🌟 Tift County 4-H Shines at Southwest District Project Achievement! 🌟
Over the weekend, Tift County High School students competed at the Southwest District 4-H Project Achievement contest at Rock Eagle 4-H Center, joining hundreds of students from 41 counties across the district! These students put in countless hours crafting a portfolio—similar to a résumé—that highlights their 4-H involvement, school activities, leadership, and service, along with a 10-12 minute speech using visual aids in front of a panel of judges.
We are PROUD to announce that Max Nelson (10th grade) placed 1st in the Computer Information and Technology project! Because of this incredible achievement, Max has earned the opportunity to compete at the state level in July at 4-H State Congress!
Please join us in congratulating Max on this well-deserved success!
#4theT
🎨🎶 Calling all young artists and musicians! 🎶🎨
The Kiwanis Club of Tifton is excited to announce the 2025 Annual Art and Music Showcase on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 6 PM at the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center! 🏆
This competition is open to Tift County students in grades 4-12 from public, private, and home schools. Students may enter as individuals or groups in either art or music categories.
📢 ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH!
For more details, see the images below! 📸 #4theT
If you have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT message you would like to share with a staff member, send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT
If you have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT message you would like to share with a staff member, send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT
If you have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT message you would like to share with a staff member, send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT
Empower your family with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal—easy to use, packed with benefits, and your key to staying connected to your child's education! #4theT
If you have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT message you would like to share with a staff member, send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT
🔹✨ Exploring Future Careers at TCHS! ✨🔹
Tift County High School CTAE recently hosted 8th grade students from Northeast Middle School and Eighth Street Middle School for an exciting Career Cluster Showcase! 🎉🔎
This visit gave students a firsthand look at the CTAE pathways and career opportunities available at TCHS, helping them make informed decisions as they prepare for high school. 🏫🎓
Each student received a cinch bag 🎒 featuring the Tift County CTAE logo and a flipbook 📖 packed with valuable information about CTAE courses, pathways, and CTSOs.
We can’t wait to see these future Blue Devils thrive in their chosen pathways! 💙💪
#CTAEMonth #4theT
📢 Upcoming School Holidays Reminder! 📢
🗓 Friday, February 14th – Teacher Work Day & Destination Day (TCHS) (No school for students!)
🗓 Monday, February 17th – All schools & offices CLOSED for Presidents’ Day 🇺🇸
#4theT
From TCHS to Barstool Sports!
TCHS students had an incredible opportunity to hear from Jarod Beeman, a TCHS Class of 2019 graduate, about his journey from high school to producing top-tier sports media content!
Jarod shared his experiences in FBLA, DECA, the Marketing and Web Design Pathways, and how his time at TCHS and CTAE shaped his career. Now working as a producer for Barstool Sports, his story is a powerful reminder of how CTAE courses and hands-on learning can lead to real-world success!
We love welcoming alumni back to inspire the next generation! 💙✨
#TCHSAlumni #CTAEMonth #4theT
🍎 Supporting Our Newest Educators! 🍎
Our new Pre-K - 5 teachers recently participated in the New Teacher Induction Academy, focusing on enhancing their classroom management strategies. 🎯✨
Pre-K teachers also took part in a Q&A session with two veteran educators, gaining valuable insights and guidance to help them succeed in the classroom. 💡📚
We are proud to support our new teachers as they grow and make a difference in the lives of our students! 💙
#4theT
Pre-K Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year Opens February 18th!
The online application is available now, but don’t forget—you’ll need to schedule an appointment with Central Registration to bring in all required documents and complete the process.
Why Pre-K?
Pre-K provides a strong foundation for future academic success! Early exposure to literacy and math concepts helps children develop essential skills for kindergarten and beyond. 📚🔢
📅 Don’t wait! Secure your spot today.
🔗 Visit https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/prek-registration-guidelines for details.
#PreK #FutureBlueDevils #4theT
On Tuesday, the Tift County Schools Migrant Education Program was honored at the virtual GADOE Federal Programs Conference for its outstanding efforts in supporting migrant families during the hurricane and hosting well-attended Migrant parent meetings at the district office. Michael Slaven and Yuri Castillo had the opportunity to present the key action steps that contributed to the success of these initiatives. #4theT
School administrators and district leaders recently participated in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Administrator Training. This professional development opportunity is designed to enhance leadership capacity in supporting evidence-based literacy instruction across the district. #4theT
Attention 5th Grade Parents!
Join us on February 20th at 5:30 PM at your child’s elementary school to learn about the 5th Grade Georgia Standard of Excellence Health Standard: HE 5.1g – Identifying the changes that occur during puberty. We hope to see you there.
#4theT
We are grateful to Woodmen Life for their generous donation of school supplies to our students! 💙📚✏️
It’s incredible to see our community come together to support the success of Tift County students. Thank you for making a difference! #4theT
If you have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT message you would like to share with a staff member, send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT
Betty Jean Parson was born in Tifton and attended elementary and high school in Tift County. Upon graduation, she matriculated at Fort Valley State College in Fort Valley, Georgia in 1952 and earned a degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Library Science in 1956.
She began her teaching career in Fitzgerald and after three years, she moved home and taught first grade at Wilson Elementary and High School. During that time, she enrolled in the University of Georgia to begin graduate courses in Media Science. She later completed her master’s degree in Elementary Education and Library Science at Florida A&M University. She transferred to Tift County High School as a Media Specialist and remained
there until her retirement in 1991.
After retirement, Miss Parson served on the Tift County Board of Education for seventeen years.
Her first volunteer experience began with the Hospice Program, after which she volunteered atTift Regional Medical Center in mammography. She volunteered with the Soup Kitchen until the pandemic.
Miss Parson took piano lessons and learned to play quite well. Often, she finds herself playing
old hymns that she heard in church as a child, and they take her back to a time of peace. She
was a highly active member of Beulah Hill Baptist Church for many years. She returned to her
home church (Everette Temple CME) where she is a proud servant.
She enjoys reading and traveling. Miss Parson travels include many places in the United States and a few other countries, namely, Paris, France, Brighton and London, England, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Australia, Germany, and Hawaii. She is continuing to live her best life as a retired educator and a pearl member (sixty-five years) of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and one of the founding members of the Sigma Alpha Omega Chapter in Tifton, GA. Miss
Parson was also a founding member P.L.I.G.H.T. Inc. of Tifton, GA.
Thank you Miss Parson for your years of service to Tift County Schools!
Lunch menus for the week of February 10 - 14. #4theT
Over the next few weeks we will share how you can #StayConnected! We are excited to show families how easy it is to stay connected with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
#StayConnected #InfiniteCampus#Parent Portal #4theT#Collaborate-Learn-Achieve
