Check out the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 12–16!
Fueling our students with nutritious meals to power learning every day 💙
You can always find menus anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
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The Blue Devil Way is to attend school every day!
Can’t be there? Make us aware.
📞📧 Contact your school by phone or email.
This flow chart is designed to help parents understand attendance expectations by explaining:
✔️ What counts as an excused vs. unexcused absence
✔️ What truancy means
✔️ How schools respond to unexcused absences
Being informed helps families support student success—because every day counts.
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Show your love of reading with one of these fun t-shirts! There are 2 designs to choose from. T-shirts are on sale Jan. 8th - Jan. 23rd, 2026. Shirts are $12 (YXS - AXL) and up. We will show our love of literacy by wearing our shirts during RAA Week (Mar. 2nd-5th). 📚#4theT
*Cash/check must be turned in by 12 (noon) each day. See the order form for more details!
Online Ordering: https://tiftschools.schoolcashonline.com/
Order Form Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_8UD_Q_q5diDA1qHWvWJAKkkGXfuAE9r/view?usp=sharing
Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders—this one’s for you! Join us for an informative parent session designed to help you support your child as testing season approaches.
🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Your child’s elementary school
Topics we’ll cover:
✅ GMAS overview
✅ Georgia Experience Online & tools available to students
✅ How to access GMAS test prep at home
✅ Test-taking strategies
✅ Test anxiety & tips to help at home
✅ Understanding test reports
✅ Middle School Transition & Registration Info (for 5th grade parents)
🎤 Presented by the Tift County Schools Parent Engagement Program
We look forward to partnering with you to help our students feel confident and prepared.
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Happy New Year, ABCE families! Our January newsletter is here — read about upcoming events, resources, messages from Dr. Morrow, our counselor and media supports, and more! ✨🏫📚#4theT
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fxbaYpAHD7BjSE4uwSwSMek2pxQ9pAaG/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ffy3WqMR8rR5Okx9r1kZXUHHyNjeI5Tm/view?usp=sharing
Annie Belle Clark K-5 Sweets and Songs Concert
Sunday, January 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Tift County High School, 1 Blue Devil Way
Performing Arts Center (PAC)
*This event is a fundraiser to support our program —Tickets are $11
Scan the TICKET QR Code to purchase tickets.
Scan the other QR Codes for the Rehearsal Tracks and Choreography videos!
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Join us for one of our sweetest traditions of the year! Sweets & Songs 2026 is coming to the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center January 16–18, and you don’t want to miss it!
✨ Our elementary students will take the stage to show off their talents
🎤 The Tift County Show Choirs will debut their 2026 competition shows at each performance
🍰 Amazing performances = a perfect night out for the whole family
📅 Dates & times vary by school — be sure to check the images for specific performance schedules.
Come support our students, enjoy incredible music, and get a first look at what’s ahead for Show Choir this season. You don’t want to miss this!
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It’s a short week, and we’re excited to welcome students back tomorrow! Be sure to check out what’s on the menu for breakfast and lunch.
👉 Menus are always available under Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
Sun. January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the TCHS Performing Arts Center
*More details will be sent home after the holidays! #4theT
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, December 22 – Friday, January 2.
📌 Staff return: Monday, January 5
📌 Students return: Wednesday, January 7
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful holiday break.
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📝ABCE Parents, please take a few moments to complete the GADOE Parent survey to let us know how we are doing and give us your feedback. #4theT
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=68416666
Watch our students shine in their holiday performance — full of music, smiles, and festive cheer! 🌟#4theT
https://www.youtube.com/live/PYc2Cli7DQU?si=HUwRMC7OmbD1N8I_
Watch the special recognition video to see our winners, their proud moments, and highlights from this month's breakfast. Congrats to these outstanding students! 🌟#4theT
https://youtu.be/d5GmPLCLSCg?si=_NyYbAEKEPsuEfOp
Students are invited to celebrate the season by joining teachers in dressing up each day. Check the schedule below and pick your festive outfits — let’s make next week merry and bright! #4theT
🎄🎶 2nd Grade Christmas Program🎶🎄
Please join us for the 2nd Grade Christmas Program on Thursday, December 11th immediately following the 2nd Grade Christmas Luncheon (approximately 1:30 PM) in the Annie Belle Clark lunchroom. Come celebrate the season with our talented students! ✨ #4theT
YouTube Live Stream will begin at approximately 1:30 PM https://www.youtube.com/live/DHoJA1FdJWU?si=Y58plkrfoDPDnNLI
🚨Christmas Luncheon is pre-pay only. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 10th by 12:00 PM (noon).
🚨Please bring your government issued ID to check in at the office before the luncheon/concert. Thank you!
Check out our December newsletter for important dates, upcoming events, student highlights, and ways to stay involved this festive season. Lots of exciting moments to celebrate — don’t miss it! 🎄📰#4theT
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wfj4bdobS7HW2HytHVdbx4uOHm9K0yyD/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rolannvDpVwsmbyCmiz1R6cL02P1I90O/view?usp=sharing
🎄🎶 Our 2nd Grade Christmas Program has been Rescheduled🎶🎄
Please join us for the 2nd Grade Christmas Program on Thursday, December 11th immediately following the 2nd Grade Christmas Luncheon (approximately 1:30 PM) in the Annie Belle Clark lunchroom. Come celebrate the season with our talented students! ✨ #4theT
🚨Christmas Luncheon is pre-pay only. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 10th by 12:00 PM (noon).
🚨Please bring your government issued ID to check in at the office before the luncheon/concert. Thank you!
Here are the breakfast and lunch menus for this week across Tift County Schools!
Looking ahead? You can view the full December menus by visiting:
🔗 https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
You can also find menus anytime by going to your school’s webpage and clicking Explore > Dining.
Let’s fuel up for a great week! #4theT
Join us for the 2nd Grade Christmas Program on Friday, December 5th at 9:00 AM in the Annie Belle Clark lunchroom. Come celebrate the season with our talented students! ✨ #4theT
*Please bring your government issued ID to check in at the office before the concert. Thank you!
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed November 24th–28th for Thanksgiving Break.
We hope everyone enjoys this time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. Let’s take a moment to reflect on all that we’re thankful for—our students, staff, families, and community that make Tift County truly special.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
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