ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADE PARENTS!
You’re invited to Pathway Palooza at Tift County High School—an exciting evening designed to help current 8th grade students and their families explore high school opportunities before registration.
📅 January 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Tift County High School (event begins in the Commons)
✨ What to Expect:
✅ Tour CTAE classrooms
✅ Meet high school teachers
✅ Explore career pathways and hands-on programs
✅ Learn about certifications, dual enrollment, and real-world skills
✅ Enjoy a meal provided by CTAE
🚗 Parking: Student Parking Lot
This event is a great opportunity for parents and students to make informed decisions about high school classes and pathway options.
📲 Please save the date and RSVP using the link below:
👉 https://forms.gle/MESCXHQ4prPDaGfN7
We can’t wait to see you there!
The Blue Devil Way is to attend school every day!
Can’t be there? Make us aware.
📞📧 Contact your school by phone or email.
This flow chart is designed to help parents understand attendance expectations by explaining:
✔️ What counts as an excused vs. unexcused absence
✔️ What truancy means
✔️ How schools respond to unexcused absences
Being informed helps families support student success—because every day counts.
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Join us for one of our sweetest traditions of the year! Sweets & Songs 2026 is coming to the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center January 16–18, and you don’t want to miss it!
✨ Our elementary students will take the stage to show off their talents
🎤 The Tift County Show Choirs will debut their 2026 competition shows at each performance
🍰 Amazing performances = a perfect night out for the whole family
📅 Dates & times vary by school — be sure to check the images for specific performance schedules.
Come support our students, enjoy incredible music, and get a first look at what’s ahead for Show Choir this season. You don’t want to miss this!
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It’s a short week, and we’re excited to welcome students back tomorrow! Be sure to check out what’s on the menu for breakfast and lunch.
👉 Menus are always available under Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
Tift County middle and high school students now have access to ESE Mental Health for high-quality mental health services.
Through this partnership, students will have increased access to licensed mental health professionals who can provide counseling and support —right here in our school community. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to the well-being of every student and to creating safe, supportive environments where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are grateful for this opportunity to work together in supporting the whole child.
Thank you GaDOE for listening to our concerns and acknowledging the importance of providing service opportunities to our students in need. We hope to expand this service to all students in the near future.
For additional information, please contact your school principal or school counselor.
#4theT
Through this partnership, students will have increased access to licensed mental health professionals who can provide counseling and support —right here in our school community. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to the well-being of every student and to creating safe, supportive environments where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are grateful for this opportunity to work together in supporting the whole child.
Thank you GaDOE for listening to our concerns and acknowledging the importance of providing service opportunities to our students in need. We hope to expand this service to all students in the near future.
For additional information, please contact your school principal or school counselor.
#4theT
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, December 22 – Friday, January 2.
📌 Staff return: Monday, January 5
📌 Students return: Wednesday, January 7
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful holiday break.
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Middle school tennis will be starting up in January, and tryouts will be held on Monday, January 20th.
Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Transportation will be provided to the tennis courts at Tift County High School
✅ Sign-up sheets will be available at both middle schools starting today and again when we return from Christmas break
✅ Physicals must be on file by January 16
🎾 Players must provide their own tennis racquet
Questions? Contact Coach Saturday at brian.saturday@tiftschools.com
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We’re looking forward to an exciting season ahead and can’t wait to watch this group compete, grow, and represent Tift County with pride. Best of luck this season! 💙 #4theT
🏀 7th Grade Girls vs. Pine Grove — W, 20–9
🏀 8th Grade Girls vs. Colquitt — L, 29–21
🏀 7th Grade Boys vs. Hahira — L, 52–39
Congratulations to all of our middle school teams on a great season! We’re proud of the hard work, growth, and determination shown by our student-athletes all year. Way to represent Blue Devil Nation! 💙 #4theT
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Mark your calendar for our Pathway Palooza on January 13, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 PM at TCHS (beginning in the Commons). A clear bag policy will be in effect, and parking will be available in the student lot. Visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about CTAE programs, Dual Enrollment, Fine Arts courses, and more.
All 8th grade parents and parents of 9th–11th graders interested in pathway programs are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly, as food will be provided.
Please click the link below to RSVP
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgwur8ZGRtKDBAQLnE9KjL9KCxUKrJLDCjZScP6YfPslKU8g/viewform
Through this partnership, students will have increased access to licensed mental health professionals who can provide counseling and support —right here in our school community. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to the well-being of every student and to creating safe, supportive environments where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are grateful for this opportunity to work together in supporting the whole child.
Thank you GaDOE for listening to our concerns and acknowledging the importance of providing service opportunities to our students in need. We hope to expand this service to all students in the near future.
For additional information, please contact your school principal or school counselor.
#4theT
We’re excited to announce the student-athletes who will represent Tift County middle schools on the soccer field this season. We can’t wait to watch this team compete, grow, and show their Blue Devil pride!
📢 MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
🗓 Tuesday
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Eighth Street Middle School Track
At least one parent or guardian must attend. Important information for the season will be shared.
Let’s kick off a great season! ⚽️
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Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of December 15 - December 19 ! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT
https://aptg.co/CX5J61
📘✨ Don’t miss out on the memories! ✨📘
The 2026 ESMS Yearbook is on sale NOW for $35 — but only until Friday, December 19! ⏰
After that, the price goes up to $40.
Yearbook order forms are going home with students today. You can also access them through this link:https://aptg.co/Ydj5Px
🛒 Order online at yearbookordercenter.com
🔑 School code: 00070
💵 To order at school, bring your order form and $35 to Mrs. Griffin in the Media Center.
Please bring the exact amount, as we cannot give back change.
📸 Sports, friends, events, and moments you’ll want forever — purchase today! 💙
#ESMS #Yearbook2026 #MemoriesThatLast #PurchaseToday#4theT!
Holiday Spirit Week: December 15–19 🎅🎁
Each day brings a fun way to show your school spirit! From cozy pajamas to your ugliest (and brightest!) holiday sweater!
🎄 Monday -Pajamas
🎅 Tuesday-Santa Hat
⭐ Wednesday-Tree Topper
💚 Thursday-Grinch / Elf
🧶 Friday- Ugly Sweater
Let’s dress up, have fun, and finish the semester strong!
Come shop with us this Saturday, December 13th, from 1:00-3:00 PM in front of ESMS!
This is the perfect chance to find Secret Santa gifts, Christmas presents, stocking stuffers, or even a few treats for yourself and your family!
Our amazing student vendors have been hard at work creating and preparing a variety of handmade and homegrown items, including:
✨ Handmade jewelry
🐾 Dog collars & dog treats
🎨 Crafts
🍪 Baked goods
☕ Hot chocolate & cocoa bombs
🥒 Pickles
💐 Fresh & silk bouquets
🎀 Wreaths
🍊 Simmer pots, dips & dry mixes
🥬 Produce
…and so much more!
Our students are incredibly excited for this event, and your support means the world to them. By shopping at the Holiday Market, you’re not just finding unique gifts, you’re also supporting entrepreneurship, creativity, agricultural education, and our very own ESMS and Tift Co. students.
We can’t wait to see you there as we kick off the holiday season together! 💙💛🎄#CTAE Delivers!
Don’t miss the Holiday Show if the Season! 🎄
The Tift County Show Choirs invite you to the 2025 Christmas Spectacular on December 12th & 13th at the TCHS Performing Arts Center.
🎶 Two magical nights of music and holiday cheer!
🕡 Showtime: 6:30 PM each night
🎟 Adults $10 | Students $7
Come celebrate the season with us!
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