Tift County Schools

05/29/2026

☀️🍎 Summer Feeding Begins Next Tuesday! 🍎☀️

Tift County Schools is excited to kick off our Summer Feeding Program next Tuesday! Free meals will be available each Tuesday throughout the month of June at designated walk-up sites and along our summer feeding bus routes.

All children 18 years old and younger, as well as individuals under 21 with special needs, are eligible to receive meals at no cost.

📍 Check the images for:
✅ Walk-up meal site locations
✅ Summer feeding bus routes
✅ Dates and times for meal distribution

We are proud to provide nutritious meals to support our students and families throughout the summer months. Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to this opportunity!


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05/29/2026

☀️ Summer Hours Announcement ☀️
Beginning Monday, June 1st, the Tift County Schools Administrative Office will operate on summer hours:
🗓 Monday – Thursday
🕗 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM
We look forward to continuing to serve our students, families, staff, and community throughout the summer months.

05/28/2026

🎓 SAVE THE DATE 🎓

Mark your calendars, graduation for the Tift County High School Class of 2027 will be held on:

📅 Thursday, May 20, 2027


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05/28/2026

TIFT COUNTY SCHOOLS LAUNCHES PHASE ONE OF ELEMENTARY FINE ARTS EXPANSION

Tifton, GA — Tift County Schools is excited to announce the launch of Phase One of its elementar...

05/27/2026

🍽️ Celebrating Our School Nutrition Team!

Today, we gathered for our School Nutrition End-of-Year Luncheon to celebrate another successful year of serving nutritious and delicious meals to the students of Tift County Schools. Throughout the year, our School Nutrition staff worked tirelessly behind the scenes each day to ensure students were well-fed, cared for, and ready to learn.

During the luncheon, School Nutrition Director Lorenzo Simmons presented certificates recognizing employees with perfect attendance for each quarter and for the entire school year.

Congratulations to our School Nutrition staff members who achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the entire year:

• Mary Ann McGhee
• Diane Mincey
• Angela Alexander
• Loretta Drummond
• Shannon Jackson
• Allison Webb
• Tammy Wells
• Chris Franks
• Lora Smith
• Shirley Walker
• Margie Brooks
• Francine Mercer
• Natash Dixon
• Jacqueline Goodman
• Alison Hayes

Thank you for your dedication, reliability, and commitment to serving the students of Tift County Schools each and every day. We appreciate you and the important work you do for our schools and community!


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05/27/2026

Today, high school science teachers participated in Day 2 of the Savvas Learning Core Resource Training at Tift County High School, continuing Tift County Schools’ commitment to strengthening science instruction through high-quality instructional materials and ongoing professional learning.

During the training, teachers engaged in hands-on learning experiences focused on navigating the Savvas Experience platform, exploring instructional routines, and examining strategies designed to support student engagement and scientific thinking. Educators also collaborated with colleagues to deepen their understanding of the new core resources and discuss effective ways to implement lessons aligned to Georgia’s science standards.

By investing in professional learning and instructional support, Tift County Schools continues working to provide students with engaging, rigorous learning experiences that prepare them for success both inside and outside the classroom.


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05/27/2026

Summer time is here! Don’t forget that your child brought home valuable learning resources to use over the summer.
K–5 students brought home their HMH Know It, Show It books, My Books, and Writer's Notebooks. K–8 students also brought home their HMH Into Math student practice books and homework books. These resources are a great way to keep students reading, practicing, and growing all summer long.

Just a little practice each day can make a big difference!


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05/27/2026

TIFT COUNTY SCHOOLS EXPANDS STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE DISTRICT

TIFTON, GA — Tift County Schools is continuing to expand opportunities for student voice and leader...

05/27/2026

On Tuesday, leadership teams from each Tift County school gathered at Tift County High School to review this year’s data and begin preparations for FY27 school improvement planning.

Mrs. Danielle White, Principal of Northside Elementary School, led teams through data digs and root cause analysis activities as schools begin identifying strengths, opportunities for growth, and next steps to support student success. The collaborative work completed this week will help guide planning efforts throughout the summer as schools continue focusing on continuous improvement across the district.


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05/26/2026

🚍 Celebrating Our Transportation Team! 💙

Today, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible members of our Transportation Department during their end-of-year luncheon.

Every school day, our bus drivers, monitors, and substitute staff play a vital role in the success of our students by safely transporting them to and from school. Their dedication, reliability, and commitment to serving our families help ensure that each day starts and ends on a positive note.

Transportation Director John May recognized twenty four drivers who achieved perfect attendance for the entire 2025-2026 school year — a remarkable accomplishment that reflects their dedication to our students and schools. We also proudly honored Mr. Norman Johnson as our Bus Driver of the Year for his outstanding service and commitment to excellence.

Drivers with perfect attendance for the 2025-2026 school year are:

Gary Batten
Purnell Bee
Tracy Butler
Jeff Carmichael
J D Crosby
Mollie Duggins
Martha Easterling
Gary Greer
Zelda Jones
Pam Keith
Kenny Kicklighter
Bennie Knight
Brenda Miller
Joye Parker
Randy Pate
Bryan Redmon
Buddy Rimes
Scott Rucks
Dewey Sexton
Melinda Sexton
Willie Mae Smith
Oscar Stokes
Mazeo Walker
Alex Williams

Congratulations to our perfect attendance recipients and to Mr. Norman Johnson on this well-deserved recognition!


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05/26/2026

PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PARENTS OF PRIVATE/HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

On June 10, 2026, a meeting conducted by Tift County Schools, will take place at 9:00AM at the Tift County Schools Administrative Office located at 506 West 12th Street. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plan for providing special education and related services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools during the 2026-2027 school year. If you are the parent of a private schooled/home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Tift County, you are urged to attend.

If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Kim Bruce, Director of Special Education, at 229-387-2460.