Tift County Schools

👥💙 Superintendent Advisory Councils Meet with Mrs. Gore 💙👥 Yesterday, Mrs. Gore met with the Teacher and Staff Advisory Councils . These meetings provide an opportunity for educators and staff to bring valuable feedback directly from the building level. This group has been incredibly informative, and members play a vital role in shaping the future of Tift County Schools. #4theT

Have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT you want to share about a teacher or staff member? Send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT

🎶 Attention Rising 7th & 8th Graders! 🎶 Are you ready to take the stage? 🎤✨ Auditions for the 2025-2026 ONE VOICE Show Choir are coming up! 📅 Wednesday, March 19th 📍 Chorus Room at Eighth Street Middle School If you’re interested, see Pam McClellan or Danyale Holloway for an information packet. 🎭🎵 #4theT

DON'T FORGET that next week we will be celebrating Read Across America Week! Make sure you are ready for fun daily celebrations to inspire a love of books and literacy. #4theT

🎭✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🎭 The Blue Devil Players proudly present Beauty and the Beast! 🌹🏰 📅 May 1 - 4 📍 TCHS Performing Arts Center You don’t want to miss this production featuring our talented students! See image for ticket details and showtimes. 🎶🎭 #4theT

🎉Black History Month Spotlight: Pat McKinnon🎉 Ms. Pat McKinnon has served on the Tift County Board of Education since 2020 as the elected District #2 representative, but she proudly serves all Tift County students. In August 2024, she was appointed by her peers to District Director Seat #14 on the Georgia School Boards Association Board of Directors, making her the first Tift County Board member to hold this position. A Tift County High graduate, Ms. McKinnon earned her degree from Valdosta State University, where she was a cheerleader, Resident Assistant, and active student leader. She is also the first African American President & CEO of the United Way of South-Central Georgia, leading efforts to strengthen communities across five counties. Beyond education, she is a dedicated volunteer, serving on multiple boards and advocating for lupus awareness through the “L’s Up” Campaign. She has led initiatives like painting downtown Tifton purple, hosting awareness events, and organizing the first Tifton Lupus Walk in 2022. Ms. McKinnon is a passionate advocate for education, following in the footsteps of her late mother, Bernice L. McKinnon, who served as a Tift County educator for 30 years. Her commitment to students, families, and the community is unwavering. Her favorite quote, passed down from her mother: “Life is what you make it!” Thank you, Ms. McKinnon, for your leadership and service to Tift County! 💙 #BlackHistoryMonth #4theT

🎨🎶 Calling all young artists and musicians! 🎶🎨 The Kiwanis Club of Tifton is excited to announce the 2025 Annual Art and Music Showcase on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 6 PM at the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center! 🏆 This competition is open to Tift County students in grades 4-12 from public, private, and home schools. Students may enter as individuals or groups in either art or music categories. 📢 REMINDER: ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE TOMORROW! For more details, see the images below! 📸 #4theT

Want to know 5 ways that having the Infinite campus Parent Portal App can help you? #5 - It can ENHANCE SCHOOL-HOME COMMUNICATION! #4theT

Want to know 5 ways that having the Infinite campus Parent Portal App can help you? #4 - It can HELP CREATE A CULTURE OF ACCOUNTABILITY! #4theT

Want to know 5 ways that having the Infinite campus Parent Portal App can help you? #3 - It can PROMOTE HEALTHY ROUTINES! #4theT

Want to know 5 ways that having the Infinite campus Parent Portal App can help you? #2 - It can STRENGTHEN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT! #4theT

BOE members Marilyn Burks and Pat McKinnon spoke to students at Northeast Middle School yesterday as part of a Black History Month Celebration! We are fortunate to have dedicated board members who are actively involved with our students and invested in their success. Thank you for inspiring the next generation! 💙 #4theT

Want to know 5 ways that having the Infinite campus Parent Portal App can help you? #1 - It can BOOST STUDENT SUCCESS! #4theT

Did you know that students who complete two courses in a CTAE pathway are more likely to be reading on grade level, graduate on-time, and enter college, military or the workforce within 6 months of graduating? #4theT

Have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT you want to share about a teacher or staff member? Send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT

🦷✨ Build Healthy Habits for a Lifetime of Smiles! ✨🦷 February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and it’s the perfect time to help students build strong brushing habits! 🪥 Brushing twice a day for two minutes helps prevent cavities, keeps gums healthy, and protects overall health. Good habits start young—let’s remind our students to brush, floss, and take care of their smiles every day! 😁💙 #4theT

📚 Professional Development Spotlight 📚 Ms. Latonya Mitchell from Coastal Plains RESA facilitated a professional development session with TCHS math teachers on implementing the CRA (Concrete, Representational, Abstract) instructional approach in high school mathematics. ✏️➗📊 Teachers explored strategies for differentiating instruction using the CRA model and engaged in hands-on activities to enhance student learning. Thank you, Ms. Mitchell, for your support in strengthening math instruction at TCHS! #4theT #LifelongLearning #MathMatters

🎉 Black History Month Spotlight: Marilyn Burks 🎉 This month, we proudly recognize Marilyn Burks for her dedication and service to Tift County! 📚 Retired educator with 32 years of classroom experience 🎓 7.5 years on the Board of Education, including time as Vice Chairman 🗳 Recently re-elected to serve another 4-year term 💙 Devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother 🙏 Actively involved in her church and community, always working to make Tifton a better place Thank you, Ms. Burks, for your unwavering commitment to education and service! 💙 #4theT

Have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT you want to share about a teacher or staff member? Send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT

Free Tutoring for High School Students in Key Content Area Courses. GaTutor, powered by Georgia Virtual Learning, provides free, one-on-one tutoring for all public high school students in the state. Sessions are led by Georgia certified educators with expertise in online teaching and includes key courses from the core content areas of math, science, language arts, and social studies. All sessions take place after school hours. Students select the dates and times that work best for them, ensuring they receive the support they need, when they need it. GaTutor is making academic success more accessible and achievable than ever before. https://www.gavirtuallearning.org/gatutor #4theT