the day! Pre-K Registration opens February 17.
Make sure you’ve:
✔️ Reviewed the guidelines
✔️ Gathered documents
✔️ Completed your online application
✔️ Scheduled your Central Registration appointment
Start here:
🔗 https://www.tiftschools.com/page/prek-registration-guidelines
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Showing up is fabulous!
Being at school every day helps students learn, grow, and succeed.
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Being at school every day helps students learn, grow, and succeed.
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All Tift County Schools and Offices are CLOSED today in observance of the President's Day Holiday! #4theT
Today we extend our appreciation to Mark Wynn, Director of Safety & Security, for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to protecting our students, staff, and all of our campuses. Your work behind the scenes and in the community helps ensure our schools remain safe, supportive places for learning. Thank you for all you do for our Blue Devil family! #4theT
Today we proudly recognize School Resource Officer Ariel Hart for her dedication to student safety and relationship-building at Northeast Middle School. Thank you for being a trusted presence for students and staff and for helping create a secure environment where learning can flourish. We appreciate you! #4theT
