Do you want to express gratitude for an amazing staff member who makes a difference every day? Throughout February we will be sharing Heartfelt Highlights! Send your thank-you message to info@tiftschools.com—we’ll share it with them & it may be featured! #4theT
February 3rd - 7th is Severe Weather Awareness Week. From tornadoes to flash floods, knowing what to do before, during, and after a storm can make all the difference!
Each day we will share safety tips and preparedness strategies to protect you and your family. #4theT
Safe travels and best of luck to all of our Tift County Show Choirs as they head to Albertville, AL, for competition this weekend! ✨🎶
Our middle school choir, One Voice, takes the stage tonight, with the rest of our talented performers competing tomorrow. We know they’ll STEAL THE STAGE and make Tift County proud! 💙🎤 #4theT
On Wednesday, the Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council met with Mrs. Gore and members of the Finance Department to discuss the district budget and the annual budget development timeline. Teachers collaborated to identify immediate needs for the district and establish budget priorities for the 2025-26 school year. These priorities encompass staff, students, schools, and the system as a whole. Their valuable input will play a key role in shaping next year’s budget. #4theT
During their January District Leader’s PLC, principals and assistant principals analyzed the middle-of-the-year screener data. Leaders were able to compare data from fall to winter of 2024 as well as historical data. They were also able to look at subtests from each administration to determine that skills for some subtests were different from one administration to another. This information will allow leaders to take a deeper dive into their school data and continue to make data-driven decisions that will increase student achievement.
Today marks the 100th day of school! Every day our teachers and staff have poured their hearts into every lesson, every smile, and every encouraging word to help our students grow.
From day 1 to day 100, they have inspired, challenged, and supported our students in countless ways. Today, we celebrate them as much as we celebrate this milestone!
Like this post to show your support for our incredible educators and staff who go above and beyond every single day! #4theT
CELEBRATING SUCCESS: Congratulations to the students and staff at Omega Elementary for improving their single score CCRPI by an impressive 16.1 points in 2024! This was the largest increase in our system. #4theT
CELEBRATING SUCCESS: Congratulations to the students and staff at Northeast Middle School for improving their single score CCRPI by 13.1 points in 2024! #4theT
On Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Winger had the opportunity to connect with the staff at Eighth Street Middle School during a special meet and greet. Mrs. Gore introduced him to the group, followed by Mr. Nelson, who outlined the transition plan for his new role.
Mr. Winger then shared a few remarks before taking time to speak individually with staff members, building relationships and preparing for a smooth transition.
There is a Parent Meet & Greet planned for Thursday, February 6th at 5:30pm at Eighth Street Middle School.
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Winger to the ESMS family! #4theT
CELEBRATING SUCCESS: Congratulations to the students and staff at G O Bailey Elementary for improving their single score CCRPI by 12.4 points in 2024! #4theT
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CELEBRATING SUCCESS: Congratulations to the students and staff at Len Lastinger Elementary for improving their single score CCRPI by 6.7 points in 2024! #4theT
CELEBRATING SUCCESS: Congratulations to the students and staff at Northside Elementary for improving their single score CCRPI by 2.3 points in 2024! #4theT
CELEBRATING SUCCESS: Congratulations to the students and staff at J.T. Reddick Elementary for improving their single score CCRPI by 5.4 points in 2024! #4theT
Instructional coaches and district curriculum directors recently completed days five and six of a six-part series with Learning Forward. This professional development focused on enhancing skills in asking effective questions during reflection conversations, leading impactful professional learning sessions, facilitating data discussions, and managing resistance to change. #collaboratelearnachieve #4theT
This past weekend, all four Tift County show choirs competed at the Capital City Classic in Montgomery, AL, and the success was nothing short of incredible! While the results for our middle school choir, One Voice, weren’t what we’d hoped for, the hard work, dedication, and teamwork they showed is something to celebrate!
At the high school level, our Men's show choir, Tiftosterone, made a clean sweep, winning Best Vocals, Best Visual Performance and Best Show Design and 1st place overall in the Men's division. Our Women's show choir, Ladies' Choice, had an exceptional weekend taking home Best Visual Performance, Best Show Design and 1st place overall in the Women's division. And finally, our Mixed show choir, Eighth Street Singing Company, earned Best Vocals and 2nd place overall in their division. We are incredibly proud of each of these talented groups for their hard work and outstanding success this weekend! #4theT
We’re so grateful to our Board of Education for recognizing that January can feel like a very long month for our hardworking staff. A big shoutout to our payroll and finance team for making it possible…...Everyone is getting paid TODAY instead of Friday! 💙#4theT
We are excited to announce that three of our schools made impressive double-digit gains in their single score CCRPI from 2023 to 2024!
G.O. Bailey Elementary saw an increase of 12.4 points.
Northeast Middle School achieved a 13.1 point increase.
Omega Elementary soared with a 16.1 point increase.
Congratulations to the students and staff at these schools for your dedication and hard work! #4theT
Kimberly Jacobs Onyeri, GATE Resource teacher at J.T. Reddick Elementary, was invited to join the Georgia Gifted Advisory Council/Task Force. The Gifted Advisory Council/Task Force is a combination of Georgia educators who are teachers, AP coordinators, gifted coordinators, etc. from across the state. The task force meets as a whole group four times a year to review the work of the working groups. During the meetings, there is a discussion of current gifted topics and a review of the projects the working groups are developing. Currently, there are three working groups: 1) Identification and Testing; 2) Talent Development; and 3) Resources and Service Delivery. The working group meetings occur between the task force meetings. Congratulations Mrs. Onyeri, we are proud that you will represent Tift County as part of the Gifted Advisory Council/Task Force for the next two years! #4theT
After communication with Tift County EMA, Local Law Enforcement (Tifton Police and the Sheriff’s Office), and the Tift County Road Department to garner an assessment of road conditions, Tift County Schools will reopen on Friday, January 24th and operate our typical school hours.
Please remember to dress warmly and continue to drive with caution as the temperatures will be below freezing again tonight and into the morning. We’re excited to welcome everyone back after our snow days; we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
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