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
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
📚✨ 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
🎃 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
‼️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
🎃 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!
*Check out our Facebook page for more pictures!
🎃 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
📚🌮 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
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
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! 💙📖🌮😀
🎉 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! 🧺🍎
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! 🧺🍎
🎉 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
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
🧢 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
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
🍂 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
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 💙📚😍📖
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
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
🎀 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
Dear Parents and Families,
You are invited to shop at the book fair with your child from Monday to Thursday during their special time. To ensure that instructional time is not interrupted, please try to follow the schedule below:
- 2nd Grade: 7:45 - 8:35
- Kindergarten: 8:40 - 9:30
- 1st Grade: 9:35 - 10:25
- 3rd Grade: 11:35 - 12:25
- 4th Grade: 12:30 - 1:20
- 5th Grade: 1:25 - 2:00
If you want to pre-order (scheduled to release on October 21, 2025), The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper, please use the link below!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/jtreddickschool
You are invited to shop at the book fair with your child from Monday to Thursday during their special time. To ensure that instructional time is not interrupted, please try to follow the schedule below:
- 2nd Grade: 7:45 - 8:35
- Kindergarten: 8:40 - 9:30
- 1st Grade: 9:35 - 10:25
- 3rd Grade: 11:35 - 12:25
- 4th Grade: 12:30 - 1:20
- 5th Grade: 1:25 - 2:00
If you want to pre-order (scheduled to release on October 21, 2025), The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper, please use the link below!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/jtreddickschool
💙😀 #wearejtr #4theT
🐝 Busy Bees in Second Grade! 🐝
Mrs. Onyeri’s second-grade GATE students have been buzzing with excitement as they’ve been learning all about honey bees and their importance to our environment! 🐝🌼
A huge THANK YOU to Hickman Honey for visiting our class and bringing the lesson to life!
We always look forward to your visit and the joy you bring to our classroom. 🍯🧑🌾💛
Mrs. Onyeri’s second-grade GATE students have been buzzing with excitement as they’ve been learning all about honey bees and their importance to our environment! 🐝🌼
A huge THANK YOU to Hickman Honey for visiting our class and bringing the lesson to life!
We always look forward to your visit and the joy you bring to our classroom. 🍯🧑🌾💛
🎉🍎 It’s Georgia Pre-K Week! 🎉🍎
Ms. Hand, Project Director, and Ms. Nobles, Pre-K Specialist, delivered special treats to our Pre-K teachers and Site Directors in celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week. Tift County Schools is privileged to have an outstanding Pre-K program led by dedicated teachers and administrators who give our youngest learners a strong start!
#4theT
Ms. Hand, Project Director, and Ms. Nobles, Pre-K Specialist, delivered special treats to our Pre-K teachers and Site Directors in celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week. Tift County Schools is privileged to have an outstanding Pre-K program led by dedicated teachers and administrators who give our youngest learners a strong start!
#4theT
📚✨ Did you know?
Students who attend Georgia’s Pre-K program enter Kindergarten more prepared than their peers who did not attend any Pre-K program.
This strong start sets the foundation for future success in school and beyond. 🌟
Join us as we celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week and the positive impact this program has on our youngest learners! #GAPreKWeek #4theT
Students who attend Georgia’s Pre-K program enter Kindergarten more prepared than their peers who did not attend any Pre-K program.
This strong start sets the foundation for future success in school and beyond. 🌟
Join us as we celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week and the positive impact this program has on our youngest learners! #GAPreKWeek #4theT
