This morning while addressing an unrelated event, the administrative staff at Tift County High School discovered a firearm in the book bag of a student on campus. System security personnel and local law enforcement responded and the issue was handled without incident. We would like to commend the administrative staff for their situational awareness and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff. #4theT
We are currently seeking applicants for a Pre Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Len Lastinger Elementary. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions. #4theT
Mid Quarter Reports for the 2nd 9 Weeks will be posted to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal today. #4theT
Thanksgiving Food Drive
November 1st - 15th
Send in items to help make Thanksgiving baskets. Drop boxes are located at each school.
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All parents of students who participate in the Migrant Education Program for Tift County Schools are invited to attend a parent meeting on November 8th at 5:30pm at the Administrative Office. During the meeting, parents will learn more about the Migrant Education Program, meet the staff serving students in this program, and be given the opportunity to provide feedback. The information shared during the meeting will be in Spanish or translated into Spanish during the meeting. Light refreshments will also be provided. #4theT
Come out and Celebrate the Arts in Tifton at the ARTS AFFAIR, November 3rd and 4th at the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center. See image for additional information. #4theT
Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour this weekend! Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday. #4theT
"VAPING FACTS WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS" will be presented by Tift County Schools Security Officer Mark Wynn.
Tuesday, December 5th - 6:00pm - Eighth Street Middle School Cafeteria
*Food will be served
We are currently seeking applicants for a Facilities Worker position at our Warehouse/Maintenance Facility. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions. #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.
Operation Cupcake 2023 is complete. All students and staff throughout the system celebrated the 95% Graduation Rate for the Class of 2023. The Video Broadcasting Department at TCHS put together this video to show some highlights of the day. https://youtu.be/ZkBoDehM-MU. #4theT
Today is National First Responders Day! Thank you to all First Responders for what you do for our community and #4theT.
On Wednesday G O Bailey hosted their PBIS Principal Party to celebrate students that made good choices the first 9 weeks. Students learned “How to be a Blue Devil” from middle and high school students and got to participate in cheer, band, show choir, JROTC, or robotics/technology! This is another example of how building partnerships between schools helps strengthen relationships between and among staff and students. Strategic Plan Goal Area 4: Blue Devil Culture. #4theT
We are currently seeking applicants for paraprofessional position at Northside Elementary. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions. #4theT
Sixth thru Eighth grade Math teachers from ESMS and NEMS have been meeting to plan and create unit assessments for the NEW Mathematics Standards. The Georgia Department of Education provided Math Units and Learning Plans for K-12 teachers. Teachers are working collaboratively across schools to create lesson plans and common assessments to correlate with the learning plans.
Parent Letters for each grade level for the new Mathematics Standards can be found at https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/3dfde657-6f29-4617-9ce2-e5694b39afbf/1/Mathematics-Parent-Letters-GaDOE.pdf. #4theT
Dr. Baker read the book Stellaluna to Ms. Ray’s 1st grade class at Len Lastinger Elementary this morning. Several guest readers were in the building today as part of their Red Ribbon Week celebration. #4theT
Students at J T Reddick enjoyed interacting with animals in the petting zoo at their Fall Festival. The animals were provided by FFA students from both middle and high school. These students are looking forward to sharing this same type of experience at other elementary school events. The partnerships between schools help us meet our objective of strengthening relationships between and among staff and students as part of our Strategic Plan Goal Area 4: Blue Devil Culture. #4theT
Out of an abundance of caution, Charles Spencer Elementary was placed on a soft lockdown this morning due to a potential situation in the neighborhood around the school. System security personnel worked with local law enforcement to determine that there was no threat to the safety and security of the students or staff. The school has resumed normal operations. #4theT
We are currently seeking applicants for an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Education position. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions. #4theT
At the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals Fall conference at Lake Lanier, J T Reddick Elementary was awarded the Bell Award for their Big Blue, Little Blue initiative. The Big Blue, Little Blue initiative is a program created by teachers who advise Beta Club. They allow 5th Beta Club members to read with the kindergarten and first grade students who are developing readers. It aids in our system initiative in Goal area 1: Student Success of having our students reading on grade level by 3rd grade. #4theT
