We are excited to announce the launch of the Tift County Schools Early Learning Initiative — Family Literacy Day, a special event designed to support families with children ages 0–5 in building strong foundations for learning and lifelong success.

This initiative encourages families to talk, read, play, and learn together through simple, engaging activities that make early learning both fun and meaningful.

✨ Event Details:
📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Maggie Campbell’s Gingerbread House Early Learning Center
(719 S Ridge Ave.)

🎉 Families can look forward to:
Free books for young learners
Fun hands-on activities
Guest readers sharing stories
Exciting giveaways
And so much more!

We hope you’ll help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with families, staff, and community members who serve young children. Your support ensures every child in Tift County starts school ready to learn and thrive.

#4theT
about 15 hours ago, Dana Spurlin
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about 18 hours ago, Maria Hamill
JTR Students Sing the National Anthem

📚✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨📚

Join us this afternoon for Meet Me at the Library! 🎉
A special event with Tift County Schools & the Tifton–Tift County Public Library.

🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Tifton–Tift County Public Library

Bring the whole family for games, crafts, books, and more! See you there! #4theT

about 19 hours ago, Dana Spurlin
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Meet me at the library
Don't forget to bring your $1 tomorrow! #Hats4Hope
2 days ago, Maria Hamill
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Donations are needed for JTR's Secret Santa Workshop. Please consider helping out if you are able. Thank you so much for your support!
2 days ago, Kristy Gibbs
Donations needed for Secret Santa Workshop
Tift County Schools invites families, staff, and community members to a district Community Meeting on Monday, October 27th at 5:30 PM at J. T. Reddick Elementary.
The purpose of this meeting is to share information and gather community input to inform SPLOST VII planning.

Topics will include:
Facility Utilization
Enrollment Projections
System Funding

Time will be allotted for questions and public input from those in attendance. Your feedback is vital as we plan responsibly for the future of Tift County Schools.

We look forward to working with you—because when we Collaborate, our students Learn, and our community Achieves. #4theT
3 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Community Meeting

📚✨ Just a few days away! ✨📚

Join us for Meet Me at the Library! 🎉
A fun afternoon with Tift County Schools & the Tifton–Tift County Public Library.

📅 Thursday, October 23rd
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Tifton–Tift County Public Library

Come enjoy games, crafts, books, and more — a perfect family outing! #4theT

4 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Meet me at the library
Meet me at the library
🎃 Mrs. Gowdy and Ms. Tucker's students had a spook-tacular time carving pumpkins and diving into some sensory fun! From scooping out squishy insides to creating silly faces, it was a hands-on experience full of smiles and creativity. 🍂👐💙 #wearejtr #4theT
8 days ago, Maria Hamill
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‼️We’re counting down the days until Red Ribbon Week—October 27th–31st! ‼️
Plan ahead so you’re ready to celebrate each themed day.

See the image for the daily themes, and let’s make this year’s Red Ribbon Week our best one yet!
#4theT

8 days ago, Dana Spurlin
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🎃 Our kinder students had a spook-tacular time carving pumpkins and diving into some sensory fun! From scooping out squishy insides to creating silly faces, it was a hands-on experience full of smiles and creativity. 🍂👐💙 #wearejtr #4theT
*Check out our Facebook page for more pictures!
8 days ago, Maria Hamill
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🎃 Our kindergarteners had a blast learning all about motion this week! They discovered how pumpkins can spin, roll, and slide through playful, hands-on activities. To top it off, they got to carve their pumpkins — learning and laughter all around! 🍂✨ #wearejtr #4theT
8 days ago, Maria Hamill
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📚🌮 Shoutout to our awesome students who’ve already crushed their October Book Taco goal with 10 quizzes completed! You’re officially on the honor roll of reading champions! 🎉👏

For everyone else, don’t worry—you still have 16 days left to hit that goal! Remember, fall break is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book and knock out those quizzes. Let’s taco ‘bout some amazing reading this month! 🌮📖✨

Keep reading, keep quizzing, and keep shining! 💪📚

#wearejtr #4theT #BookTacoChallenge #ReadingGoals #FallBreakReading #KeepItUp

*Not Pictured: Bentley Asmussen, Finley Jones, Everly Jones
9 days ago, Maria Hamill
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Families, look out for the informational sheet on assisting your child in taking Book Taco quizzes! The goal for October is to pass 10 quizzes with a 70% or higher! Many of our students have already met the goal and passed quizzes on 20 books! Let's gooooo! 💙📖🌮😀

10 days ago, Maria Hamill
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🎉 We had an amazing time celebrating Pre-K Week! 📚💫

This week, we welcomed special visitors who came to read to our little learners, filling our days with stories, smiles, and inspiration. 📖❤️

We wrapped it all up with a cozy and fun Family Indoor Picnic — a perfect ending to a week full of learning and love! 🧺🍎
11 days ago, Maria Hamill
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🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible Class of 1975! 🎓💙

Your generous $500 donation will help us buy books and holiday gifts for our students — spreading knowledge and joy this season. 📚🎁

Your legacy continues to inspire! #wearejtr #4theT
11 days ago, Maria Hamill
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🧢 Hats for Hope! 🎗️
Huge thanks to CJ Pafford and her son, Mason, a childhood cancer survivor, for speaking to our BETA Club and sharing their inspiring story! 💛

We’re proud to support Jay’s Hope by joining the Hats for Hope campaign!

📅 October 24, 2025
💲 $1 to wear a hat to school

Every dollar raised will go toward helping kids like Mason and families in our own community.
Let’s make a difference—one hat at a time! 🎩

#JaysHope #HatsForHope #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #MasonStrong #BETAClub
14 days ago, Maria Hamill
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🍂 Fall Break is Almost Here! 🍂
Mark your calendars for October 16th – 22nd!

📌 Thursday, October 16th – Parent Conference Day & Destination Day
📌 Wednesday, October 22nd – Teacher Inservice Day

We are in the 2nd 9 weeks of school. Take this time to rest, recharge, and refresh so we can finish out the semester strong! #4theT

14 days ago, Dana Spurlin
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Our book fair has been a tremendous success, and we are extremely grateful for the families who have supported us! If you and your child haven’t had the chance to shop yet, it’s not too late. We will be open until Friday at 1:00 PM. Please note that we will close promptly at 1:00 PM to allow time to pack up the book fair until spring! #wearejtr #4theT 💙📚😍📖
15 days ago, Maria Hamill
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All Pre-K students had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a special read-aloud session with State Representative Jaclyn Ford. Her visit brought excitement and joy to our young learners as part of our Pre-K Week celebrations.

Pre-K Week is a time to celebrate early literacy and the foundational role it plays in a child's lifelong learning journey.

We extend a heartfelt thank-you to Representative Ford and to all of our community supporters who help make events like this so meaningful. Your involvement makes a lasting impact on the lives of our children. #4theT
15 days ago, Dana Spurlin
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🎀 Red Ribbon Week reminds us that making healthy, safe choices starts early! 🌟 Elementary students learn the power of saying “no” to drugs and “yes” to their dreams. Together, we’re building a future full of courage, kindness, and healthy habits! 💪❤️ #wearejtr #4theT #RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #DrugFreeMe
16 days ago, Maria Hamill
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