In 2025, Tift County Schools saw a 28% increase in the number of unique students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses. A total of 248 students participated in 2024-25, compared to 193 students in 2023-24. This growth reflects our commitment to expanding access to rigorous, college-level coursework for all students. #4theT
📈 Tift County High School is seeing a big jump in Advanced Placement achievement! Our students took 337 AP exams in 2024-25, up from 287 in 2023-24 — a 17% increase in participation.
We’re proud of our students for challenging themselves with college-level coursework and showing what it means to be #4theT!
We’re proud of our students for challenging themselves with college-level coursework and showing what it means to be #4theT!
Mid Quarter reports for the first 9 weeks went home today. To help parents better understand the information included in these reports, we have prepared three helpful documents.
Kindergarten: https://5il.co/3pgi3
Grades 1 - 5: https://5il.co/3pgij
Grades 6 - 12: https://5il.co/3phcx
These documents can also be found under the Parent Resources section on our website.
If you have general questions, please review these resources. If you have specific questions about your child’s report, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s teacher.
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Kindergarten: https://5il.co/3pgi3
Grades 1 - 5: https://5il.co/3pgij
Grades 6 - 12: https://5il.co/3phcx
These documents can also be found under the Parent Resources section on our website.
If you have general questions, please review these resources. If you have specific questions about your child’s report, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s teacher.
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Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 PM at the Anthony Bateman Youth Center.
VAPING: YOU DON’T WANT THIS SMOKE — a community talk on the real dangers of vaping for teens and families, presented by Erica Simpson.
Hear facts, learn warning signs, and get resources to help students make healthy choices. All are welcome.
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VAPING: YOU DON’T WANT THIS SMOKE — a community talk on the real dangers of vaping for teens and families, presented by Erica Simpson.
Hear facts, learn warning signs, and get resources to help students make healthy choices. All are welcome.
#4theT
The Tifton-Tift County Public Library, in partnership with Tift County Schools, is proud to provide free PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY) library cards to all students in grades Pre-K through 12.
There is nothing families need to do to participate—students are automatically issued a PLAY library card to support their academic success.
Returning students: Accounts have been automatically updated.
New students: You will receive an email notification once your child’s PLAY card has been issued.
If you prefer that your child not participate in this program, please complete the opt-out form here: https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7
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There is nothing families need to do to participate—students are automatically issued a PLAY library card to support their academic success.
Returning students: Accounts have been automatically updated.
New students: You will receive an email notification once your child’s PLAY card has been issued.
If you prefer that your child not participate in this program, please complete the opt-out form here: https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7
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On Friday, we welcomed State Representative Jaclyn Ford to Tift County Schools! She visited Northside Elementary where Principal Danielle White shared data about the school before visiting classrooms with Mrs. Gore. She also took time to talk with Mrs. Gore about key issues facing our schools today. Thank you Representative Ford, we are grateful for your time and commitment to public education! #4theT
🥗 School Lunch Menus | September 8–12 🥪
Our School Nutrition team is serving up healthy, delicious meals all week long!
You can find full menus here:
👉 https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/245574
Fuel your body. Feed your mind. 💙
#4theT
Our School Nutrition team is serving up healthy, delicious meals all week long!
You can find full menus here:
👉 https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/245574
Fuel your body. Feed your mind. 💙
#4theT
📚 Student success is on the rise at TCHS!
At the end of August last year, 533 students were on academic probation. This year, that number is down to 375 — a 30% decline! We’re proud of the hard work of our students and staff in making this progress possible. #4theT #FueledByMomentum
TCHS students are showing what Blue Devil Pride is all about!
This August, fights dropped nearly 50% compared to last year. That means more focus on learning, teamwork, and success. Let’s keep pushing forward, together! #4theT
This August, fights dropped nearly 50% compared to last year. That means more focus on learning, teamwork, and success. Let’s keep pushing forward, together! #4theT
The U.S. Department of Education is looking for students to help test the 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form before it’s released by October 1.
By joining beta testing, students can: • Submit their 2026–2027 FAFSA form early • Get a head start on the financial aid process • Be part of shaping the future of the FAFSA experience.
📲 Sign up: StudentAid.gov/joinbeta
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By joining beta testing, students can: • Submit their 2026–2027 FAFSA form early • Get a head start on the financial aid process • Be part of shaping the future of the FAFSA experience.
📲 Sign up: StudentAid.gov/joinbeta
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🎉 Homecoming Week is Almost Here! 💙
We’re just a few weeks away from celebrating one of our favorite Blue Devil traditions—Homecoming 2025!
Each day during Homecoming Week will have a special theme. 🎈 Students and staff, get ready to show your school spirit and join in the fun!
👉 Check out the daily themes in the images. Please note: themes may vary slightly by grade level to ensure they’re age-appropriate.
We want this to be a fun and safe celebration for everyone:
✔️ Remember that no toy weapons should be brought on Western Day.
✔️ All Code of Conduct procedures remain in effect, regardless of the day’s theme.
Let’s make this Homecoming Week one to remember! 💙 #4theT
We’re just a few weeks away from celebrating one of our favorite Blue Devil traditions—Homecoming 2025!
Each day during Homecoming Week will have a special theme. 🎈 Students and staff, get ready to show your school spirit and join in the fun!
👉 Check out the daily themes in the images. Please note: themes may vary slightly by grade level to ensure they’re age-appropriate.
We want this to be a fun and safe celebration for everyone:
✔️ Remember that no toy weapons should be brought on Western Day.
✔️ All Code of Conduct procedures remain in effect, regardless of the day’s theme.
Let’s make this Homecoming Week one to remember! 💙 #4theT
🍑 The Peach Education Tax Credit allows funds to be directed toward innovative practices in public education and keeps state tax dollars local. 🍑
Are there limits to this credit?
--Single Individual or Head of Household: Up to $2,500 credit
--Married Couple filing separately: Up to $2,500 credit
--Married Couple filing jointly: Up to $5,000 credit
--Individual Owner of S-Corp, LLC or Partnership (pass-through entity) not paying tax at entity level - Up to $25,000
--C-Corporation, Trust or Pass-Through entity electing to pay tax at entity level: Up to 75% of Georgia Tax Liability
**You MUST select Tift County Schools to designate your donation!**
Please consult with your tax preparer for further guidance.
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🥞🍱 Weekly Breakfast and Lunch Menus for September 3rd – 5th:
Looking for delicious options at school this week? Check out what our schools are serving.
For all the tasty details and to plan ahead, you can find the full September menus here:
👉 https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/245574
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We hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day! Just a reminder that tomorrow is a Teacher Inservice Day and Student Holiday.
Students will return on Wednesday—we can’t wait to see you back then! #4theT
Students will return on Wednesday—we can’t wait to see you back then! #4theT
While we always wear Blue & White to show our support for the Blue Devils, today our Administrative Office staff joined in the fun of National College Colors Day by repping their favorite college teams! 🏈💙🤍
They’re excited for college football to kick off tomorrow, but tonight you’ll find them back in Blue & White, cheering on our Blue Devils! #4theT
They’re excited for college football to kick off tomorrow, but tonight you’ll find them back in Blue & White, cheering on our Blue Devils! #4theT
CAN’T MAKE IT TO TONIGHT’S GAME?
You can still cheer on the Blue Devils from home! 🏈💻
👉 Scan the QR code or click the link in the image to purchase the livestream.
💙 GO BIG BLUE! 💙
You can still cheer on the Blue Devils from home! 🏈💻
👉 Scan the QR code or click the link in the image to purchase the livestream.
💙 GO BIG BLUE! 💙
🚘 Tift County Schools is grateful for the continued partnership of Tenneson Nissan!
Today, our 2025 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Lia Taylor, picked up the car she will be driving throughout this school year—thanks to Tenneson Nissan’s generosity.
Their support not only provides a special recognition for Mrs. Taylor, but also highlights the value our community places on the hard work and dedication of educators across Tift County.
We appreciate this outstanding partnership and their commitment to celebrating and supporting our teachers. #4theT
Today, our 2025 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Lia Taylor, picked up the car she will be driving throughout this school year—thanks to Tenneson Nissan’s generosity.
Their support not only provides a special recognition for Mrs. Taylor, but also highlights the value our community places on the hard work and dedication of educators across Tift County.
We appreciate this outstanding partnership and their commitment to celebrating and supporting our teachers. #4theT
🎉 Congratulations to Eighth Street Middle School – winner of our very first Taste of Tift: Lunch Tray Battle! 🥇
Their tray featuring sweet chili meatballs with fried rice, locally grown carrots, steamed broccoli, diced oranges, and a garden salad was both delicious and a favorite among students and staff. 🥦🍊🥗
👏 Thank you to our community for voting and supporting this fun celebration of school nutrition! We can’t wait to see what’s on the menu for next week’s battle! 🍴 #4theT
Their tray featuring sweet chili meatballs with fried rice, locally grown carrots, steamed broccoli, diced oranges, and a garden salad was both delicious and a favorite among students and staff. 🥦🍊🥗
👏 Thank you to our community for voting and supporting this fun celebration of school nutrition! We can’t wait to see what’s on the menu for next week’s battle! 🍴 #4theT
The August 2025 edition of the Tift County Schools newsletter is live! 📬
Catch a recap of the August Board meeting plus upcoming events and key dates for your calendar.
Read it here: https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/tift-county-schools-district/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-august-2025
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Catch a recap of the August Board meeting plus upcoming events and key dates for your calendar.
Read it here: https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/tift-county-schools-district/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-august-2025
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💙 A big THANK YOU to our friends at South Georgia Bank for generously providing prizes to help us celebrate our new employees this year! 🎁 Random drawings are being held throughout the day for prizes going out to our newest Blue Devils. Your support helps us give a warm welcome to the newest members of our Blue Devil Family! #4theT
