📕Migrant & ESOL Parent Meeting 📗
Join us Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM for a special ESOL & Migrant parent meeting at 506 W 12th St, Tifton, GA 31794. Learn about the ESOL program, how to check grades and attendance in Infinite Campus, and the importance of ACCESS testing. Participate in an interactive reading workshop and receive free bilingual books donated by Tift County Schools.
Questions? Contact Yuri Castillo: yuri.castillo@tiftschools.com • 229-848-2503
When families and schools work together, children succeed — we hope to see you there! 👩🏽👧🏽👦🏽#4theT
Join us Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM for a special ESOL & Migrant parent meeting at 506 W 12th St, Tifton, GA 31794. Learn about the ESOL program, how to check grades and attendance in Infinite Campus, and the importance of ACCESS testing. Participate in an interactive reading workshop and receive free bilingual books donated by Tift County Schools.
Questions? Contact Yuri Castillo: yuri.castillo@tiftschools.com • 229-848-2503
When families and schools work together, children succeed — we hope to see you there! 👩🏽👧🏽👦🏽#4theT
📅2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar Approved📅
At last night's meeting, the Tift County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2026–2027 School Year!
✔️ 178 instructional days for students
📚 First day of school: Monday, August 3, 2026
As we look ahead, we remain committed to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve as we prepare for another successful year supporting our students, staff, and families. More details and key dates will be shared as we get closer.
#4theT
📅 Holiday Closure Notice
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
⏰🎶 REMINDER: Sweets & Songs starts TOMORROW! 🎶🍭
Our 2026 Sweets & Songs performances kick off tomorrow at the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center!
✨ Come cheer on our elementary students as they light up the stage
🎤 Catch the Tift County Show Choirs as they debut their 2026 competition shows
🍬 Enjoy a sweet tradition the whole family will love
📅 Dates and times vary by school — be sure to check the images for your school’s performance schedule.
We can’t wait to see you there.
#4theT
Our 2026 Sweets & Songs performances kick off tomorrow at the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center!
✨ Come cheer on our elementary students as they light up the stage
🎤 Catch the Tift County Show Choirs as they debut their 2026 competition shows
🍬 Enjoy a sweet tradition the whole family will love
📅 Dates and times vary by school — be sure to check the images for your school’s performance schedule.
We can’t wait to see you there.
#4theT
📚✨ Reminder for Elementary Parents! ✨📚
Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders—don’t forget to join us for Engaging Elementary School, an important parent information session focused on testing and what you need to know to support your child.
🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Your child’s elementary school
We’ll cover GMAS, test prep resources, test-taking strategies, understanding score reports, and tips for helping with test anxiety—plus middle school transition and registration information for 5th grade families.
💙 Presented by the Tift County Schools Parent Engagement Program
#4theT
Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders—don’t forget to join us for Engaging Elementary School, an important parent information session focused on testing and what you need to know to support your child.
🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Your child’s elementary school
We’ll cover GMAS, test prep resources, test-taking strategies, understanding score reports, and tips for helping with test anxiety—plus middle school transition and registration information for 5th grade families.
💙 Presented by the Tift County Schools Parent Engagement Program
#4theT
📝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
🍎🥪 What’s on the menu?
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.
#4theT
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.
#4theT
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.
#4theT
👕📕Read Across America T-shirt Sales📘👚
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
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
📚✨ Engaging Elementary School ✨📚
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.
#4theT
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.
#4theT
📢 ABCE January Newsletter!
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
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
🎶🍭 2026 Sweets & Songs 🍭🎶
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!
#4theT
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!
#4theT
🎶🍭 2026 Sweets & Songs 🍭🎶
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!
#4theT
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!
#4theT
🍽️ Breakfast & Lunch Menus for This Week
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.
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.
🍭🎤Save the date for our K-5 Sweets and Songs Concert🍬🎵
Sun. January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the TCHS Performing Arts Center
*More details will be sent home after the holidays! #4theT
Sun. January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the TCHS Performing Arts Center
*More details will be sent home after the holidays! #4theT
🎄❄️ Christmas Holidays / Winter Break Reminder ❄️🎄
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.
#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.
#4theT
📝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
🎄🎶 Enjoy the 2nd Grade Christmas Program! 🎶🎄
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 our students shine in their holiday performance — full of music, smiles, and festive cheer! 🌟#4theT
https://www.youtube.com/live/PYc2Cli7DQU?si=HUwRMC7OmbD1N8I_
🎉🏅 November Students of the Month Breakfast! 🏅🎉
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
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
🎄✨ Join the 5 Days of Christmas Dress‑Up Next Week! ✨🎄
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
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
