Tift County Schools

🎉 Final June Market! - June 30 🛒 It’s the last student market of June—come out and show your support for Tift County youth! 🗓️ Date: June 30 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Eighth Street Middle School 💵 Cash Only Each smile, each sale, and each “thank you” makes a difference. You’re helping our students learn responsibility, teamwork, and real-world business skills that will serve them for years to come. Let’s finish the month strong—together.

📅 All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, June 30th – Friday, July 4th. We will reopen on Monday, July 7. #4theT

Today marks the final day of K-5 Summer Learning! Over the past few weeks, students have sharpened their skills in ELA and Math while diving into exciting enrichment activities. From building robots with Mr. Saturday to exploring animals with our Agriculture teachers, it’s been a fun, hands-on, and rewarding experience for all. We’re proud of the hard work and curiosity our students have shown! #4theT

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2nd for the 1st Annual Willie T. Bankston, Sr. Bookbag Giveaway from 10am - 1pm at J T Reddick Elementary. The event is sponsored by Uplift Home Care. #4theT

Congratulations ESMS HOSA students for representing Tift County at HOSA's International Leadership Competition in Nashville, TN. JaLeah Andrews, Cayleigh Clark, Alaina Bowden, and Madison Johnson placed 2nd in State which advanced them to ILC. They showed remarkable dedication and perseverance throughout the competition. Our experience at ILC in Nashville, TN was truly unforgettable, featuring a range of activities including competition, workshops, the expo, pin trading, tour of Belmont Medical University, sightseeing, and networking with other chapters. #4theT

☀️Today is Summer Feeding Tuesday!☀️ Tift County is serving up 7 days of FREE breakfast & lunch in every meal bag! 📍 Stop by one of our drive-up/walk-up sites 🚌 Or catch us along our bus route stops 👉 Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program #4theT

🌾 Harvest the Learning - June 23 🌻 It’s more than just veggies—it’s student growth, hands-on learning, and community pride! 🗓️ Date: June 23 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Eighth Street Middle School 💵 Cash Only Your visit means the world to our student farmers. Come fill your basket with fresh, local goods and help students develop life skills they’ll carry long after the last item is sold.

🎥 Summer Spotlight Series Begins We’re excited to kick off our Summer Spotlight video series—created and edited by students! First up: a conversation with Chief Financial Officer, Renee Guess as she answers questions about the FY26 budget. 📺 https://youtu.be/6iXcJXT_G-I #4theT

📣 The Tift County Canning Plant is now OPEN! 📅 Hours: Monday – Thursday | ⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📞 Call (229) 387-2480 to schedule your appointment today. #4theT

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Tift County CTAE! 🎉 We are proud to recognize our incredible educators for their outstanding achievements at the state level: 🏆 Dr. Carl Nichols – Lifetime Achievement Award (Special Populations Division) 🤝 Hope Vance – Carl Perkins Community Service Award (Special Populations Division) 🏫 Dr. Donald Gilman – Administrator of the Year (Business & Computer Science Division) 👩‍🏫 Dr. Melissa Busbin – Teacher of the Year (Business & Computer Science Division) AND Georgia CTAE Teacher of the Year 👏 Help us congratulate these outstanding educators for their dedication, leadership, and impact on students and Tift County Schools. #4theT

Ms. Hope Vance, our amazing high school Early Childhood teacher, is bringing the stage to life this summer! She's leading Drama during our K-5 Summer Enrichment, part of our K-5 Summer Learning program. Our young stars are diving into Readers' Theatre and loving every minute of it! #4theT

School leadership teams from across the district came together today to kick off their planning for the 2025-2026 school year! Teams—made up of administrators, counselors, classroom teachers, and coaches—began the process of developing goals and action steps for school improvement. The teams identified roles and expectations as they work together to make every school better for our students of Tift County. #4theT

☀️Today is Summer Feeding Tuesday!☀️ Tift County is serving up 7 days of FREE breakfast & lunch in every meal bag! 📍 Stop by one of our drive-up/walk-up sites 🚌 Or catch us along our bus route stops 👉 Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program #4theT

🌞 Summer Produce is Here! - June 16 Come shop at the Student Farmers Market today! 🌱 🗓️ Date: June 16 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Eighth Street Middle School 💵 Cash Only Each item you buy supports hands-on learning in agriculture and entrepreneurship. You’re helping our students grow more than just vegetables—you’re helping them grow confidence, responsibility, and pride in their work. #4theT

Happy Father’s Day to all of our incredible Blue Devil Dads! We’re grateful for each of you—today and every day! #4theT

The June edition of the Tift County Schools Newsletter is now available: https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/tift-county-schools-district/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-june-2025 #4theT

☀️Today is Summer Feeding Tuesday!☀️ Tift County is serving up 7 days of FREE breakfast & lunch in every meal bag! 📍 Stop by one of our drive-up/walk-up sites 🚌 Or catch us along our bus route stops 👉 Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program #4theT

🎉✏️ Our Pre-K classes celebrated a special milestone with a Kindergarten Signing Day for students moving up next year! We were thrilled to welcome several future members of the Class of 2038 right here at the Administrative Office. 💙 We're so excited to have our youngest Blue Devils officially joining the Tift County family! #4theT #classof2038

🎓 Join Our Team! Tift County Schools is now hiring certified staff for the 2025-2026 school year! If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today at www.tiftschools.com. #4theT

Students in our Migrant summer program had an out-of-this-world experience last week at the Challenger Learning Center in Tallahassee! 🚀🌌 With two full buses, students and staff — they enjoyed a day of hands-on STEM learning and exploration. A big thank you to our School Nutrition Program for providing lunches and keeping everyone fueled for fun! 💙🍎 #4theT