📅 July 2nd Marks the Halfway Point in 2026!
Can you believe we're already halfway through 2026? As we turn the page to the second half of the year, we're grateful for the accomplishments, growth, and memories we've shared across Tift County Schools.
From student achievements and classroom successes to summer learning opportunities and facility improvements, 2026 has already been filled with moments that showcase the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community.
As we look ahead to a new school year, we remain committed to providing every student with opportunities to succeed and continuing our mission to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve.
Here's to a strong finish to 2026 and an exciting start to the 2026–2027 school year!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Can you believe we're already halfway through 2026? As we turn the page to the second half of the year, we're grateful for the accomplishments, growth, and memories we've shared across Tift County Schools.
From student achievements and classroom successes to summer learning opportunities and facility improvements, 2026 has already been filled with moments that showcase the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community.
As we look ahead to a new school year, we remain committed to providing every student with opportunities to succeed and continuing our mission to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve.
Here's to a strong finish to 2026 and an exciting start to the 2026–2027 school year!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🍑 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.
#4theT
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.
#4theT
🌱 Today is Market Day! 🌱
The Tift County FFA Student Market is open today from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Visit our student vendors in front of Eighth Street Middle School and support their hard work and entrepreneurship.
💵 Cash Only
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
Thank you for supporting Tift County FFA! #4theT
The Tift County FFA Student Market is open today from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Visit our student vendors in front of Eighth Street Middle School and support their hard work and entrepreneurship.
💵 Cash Only
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
Thank you for supporting Tift County FFA! #4theT
📬 National Postage Stamp Day – July 1
Today we celebrate National Postage Stamp Day, recognizing one of the most important innovations in communication history.
The first adhesive postage stamp, known as the Penny Black, was introduced in England in 1840. Before postage stamps, the person receiving a letter often had to pay the delivery cost. The Penny Black changed the way mail was handled by allowing senders to prepay postage, making communication more efficient and accessible.
In the United States, the first official postage stamps were issued in 1847, featuring images of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Since then, postage stamps have commemorated important people, events, places, and achievements while helping connect communities across the nation.
Even in today's digital world, postage stamps continue to play an important role in delivering letters, cards, packages, and special messages that bring people together.
📮 Happy National Postage Stamp Day!
#4theT
Today we celebrate National Postage Stamp Day, recognizing one of the most important innovations in communication history.
The first adhesive postage stamp, known as the Penny Black, was introduced in England in 1840. Before postage stamps, the person receiving a letter often had to pay the delivery cost. The Penny Black changed the way mail was handled by allowing senders to prepay postage, making communication more efficient and accessible.
In the United States, the first official postage stamps were issued in 1847, featuring images of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Since then, postage stamps have commemorated important people, events, places, and achievements while helping connect communities across the nation.
Even in today's digital world, postage stamps continue to play an important role in delivering letters, cards, packages, and special messages that bring people together.
📮 Happy National Postage Stamp Day!
#4theT
🌱 One more week to shop with our student vendors!
The Tift County FFA Student Market returns tomorrow, July 1, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in front of Eighth Street Middle School.
Come support our students and discover what they have available this week.
💵 Cash Only
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
#4theT
The Tift County FFA Student Market returns tomorrow, July 1, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in front of Eighth Street Middle School.
Come support our students and discover what they have available this week.
💵 Cash Only
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
#4theT
📱 Happy National Social Media Day! 🎉
At Tift County Schools, social media is more than just a platform—it’s an important communication tool that helps us stay connected with our students, families, staff, and community.
Through our social media channels, we share timely updates, celebrate student and staff achievements, highlight events and opportunities, provide important school and district information, and keep our community informed about the work taking place across our schools.
We are committed to maintaining transparency, building trust, and fostering meaningful engagement by providing accurate, relevant, and timely information where our families are already connected.
Thank you for following along, engaging with our content, and partnering with us as we continue to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve for every student.
#4theT
At Tift County Schools, social media is more than just a platform—it’s an important communication tool that helps us stay connected with our students, families, staff, and community.
Through our social media channels, we share timely updates, celebrate student and staff achievements, highlight events and opportunities, provide important school and district information, and keep our community informed about the work taking place across our schools.
We are committed to maintaining transparency, building trust, and fostering meaningful engagement by providing accurate, relevant, and timely information where our families are already connected.
Thank you for following along, engaging with our content, and partnering with us as we continue to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve for every student.
#4theT
☀️📚 WEEK 5: KEEP READING THIS SUMMER! 📚☀️
Our Summer Storytime series is still going strong! 🌟 Take a break from the summer heat and enjoy another week of stories shared by our Tift County Schools Media Specialists. ☀️📖 #4theT
This week includes:
📖 THREE new read alouds
🎥 Exciting story videos
🌈 Reading fun for the whole family
Click on the link below then click on a book in the picture to access this week's read alouds!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1odVNo2Dez_dTcAi9s40pJ634tBffvlua/view?usp=sharing
Our Summer Storytime series is still going strong! 🌟 Take a break from the summer heat and enjoy another week of stories shared by our Tift County Schools Media Specialists. ☀️📖 #4theT
This week includes:
📖 THREE new read alouds
🎥 Exciting story videos
🌈 Reading fun for the whole family
Click on the link below then click on a book in the picture to access this week's read alouds!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1odVNo2Dez_dTcAi9s40pJ634tBffvlua/view?usp=sharing
📅 It's time to start planning for the 2026-2027 School Year! 📅
The Tift County Schools 2026–2027 School Calendar is available on our website. We encourage families, students, and staff to review the calendar and mark important dates throughout the school year.
Key dates include:
✅ Meet the Teacher – July 30, 2026
✅ First Day of School – August 3, 2026
✅ School Holidays and Breaks
✅ Teacher Work Days / Student Holidays
Download and view the complete calendar from our Back to School Section on our website: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
The Tift County Schools 2026–2027 School Calendar is available on our website. We encourage families, students, and staff to review the calendar and mark important dates throughout the school year.
Key dates include:
✅ Meet the Teacher – July 30, 2026
✅ First Day of School – August 3, 2026
✅ School Holidays and Breaks
✅ Teacher Work Days / Student Holidays
Download and view the complete calendar from our Back to School Section on our website: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
💻June is National Safety Month | Stay Safe Online
Technology helps us learn, connect, and collaborate—but it's important to use it responsibly.
🔒 Use strong passwords and keep them private
📱 Think before sharing personal information online
⚠️ Be cautious of suspicious emails, texts, and links
👨👩👧 Encourage open conversations about online activity
💙 Practice digital citizenship and treat others with respect
Online safety is everyone's responsibility.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Technology helps us learn, connect, and collaborate—but it's important to use it responsibly.
🔒 Use strong passwords and keep them private
📱 Think before sharing personal information online
⚠️ Be cautious of suspicious emails, texts, and links
👨👩👧 Encourage open conversations about online activity
💙 Practice digital citizenship and treat others with respect
Online safety is everyone's responsibility.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🎉🏆 NATIONAL CHAMPION! 🏆🎉
Congratulations to Eli Ooten, a rising 8th grade student from Eighth Street Middle School, on an incredible achievement!
Eli earned 1st Place in the Nation in 7th Grade Computer Science at the National Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee!
This outstanding accomplishment reflects Eli's hard work, creativity, and dedication while showcasing the excellence of our students on the national stage.
Please join us in congratulating Eli on this remarkable honor! We are incredibly proud of your achievement and can't wait to see all you accomplish in the future.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Congratulations to Eli Ooten, a rising 8th grade student from Eighth Street Middle School, on an incredible achievement!
Eli earned 1st Place in the Nation in 7th Grade Computer Science at the National Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee!
This outstanding accomplishment reflects Eli's hard work, creativity, and dedication while showcasing the excellence of our students on the national stage.
Please join us in congratulating Eli on this remarkable honor! We are incredibly proud of your achievement and can't wait to see all you accomplish in the future.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
📣 Deadline Extended! 🍎✨
There's still time to recognize an outstanding educator!
The nomination deadline for the Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence – Excellence in Teaching Awards has been extended to July 1.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire students, foster a love of learning, and make a lasting impact? Take a few minutes to nominate them for this special recognition.
📝 Submit your nomination here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwbfa834n-mGQH_9RXFcmLxi6caGl2z_E_q1Mrjbd7YyvBVg/viewform
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
There's still time to recognize an outstanding educator!
The nomination deadline for the Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence – Excellence in Teaching Awards has been extended to July 1.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire students, foster a love of learning, and make a lasting impact? Take a few minutes to nominate them for this special recognition.
📝 Submit your nomination here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwbfa834n-mGQH_9RXFcmLxi6caGl2z_E_q1Mrjbd7YyvBVg/viewform
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
📬 The June 2026 Tift County Schools Newsletter is Here!
Catch up on the latest news, celebrations, and important updates from across Tift County Schools!
This month's edition features:
✅ Board of Education meeting highlights
✅ FY27 Budget approval and district updates
✅ Construction and ESPLOST project progress
✅ Student and staff recognitions
✅ Summer learning and nutrition program highlights
✅ Back-to-school information for the 2026–2027 school year
✅ And much more!
Read the June Newsletter here:
https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/tift-county-schools-district/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-june-2026
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Catch up on the latest news, celebrations, and important updates from across Tift County Schools!
This month's edition features:
✅ Board of Education meeting highlights
✅ FY27 Budget approval and district updates
✅ Construction and ESPLOST project progress
✅ Student and staff recognitions
✅ Summer learning and nutrition program highlights
✅ Back-to-school information for the 2026–2027 school year
✅ And much more!
Read the June Newsletter here:
https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/tift-county-schools-district/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-june-2026
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🎒📚 2026–2027 Kindergarten–5th Grade School Supply Lists Are Available! 📚🎒
The first day of school will be here before we know it! Families of students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade can now begin preparing for a successful school year by reviewing the 2026–2027 school supply lists.
✅ Find the supplies your child will need before the first day of school
✅ Get a head start on back-to-school shopping
✅ Be prepared for a great year of learning
📄 School supply lists for each elementary grade level are included in the attached images.
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, August 3, 2026!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
The first day of school will be here before we know it! Families of students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade can now begin preparing for a successful school year by reviewing the 2026–2027 school supply lists.
✅ Find the supplies your child will need before the first day of school
✅ Get a head start on back-to-school shopping
✅ Be prepared for a great year of learning
📄 School supply lists for each elementary grade level are included in the attached images.
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, August 3, 2026!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🌱 We're Open Today! 🌱
Visit the Tift County FFA Student Market today from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in front of Eighth Street Middle School.
Support our student entrepreneurs and shop from a variety of products offered by FFA students.
💵 Cash Only
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
See you soon! #4theT
Visit the Tift County FFA Student Market today from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in front of Eighth Street Middle School.
Support our student entrepreneurs and shop from a variety of products offered by FFA students.
💵 Cash Only
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
See you soon! #4theT
📅 Summer Holiday Closure
Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, June 29th through Friday, July 3rd and will reopen on Monday, July 6.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, June 29th through Friday, July 3rd and will reopen on Monday, July 6.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🌱 Tomorrow is Market Day!
The Tift County FFA Student Market will be open Wednesday, June 24, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in front of Eighth Street Middle School.
Come see what our student vendors have available and support hands-on learning opportunities.
💵 Cash Only
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
#4theT
The Tift County FFA Student Market will be open Wednesday, June 24, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in front of Eighth Street Middle School.
Come see what our student vendors have available and support hands-on learning opportunities.
💵 Cash Only
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
#4theT
🌟🍎 Today Is Our Final Summer Feeding Day! 🍎🌟
Today marks the final distribution of the Tift County Summer Feeding Program for the summer.
Children ages 0–18 can receive a meal bag containing 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches at no cost.
📍 For pickup sites, bus routes, and distribution times visit: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our students and families throughout June and help ensure access to nutritious meals during the summer break.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this program possible and to the families who participated.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Today marks the final distribution of the Tift County Summer Feeding Program for the summer.
Children ages 0–18 can receive a meal bag containing 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches at no cost.
📍 For pickup sites, bus routes, and distribution times visit: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our students and families throughout June and help ensure access to nutritious meals during the summer break.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this program possible and to the families who participated.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
☀️📚 WEEK 4: DIVE INTO A GOOD BOOK! 📚☀️
There’s still plenty of summer reading fun ahead! 🌟 Join our Tift County Schools Media Specialists for another week of Summer Storytime adventures filled with creativity, laughter, and learning. 📖☀️ #4theT
Students can enjoy:
📖 THREE new read alouds
🎥 Fun and engaging story videos
🌈 Books for readers of all ages
Click on the link below then click on a book in the picture to access this week's read alouds!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qvo1veiuKc3BcAo1qIbZlLUk_sEnRo_V/view?usp=sharing
There’s still plenty of summer reading fun ahead! 🌟 Join our Tift County Schools Media Specialists for another week of Summer Storytime adventures filled with creativity, laughter, and learning. 📖☀️ #4theT
Students can enjoy:
📖 THREE new read alouds
🎥 Fun and engaging story videos
🌈 Books for readers of all ages
Click on the link below then click on a book in the picture to access this week's read alouds!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qvo1veiuKc3BcAo1qIbZlLUk_sEnRo_V/view?usp=sharing
🌞🍎 Our Final Summer Feeding Day is Tomorrow! 🍎🌞
The Tift County Summer Feeding Program will be back tomorrow providing free weekly meal bags for children throughout our community.
Each child ages 0–18 can receive a bag containing 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches.
📍 Visit https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program for:
✅ Walk-up pickup sites
✅ Bus routes and stops
✅ Distribution times
Together, we can help ensure every child has access to nutritious meals this summer.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
The Tift County Summer Feeding Program will be back tomorrow providing free weekly meal bags for children throughout our community.
Each child ages 0–18 can receive a bag containing 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches.
📍 Visit https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program for:
✅ Walk-up pickup sites
✅ Bus routes and stops
✅ Distribution times
Together, we can help ensure every child has access to nutritious meals this summer.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
☀️ Happy First Day of Summer! ☀️
While our students have been enjoying summer break for a few weeks, today marks the official first day of summer!
Did you know? 🌎 The first day of summer, also known as the Summer Solstice, is the longest day of the year in terms of daylight hours. This means we get more sunshine today than any other day of the year!
Whether you're spending time outdoors, reading a good book, exploring new places, or making memories with family and friends, we hope your summer is filled with fun, learning, and adventure.☀️
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
While our students have been enjoying summer break for a few weeks, today marks the official first day of summer!
Did you know? 🌎 The first day of summer, also known as the Summer Solstice, is the longest day of the year in terms of daylight hours. This means we get more sunshine today than any other day of the year!
Whether you're spending time outdoors, reading a good book, exploring new places, or making memories with family and friends, we hope your summer is filled with fun, learning, and adventure.☀️
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
