Tift County Schools

Behind every great school district is a team of dedicated leaders! We appreciate your leadership and vision as you make decisions that impact the future of our students. #4theT #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #StrongerSchoolsStrongerCommunities

🥧🔢 Happy Pi Day! 🔢🥧 March 14th (3/14) is Pi Day — celebrating the mathematical constant π (approximately 3.14159), which represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. It’s a perfect day for math lovers to: ➕ Recite the digits of Pi ➕ Chat about math with friends ➕ And of course… eat some pie! 🥧😋 #4theT

📢 Stay Connected with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! 📢 🔍 What is the Infinite Campus Parent Portal? The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is an easy-to-use online platform that gives families real-time access to important student information. Whether you’re checking grades, tracking attendance, or staying updated with school announcements, this tool keeps you informed and engaged in your child’s education. ✅ How Can Your Family Benefit? ✨ Monitor Grades & Assignments – Stay up to date with your child’s academic progress and upcoming due dates. 📅 Track Attendance – Get real-time updates on tardies and absences to ensure your child stays on track. 📢 Receive Important Notifications – Stay informed about school announcements, events, and schedule changes. 📲 Convenient & Accessible – Access the portal anytime, anywhere from your phone, tablet, or computer. 📩 Communicate with Teachers – Easily connect with educators to ask questions and get support when needed. 📣 Stay informed, stay involved, and #StayConnected with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! #4theT

⏳ Don’t Wait! Pre-K for 25-26 is filling fast! Any available spots open to out of county on March 17th. Complete the online application & book your appointment with Central Registration today! 📆 Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/prek-registration-guidelines #4theT

Teens who spend 5 hours daily on their mobile devices are 71% more likely to develop risk factors for suicide compared to those who only use their devices for an hour (BankMyCell, 2020). #4theT

A recent study showed that students' test performance suffered simply because they had a cell phone in their pocket. The anticipation of unread texts and social media posts was distracting enough to negatively affect their scores. #4theT

Want to know how to STAY CONNECTED? Watch our quick how-to videos and follow these easy 5 steps to get started! 1️⃣ Goto Tiftschools.com and click the Parent/Student Portal at top. 2️⃣ Log in with your provided credentials (or request access if needed). 3️⃣ Explore and customize your notifications for a better experience! 4️⃣ Download the Infinite Campus mobile app for on-the-go access to updates and student information! 5️⃣ Regularly check in to stay up-to-date with your child’s progress and communicate with teachers! ENGLISH: https://youtu.be/LjFCqELCxWA SPANISH: https://youtu.be/7jiT3F3_oTI

Don't forget about our Parent Workshop, Understanding Anxiety in Children: A Guide for Parents, next Thursday, March 20th from 12pm - 1pm at the Tift County Schools Administrative Office. Lunch will be provided by Tift County School Nutrition. #4theT

🌸 TIFT FFA PLANT SALE 🌸 ESMS - March 19-21 NEMS - March 18-20 TCHS - March 18-19 ⏰ 9 AM - 5 PM Get ready for spring with a great selection of vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, and ferns! Support our students while stocking up on plants for your home and garden! #4theT

📚✨ Georgia Milestones Prep – Free Virtual Reading Classes for 3rd Graders! ✨📚 GaDOE has partnered with Tutored by Teachers to offer FREE virtual reading classes for 3rd graders and young readers! These engaging sessions are designed to boost reading skills and help students succeed on the Georgia Milestones. 📅 Dates: Monday, April 14th – Thursday, April 17th 🕔 Times: Two evening options – 5 PM & 7 PM ✅ Sign up by visiting: https://tutored.live/gadoe-reading/ #4theT

Public education is stronger because of the leaders who guide it. This week, we recognize and celebrate our amazing school board members for their service and dedication! Thank you for all you do! #ThankYouSchoolBoards #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #4theT

✨ School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Week ✨🗣️ Governor Brian Kemp has signed a proclamation designating March 10–14 as School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Week! We would like to recognize our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists who work tirelessly to support students with speech and language disorders. Our dedicated School Based Speech Language Pathologists are Lauren Dean, Ann-Marie Atkinson, Amy Marshall, Jody Moore, April Johnson, Taylor Karvonen, Abigail Meeks, Kip Courtoy, Crystal White, and Deena Renew. #4theT #ThankYouSLPs

Having a smartphone nearby can diminish your cognitive ability. Studies show that even when phones aren't being used, their proximity can negatively impact memory and intelligence. #BrainDrain #PhoneDistraction #4theT

Help your student by staying informed at the touch of a button with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Hear from Mr. Bowyer, a parent and staff member, on how he STAYS CONNECTED with the Parent Portal. #4theT https://youtu.be/CnnBZJHv63U

On Wednesday, February 26th, staff and students at Tift County High had the pleasure of being introduced to our delicious new grilled pork chops! The day was made even more special by the presence of Chef Lo, who not only guided the preparation of this mouthwatering meal but also took the time to serve it to everyone. The grilled pork chops were a resounding success, receiving rave reviews from all who tasted them. The combination of Chef Lo's culinary expertise and the enthusiastic participation of our school community made for a memorable dining experience. We are thrilled with the positive response and can’t wait to bring back this delightful dish in the near future. Stay tuned for more exciting menu updates at the #BlueDevilCafe! #4theT

Strong schools start with strong leadership! We appreciate our school board members for their dedication to student success and public education. #SupportPublicEducation #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #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

Cell phone usage during class negatively impacts students' academic performance by splitting their attention, hindering information retention, and promoting procrastination. #4theT

It's School Board Appreciation Week! Join us in thanking our dedicated board members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students, staff, and community. #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #ThankYouSchoolBoards #4theT

Research has shown that when students refrain from using their cell phones during class, their academic performance improves. These students tend to take more comprehensive and detailed notes, demonstrate better recall, and achieve significantly higher test scores compared to their peers who use cell phones during instruction. #4theT