Take a look at the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 26–30!
Our nutrition team is serving up meals that help fuel learning and keep our students energized all week long 💙
Menus are always available anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
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Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, join us tomorrow for Engaging Elementary School—a helpful session packed with information to support your child during testing season.
🗓 Tomorrow | January 22
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Your child’s elementary school
From GMAS basics to test prep at home, managing test anxiety, and middle school transition info for 5th grade families—we’ve got you covered!
We hope to see you there!
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📚🌎 Migrant & ESOL Parent Meeting Tonight– You’re Invited! 🌎📚
Join us for a special ESOL and Migrant Parent Meeting designed to support your family and your child’s success in school.
🗓 Tuesday, January 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Tift County Schools Administrative Office - 506 W. 12th Street
✨ What to Expect:
Learn about our ESOL Program and how it benefits students
How to use Infinite Campus to check grades and attendance
Why ACCESS testing is important
An interactive reading workshop with easy strategies to use at home
📖 Bonus for Families:
Each family will receive free bilingual books to take home and enjoy together—our gift to you!
Your involvement matters. When families and schools work together, children succeed.
We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you there!
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Dr. King’s life reminds us that progress happens when we work together, continue to learn, and take action to make a difference — Collaborate | Learn | Achieve. #4theT
We’re sharing the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 19–23 to help families plan ahead!
✨ No school Monday, January 19 – MLK Holiday
We’ll see students back on Tuesday, ready to learn and fueled for success!
Find menus anytime at Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
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📅2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar Approved📅
At last night's meeting, the Tift County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2026–2027 School Year!
✔️ 178 instructional days for students
📚 First day of school: Monday, August 3, 2026
As we look ahead, we remain committed to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve as we prepare for another successful year supporting our students, staff, and families. More details and key dates will be shared as we get closer.
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All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Our 2026 Sweets & Songs performances kick off tomorrow at the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center!
✨ Come cheer on our elementary students as they light up the stage
🎤 Catch the Tift County Show Choirs as they debut their 2026 competition shows
🍬 Enjoy a sweet tradition the whole family will love
📅 Dates and times vary by school — be sure to check the images for your school’s performance schedule.
We can’t wait to see you there.
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Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders—don’t forget to join us for Engaging Elementary School, an important parent information session focused on testing and what you need to know to support your child.
🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Your child’s elementary school
We’ll cover GMAS, test prep resources, test-taking strategies, understanding score reports, and tips for helping with test anxiety—plus middle school transition and registration information for 5th grade families.
💙 Presented by the Tift County Schools Parent Engagement Program
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