TCHS had a great day competing at the Patriot Pride Wilcox County Cross County Meet. Our first meet of the season.
High School highlights include:
Russ Benton placed 8th out of 130 runners with a time of 17:08 in the 5K race. The boys cross country team placed 4th in the meet.
Lola Reynolds placed 10th out of 108 runners at 21:47 in the 5K race. Bailey Brock, a freshman, and our 2nd Tift finisher, placed in the Top 25 at 24:46. The girls' team placed 5th in the meet.
Even with a few injured runners, our boys and girls teams placed exceptionally well for the first meet of the season. #4theT
Please note the Junior Class Ring ceremony which was originally scheduled to be held this Thursday has been postponed. As soon as a new date is chosen. we will notify parents and students. Thank you for your patience and understanding! #4theT #LetsGrowTogether
Congratulations to our Athlete of the Week, Lily Robinson! Lily is a Junior and plays softball for the Lady Devils. Principal, Jennifer Johnson, Cody Dixon with State Farm, Lilly Robinson, Head Softball Coach, Jenn Walls, and Athletic Director, Chris Martin are pictured below. A special thank you goes out to Mr. Cody Dixon with State Farm who sponsored this week's Athlete of the Week. Congratulations! #4theT #LetsGrowTogether
Our LSGT meeting will be on August 20th at 3:45 PM. #4theT
The August edition of the Tift County Schools Newsletter is now available. https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/tift-county-schools/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-august-2024
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🏈 Information for fans traveling to Griffin for the football game 🏈
All tickets must be purchased via GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/1541941?schoolId=GA5048
Information on the CLEAR BAG POLICY at Memorial Stadium: https://www.gscs.org/page/memorial-stadium-guidelines
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🎉REMINDER: Homecoming is Next Week! 🎉
It’s almost time for one of the best weeks of the year—Homecoming Week! Students and Staff, get ready to show your spirit and pride all week long. Make sure you’ve got your outfits and energy ready for each theme day!
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🏈 Blue Devil Football Tonight! 🏈
The wait is over, our boys are hitting the road to take on Griffin tonight for the season opener. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. If you can’t make it to the game, no worries—you can watch it live on NFHS! 📺
Let’s bring that Blue Devil spirit wherever we are! 💙 #4theT
The 2024 "Prep" Rally was an enormous success because of YOU! Thank you to all who came out to support TCHS. Our Varsity Cheerleaders, Student Council members, and Student Ambassadors were excited to see you as you learned more about Title I and Parent Involvement! #4theT #LetsGrowTogether
Please join us for the TCHS Parent "Prep" Rally tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, at the TCHS PAC! At this meeting, you'll get all the key information about upcoming Homecoming events, such as dress-up days, the Homecoming dance, the game, and more. Additionally, we'll provide details about Title 1 at TCHS. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and involved-don't miss it! #4theT
The Fiesta del Pueblo is seeking Hispanic artists to show their work at the Syd Art Museum in downtown Tifton. The exhibit will be September 8-September 19th and there will also be a place to display their art at the Fiesta on Saturday, September 21st. Artists will also have an opportunity to sell their art if so desired. For more information please get in touch with Aida Ayala at 229-392-7214, 84aayala@gmail.com OR Dina Wilis at 229-392-0012, dwillis55@gmail.com. The deadline to register is August 26. https://form.jotform.com/242165729454058
Shout out to our AMAZING parents for providing the sweet treat staff got to enjoy during their PLC. Teachers participated in collaborative planning focusing on student engagement. Our teachers are "Awesome to the Core!" #4theT #LetsGrowTogether
Are you interested in joining the Tift County Middle School or High School Wrestling program for the 2024-2025 school year?
Join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday August 20 at 6:00 PM in the Commons at TCHS. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn about the wrestling program and get all your questions answered. Whether you are a returning wrestler or new to the sport, all families are encouraged to attend.
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Tift County Schools is currently seeking applicants to fill a Special Education Adapted Curriculum teacher vacancy. Applicants must be certified in Special Education Adapted Curriculum. All applicants must apply through the Teach Georgia website. For additional information please contact Jennifer Johnson, Principal at jennifer.johnson@tiftschools.com.
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Golden Door Scholars Website LINK
Scholarship Benefits:
1. Tuition, and room & board for up to 4 years at our partner colleges
2. Career readiness support
3. Mentor and fellowship opportunities
4. Annual community building summit
Who is the scholarship for?
Applicants must have one of the following documentation or immigration statuses:
Undocumented, foreign-born people who do not possess a valid visa or other recognized immigration documentation in the United States
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
U-1 visa
Pending Asylum case open with USCIS
Pending Refugee status
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
Applicants must have high financial need.
Applicants can be high school seniors, recent high school graduates, current college/community college students, or obtained a GED (General Education Development) certificate from a United States Program.
Applicants must live in the United States for at least four (4) years before applying for the Golden Door Scholarship.
For high school seniors, applicants must have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.2.
Please note that US citizens and permanent residents are NOT eligible for the Golden Door Scholarship.
Link to our application: https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so applying early is helpful.
The deadline to apply for the Golden Door Scholarship is Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024, at:
8:59 PM Pacific Time
9:59 PM Mountain Time
10:59 PM Central Time
11:59 PM Eastern Time
Thanks for helping us spread the word so every eligible student knows about our scholarship and applies! We appreciate your support in this important movement for education equity. Please let us know if you would like any additional information.
Best Regards,
The Golden Door Scholars Team
PSAT testing is around the corner. Students in grades 9-11 interested in taking must sign up using the Google Form no later than August 29th. #4theT
Please join us for the TCHS Parent "Prep" Rally on August 15th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, at the TCHS PAC! At this meeting, you'll get all the key information about upcoming Homecoming events, such as dress-up days, the Homecoming dance, the game, and more. Additionally, we'll provide details about Title 1 at TCHS. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and involved-don't miss it! #4theT
Attention Parents and Students!
Are you interested in joining the Tift County Middle School or High School Swim Program for the 2024-2025 school year? 🏊♂️🏊♀️ Join us for an Informational Meeting on Monday, September 9 at 6:00 PM in the Commons at TCHS. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about the swim program and get all of your questions answered. Whether you're a returning swimmer or new to the sport, we encourage all interested students and their families to attend.
Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of our Blue Devil Swim Team! 💙
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Below is a direct link to purchase the Fall underclass pictures we have scheduled on Tuesday, August 13th. You may use it to order online in advance with a debit or credit card. This is a great way for all to order instead of worrying about bringing order forms and money on picture day. https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
Homecoming Week is Almost Here!
Get ready to show your Blue Devil spirit August 19th-23rd as we celebrate: "There's No Place Like Home!" Each day will have a unique dress-up theme, so start planning now to make this Homecoming Week one to remember! #4theT 💙
