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.
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 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
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
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
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
We appreciate the prompt response and diligence of local and federal law enforcement agencies regarding the situation at Eighth Street Middle School today. It was only a matter of minutes between the time that we were made aware of the threat and the time that law enforcement had the student in custody. As a result of their thorough investigation, a second ESMS student was also taken into custody. We remain committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all our students and staff. #4theT
Law enforcement received information about a potential threat to Eighth Street Middle School that resulted in a student being taken into custody. We are unaware of any further threat to students or staff in connection with this incident. We appreciate the partnership with law enforcement and their swift response to this situation. As is the case for systems across the state and country, Tift County Schools continues to receive an increase in social media driven threats of violence. These will be investigated and handled accordingly by school officials and local law enforcement.
Please talk with your children about appropriate and inappropriate ways to express their feelings, the seriousness of making threats, and the potential consequences of their statements. Please ensure your students know who to talk to if they learn of a threat.
The ANONYMOUS ALERTS tip line is accessible from any page on our website. Students or parents can submit information related to any suspicious activity. Alerts are monitored by school administrators and system security staff and responded to in a timely manner.
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