Strong schools start with strong leadership! We appreciate our school board members for their dedication to student success and public education. #SupportPublicEducation #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #4theT
Free Tutoring for High School Students in Key Content Area Courses. GaTutor, powered by Georgia Virtual Learning, provides free, one-on-one tutoring for all public high school students in the state. Sessions are led by Georgia certified educators with expertise in online teaching and includes key courses from the core content areas of math, science, language arts, and social studies. All sessions take place after school hours. Students select the dates and times that work best for them, ensuring they receive the support they need, when they need it. GaTutor is making academic success more accessible and achievable than ever before. https://www.gavirtuallearning.org/gatutor #4theT
Cell phone usage during class negatively impacts students' academic performance by splitting their attention, hindering information retention, and promoting procrastination. #4theT
It's School Board Appreciation Week! Join us in thanking our dedicated board members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students, staff, and community. #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #ThankYouSchoolBoards #4theT
Research has shown that when students refrain from using their cell phones during class, their academic performance improves. These students tend to take more comprehensive and detailed notes, demonstrate better recall, and achieve significantly higher test scores compared to their peers who use cell phones during instruction. #4theT
Hear from Josh and one of TCHS’s Students on how she and her mom use the Infinite Campus Apps to Stay Connected. #4theT
https://youtu.be/74uKVJZQgMo
Our Pre-K through 5th grade principals recently gathered for their monthly job-alike meeting, diving into best practices and data-driven instruction. This session focused on refining assessment strategies to enhance student learning, and principals also had the opportunity to review the draft of the new Tift County Instructional Framework! This framework is built around planning, instructing, assessing, and adjusting—all to support effective teaching and student success. Exciting things ahead for our schools and #4theT!
❓Is your child ready for Pre-K? Secure their spot for 25-26 today! 📚 Apply online & schedule an appointment to complete registration. Start here: https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/prek-registration-guidelines #4theT
Research has shown that cell phone usage during class negatively impacts student learning, leading to lower grades and reduced knowledge retention. #4theT
Kindergarten - 5th-grade teachers recently participated in Into Reading training during their professional development day! This session focused on the writing component, preparing for full implementation in the 2025-2026 school year. Teachers will have time to explore and familiarize themselves with the resources before summer break, ensuring a smooth transition for our students. #LiteracyMatters #IntoReading #TeacherTraining
📚 Migrant Education Program Parent Meeting 📚
Tuesday night, we hosted our latest Tift County Schools Migrant Education Program parent meeting at the Administrative Office, with 60 parents and students in attendance!
👧👦 For students – The Early Childhood Education program at TCHS provided engaging instructional activities and snacks.
👨🏫 For parents – Migrant and district staff shared valuable information on:
🔹 Literacy strategies 📖
🔹 Imagine Learning software for learning English 💻
🔹 Summer opportunities for Migrant students ☀️
We appreciate everyone who attended and our staff for their dedication to supporting our families! 💙 #4theT
As School Social Work Week 2025 wraps up, let’s carry the flame of change forward. continue to unite and ignite brighter futures for all. Together, we can! #CelebratingImpact #IgniteChange2025 #4theT
DId you know that students who are heavy phone users (more than 4 hours a day) have lower GPAs? #4theT
On Tuesday, 4 members of the Tifton Art Council toured the Fine Arts and CTAE wings at TCHS. Dr. Slaven, Dr. Gilman and Mr. Bowyer led the tour which included visits to the choral and band rooms, PAC, and various CTAE classes and labs. The tour ended with a lunch provided by Ms. Ridgeway's Family and Consumer Science class. Council members were very impressed by the gracious hospitality of the staff and students along with the information shared related to the Fine Arts and CTAE opportunities provided to our school community. #4theT
⏰🌸 Spring Forward Reminder! 🌸⏰
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend! Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before bed on Saturday night. We may lose an hour of sleep, but brighter evenings are ahead! ☀️
#SpringForward #DaylightSavingTime #4theT
💙 School Social Worker Spotlight: Michael Norman 💙
Today we recognize Michael Norman, a dedicated School Social Worker serving Sixth Street Academy and Horizon Academy.
We celebrate the vital role of School Social Workers in supporting students and families.
Thank you, Mr. Norman, for your commitment to the well-being and success of our students! 💙 #4theT
💙 School Social Worker Spotlight: Haley Dillard💙
Today we recognize Haley Dillard, a dedicated School Social Worker serving Tift County High School.
We celebrate the vital role of School Social Workers in supporting students and families.
Thank you, Ms. Dillard, for your commitment to the well-being and success of our students! 💙 #4theT
67% of teens report losing sleep due to phone or internet use late at night. #4theT
🍽️ BREAKFAST BY THE NUMBERS! 🥛🥣
The School Breakfast Program serves 12 million nutritious breakfasts to students across the country every single day! 🎉
That’s 12 million chances to fuel up, focus, and thrive! #NSBW25 #SchoolBreakfastMatters
💙 Happy National Employee Appreciation Day! 💙
We got a little ahead of ourselves earlier this week because we just couldn't wait to celebrate our incredible employees! Today, we recognize all of our employees—the heart of Tift County Schools! 💙
To our classroom teachers, support staff, bus drivers, school nutrition staff, and everyone that keeps our schools running safely and smoothly, YOU make a difference every single day. Tift County is a better place because of you! Thank you for all you do!💙#4theT
