Rigor from Day One ✍️
Three weeks into the school year, our students were already deep into rigorous writing work — drafting, revising, and going back to add rich details that strengthen their writing.
This is what high expectations look like in action: students learning early that good writing isn’t written once, it’s crafted through revision.
Proud of our Len Lastinger teachers for setting the tone for a year of growth, and proud of our students for rising to meet it. 📝
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Three weeks into the school year, our students were already deep into rigorous writing work — drafting, revising, and going back to add rich details that strengthen their writing.
This is what high expectations look like in action: students learning early that good writing isn’t written once, it’s crafted through revision.
Proud of our Len Lastinger teachers for setting the tone for a year of growth, and proud of our students for rising to meet it. 📝
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Charles Spencer teachers worked alongside our Rollins Center coaches to analyze student diagnostic data and gain a clearer understanding of where students are in their decoding development.
Through this collaborative work, teachers examined the data and used what they learned to form targeted small groups based on students’ specific needs. This is an important first step in ensuring students receive instruction and support that meets them where they are and helps move their reading development forward.
We are proud of our teachers for their commitment to using data, collaborating with colleagues, and continuing to strengthen literacy instruction for every student!
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Through this collaborative work, teachers examined the data and used what they learned to form targeted small groups based on students’ specific needs. This is an important first step in ensuring students receive instruction and support that meets them where they are and helps move their reading development forward.
We are proud of our teachers for their commitment to using data, collaborating with colleagues, and continuing to strengthen literacy instruction for every student!
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Tift County Schools was pleased to welcome coaches from the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy to our monthly Instructional Coaches Job-Alike!
This professional learning focused on strengthening coaches’ ability to build trusting relationships with administrators and teachers while developing a clear understanding of the important distinction between supporting and evaluating.
Participants also explored practical tools and strategies to strengthen their coaching practices and better support teachers in implementing effective literacy instruction. By investing in our instructional coaches, we continue to build capacity across our district and improve learning experiences for every student.
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This professional learning focused on strengthening coaches’ ability to build trusting relationships with administrators and teachers while developing a clear understanding of the important distinction between supporting and evaluating.
Participants also explored practical tools and strategies to strengthen their coaching practices and better support teachers in implementing effective literacy instruction. By investing in our instructional coaches, we continue to build capacity across our district and improve learning experiences for every student.
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Investing in Leadership, Investing in Students 🎓
This week, our school system leaders came together for a day of professional learning and collaboration — sharpening our practice, sharing what’s working in our schools, and recommitting to continuous improvement.
Great schools don’t happen by accident. They’re built by leaders who never stop learning, growing, and pushing each other to do better for our students and families.
Grateful for a team that shows up ready to lead, learn, and grow together.
This week, our school system leaders came together for a day of professional learning and collaboration — sharpening our practice, sharing what’s working in our schools, and recommitting to continuous improvement.
Great schools don’t happen by accident. They’re built by leaders who never stop learning, growing, and pushing each other to do better for our students and families.
Grateful for a team that shows up ready to lead, learn, and grow together.
Kindness costs nothing, but its impact can be priceless!
During Be Kind to Humankind Week, look for a simple way to help someone—hold the door open, lend a hand, or invite someone to join you.
Together, we can make our schools and community brighter! 💙
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During Be Kind to Humankind Week, look for a simple way to help someone—hold the door open, lend a hand, or invite someone to join you.
Together, we can make our schools and community brighter! 💙
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Tift County Health Department will be hosting in-school flu clinics in our schools this fall.
Consent forms are required for your child to participate.
Scan the QR code or visit www.southhealthdistrict.com/TiftFlu for additional information.
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Consent forms are required for your child to participate.
Scan the QR code or visit www.southhealthdistrict.com/TiftFlu for additional information.
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Tift County Schools was proud to host the Coastal Plains RESA Job-Alike for Pre-K Project Directors at Len Lastinger Elementary School!
Ms. Emily Graham, Pre-K SEEDS Specialist, led professional learning focused on the Pre-K Pyramid Kit and the key practices Project Directors should look for during classroom visits. The Pyramid Kit equips Pre-K teachers with resources and strategies to strengthen children’s social-emotional development and address challenging behaviors through positive, proactive practices.
We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow alongside early learning leaders from across our region as we work to support our youngest learners!
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Ms. Emily Graham, Pre-K SEEDS Specialist, led professional learning focused on the Pre-K Pyramid Kit and the key practices Project Directors should look for during classroom visits. The Pyramid Kit equips Pre-K teachers with resources and strategies to strengthen children’s social-emotional development and address challenging behaviors through positive, proactive practices.
We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow alongside early learning leaders from across our region as we work to support our youngest learners!
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This week is Be Kind to Humankind Week! 💙
A small act of kindness can make a big difference.
Take a moment today to offer someone a genuine compliment or a few encouraging words. You never know how much they may need to hear them!
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A small act of kindness can make a big difference.
Take a moment today to offer someone a genuine compliment or a few encouraging words. You never know how much they may need to hear them!
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💙 Register Now for Pre-K 💙
There’s still time to join the Blue Devil family! Omega Elementary has Pre-K spaces available for the 2026–2027 school year.
If your child turns 4 on or before September 1, they are eligible for Pre-K. Our program gives young learners a strong foundation through engaging, hands-on experiences that build early literacy, social skills, confidence, and a love of learning.
📍 Spaces are limited, so register today!
Visit www.tiftschools.com or contact the Tift County Schools Central Registration Office for more information.
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There’s still time to join the Blue Devil family! Omega Elementary has Pre-K spaces available for the 2026–2027 school year.
If your child turns 4 on or before September 1, they are eligible for Pre-K. Our program gives young learners a strong foundation through engaging, hands-on experiences that build early literacy, social skills, confidence, and a love of learning.
📍 Spaces are limited, so register today!
Visit www.tiftschools.com or contact the Tift County Schools Central Registration Office for more information.
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🍎🥣 A new week means a new menu! 🍽️
Check out the Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 24–28 and see what's cooking in our school cafeterias this week!
📋 Planning ahead? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🥗 Looking for today's menu? Daily breakfast and lunch menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
Remember, all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
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Check out the Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 24–28 and see what's cooking in our school cafeterias this week!
📋 Planning ahead? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🥗 Looking for today's menu? Daily breakfast and lunch menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
Remember, all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
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🎉 Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Tift County Teacher of the Year and True Blue Winner!
🍎 Teacher of the Year: Tatyana Brooks, G.O. Bailey Elementary School
💙 True Blue Winner: Lauren Butler, Matt Wilson Elementary School
We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators for their dedication to our students, schools and community. Congratulations to our district winners and all of our school-level honorees!
Watch the video celebrating all of our school winners and announcing our district winners:
▶️ https://youtu.be/OC6BAYZ_K2s
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🍎 Teacher of the Year: Tatyana Brooks, G.O. Bailey Elementary School
💙 True Blue Winner: Lauren Butler, Matt Wilson Elementary School
We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators for their dedication to our students, schools and community. Congratulations to our district winners and all of our school-level honorees!
Watch the video celebrating all of our school winners and announcing our district winners:
▶️ https://youtu.be/OC6BAYZ_K2s
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Planning for the future! 🏫
Today, Tift County Schools partnered with GMC to host a PATH meeting focused on the design of our new 5th/6th grade school.
Representatives from all stakeholders including parents, teachers, school and district leaders and community members shared valuable perspectives on instructional spaces, traffic flow, accessibility, school nutrition, transportation, safety and security, fine arts, core academics and more. Their feedback will help shape a safe, welcoming and innovative learning environment that meets the needs of our students, staff and community for years to come.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, experience and ideas to this important planning process. We are excited to see the vision for our new school continue to take shape!
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Today, Tift County Schools partnered with GMC to host a PATH meeting focused on the design of our new 5th/6th grade school.
Representatives from all stakeholders including parents, teachers, school and district leaders and community members shared valuable perspectives on instructional spaces, traffic flow, accessibility, school nutrition, transportation, safety and security, fine arts, core academics and more. Their feedback will help shape a safe, welcoming and innovative learning environment that meets the needs of our students, staff and community for years to come.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, experience and ideas to this important planning process. We are excited to see the vision for our new school continue to take shape!
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We are excited to share all of the great things about Tift County Schools with the students at Georgia Southwestern today.
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💉 HAPPENING TODAY!
The Tift County Health Department will host a School Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 20th, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!
This is also a great opportunity to get the vaccinations required for school registration.
📍 305 E. 12th Street, Tifton
📞 For more information, call 229-386-8373.
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🔬📈 Tift County Schools is Moving the Needle in 5th Grade Science!
Six of our eight elementary schools demonstrated growth in the percentage of students scoring Proficient or Distinguished on the Georgia Milestones Science assessment.
⭐ 5 of 8 schools demonstrated growth
⭐ 4 of 8 schools outscored the state
⭐ 3 of 8 schools achieved double-digit growth
⭐ Districtwide increase of 1.2% scoring at Proficient & Distinguished
We are proud of the hard work of our students, teachers and staff as we continue to Collaborate, Learn and Achieve!
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The Matt Wilson Elementary 2nd grade team is hitting the ground running! Through collaborative planning, these dedicated teachers are working together, sharing ideas and learning from one another to ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve. Their teamwork is a great example of our mission in action—Collaborate | Learn | Achieve!
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Tift County Schools mourns the loss of a member of our student body. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
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💉 DON'T FORGET!
The Tift County Health Department will host a School Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 20th, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!
This is also a great opportunity to get the vaccinations required for school registration.
📍 305 E. 12th Street, Tifton
📞 For more information, call 229-386-8373.
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🍎🥪 Fueling another great week of learning!
The Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 17–21 are here! Check out what's being served in our school cafeterias and get ready for another delicious week.
📋 Looking for future menus? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🍽️ Want to know what's on the menu each day? Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
And don't forget—all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
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The Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 17–21 are here! Check out what's being served in our school cafeterias and get ready for another delicious week.
📋 Looking for future menus? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🍽️ Want to know what's on the menu each day? Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
And don't forget—all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
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Today, is National Relaxation Day! 😌
The first two weeks of school have been busy, and our students and staff have earned some much-needed rest. Take time tomorrow to slow down, recharge and enjoy a little relaxation—you deserve it!
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The first two weeks of school have been busy, and our students and staff have earned some much-needed rest. Take time tomorrow to slow down, recharge and enjoy a little relaxation—you deserve it!
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