Tift County High School

As temperatures drop so often, FCCLA is collecting new or gently used blankets to help keep members of our community warm this season. 💙 📍 Drop-off details on the attached photo (Room 322, Room 324, or Front Office at TCHS) 📅 Dates listed on the flyer/photo Every blanket makes a difference. Please consider donating or sharing this post to help spread warmth and kindness! ❄️🤍 #CTAEdelivers #4theT #FCCLA

🍳🥪 Weekly Breakfast & Lunch Menus | February 9 – 13 🍎

Check out what’s on the menu this week for breakfast and lunch in our school cafeterias!

📅 February 9 – February 13

Daily menus are always available anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.

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⭐ Congratulations to the Tift County High School Class of 2026 STAR Student, Thomas He! ⭐

Thomas earned this honor by achieving the highest SAT score of the senior class — an outstanding accomplishment that reflects his dedication, hard work, and academic excellence.

As part of this recognition, Thomas selected Mr. Brett McLemore as this year's STAR Teacher, honoring the impact and support he has had along the way.

Congratulations to both Thomas and Mr. McLemore on this well-deserved recognition — we are proud of both of you!

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TCHS students attended the Albany State University Mathematics Tournament! 🧮🎓 Students competed in an individual written test and a partner ciphering round, and they represented TCHS extremely well.

Shoutout to Kason Horner, who earned the highest individual test score on our team—great job! 👏

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This Black History Month, we honor leaders, artists, innovators, and everyday heroes who have shaped history and continue to shape our future. #4theT

This Black History Month, we honor leaders, artists, innovators, and everyday heroes who have shaped history and continue to shape our future. #4theT

This Black History Month, we honor leaders, artists, innovators, and everyday heroes who have shaped history and continue to shape our future. #4theT

🎉 PBIS Student of the Week: 🎉

Congratulations to this week’s outstanding student, Isabella Bowden, for her responsible nature and kindness in class each day! Isabella was nominated by two of her teachers - Mr. Greer and Mrs. Vance. Most recently, Mrs. Vance expressed this:

"I would like to nominate Isabella Bowden for PBIS Student of the Week. Isabella is a superior student who consistently participates in class and brings a positive presence to our classroom every single day. She goes out of her way to make others feel valued and seen, which speaks volumes about her character. While I was recently out, Isabella took the time to email me to say she was praying for me and hoping I was okay—a small gesture that made a huge impact. Her kindness and thoughtfulness truly set her apart. Isabella is also heavily involved in after-school activities, which sometimes require her to miss school. Even so, she never misses a beat. She is responsible, proactive, and works tirelessly in every spare moment to make up assignments and maintain strong grades. Simply put, Isabella makes our classroom a better place just by being in it. She is a shining example of leadership, compassion, and dedication, and she is more than deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, Isabella!" 👏💙

A special thank you to Sumner Beaumont York & Kincaid Insurance Group for sponsoring our Student of the Week recognition!

🍽️ Weekly Breakfast and Lunch Menus | February 2 – 6 🍎

Here’s a look at what’s being served in our cafeterias this week!

Daily menus are always available anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.

Thank you for supporting our school nutrition team as they keep our students fueled and ready to learn!

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Congratulations to Our Top 3 Tifton Tift County FLEX Students! 🎉
This morning, our leadership team surprised these outstanding students in their classrooms to recognize their hard work and dedication. We are proud of their commitment and growth throughout the program.
Congratulations to:
• Jaiden Troutman – Baked By Jaiden
• Izabella Martinez – B’s Flores Con Amor
• Henry Miller – South Star Cattle Co.
These students will now advance to Round 3, where one finalist will earn a spot at the Georgia State Competition.
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Due to developing weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, families, college representatives, volunteers, and staff, the decision has been made to postpone the Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair scheduled for Saturday, January 31st.

🗓 New Event Date: Saturday, March 7 (tentative)
📍 Location: South Gwinnett High School (unchanged)

This decision was made with safety as a top priority, particularly for those who would need to travel. This adjustment will allow delivery of the best possible experience for everyone involved.

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💻 Real-World Learning in Action! 💻
In our Computer Science CTAE labs, students gain true hands-on experience that goes beyond the textbook. One common issue we run into is a design flaw in the desktop computers where a small internal piece causes the power button to stick, making the computers difficult to turn on.

Thanks to Tift County High School Network Technician Mr. Josh Bowyer, Dr. Busbin received a quick, practical tutorial on how to fix the issue when it occurs. She then passed that knowledge on to student interns and classroom learners.

Now, when the problem comes up, students can troubleshoot and resolve it themselves—no downtime, no waiting.

This is real experience.
Authentic. Actionable. Empowering.

#CTAE #ComputerScience #HandsOnLearning #RealWorldSkills #StudentEmpowerment #TiftCountyPride 💙

Mrs. Bowen’s class is learning about the roles of government using the Jigsaw Method. Each student learned about one role of government and then shared what they learned with their classmates. This activity helped students work together, listen to each other, and better understand how government works, thus becoming an “expert” 🧠 on one role of government. Great teamwork and learning in Mrs. Bowen’s class! Ms. Bowen’s class shows that economics can be an interactive and fun experience! 🎉 👏 #4theT 📚🧩


Each student , such as national defense 🇺🇸, economic regulation 📊, and providing public goods 🏫.This approach builds teamwork, leadership, and communication skills 💬 while keeping students actively involved in their learning.

Students in Mrs. Alexander’s and Mrs. Staines’ classes put their investigative skills to the test by creating detailed crime scenes of their own design 🕵️‍♂️🗂️ Each scene included key elements such as furniture, evidence, and the date and time of the incident 🕰️🧩

Through this hands-on activity, students practiced careful observation and accurate documentation—essential skills in crime scene investigation. The lesson highlighted how precision and attention to detail help investigators analyze evidence and reconstruct events 🔍📝

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Building the business leaders of tomorrow. We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of Round 2 for the Tifton-Tift County FLEX Program!
This program has benefited young entrepreneurs by giving them real-world experience of building a business from the ground up. Today they showcased the incredible innovation and professionalism they have learned through the workshops and advice they have received throughout this journey. It is inspiring to see such talent within our school system. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the local judges who volunteered their expertise to mentor and evaluate these rising entrepreneurs.
Looking Ahead: Round 3 is just around the corner! Students will soon begin presentation workshops to sharpen their skills for the final pitch competition. We can't wait to see them shine in front of their peers, friends, and family!
TCHS Flex Program Advisor: Breanne Dawson
Tift County Schools CTAE Director: Dr. Donald Gilman

Hands-on learning in biology! 🧬 Students in Mrs. Cindy Marzen's class rotated through charts, collecting and recording key information on each of the five kingdoms. Love seeing learning in motion! #4theT

Today, Tift County CTI students received State Leadership training from Dr. Tonja Cummings Tift with Georgia CTI, and it was a great experience for our students. They practiced creating elevator speeches, introducing themselves, and learned the importance of a proper handshake and self-confidence when making a first impression.
Dr. Tift encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones, use their voice, and not be afraid to stand and deliver. She shared the powerful reminder: “If you’re always ready, you never have to get ready.”
Students also began working on their resumes using a personal inventory to focus on their skills, experience, and goals. The resume preparation is essential because each student competing in State Leadership must have a career portfolio. To wrap up the training, students made homemade stress balls using rice and balloons.
We are thankful to GVRA and Dr. Tift for their continued support and opportunities they provide for our students. #4theT #ChallengeTheImpossible #RaisingTheBar

🎓🌾 Congratulations, James Wise! 🌾🎓
We are proud to recognize Tift County High School senior James Wise, who was awarded the $1,000 Winfred Jones Memorial GYFA Scholarship at the 55th Georgia Young Farmers Association State Convention.
This prestigious scholarship honors the legacy of Winfred Jones, the first president of the Georgia Young Farmers Association and a proud native of Chula, Georgia. It is awarded to students who exemplify leadership, dedication, and a commitment to agriculture and service—qualities James clearly demonstrates.
👏 Congratulations, James! We are excited to see where your journey leads and proud to celebrate this well-earned achievement.
#TiftCountyProud #GYFA #FutureLeaders #AgEducation #55thStateConvention 🌱🎓
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