Tift County School Nutrition staff members recently attended the Georgia School Nutrition Association Kickoff Luncheon in Macon. At this event Eighth Street Middle School and Matt Wilson Elementary received the Cafeteria of Excellence Award. (L-R) Paul Nelson (ESMS Principal), Tammy Wells (ESMS Cafeteria Manager), Lorenzo Simmons (Tift County School Nutrition Director), Sherelia Watts (MW Cafeteria Manager) and Patti Dean (MW Principal). We are very proud of both of these schools for being recognized for the work that they do for their students and #4theT.
After communicating with Georgia Power and Colquitt EMC regarding the status of the restoration of power and with EMS regarding the condition of roads, we feel it is in the best interest of our students and staff for all Tift County Schools to remain closed on Monday and Tuesday. We will continue to assess the situation and will provide updates as we have information. Stay Safe! #4theT.
This past week has been incredibly tough, especially for our students. This message was recently shared by the TCHS Senior Class President, Jaliya Miller on behalf of the TCHS student body. 💙 #4theT
We are keeping our students, staff, families and community in our thoughts and prayers as clean-up efforts continue. Throughout the weekend, we will carefully assess road conditions and power restoration at our facilities to determine if we can resume normal school operations on Monday. Families will be notified with updates late Sunday afternoon. #4theT
We hope that all our students, staff, and families are safe after the storm. As clean-up efforts begin, please proceed with care. #4theT"
Our commitment to student safety extends to addressing the opioid crisis. Narcan, an opioid antagonist, is available at every school site. This life-saving medication can reverse the effects of an overdose and protect our students and community. #SafetyFirst #4theT
This morning, Mrs. Gore led an After Action Analysis with district leaders to debrief on yesterday's incident at TCHS. The team discussed processes and procedures that worked well, identified areas of concern, and focused on ways to improve. This collaboration is key to our continuous growth and success. #CollaborateLearnAchieve #4theT
What does #4theT mean? It means working together for the benefit of our students, staff, and community! 💙 Yesterday, staff members from all departments united to ensure every TCHS student received lunch. Lunches were put together and delivered to classrooms to help with restricted movement within the building. Special shout out to our school nutrition and maintenance departments for their incredible teamwork! This is what it means to be #4theT!
Stay safe, Tift County! As Hurricane Helene approaches, let's come together as a community to prioritize safety above all. Students, staff, and families, take all necessary precautions, stay informed, and look out for one another. We are stronger together—#4theT!
Through a partnership with Southwell, all Tift County Students, Staff and Retirees can be seen for non-emergent/sick visits at the clinic at 8th Street Middle School Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Having a clinic within our school campus provides a convenient option for our staff and students when ill. *Children must have parental consent to be seen. #SafeTyFirst #4theT
The Tiftarea YMCA is offering a School Holiday Camp for students tomorrow from 7am - 4pm. See the image for details. #4theT
Press release regarding today's incident at Tift County High School. #4theT
In addition to all the existing safety and security measures in place, Tift County Schools has been researching and obtaining pricing for metal detectors. Currently, we are in the process of ordering metal detectors, once on hand they will be installed at our secondary schools. #4theT
After communicating with the National Weather Service and the local Emergency Management Agency we have determined that weather conditions predicted for our area are not suitable for the normal course of operation. As a result, all Tift County Schools will be closed Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please stay safe and follow local weather updates. We will continue to provide further information as needed. #4theT
Our system security officers work to be a positive influence in our students' lives. They build trust with our students to make sure they feel safe and supported. One example is Officer Seay at Matt Wilson, she is taking time to help this student with basketball skills. #4theT
There was a medical emergency with one child at Tift County HIgh School at approximately 11:45am. The school was inadvertently placed on lockdown. Out of an abundance of caution, system security personnel followed lockdown procedures to ensure there was no threat to the safety and security of our students and staff.
We continue working with our local Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service to monitor the weather, the timing, and potential impact on our area. Ensuring the safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. We anticipate making a decision regarding any changes to our school operations by tomorrow afternoon at the latest. If it is determined that a change is necessary, we will notify everyone as soon as possible. Stay tuned for updates!
Our commitment to student safety is unwavering. That's why our fire extinguishers and fire alarms undergo annual inspections to ensure they're in top working condition. #SafetyFirst #4theT
We are closely monitoring the potential weather events that could impact our area later in the week. We are having frequent conversations with EMA to stay abreast of the situation and will provide updates as more information is available. #4theT
The September edition of the Tift County Schools Newsletter is now available. https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/tift-county-schools/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-september-2024 #4theT
