According to EMA and power companies, power has been restored to the majority of the residents of Tift County. All Tift County schools will resume normal operations on Friday, September 1st. Excuses for students who are unable to attend due to storm damage will be evaluated on a case by case basis. #4theT
We remain in contact with the EMA and power companies to monitor progress on getting power restored throughout the county. We will be making a decision regarding school tomorrow within a few hours and will post an update as soon as possible. #4theT
After consulting with our EMA, Georgia Power and Colquitt EMC, there are approximately 17,000 customers in Tift County without power at this time, this includes one of our campuses. Due to these circumstances, school will be canceled on Thursday, August 31st. We encourage everyone to use good judgment and remain safe when driving. Please keep the counties south of us in your thoughts as they saw a greater impact from the storm than we did. We will continue to assess the situation and will notify everyone of a decision regarding school on Friday, September 1st as soon as possible. #4theT
We are assessing the widespread power outages in Tift County and will notify everyone as soon as possible regarding school tomorrow, August 31st. Thank you for your patience. #4theT
After meeting with EMA and City and County Officials and out of an abundance of caution, the decision has been made to close Tift County Schools on Wednesday, August 30th for all students and employees.
It is unsafe to operate buses when sustained wind speeds are in excess of 35 - 40 mph. We have been informed that there is a 50% chance of sustained winds of over 40 mph. They anticipate that the storm could move further west which would increase the likelihood of us receiving these winds.
We will continue to monitor the situation throughout the day on Wednesday and make a decision regarding any possible closure on Thursday, August 31st at that time.
Activities scheduled for tonight will continue as planned, unless otherwise posted. All activities for tomorrow have been canceled.
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We are monitoring the weather situation and will continue to send out updates as we receive information. If it is determined that there is a need to make a change to the school calendar we will notify everyone as soon as possible. Any changes to the athletics calendar will be posted on our Athletics calendar at athletics.tiftschools.com.
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This is a great time to make sure you have updated your contact information. Go into the Parent Portal and under More > Online Registration and choose 23-24 Existing Student Registration. If you have questions about updating information you can also contact Central Registration at 229-387-2424.
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Tonight is the first home game of the 2023 season for Tift County Football. Make sure you read the 2023 Football Game Regulations before coming to the stadium. We look forward to seeing everyone at Brodie Field for Senior Night! Go Big Blue! #4theT
In an attempt to keep our kitchens cooler and our staff safe during the summer months, we have removed grits and biscuits from today's breakfast for lunch menu.
Today's Breakfast for Lunch menu is:
Sausage Patty
Eggs
Hash Brown
Blueberry Muffin or Corn Muffin
Salsa
Fresh Fruit & Veggies
Tomorrow's Breakfast menu is:
Pull-A-Part Donut
We will resume breakfast for lunch (including grits and biscuits) in the winter months when the weather will be cooler and everyone can enjoy it.
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Out of an abundance of caution, Charles Spencer Elementary was placed on a soft lockdown this morning due to a potential situation in the neighborhood around the school. System security personnel worked with local law enforcement to determine that there was no threat to the safety and security of the students or staff. The school has resumed normal operations. #4theT
Out of an abundance of caution, Eighth Street Middle School was placed on a soft lockdown this afternoon due to a medical concern with a staff member at the school. There was no threat to the safety and security of the students or staff and the school resumed normal operations.
We are currently experiencing some issues throughout the district with our network.
Phones at all schools may be unavailable while the issue is being resolved.
Thank you for your patience.
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The Southwell clinic located at Annie Belle Clark Elementary will be consolidating with the other Southwell clinic located at Eighth Street Middle School beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
Family nurse practitioner Monica Davis, FNP-C will continue to provide non-emergent sick care for the students, staff and retirees of Tift County Schools, but at one location as of Sept. 5.
The Eighth Street Middle School Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Children are not seen without parental consent. For more information, please call 229-353-ESMS (3767). #4theT
Out of an abundance of caution, Omega Elementary was placed on a soft lockdown this morning due to a medical concern with a staff member at the school. There was no threat to the safety and security of the students or staff and the school has resumed normal operations. #4theT
Have you updated/verified your student's information?
Log in on your Parent Portal Account and go to
More > Online Registration >
23 - 24 Current School Year Existing Student Registration.
Call Central Registration at (229) 387-2424 if you need help with your account. #4theT
We are currently seeking applicants for a Facilities Worker at our Maintenance/Warehouse Facility. The job announcement for this and other available positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/browse/218962. #4theT
The August Financial Literacy class "SCAMS AND IDENTITY THEFT" will be held Tuesday, August 15th at 5:30pm at the Leroy Rogers Senior Center. See image for registration information. #4theT
Don't forget that Monday, August 14th is a Teacher Work Day and Student Holiday. #4theT
We are currently seeking applicants for a Media Center Paraprofessional position at Eighth Street Middle School. The job announcement for this and other available positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/browse/218962. #4theT
We are currently seeking applicants for a Paraprofessional position at Sixth Street Academy. The job announcement for this and other available positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/browse/218962. #4theT
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a member of our Blue Devil family. Please keep their family, co-workers, and students in your thoughts and prayers. #4theT
