Tift County Schools

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PLAY CARDS COMING SOON TO TIFT COUNTY STUDENTS!

Georgia Public Library Service and PINES public libraries partner with school districts across Georgia to offer PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY). The PLAY student library card program provides fines-free access to books and online resources to help students succeed in school.

Children learning to read, youth doing research, and teens preparing for college have immediate access to fines-free public library materials and resources using their public school student ID.

More information coming soon!

📅 Reminder: All Tift County Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, Sept 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend! 🎉

Tuesday, Sept 3rd, is a Teacher Work Day, so it's a Student Holiday. We'll see our Blue Devils back in class on Wednesday! 🏫

🎉 We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Tift County Teacher of the Year: Trisha Rae Bridges! 🎉 Her dedication and passion for education inspires us all! 👏

And a huge congratulations to our 2024 True Blue winner, Lisa Hill! 💙 Her commitment and hard work makes a difference every day! 🌟

Join us in celebrating these outstanding educators!

The School Nutrition Department is looking for passionate individuals to join our team! 🍎 If you're interested in making a difference in our students' lives, check out the available classified positions. Visit https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions

🌟 Community Support Makes a Difference! 🌟 💙 🤍

We would like to thank our partners at Tenneson Nissan for providing our 2024 - 2025 Tift County Teacher of the year with this 2024 Nissan Rogue. We will announce the Teacher of the Year during half time of the Tift vs Lee County football game tomorrow night!

We are currently seeking candidates for a Special Education Paraprofessional (Adapted Curriculum) position at Omega Elementary. The job announcement for this and other Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions.

We are currently seeking candidates for a Paraprofessional position at G O Bailey Elementary School. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions.

🌟 Community Support Makes a Difference! 🌟
Together, we can help our students reach their full potential! 💙 🤍

We are looking for students in grades 6-12 to participate in the 2024-2025 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC).
The application and information can be found at: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/ssac
Deadline for applications is Monday, September 16th.

💙 Community support is important to our students!
Let's continue to show up, cheer loud, and be the supportive community our students deserve! 🏆

We are currently seeking candidates for a Special Education Paraprofessional position at Eighth Street Middle School. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions.

Congratulations to the 2024 TCHS Homecoming Queen Jaliya Miller! Princesses are Kate Marie Womack and Kate Carpenter.

Out of an abundance of caution, Tift County High School was placed on a soft lockdown this morning due to a medical situation within the building. There was no threat to the safety and security of the students or staff and the school has resumed normal operations.

We are currently seeking candidates for a Bilingual English Learner Support Specialist position. The job announcement and description for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions.

In moments of crisis, every second counts. We are incredibly grateful for the first responders from our community partners and within our own system who understand this better than anyone. Recently, we had the honor of recognizing these heroes with the 'Beyond the T' Award for their swift and courageous actions during the incident at Len Lastinger Elementary on April 23rd. Their commitment to the safety and security our students and staff exemplifies the true spirit of service.

The recognition included:

Tifton Fire Department: Carlos Martinez, Jennifer Carvana, Zach Neese, Bobby Bennett, Kiefer Daughtry and Tyler Atkinson

Tifton Police Department: Toni Gann, Ryan Kelly, Jhetaurius Cherry, Chris Spires, Jacob Stubbs and Nick Ascani

Georgia State Patrol: Gus Deanda

Tifton Fire and Rescue: Ryan Pritchard, Thomas Carpenter and Taylor Lambert

Tift County School Counselors: Beth Sellars and Tammy Slaven

Tift County Schools Security: Ana Torres

Len Lastinger Staff: Patsy Shivers, Christy Cavanaugh, Carletha Parson, Gwen Robinson, Lisa Hill, Anna Ellerbee, Vanessa Patterson, Tiffany Lester, Chya-teau Walker, Melissa Wells, April Holmes and Stacie Spann.

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

🎉REMINDER: Homecoming is Next Week! 🎉
It’s almost time for one of the best weeks of the year—Homecoming Week! Students and Staff, get ready to show your spirit and pride all week long. Make sure you’ve got your outfits and energy ready for each theme day!

Blue Devil Nation, we’ve got some exciting news! 🏈🏀🏐🥎🤼⚾️⚽️

You can catch every game, every moment, and every highlight of Tift County High School Athletics with the NFHS Network—no matter where you are! 🌍

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We are currently seeking candidates for a Special Education Paraprofessional at Omega Elementary. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions.

Tift County Schools is currently seeking applicants to fill a Special Education Adapted Curriculum teacher vacancy. Applicants must be certified in Special Education Adapted Curriculum. All applicants must apply through the Teach Georgia website. For additional information please contact Jennifer Johnson, Principal at [email protected].

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Tift County Schools is currently seeking candidates for a Network Support Specialist position. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions.

Homecoming Week is Almost Here!
Get ready to show your Blue Devil spirit August 19th-23rd as we celebrate: "There's No Place Like Home!" Each day will have a unique dress-up theme, so start planning now to make this Homecoming Week one to remember! 💙

Don't forget that Monday, August 12th is a Teacher Work Day and a holiday for students.

Due to a cut in the fiber that provides access to the school, Omega Elementary currently has no phone or internet service. Thank you for your patience as we wait for this to be resolved.

Dr. Donald Gilman Receives GASPCTE Administrator of the Year Award

Dr. Donald Gilman Receives GASPCTE Administrator of the Year Award Dr. Donald Gilman, CTAE Director for Tift County Schools, was recently awarded the Administrator of...

The Tift County Board of Education is seeking input on the following policies:
JQK - Exchange Students
EDDB - Walkers and Riders
They are available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/public-review.

Jennifer Johnson Named 'Outstanding Educator' by GAMSP
https://www.tiftschools.com/article/1705132

Lorenzo Simmons Approved as Tift County Schools' New Director of School Nutrition

Lorenzo Simmons Approved as Tift County Schools' New Director of School Nutrition Lorenzo Simmons has been a Special Education teacher at Tift County High School for the last 4 year...