We are currently seeking applicants for a Facilities Worker position at our Warehouse/Maintenance Facility. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Career Opportunities Available
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.
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Sympathy Candle
Operation Cupcake 2023 is complete. All students and staff throughout the system celebrated the 95% Graduation Rate for the Class of 2023. The Video Broadcasting Department at TCHS put together this video to show some highlights of the day. https://youtu.be/ZkBoDehM-MU. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Operation Cupcake
Today is National First Responders Day! Thank you to all First Responders for what you do for our community and #4theT.
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
National First Responders Day
On Wednesday G O Bailey hosted their PBIS Principal Party to celebrate students that made good choices the first 9 weeks. Students learned “How to be a Blue Devil” from middle and high school students and got to participate in cheer, band, show choir, JROTC, or robotics/technology! This is another example of how building partnerships between schools helps strengthen relationships between and among staff and students. Strategic Plan Goal Area 4: Blue Devil Culture. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
GOB PBIS Principal Party
We are currently seeking applicants for paraprofessional position at Northside Elementary. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Career Opportunities Available
Sixth thru Eighth grade Math teachers from ESMS and NEMS have been meeting to plan and create unit assessments for the NEW Mathematics Standards. The Georgia Department of Education provided Math Units and Learning Plans for K-12 teachers. Teachers are working collaboratively across schools to create lesson plans and common assessments to correlate with the learning plans. Parent Letters for each grade level for the new Mathematics Standards can be found at https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/3dfde657-6f29-4617-9ce2-e5694b39afbf/1/Mathematics-Parent-Letters-GaDOE.pdf. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Math Teachers
Dr. Baker read the book Stellaluna to Ms. Ray’s 1st grade class at Len Lastinger Elementary this morning. Several guest readers were in the building today as part of their Red Ribbon Week celebration. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Dr. Baker reading at Len Lastinger
Students at J T Reddick enjoyed interacting with animals in the petting zoo at their Fall Festival. The animals were provided by FFA students from both middle and high school. These students are looking forward to sharing this same type of experience at other elementary school events. The partnerships between schools help us meet our objective of strengthening relationships between and among staff and students as part of our Strategic Plan Goal Area 4: Blue Devil Culture. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
JTR Fall Festival Petting Zoo
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
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Safety and Security Statement
We are currently seeking applicants for an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Education position. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Career Opportunities Available
At the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals Fall conference at Lake Lanier, J T Reddick Elementary was awarded the Bell Award for their Big Blue, Little Blue initiative. The Big Blue, Little Blue initiative is a program created by teachers who advise Beta Club. They allow 5th Beta Club members to read with the kindergarten and first grade students who are developing readers. It aids in our system initiative in Goal area 1: Student Success of having our students reading on grade level by 3rd grade. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
JTR GAESP
At the Georgia Association of Elementary school principals Fall conference at Lake Lanier Matt Wilson Elementary School was awarded the Bell Award for their Successful Starts initiative. Successful Starts has been a huge program in our district that helps prepare our Kindergartner teachers for teaching strategies specifically for reading and writing. It aids in our system initiative in Goal area 1: Student Success of having our students reading on grade level by 3rd grade. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Matt Wilson Successful Start
During the Georgia Association of Middle School Principal’s Fall conference awards ceremony, Mrs. Ariel Wilson was recognized as the Georgia National Outstanding Assistant Principal. Mrs. Wilson was also recognized during the National Awards ceremony as the state of Ga recipient this summer in National Harbor, Maryland. Thank you Mrs. Wilson for representing our district. Your hard work is appreciated. #4theT
about 1 month ago, Dana Spurlin
Ariel Wilson
This week we celebrate our bus drivers during National School Bus Safety Week. These drivers are responsible for transporting our students safely to and from school each day. THANK YOU for your service and dedication to the students of Tift County! #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
School Bus Safety Week
We are currently seeking applicants for a Special Education Paraprofessional position at J T Reddick Elementary. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Career Opportunities Available
Tift County Schools Administrative Office was proud to participate in this year's Go Light Up Your World event. Organizations around Tifton and Tift County participated in this annual event as a visual way to show their support for children and youth. #4theT #lightyourworldtift23
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Go Light Up Your World
The Tift County Board of Education is seeking a dynamic leader for their next Superintendent. The position announcement can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/browse/218962. Interested candidates should submit the following to suptsearch@tiftschools.com: -Letter of Interest -Resume/Professional Vitae -Provide copies/video links of published articles and presentations that were published/presented within the last three years. -Provide a high level ninety day onboarding and transition plan for review. Interested candidates are encouraged to express interest or submit questions to the email address above to provide process related clarifications. Candidates should not directly contact school board members. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Anchor Statement
Out of an abundance of caution, G O Bailey 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
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Safety and Security Statement
Constitution Day was celebrated this morning at Tift County High School. The ceremony was conducted by members of the TCHS Student Council which included the signing of a declaration to signify the importance of this day. The presentation of colors was made by members of the GA 51st JROTC. Mayor Julie Smith addressed those in attendance, which included members of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Constitution Day is celebrated each year to commemorate, September 17, 1787 when our Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history: the United States Constitution. This established the framework of our government and the rights and freedoms that “We the People” enjoy today. Constitution Week is celebrated each year from September 17th to September 23rd. #4theT
2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Constitution Day