To help encourage our 3rd-5th grade students during GMAS testing, we are sending home blank index cards for families to write messages. Please fill out each notecard with encouraging words for your child to read prior to GMAS. These completed cards should be returned in the provided envelope by next Friday, April 24, 2026. Thank you for helping create a supportive and uplifting testing experience for our students! #4theT
Please take a few minutes to complete our Title I Parent Survey📝
THIS IS A NEW SURVEY‼️‼️‼️
Click here to complete the survey:
English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ifkYXWN9ugP7SljHBB64Tefp-rVwhUGDoDo_q9TGL64/edit
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aLrJxdMOagSK7xPYfUZExSaYV9MPZYNC205cjpoD2SI/edit
Thank you for your support💙
📚 Parents of children ages birth to 5 years — mark your calendars!
As part of the Tift County Schools Early Literacy Initiative, we are offering two upcoming workshops designed to help families support early language, reading, and learning at home.
These sessions will include fun, simple activities that you and your child can do together to build strong early literacy skills.
👶 Bring your child and learn together!
📅 Friday, April 24th
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
and
📅 Monday, May 11th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Charles Spencer Elementary School
✔ Refreshments will be provided
✔ Families will receive materials to take home
We hope you will join us as we continue Preparing Tomorrow’s Readers Today! #4theT
Printable menus are always available at:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
You can also check the daily menu on your school’s website under Explore > Dining.
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Looking for a new opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year? Stop by the Tift County Schools Career Fair today!
🗓 Today
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Tift County Schools Administrative Office
506 West 12th Street
Come meet our team and learn about the many opportunities available in Tift County Schools.
Find your Future with Tift County Schools!
#4theT
Don’t forget about the Tift County Schools Career Fair happening tomorrow!
🗓 Saturday, April 11th
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Administrative Office
506 West 12th Street
If you’re interested in career opportunities for the 2026–2027 school year, this is a great chance to meet our team and learn more about joining Tift County Schools.
We hope to see you there as you Find your Future with Tift County Schools!
#4theT
Attention current 5th–7th grade girls — it’s time to mark your calendars!
📅 May 11–13
⏰ 4:15 – 5:45 PM
📍 ESMS Gym
All participants must have a current athletic physical on file in order to try out.
📧 Questions? Contact: dfletcher@tiftschools.com
We can’t wait to see you on the court!
Everyone is invited to join us this Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for the March Into GMAS Festival!
Hosted by the Tift County High School Blue Devil Brigade, the event will take place at the Eighth Street Middle School track.
Bring the whole family out for a fun day featuring games, food trucks, bounce houses, a dunk tank, music, and several special guests—plus helpful information about the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS).
We look forward to seeing our community come together for a day of fun and learning!
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Do you have a future Blue Devil ready to start school? Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open!
If you have not already done so, start gathering the required documents to complete your child’s registration. Be sure to check out the image for a list of everything you’ll need and how to registre.
🔗 Begin registration here: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/registration
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Printable menus can be found here: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
You can also check the daily menu on your school’s website under Explore > Dining.
#4theT
We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break! Just a reminder that Tift County Schools and district offices will reopen tomorrow, Monday, April 6.
We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back and finishing the school year strong!
#4theT
Are you looking for a new opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year? Join us at the Tift County Schools Career Fair!
🗓 Saturday, April 11th
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Tift County Schools Administrative Office
506 West 12th Street
We have career opportunities available in a variety of positions and would love to connect with individuals interested in making a difference for our students.
Come learn how you can Find your Future with Tift County Schools!
#4theT
Please review the mental health and community support contacts shown in the images. If you or someone you care about is in need, don’t hesitate to reach out.
#4theT
Just a reminder that Tift County Schools and district offices will be closed next week (March 30 – April 3) for Spring Break.
We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when schools and offices reopen on Monday, April 6.
#4theT
DEADLINE TO ENTER IS MARCH 31st!
Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) have partnered to offer the Path from Pre-K to College Sweepstakes. The promotion is open to parents of children who attend a Georgia Pre-K program. Enter the sweepstakes between March 1–31, 2026 for your chance to win $1,529. Four randomly selected winners will receive a $1,529 contribution to their Path2College 529 Plan account, and their Pre-K program will also win $1,529.
For more information and to enter visit: https://aptg.co/gvyTHC
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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
Do you know a teacher who is outstanding in the classroom, builds strong relationships with students, and maintains meaningful connections with parents? If so, now is your chance to recognize them!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence “Teachers of Excellence.” Eligible nominees must have been teaching full-time in Tift County Schools for at least three years.
Help recognize the educators who go above and beyond for our students and community.
📅 Submit your nomination by June 7th
🔗 Click the link below or scan the QR code in the image to nominate:
https://forms.gle/EfoaUtDK3VDCApyw5
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Tift County Schools is hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Administrative Office, 506 West 12th Street.
We have career opportunities available for the 2026-2027 school year in a variety of positions. Come learn more about joining the Tift County Schools team and making a difference for students each day.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#4theT
All Tift County Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 for Spring Break.
Students and staff will return, and all schools and offices will reopen on Monday, April 6.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and fun Spring Break!
#4theT
