🍑 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
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
🔹👮♂️ This week is National Security Officer Appreciation Week! We are proud to celebrate our System Security Officers and all they do to keep our students and staff safe each day. 💙
Thank you for your dedication and commitment! #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
🌐📚 Today we celebrate National Online Learning Day! This day recognizes students who thrive in settings that are more flexible than the traditional classroom. 💻✨
Online learning opens doors for students to learn at their own pace, pursue their passions, and find success in new and innovative ways.
We are proud to support all students in finding the path that works best for them. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Tift County’s Work-Based Learning program continues to expand opportunities for students while strengthening partnerships with the community.
Students: 239 in FY24 → 278 in FY25
Wages Earned: $701,484 in FY24 → $1,262,826 in FY25
Hours Worked: 71,899 in FY24 → 131,997 in FY25
Community Partners: 142 in FY24 → 150 in FY25
This growth reflects the strong support of our local business community and the dedication of our students who are gaining valuable real-world experience. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
100% Success! Every student in Early Childhood I & II and Graphic Communications passed the End of Pathway Assessment in 2025. Our CTAE programs continue to deliver career-ready results! #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
🍳🥪 What’s on the menu this week? Check out our breakfast & lunch menus for Sept. 15–19 below! 🥗🍔
Tift County Schools continues to make impressive gains in preparing students for future careers. The percentage of students earning industry credentials by demonstrating proficiency on the End of Pathway Assessments has grown steadily over the past three years. In 2022-2023, 41% of test takers demonstrated proficiency. That number increased to 70% in 2023-2024, and in 2024-2025, an outstanding 80% of test takers achieved proficiency. This growth reflects the strong commitment of our students, teachers, and CTAE programs to ensuring graduates are college and career ready. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
The number of AP Scholar Award recipients has grown significantly over the past three years:
2023: 26 students, average score 3.45
2024: 43 students, average score 3.60
2025: 56 students, average score 3.74
This steady growth highlights both the increased participation in Advanced Placement courses and the continued improvement in student performance. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
🎉 Congratulations to Eighth Street Middle School—they’ve done it again! 🏆 Their tray takes the win in this week’s Taste of Tift: Lunch Tray Battle, marking their second victory. Thank you to our School Nutrition Department for preparing such nutritious and appealing meals, and to everyone who participated by voting. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Progress is progress! 📈 Congrats to AP World History students for moving the needle forward again this year by scoring 3 or higher on their AP exam.
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Perfection achieved! Every Tift AP Psychology student scored a 3+ this year on their AP exam. Incredible work! #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
💙 Today is National Day of Encouragement 💙
We are reminded of the words of former Tift County Principal Jack Gibbs, who ended every school day with this message:
"Do what is right, be the best you can be, and treat others the way you want to be treated."
Let’s carry these words with us today—and every day—as we encourage one another to be our very best. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
We’re building the future of Tift County Schools together!
A DRAFT of our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan is now available for public review and comment. This plan will guide our priorities, goals, and initiatives for the next 5 years—and your input is vital.
The draft will be available for the next 30 days. Please take time to review and share your feedback to help shape the direction of our schools.
The Tift County Board of Education has approved a resolution to provide temporary property tax relief for timberland owners impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The relief, effective September 1, 2025, supports recovery efforts for landowners whose timber property was damaged during recent storms.
Eligible timberland owners should contact the Tift County Tax Commissioner’s Office or visit the Georgia Forestry Commission website to complete the required certification form.
#4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Numbers don’t lie: 90% of Tift AP Pre-Calculus students scored a 3 or higher on the AP exam in 2025! This is up from 82% in the spring of 2024. 🔢 #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Environmental Science success! 📊 84% of students earned a 3 or better on the AP exam, up from 67% last year. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Growth you can see: Tift’s AP English Language & Composition students showed grit and determination, boosting scores by 44 percentage points! 85% earned a 3 or better, up from 41% last year. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
🇺🇸 Today, we honor Patriot Day — September 11 — a time to remember the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the strength of our nation. Let us pause to reflect, unite in remembrance, and continue to show resilience and hope. ❤️🤍💙
#PatriotDay #NeverForget #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Tift County Schools is proud to celebrate the success of our Advanced Placement students. In the 2024–2025 school year, nearly 75% of AP test takers earned a score of 3 or higher, a significant increase from 67% in the previous year. This improvement reflects the hard work of our students and teachers, as well as our continued commitment to academic excellence. #4theT
about 2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
In 2025, Tift County Schools saw a 28% increase in the number of unique students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses. A total of 248 students participated in 2024-25, compared to 193 students in 2023-24. This growth reflects our commitment to expanding access to rigorous, college-level coursework for all students. #4theT