Tift County Schools

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

We are excited to announce a new way to celebrate literacy! We’ve added BOOKS ON THE BUS to Ms. Allison's bus at Northside Elementary. Now, students can enjoy reading while traveling to and from school! This initiative is just the beginning – we’ll be working to add books to more buses soon. We believe that every ride can be an opportunity to spark a love of reading! #4theT

Hope Map Georgia is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, and up-to-date online community resource locator that can help Georgia families, children, youth, and communities locate free services that mitigate the effects of homelessness. Hope Map Georgia allows users to locate and learn about free assistance and resources – including resources for food, shelter/housing, childcare, and more – in their geographic area or throughout the state of Georgia. https://hopemapgeorgia.org/ #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

We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful holiday and had some well-earned rest. We are excited to see our staff tomorrow and students on Tuesday, ready to COLLABORATE, LEARN, and ACHIEVE in 2025! #4theT

From Tift County Schools, we wish our Blue Devil family a joyous holiday season and a wonderful New Year. Here’s to making 2025 the best year yet for our students, staff, and community! #4theT

Tift County Schools mourns the loss of a member of our student body. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. #4theT

Tift County Schools wishes everyone in our Blue Devil family a very Merry Christmas! May your holiday be filled with joy, love, and cherished moments with those you hold dear. Thank you for being part of our incredible community! #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

Have questions about the millage rate hearings? We have posted a Q&A document with questions from the hearing last night. As more questions come up, we will add to the document. https://5il.co/33wrc #4theT

The December edition of the Tift County Schools Newsletter is now available at: https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/tift-county-schools/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-december-2024

Click the link below to view a copy of the presentation shared during the first millage rate hearing. https://5il.co/33wcx. We are currently developing a Q&A document to address questions. This will be shared soon to provide clarity and additional details!

Tift County Schools is currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Principal at Eighth Street Middle School. Job Description: https://yossplatform.com//ViewJobDetails/Tift/JB51 To Apply: https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Tift #4theT

Due to the change in the school calendar, Report Cards for the 2nd 9 Weeks will be published on January 15, 2025. #4theT

All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed from December 23 to January 3 for Winter Break. 🎄❄️ 📅 Students return: Tuesday, January 7th We hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday season! See you in the new year! 💙 #4theT

Check out the Blue Devil Robotics Team in action today. Their event is live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/X2MLzZVPNfs?feature=shared #4theT

Members of our administrative office staff had the joy of serving Christmas lunch at our elementary schools yesterday. We loved spending time with students, parents, and staff during this special time of year. A huge shoutout to our school nutrition staff for preparing a delicious meal! 🎄🍽️ #4theT