Tift County Schools is hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Administrative Office, 506 West 12th Street.
We have career opportunities available for the 2026-2027 school year in a variety of positions. Come learn more about joining the Tift County Schools team and making a difference for students each day.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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We also recognized Dahlia McRae for earning the LEAD Award. We are proud of our students for demonstrating leadership and excellence!
Eighth Street Middle School’s Beta Club and FFA were proud to be part of the Georgia Schools Day of Service, a statewide initiative led by 2026 Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul. This day is all about helping students connect what they learn in the classroom to real life through service and community involvement.
Our Beta Club students made a big impact across the community. They helped set up a Mom Prom at Matt Wilson Elementary, created a treat bar for our ESMS staff, and spent time reading with younger students at Annie Belle Clark Elementary. They truly lived out the Beta motto, “Let us lead by serving others.”
Our FFA students also went all in. After spending two months collecting food, cleaning supplies, and kitty litter for our local animal shelter, 60 students showed up ready to work. They cleaned, spread pine straw, planted, and even made treats for the animals. It was a great example of the FFA motto, “Living to Serve.”
We are so proud of these students for showing what it looks like to lead with heart and give back to their community. 💙🐾
#GeorgiaSchoolsDayofService #LeadByServing #LivingToServe
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ESMS FFA showed up in a big way for our local animal shelter. From collecting supplies to hands-on work today, our students made a difference!
The Eighth Street Middle School Forestry Team brought home 1st place at the IFCO Forestry Competition at the ABAC School Forest!
Forestry is where math meets the real world, and ESMS is proving they’ve got the skills! 📏🌳
Hard work, teamwork, and hands-on learning paid off—way to go, ESMS #ctaedelivers!
All Tift County Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 for Spring Break.
Students and staff will return, and all schools and offices will reopen on Monday, April 6.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and fun Spring Break!
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Are you interested in trying out for the 2026–2027 Middle School Softball Team?
Tryouts will be held May 6–7 from 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM at the TCHS Softball Field.
All participants must have an updated physical on file and bring your own equipment to tryouts.
If you have questions, please contact Coach Walls at jennifer.walls@tiftschools.com.
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Don’t miss your chance to shop our student-grown plants! 🪴💙
📍 Northeast Middle School
🗓 March 23, 24, 25
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
🗓 March 25 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
🗓 March 26 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Tift County High School
🗓 March 24 & 26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Come out and support our FFA students while picking up some beautiful plants grown through hands-on learning! 🌿🌸
We hope to see you there!
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Please join us in congratulating the members of the 2026–2027 Middle School Competition Cheer Squad! We can’t wait to see the energy, teamwork, and pride you will bring as you represent our schools next year.
Way to go! 💙
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7th graders are headed to Tampa to experience it all at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! 🎢🌿
🌸🎉 VENDORS WANTED! 🎉🌸
The Tift County Blue Devil Brigade, is hosting the first-ever March Into Spring GMAS Festival—and we want YOU to be part of it!
🗓 April 11th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 ESMS Track
This FREE community event will kick off Georgia Milestones testing with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere featuring:
🎶 Live performances
🍔 Food trucks
🎡 Kids activities & pony rides
🛍️ Local vendors & more!
Help us celebrate our community while sharing valuable resources with families as we prepare for GMAS!
👉 Vendor sign-up: https://www.eventeny.com/events/springgmasfestival-28855/
Let’s make this an incredible event together!
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📣 7th Grade Field Trip is TOMORROW! 🎢
Please review important details:
⏰ Arrival at ESMS: 5:30 AM
🚌 Departure: 6:00 AM
🏫 Return: ~11:00 PM
Reminders:
✔️ Wear your field trip t-shirt
✔️ Stay with your chaperone
✔️ Busch Gardens is cashless
✔️ Students must be picked up (no walking home)
📌 Checkout Information:
Students may be checked out at the park. The person checking them out must be on the approved pick-up list. Students will not be released until we go to the buses at 7:00 PM. Please email Ms. Crumley today, March 19th, if you plan to check out your child. marie.crumley@tiftschools.com
Our students have been hard at work growing a wide variety of plants—and they’re ready for you! 🌿 From flowers to greenery, you’re sure to find something you love while supporting hands-on learning in our schools.
📍 Plant sales will take place at:
• Eighth Street Middle School
• Northeast Middle School
• Tift County High School
This is a great opportunity to support our students and see the results of their dedication, care, and hard work in action!
🪴 Be sure to check out the flyer for specific dates, times, and details for each location.
Thank you for supporting our students—we hope to see you there!
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Hard Work, SAE Record Books, and Big Results! 🌟
We are incredibly proud of our Eighth Street Middle FFA members who submitted their SAE Record Books for Area V Judging! The Middle School SAE Awards Program encourages students to develop and maintain a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) while documenting their growth, skills, and dedication through record keeping.
These students have worked extremely hard all year on their record books, and Eighth Street Middle submitted the most applications in Area V! We are proud of each of them for representing our chapter and the agricultural industry so well.
🌟 Cailan Alley — Gold Rank — Livestock Production
🌟 Cullen Boney — Gold Rank — Crop Production
🌟 Bo Hall — State Gold Finalist — Small Animal Production
🌟 Aaron Hawsey — Gold Rank — Power & Structural Systems
🌟 Kinsley Jones — State Gold Finalist — Agricultural Sales/Marketing
🌟 Max Cook — Gold Rank — Poultry Production
🌟 Josie Golden — State Gold Finalist — Home & Community Development
🌟 Laurel Rogers — State Gold Finalist — Natural Resources
🌟 JR Wise — Gold Rank — Horticulture
#ctaedelivers!
🌮 New Menu Item Alert! 🌮
Something delicious is coming to our cafeterias! Tomorrow, March 18th, ALL Tift County Schools will be serving a new Pork Quesadilla on the lunch menu.
This new item was recently previewed to the Student and Staff Superintendent Advisory Councils, and it was a huge hit! Now it’s your turn to give it a try.
Enjoy it with salsa or our famous “Blue Devil Sauce.” Be sure to stop by the cafeteria and let us know what you think!
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Come enjoy the final performance of the championship 2026 season shows and celebrate an incredible season of talent, hard work, and show-stopping performances. You won’t want to miss it!
🎟 Tickets: $7
💳 Credit/Debit Cards Only
👜 Clear bags required
🔍 Weapons detection will be in place
Join us for a fantastic night with our Tift County Show Choirs! #4theT
After consulting with the Emergency Management Agency and other local authorities, Tift County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026, due to the potential for severe weather. A strong storm system is projected to arrive in our area around 5:00AM and is expected to be cleared out of the area around noon.
The current forecast calls for widespread damaging winds with gusts of 60–70 mph, along with the possibility of tornadoes and large hail. Temperatures will drop significantly after the front moves through, so families should plan for freezing temperatures on Tuesday morning and ensure students are dressed appropriately.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. Therefore, all schools will be closed and all athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Monday, March 16, 2026.
We encourage everyone to stay weather aware and take necessary precautions. Any additional updates will be shared through the district’s communication channels.
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Our School Nutrition team is serving up delicious and nutritious meals to keep students fueled for learning all week long!
📅 March 16 – 20
Families can view daily menus anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
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Today is the final day to visit the “Self Portrait: Who Are You?” art exhibit at the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center! This powerful exhibit showcases student creativity and self-expression through art.
In celebration of Youth Art Month, the Tifton Council for the Arts is also offering free programming for Tift County Schools families:
🖌 Kids Community Canvas – Saturday, March 14
🎨 Family Art Hour – Thursday, March 19 (Art class with a parent)
⚠️ Space is limited and registration is required.
Register today: https://tiftonarts.org/tcs/
Come celebrate the creativity of our students and enjoy these special opportunities to make art together!
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These ESMS students have shown outstanding effort, leadership, and character in and out of the classroom. We are proud to recognize their hard work and dedication. Keep shining and making us proud!
Click here for a link to individual pictures.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vx9TfWwcsfJIE42m8gMG42mD-OWiyoX2?usp=sharing
