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Current matters for which the Board is seeking public review and comment are listed on the rightside of this screen. Comments should be submitted via the Google Form link below.
Board Of Education Meeting Highlights
STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION
Jennifer Johnson Named Outstanding Educator by GAMSP
Mrs. Jennifer Johnson, Principal at Tift County High School, recently received the Jim Puckett Outstanding Educator Award by the Georgia Association of Middle School Principals (GAMSP).
Dr. Donald Gilman selected as GASPCTE Administrator of the Year
Dr. Donald Gilman, CTAE Director for Tift County Schools, was recently awarded the Administrator of the Year Award for Special Populations by the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE).
Beyond the T
The Beyond the T Award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the success of our students, staff and community.
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for going 'Beyond the T'? Click here to submit a nomination
Kim Bruce Recognized for Going 'Beyond the T'
Kim Bruce, Director of Special Education, was nominated for the Beyond the T award for her quick thinking and selfless actions in going out of her way to assist a parent during Meet the Teacher night at one of our schools.
First Responders Recognized for Going 'Beyond the T'
In moments of crisis, every second counts. We are incredibly grateful for the first responders from our community partners and within our own system who understand this better than anyone. Recently, we had the honor of recognizing these heroes with the Beyond the T Award for their swift and courageous actions during the incident at Len Lastinger Elementary on April 23rd. Their commitment to the safety and security our students and staff exemplifies the true spirit of service.
The recognition included:
Tifton Fire Department: Carlos Martinez, Jennifer Carvana, Zach Neese, Bobby Bennett, Kiefer Daughtry and Tyler Atkinson
Tifton Police Department: Toni Gann, Ryan Kelly, Jhetaurius Cherry, Chris Spires, Jacob Stubbs and Nick Ascani
Georgia State Patrol: Gus Deanda
Tifton Fire and Rescue: Ryan Pritchard, Thomas Carpenter and Taylor Lambert
Tift County School Counselors: Beth Sellars and Tammy Slaven
Tift County Schools Security: Ana Torres
Len Lastinger Staff: Patsy Shivers, Christy Cavanaugh, Carletha Parson, Gwen Robinson, Lisa Hill, Anna Ellerbee, Vanessa Patterson, Tiffany Lester, Chya-teau Walker, Melissa Wells, April Holmes and Stacie Spann.
NEW FACES
We have some new faces at the Administrative Office and around the system. Please join us in welcoming the following new staff to the Blue Devil Team!
Electric Buses
You may have noticed some new school buses transporting students that don't have the traditional Blue Bird logo but instead they have a Green bird with an extension cord. These are the new electric buses that were added to the fleet for this school year. These 5 buses were obtained by the system at no cost. According to John May, Transportation Director, the electric buses can run approximately 100 miles on a charge. Keep an eye out for these eco friendly buses on the road.
Parent Resources
Georgia Dyslexia Bill (Senate Bill 48)
In response to Senate Bill 48 (Georgia Dyslexia Bill), the Tift County School District wants to share state and local guidance regarding key components and changes that will occur during the 2024-2025 school year. For questions regarding this information, please contact your child’s school.
August 23, 2024 (Homecoming)
Our first Friday Night Lights was a huge success! Homecoming is coming up on Friday, August 23rd. That night the National Anthem will be performed by students in grades 3 - 5 from Len Lastinger Elementary and Charles Spencer Elementary.
Blue Devil Athletics
Want to know when and where you can support our middle and high school student athletes? Keep up to date with the Tift County Athletics Calendar
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