Registration is now open for the next session in the City of Tifton's Financial Literacy Initiative. This class, USING CREDIT WISELY, will be Tuesday, March 21st at 5:30pm at the Leroy Rogers Center. Childcare will be provided. See image for registration information. #4theT
The City of Tifton is participating in Georgia Cities Week. As part of this celebration, students in Grades K - 12 are invited to participate in their Art Contest. Entries are due by 5pm on Friday, April 14th. See image for details. Registration form: https://5il.co/1ql36 #4theT
PreK Parents:
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and Georgia’s Pre-K Program are partnering with the Path2College 529 Plan, the official college savings plan for the state of Georgia, to sponsor this year’s Pre-K to college sweepstakes. Four children from across the state will be randomly selected to win a $1,529.00 contribution for their Path2College 529 Plan. The four Pre-K programs that the winners attend will also win a $1,529.00 check made payable to their Pre-K program. The deadline to enter is March 31, 2023.
Complete your entry at: https://www.path2college529.com/buzz/prek-2023.php
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It's time to 🌺SPRING FORWARD🌺!
Don't forget to set your ⏰ AHEAD 1 hour tonight!
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Abby Williford was recognized by the Board of Education for being the district winner of the Destination Ag poster contest. Abby is a 5th grader at Charles Spencer in Jessica Wall's class.
Abby's work will be displayed at the Administrative Office.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Free athletic physicals will be given at Georgia Sports Medicine, Southwell Orthopedics at 2227 Hwy 41 N. on Saturday, April 22nd, from 8:30am-12:30pm.
This will be for students currently in grade 5-11 that are interested in playing middle school or high sports next year.
The schedule will be:
8:30am-9:45am Football, Softball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Esports
9:45am-11:00am Cheer, Basketball, Wrestling, Swim, Gymnastics, Bass Fishing, Tiftarea
11:00am-12:30pm Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Track, Soccer, Riflery
The forms will be shared out as soon as they are available. Parent signatures and personal information will need to be filled out before you can get your physical.
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March 5th - 11th is School Social Work Week. During this week express our thanks to our School Social Workers for being advocates for our students. This year's theme is "We Rise," and these individuals certainly rise to the occasion for our students and #4theT! #SSWweek2023
Tift County Show Choirs will present their 2023 Showcase, Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30pm in the TCHS PAC. Eighth Street Singing Company, Ladies Choice, Tiftosterone and One Voice will all perform their 2023 competition shows. You don't want to miss this event. Admission is $7.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO WED. MARCH 8TH.
The Kiwanis Club of Tifton is sponsoring the 2023 Annual Art and Music Showcase on March 17th at TCHS. Entries are due Friday, March 3rd. Visit https://tinyurl.com/kiwanisartmusic2023 for application guidelines and more information. #4theT
Help support our Blue Devil Brigade! See a band member to place your order before March 16th. #4theT
Do you know a child that will turn 4 on or before September 1st? PreK Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. DON'T DELAY, make sure their registration is complete. Open spots will be made available to out of county residents beginning March 1st. #4theT
Tift County High School is offering a Transition Fair for students and their families to learn about resources and programs that can be found in Tifton and surrounding counties. This event will be Friday, February 17th from 10am - 2pm in the Media Center at TCHS. #4theT
Mark your calendar for the next event in the City of Tifton's Financial Literacy Initiative. The event will be held Tuesday, February 21st at 5:30pm at the Leroy Rogers Senior Center. This is a free class and is open to the public. Register online at www.tifton.net. #4theT
Congratulations to the 2023 Tift County winners in the GA Young Authors Writing Competition. These students were selected from the entries at each grade level and will advance to compete at the regional level at Coastal Plains RESA. #4theT
The College Board AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams. AP Scholar Awards come in different levels and we are proud to be able to recognize 15 AP Scholars from the 2023 cohort.
The following students earned the AP Scholar Award for scoring 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams: JADARIUS BAILEY, AIDAN EVANS, JOHN MITCHELL, CAMERON NIXON, JONATHAN OLSON, LILLY ROACH, MABEL SCOTT. ABRAHAM SOTO AND SANDRA VIRUGES.
Students who earned the AP Scholar with Honor Award for attaining an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams.
JOZEF ABANTAO, GWYNETH CONNER, GLORIA DALTON, HANNAH LARGER AND CATHERINE ROACH.
MADELINE PERRIN earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award for achieving an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams.
These students were recently recognized at the Board of Education meeting. CONGRATULATIONS AP SCHOLARS!
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All Tift County Schools and Offices will be closed Monday, February 20th for Presidents Day. Don't forget that Friday, February 17th is also a STUDENT HOLIDAY. #4theT
Please be reminded that our schools will not accept Valentine's Day deliveries for students on Tuesday, February 14th. #4theT
Members of the Back to Back State Champion Middle School Wrestling Team were recognized at tonight's board meeting. Each wrestler and Mat Girl was presented a certificate and they were all congratulated on another outstanding season. #4theT
Come out and support our TCHS Lady Devil and Blue Devil basketball teams as they play their last regular season home games tomorrow night against Houston Co. Please review the Blue Devil Basketball Game Regulations before you arrive at the PALACE. Go Big Blue! #4theT
Out of an abundance of caution, G O Bailey Elementary was placed on a soft lockdown this afternoon due to a potential situation in the neighborhood around the school. System security personnel worked with local law enforcement to determine that there was no threat to the safety and security of the students or staff and the school has resumed normal operations.
