At Tift County Schools, we are committed to supporting healthy habits that help our students grow, learn, and thrive — both inside and outside the classroom. From nutritious meals 🍎 to safe spaces and supportive relationships, we are proud to stand behind the health of our children each day.
Let’s continue working together as families, schools, and community partners to ensure a healthier future for all children. 🌟
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Tift County Schools is teaming up with the Tifton–Tift County Public Library for an afternoon of fun!
📅 Thursday, October 23rd
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Tifton–Tift County Public Library - 245 Love Avenue
Bring the whole family and enjoy games, crafts, books, and more! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate learning and community together. #4theT
🎭✨ Just a few days away!
The Blue Devil Players take the stage with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! 🐝
📅 October 9–12
📍 TCHS Performing Arts Center
Make plans now to join us for this fun and unforgettable performance. Let’s pack the house and cheer on our student performers! #4theT
🌮 Special Highlight: We’ll be celebrating National Taco Day on Tuesday, October 7th with tacos on all school menus. Don’t miss it!
👉 View the full menus for October at: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
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We are confident that Walker will do an outstanding job representing not only his fellow students, but the entire Tift County community. #4theT
With enthusiasm and focus, students are learning strategies to build understanding, then putting their skills to the test with math fact cards and a timed sprint. These activities not only strengthen fluency but also boost confidence.
We love seeing our students build strong math foundations — one fact at a time! #4theT
We may be a few days late, but it’s packed full of updates you won’t want to miss — from student achievements and program highlights to facilities updates and upcoming events.
👉 Read it now: https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/tift-county-schools-district/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-september-2025
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Join us October 6 – 10 as we celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week and recognize the powerful impact this program has on our students and their future success.
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A huge shout-out to our incredible Tift County Schools IT Department for keeping us connected, supported, and plugged in every single day. From fixing glitches to powering the tech that drives learning, you keep our classrooms and offices running smoothly.
Thank you for all you do #4theT!
Join us Tuesday, October 14th, from 6–9 PM at the ESMS Track for an unforgettable evening!
✨ What’s Happening:
Free Food & Drinks 🍔🥤
Live Entertainment 🎶
Powerful Lessons on how to address gangs, teen violence, and bullying 💡
This is a FREE community event — everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and let’s light up our world together! 💙
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📊 Graduation Success Spotlight 📊
Tift County is proud to share that our Class of 2025 students with disabilities achieved a graduation rate of 87.5%, ranking among the highest in comparable school systems within our RESA district.
This accomplishment reflects the commitment of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the strong support of our families and community. Together, we are ensuring that every Blue Devil has the opportunity to cross the graduation stage prepared for the future.
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We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to our custodial staff for all that you do each and every day to keep Tift County Schools clean. Your dedication makes a difference for every student and staff member across our district. 💙
We are grateful for you! #4theT
📢 DON'T FORGET ABOUT TODAY'S MEETING: Tift County Educators & Staff
Retirement may feel far away ~ or right around the corner ~ but planning starts now. Don’t miss this important Retirement Planning Workshop designed just for YOU.
📅 Thursday, October 2
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Tift County Schools Administrative Offices – Board Room
✅Changes to Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)
✅ Changes to Government Pension Offset (GPO)
✅ Review of TRS, Social Security, and 403(b)/457 Plans in your Retirement Strategy
✅ Overview of key action items for you to remember
🎥 Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream here: https://tinyurl.com/TiftSSUpdates25
No RSVP needed ~ just come as you are!
Bring your questions and get the information you need to make the most of your retirement.
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We will continue to share menus each week on our Tift County Schools page, but for those of you who like to plan ahead, the breakfast and lunch menus for the entire month of October are now posted.
👉 You can also view them at: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
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Retirement may feel far away ~ or right around the corner ~ but planning starts now. Don’t miss this important Retirement Planning Workshop designed just for YOU.
📅 Thursday, October 2
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Tift County Schools Administrative Offices – Board Room
✅Changes to Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)
✅ Changes to Government Pension Offset (GPO)
✅ Review of TRS, Social Security, and 403(b)/457 Plans in your Retirement Strategy
✅ Overview of key action items for you to remember
🎥 Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream here: https://tinyurl.com/TiftSSUpdates25
No RSVP needed ~ just come as you are!
Bring your questions and get the information you need to make the most of your retirement.
#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.
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Parent PAC Meeting – Migrant Education Program
We invite all of our migrant parents to join us for our first Parent PAC meeting on Tuesday, September 30 at 6:00 PM at the Tift County School Administrative Office. Come and learn about important school updates such as the new Cell Phone Policy, how to stay connected with your child’s grades and attendance, and other valuable resources. We will also have special guest speakers, including representatives from our school JROTC program, and more!
Your participation is important and valued—we hope to see you there!
Reunión del PAC de Padres – Programa de Educación Migrante
Invitamos a todos nuestros padres migrantes a participar en nuestra primera reunión del PAC de Padres el martes, 30 de septiembre a las 6:00 PM en la Oficina Administrativa del Condado de Tift. Venga y aprenda sobre actualizaciones importantes de la escuela como la nueva Política de Teléfonos Celulares, cómo mantenerse al tanto de las calificaciones y asistencia de sus hijos, y otros recursos valiosos. También tendremos invitados especiales, incluyendo representantes de nuestro programa escolar de JROTC, ¡y mucho más!
Su participación es muy importante y valorada—¡esperamos verlos allí!
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📞 To schedule a visit, contact Dr. Carl Nichols at (229) 402-8834.
