Tift County Schools

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Following the initial public comment period for the draft 2026–2027 school calendar (Option #1), feedback was reviewed and used to revise Option #1 and to develop a second option (Option #2). Both options are now available for another 30-day public review and comment period.

🔗 Review the options and share your thoughts:
https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/public-review

🎭🏆 Celebrating One Act Excellence! 🏆🎭
Last night, Tift County High School’s One Act Play cast and crew were recognized at the Board of Education meeting for an outstanding season. This talented group captured the Region 1-AAAAAA Championship with their production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and went on to compete at the state level, finishing an impressive 5th place in Georgia.

Advisor Jake Alley expressed his appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and countless hours this group poured into bringing the production to life.

Cast & Crew Members:
Laci Barbee, Gavin Carlson, Emily Rowe, Jackson Shirts, Caroline Womack, Anton Gregus, Madison Bowyer, Clayton Shirts, Chase Turner, Kennedy Merwin, Halle Newbern, Azia Farley, Christian Dennis, Joshua Stringfield, Pedro Perez, Kiera Gibbs, Norah Dean, Claudia Tanner, Andrew Stewart, Ellabeth Mitchell, Bernardo Ramirez, Gabrielle Spires, Hayden Taylor, Landon Taylor, Brandon José, Kaitlyn Fields, Semaj Garcia-Baker, Hailey King, Tucker Moore, Melody Cameron, Chris Robinson, Annabell Beck, Lyra Edwards, James Whitley, Dalton Sinyard, Leah McMurphy, Meghan Vicars, Greta Coarsey, Ja’Maria Williams, and TaLiyah McDaniel.

Special Recognitions:
⭐ Region 1-AAAAAA All-Star Cast: Anton Gregus & Chase Turner
🎭 Region 1-AAAAAA Best Actor: Jackson Shirts
⭐ State All-Star Cast: Jackson Shirts & Chase Turner

Congratulations to this incredible group for representing Tift County Schools so well at the region and state stage! #4theT

We were proud to recognize Tift County High School junior Max Nelson at last night’s Board of Education meeting for being selected to represent the state of Georgia at the National 4-H Congress, recently held in Atlanta.

Max continues to achieve success through the 4-H program—not only locally and at the state level, but now his commitment is earning recognition on an even broader stage. We are proud of his dedication, leadership, and determination to strive for excellence.

Way to represent TCHS , Tift County and Georgia so well, Max! 🍀
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🎄🎨 Celebrating Student Creativity! 🎨🎄
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized the winners of our Tift County Schools Christmas Art Contest.

Pictured are Jonathan Jones (Board Chairman), student artists Kyndal Turner (Grades 9–12), Gabriela Lopez (Grades 6–8), Ja’Keem Silas (Grades 3–5), Raylie Grace Snow (Grades K–2), and Superintendent Natalie Gore.

These talented students’ artwork will be featured on our official Tift County Schools Christmas card. We are so proud of their creativity and hard work! 🎄✨

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🎄✨ Tift County Blue Devil Brigade Auxiliary Christmas Showcase ✨🎄
Join us on Monday, December 15th at 6:30 PM at the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center for a special evening of holiday spirit and festive performances.

🎶 Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season
🎟️ Admission is FREE
💙 Open to our entire Blue Devil family

Come celebrate the holidays with us! #4theT

Tift County Schools recently hosted an Early Literacy Update for our community partners. The meeting highlighted the district’s efforts to promote early literacy - ages birth through five, and explored ways our community organizations can support this important work. A special thank-you to Studies Weekly—our K–5 Social Studies resource—for providing lunch for the event.

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Tift County Schools is proud to announce a new collaboration with ESE Mental Health to offer referrals to access to high-quality mental health services for our middle school and high school students.
Through this partnership, students will have increased access to licensed mental health professionals who can provide counseling and support —right here in our school community. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to the well-being of every student and to creating safe, supportive environments where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are grateful for this opportunity to work together in supporting the whole child.
Thank you GaDOE for listening to our concerns and acknowledging the importance of providing service opportunities to our students in need. We hope to expand this service to all students in the near future.
For additional information, please contact your school principal or school counselor.
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We’re excited to announce Kaitlyn Blocker has been named as a 2025 REACH Scholarship (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Recipient. Kaitlyn is an 8th grade student at Northeast Middle School and this honor reflects the effort she puts into her work every day. We’re proud of her achievement and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next.
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We’re proud to recognize Bre’Ajia Everhart! Bre’Ajia, an 8th grade student at Eighth Street Middle School, has been named as a 2025 REACH Scholarship (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Recipient, and we’re thrilled to recognize her accomplishment. She continues to work hard and move confidently toward her goals. Congratulations, Bre’Ajia!
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We’re thrilled to celebrate Ja’Lynn Lane! Ja’Lynn, an 8th grade student at Eighth Street Middle School student, has been named as a 2025 REACH Scholarship (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Recipient, marking a well-deserved moment of recognition for her hard work and commitment. This achievement highlights her drive and determination. Congratulations, Ja’Lynn!
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We are excited to honor Lacy Sargent! Lacy, an 8th grade student at Eighth Street Middle School, has been named as a 2025 REACH Scholarship (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Recipient. This recognition highlights her hard work and commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Lacy — this achievement is just the beginning of all the great things ahead!
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Eighth Street has done it again! 🏆
They remain undefeated in our Taste of Tift: Lunch Tray Battle! This continued success is a testament to the incredible support for our School Nutrition Program. 👏 Congratulations to ESMS!

🥈 Second place goes to Omega Elementary with their Beef Taco Supreme served with rancho pinto beans, Georgia-grown baby carrots, and diced pears.

🥉 Third place goes to G.O. Bailey Elementary, featuring their Chicken Drumstick with cornbread dressing, Georgia-grown green beans, sweet potato soufflé, cranberry sauce, and chocolate cake with whipped topping.

A huge thank you to all of our schools for the amazing job they do each and every day serving our students nutritious and delicious meals.

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It’s the Holiday Show if the Season! 🎄
The Tift County Show Choirs invite you to the 2025 Christmas Spectacular on December 12th & 13th at the TCHS Performing Arts Center.
🎶 Two magical nights of music and holiday cheer!
🕡 Showtime: 6:30 PM each night
🎟 Adults $10 | Students $7
Come celebrate the season with us!
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Here are the lunch menus for the week of December 8–12!
You can find the full month of menus at the link below or by visiting your school’s webpage and selecting Explore > Dining.
💻 https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
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✨ On Friday, the Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence surprised one additional teacher who has been selected as a 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award Winner!

👏 Congratulations to Jacob Tatum from Eighth Street Middle School! We are proud of your commitment to students and the impact you are making every day.

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🍑 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.
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Tift County Schools extends our thoughts and prayers to the two officers from the Tifton Police Department involved in today’s shooting. We are grateful to the Tifton Police Department and all law enforcement officials who responded to this incident and worked diligently to keep our entire community safe.
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We are excited to announce the winners of our 2025 Tift County Schools Holiday Card Art Contest! This year, we received more than 145 creative and festive entries from students across the district. Our students’ talent and imagination were truly outstanding, and although we wish we could select them all, we are proud to recognize one winner from each grade category.

And the winners are…
Kindergarten‒2nd Grade: Raylie Grace Snow (2nd Grade), Len Lastinger Elementary
Grades 3‒5: Ja'keem Silas (3rd Grade), Charles Spencer Elementary
Grades 6‒8: Gabriela Snow (8th Grade), Northeast Middle School
Grades 9‒12: Kyndal Turner (10th Grade), Tift County High School

Congratulations to each of our winners! Your artwork will be featured on our official district holiday cards.

THANK YOU to all students who participated—your creativity helped make this contest a success, and we look forward to seeing even more amazing designs next year!
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🎄✨ Tift Co. FFA Holiday Market – Rescheduled! ✨🎄

Due to the forecasted weather, our Holiday Market has been rescheduled — but don’t worry, it’s still going to be an amazing event!

👉 New Date & Time:
Saturday, December 13th
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
📍 In front of Eighth Street Middle School (ESMS)

Our talented student vendors will still be offering all your favorite handmade and homegrown items, including:
💍 Jewelry
🐾 Dog collars & treats
🎨 Crafts
🍪 Baked goods
☕ Hot chocolate & cocoa bombs
🥒 Pickles
💐 Fresh & silk bouquets
🎄 Wreaths
🍲 Simmer pots, dips & dry mixes
🌶️ Salsa
🥬 Produce
…and so much more!

Come shop local, support our students, and grab the perfect Christmas or Secret Santa gifts—plus a few treats for yourself! 🎁💙💛

We can’t wait to see you there!
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