Tift County Schools

After communicating with the Emergency Management Agency, overnight the timeline for the onset of the weather has moved up slightly, as a result, we will be dismissing ALL students at 1:45pm today. There is another National Weather Service briefing this morning, which will help inform our decisions regarding Wednesday. We will send out an update as soon as we have more information. As we did on Friday, 3-12th grade students will come home with Chromebooks in the event we have an independent learning day on Wednesday. PreK-2nd grade students received work packets with review activities that can be completed if there is no school on Wednesday. Further, the district website has been populated with links to educational resources that are located under the For Parents tab within the Tift County Schools website. #4theT

Based on the latest weather updates from the National Weather Service and after communication with our local Emergency Management Agency, Tift County Schools has made the decision that all schools will be in session on Tuesday January 21st, but will release 1 hour early. So, elementary schools will dismiss students at 1:45pm and middle and high schools will dismiss at 2:30pm. This decision is based on the current forecast that the temperatures will drop to freezing between 5 and 6pm on Tuesday evening creating icy conditions on our roads. The hour early dismissal ensures all students, staff, and drivers can be off the roads before the freezing temperatures occur. Additionally, all afterschool activities for Tuesday will be canceled to include practices. Throughout the afternoon and evening on Tuesday, we will continue to monitor the weather as well as road conditions to inform our decisions regarding school on Wednesday. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of our entire school community. Stay warm and safe!

We are closely monitoring the weather situation and will make a decision regarding school tomorrow following the National Weather Service briefing early this afternoon. We will share information as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. #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. #4theT

All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. #4theT

At Tift County Schools, protecting the safety and security of our students and staff extends beyond physical measures to include the safeguarding of data. While we do not use PowerSchool as our Student Information System, we are committed to proactively enhancing our security protocols. In response to recent data breaches affecting educational institutions, we have implemented two-factor authentication (2FA) as an additional layer of protection for student, staff, and family data. This step underscores our dedication to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of information. #4theT

El medio meteorológico predice que una tormenta invernal con potencial de hielo puede impactar Tifton el Martes-Jueves de la próxima semana. Hoy, enviaremos Chromebooks a casa con todos los estudiantes de 3º a 12º grado en caso de un evento climático que justifique el cierre de la escuela la próxima semana. Los maestros de 3º a 12º grado proporcionarán tareas en el Google Classroom de su hijo que tendrían que completarse si el sistema está cerrado debido al clima. Para los estudiantes de Pre-K a segundo grado, los libros de trabajo y los paquetes de trabajo se enviarán a casa con los estudiantes hoy en caso de que un evento climático justifique un día de aprendizaje independiente para los estudiantes. Si no tenemos un evento climático, los padres pueden utilizar estos paquetes con los estudiantes para practicar extra durante la semana. Además, hemos poblado el sitio web de nuestro distrito con enlaces a recursos adicionales que se pueden utilizar con los estudiantes para reforzar los estándares del nivel de grado. Estos enlaces se encuentran dentro de la parte Para Padres del sitio web de las Escuelas del Condado de Tift. Www.tiftschools.com El sitio web se puede traducir haciendo clic en la palabra TRANSLATE en la esquina superior derecha. Entonces se puede seleccionar el idioma necesario. Consulte el sitio web del distrito, nuestras páginas de redes sociales y su correo electrónico para obtener información sobre cualquier retraso o cierre de escuelas que pueda ser necesario. Si no se anuncia un día independiente de aprendizaje en línea asegúrese de que los estudiantes traigan sus Chromebooks a la escuela la próxima semana cuando regresen a clases. Como recordatorio, para la seguridad de los estudiantes, los Chromebooks para estudiantes de nivel de escuela primaria se apagaran durante las horas siguientes 9:00 p.m a 7:00 a.m , durante este tiempo no podrán acceder a nada en su dispositivo. Ayude a su hijo a proteger y cuidar su Chromebook mientras esté en su poder. Manténgase seguro y abrigado y le enviaremos información tan pronto como esté disponible para nosotros. #4theT

The weather outlets are predicting that a winter storm with the potential for ice may impact Tifton on Tuesday-Thursday of this coming week. Today, we will be sending Chromebooks home with all 3-12th grade students in case of a weather event that warrants school closure next week. 3rd - 12th grade teachers will provide assignments in your child’s Google Classroom that would need to be completed if the system is closed due to weather. For Pre-K - second grade students, student workbooks and work packets will be sent home with students today in the event a weather event warrants an independent learning day for students. If we do not have a weather event, parents may utilize these packets with students for extra practice throughout the week. Additionally, we have populated our district website with links to additional resources that can be utilized with students to reinforce grade level standards. These links are within the For Parents part of the Tift County Schools website. Please watch the district website, our social media pages, and your email for information about any school delays or closures that may be necessary. If an online/independent learning day is not called, please make sure students bring their Chromebooks back to school next week when they come. As a reminder, for student safety, Chromebooks for students at the elementary school level have a curfew of 9:00pm to 7:00 am, during this time they won’t be able to access anything on their device. Please help your child protect and take care of their Chromebook while it is in their possession. Stay safe and warm and we’ll send out information as soon as it is available to us. #4theT

We can't wait to see you this weekend as we cheer on HUNDREDS of talented Tift County musicians, from kindergarten through seniors at SWEETS AND SONGS! Tickets will be available at the door prior to each performance. They are $11 each for everyone ages 4+. Student performers do not require a ticket. Clear bag policy applies for all PAC events. Weapons detection systems will be in place. #4theT

Work Based Learning provides students with hands on experience. School Nutrition is proud to have Jasmine working as part of this program. She is learning the art of seasoning pork chops under the guidance of School Nutrition Director Lorenzo Simmons and TCHS Cafeteria Managers, Natash Dixon and Wisteria Morrow. This is one example of this valuable program and how it benefits our students. #4theT

We are closely monitoring the weather situation for next week. In the event that there are any school delays or closures, information will be pushed out via multiple outlets including: social media, website, email, Tift County Schools App and call-outs. To make sure that you receive all notifications, please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account and verify that your email address and phone numbers are correct. If any information needs to be updated please contact Central Registration at (229) 387-2400 or by email at registration@tiftschools.com. #4theT

Tift County Schools is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our students and staff. We are currently seeking applicants for a System Security Officer to help maintain a supportive learning environment. Apply now: https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Tift #4theT

Come support our youngest singers on the BIG stage this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Each elementary school will perform once throughout the weekend and our 4 show choirs will be debuting their competition shows at every performance. *order listed is not order of performance* Tickets are $11 for everyone ages 4+. Student performers do not require a ticket. Tickets are available through the individual schools during the week and at the door the day of. Clear bag policy applies and weapons detection system will be in place. #4theT

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible healthcare professionals from Tift Regional who generously gave their time to conduct mock interviews with our healthcare students. Their guidance and expertise are invaluable in helping students prepare for future careers in healthcare. We are grateful for this inspiring partnership! #4theT

Do you have a question and you are not sure who to contact? This guide is here to help you find the right person to answer your question! #4theT

K-5 teachers came together on Monday for a collaborative grade-level session centered on the "Glows and Grows" of the Into Reading implementation. This valuable discussion gave educators the chance to celebrate their successes from the first half of the school year and share the challenges they continue to face. With all schools represented, teachers exchanged ideas and insights across campuses, helping our leaders (school and district) identify ways to better support them in the second half of the year. #4theT

Do you want to know more about HB581? We've got you covered! Check out our Q&A document, designed to answer your questions. Click the link below to learn more! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c5LBge21kYICaAFEFg3JQzAk4N_ui5T0U4SkhL9yICw/edit?usp=sharing #4theT

On Monday, January 6th, our school nutrition staff held their annual Culinary Competition. Cafeteria managers created recipes in one of three categories (Entrée, Dessert, or Side Dish) using at least one Georgia Grown product or commodity in their dish. In the dessert category, the 1st place winner was a Peach Cobbler with Pineapple Crisp, by Silvia Hampton (LLE) and in 2nd place an Old Fashioned Fruit Cocktail Cake, by Diane Mincey (GOB) followed by a Crunchy Blueberry Peach Cobbler by Amanda Jones (OME) in 3rd place. In the casserole category, 1st place went to the Creamy Cheesy Chicken Casserole, by Ginger Farmer (NSE) with 2nd place going to a Chicken Wrap, by Jeanette Rhodes (CSE) and in 3rd place a Chicken Enchilada Casserole, prepared by Margie Brooks (NEMS). Congratulations to each of these ladies, they will move on to the district competition in February. District winners will advance to the state competition in March. #4theT

Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our system security officers and local law enforcement. We are grateful for your dedication and hard work to ensure the safety and security of our students, staff, and community. #4theT

Are you an RN or LPN looking to make a difference in our community? Tift County Schools is seeking dedicated substitute nurses to support our students' health and well-being. If you are interested, apply now at https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Tift #4theT