Tift County Schools

🍎 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

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Tift County Schools recently welcomed Dr. Sally Delgado from Emory Autism Center for a parent engagement event focused on strengthening home-school partnerships. Families gained valuable insights, shared experiences, and built a supportive community. Together, we’re empowering parents and fostering meaningful connections! #4theT

If you have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT message you would like to share with a staff member, send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT

TCHS & Middle School Robotics teams dominated at FAMU in Tallahassee this weekend! As the only Georgia teams there, we brought home 1st & 2nd place along with several other awards. Great job representing Tift County! #4theT 🤖🏆

📊 Over the past two Fridays, district administrators have been taking a deep dive into our data! Last week, the Business & Operations department presented key insights, and this week, the Teaching & Learning department shared their findings. By identifying both strengths and opportunities for growth, we are taking another important step in developing our Strategic Plan. Together, we are building a stronger future for Tift County Schools! 💙 #CollaborateLearnAchieve #4theT

As we end National School Counseling Week we want to take one last opportunity to thank our counselors for helping our students THRIVE! #4theT https://www.facebook.com/reel/1258570038776228

Happy National School Counseling Week! Our counselors are dedicated to Helping Tift County Students Thrive every day. Thank you for your guidance, support, and commitment to our students’ success! 💙 #4theT

Happy National School Counseling Week! Our counselors are dedicated to Helping Tift County Students Thrive every day. Thank you for your guidance, support, and commitment to our students’ success! 💙 #4theT

If you have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT message you would like to share with a staff member, send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT https://fb.watch/xAXHTYiDv4/

HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHTS: If you have a HEARTFELT HIGHLIGHT message you would like to share with a staff member, send it to info@tiftschools.com. #4theT https://www.facebook.com/reel/502551282876912