The safety and security of our students and staff is of the utmost importance. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe learning environment.
SYSTEM SECURITY STAFF
Mark Wynn, Director
Renae Young - Annie Belle Clark Elementary
Joe Sarno - Charles Spencer Elementary
Sean Fletcher, J T Reddick Elementary
Jacqueline Griffin - Len Lastinger Elementary
Courtney Seay, Matt Wilson Elementary
Chad McDaniel, Northside Elementary
Ana Torres, Asst. Director - Omega Elementary
Donald Franklin - Eighth Street Middle School
Gage Castleberry - Tift County High School
G O Bailey Elementary, Sixth Street Academy and Northeast Middle School are covered by officers from the Tifton Police Department. There is also a 2nd officer at TCHS from the Tifton Police Department.
WHEN AN EMERGENCY HAPPENS AT SCHOOL
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
To assure that school staff and first responders are able to address the emergency, please follow these tips:
Stay Calm: It's natural to feel anxious, but staying calm helps you think clearly and respond effectively.
Be Patient: Reunification takes time. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Avoid Calling the School: Phone lines need to be kept open for emergency communication. Listen for a call from the school system’s automated telephone system. A message will be sent alerting parents/guardians of the emergency and how best to respond. (Be sure your contact information is current at your school.)
Stay Informed: Check the school system’s website and social media . Alerts and information will be posted for parents and students. www.tiftschools.com
Please do not call your child’s cell phone or send a text. This may impact emergency responders’ ability to communicate properly with one another.
Follow Instructions: School officials will provide guidance on when and where to reunite with your child. Please follow their instructions carefully. Please do not go to the school unless instructed. Additional traffic may hinder the movement of emergency vehicles.
Be sure to have appropriate identification: driver’s license, passport, etc. when picking up your child at school or at an alternate site.
Check with school officials before removing your child from campus.
WHAT PARENTS/GUARDIANS CAN DO NOW TO ENHANCE YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY AT SCHOOL
Verify your information in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal by completing your annual verification/update. (This includes daytime phone numbers and names of adults authorized to pick up your child in an emergency.)
Always stop by the school’s front office for a visitor’s pass upon entering the school building AND be prepared to show your Driver’s License or photo identification.
Be certain that the school has current medical information about your child.
Do not park in emergency lanes at school.
See something, Say something. Encourage your child to report safety violations, threats, or incidents of bullying to a trusted adult.
Be sure you and your child review and discuss the Tift County Discipline Code of Conduct.
Learn about the protocols and procedures used at your child’s school in the event of an emergency such as evacuation, lockdown, and shelter-in-place.
Keep your child at home if he/she is running a fever and keep him/her at home for 24 hours after the fever. Visit www.cdc.gov for more health and safety information.
Have a family emergency plan and be sure that your child knows what to do and who to go to for assistance should an emergency occur at home.