Our 8th grade Blue Devils had an amazing opportunity to visit Tift County High School today to explore all the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways available to them next year!
From hands-on experiences in agriculture and culinary arts to exploring technology and media production, our students got a firsthand look at the incredible opportunities waiting for them at TCHS. It's exciting to see them discovering their passions and planning for their futures!
Thank you to TCHS for hosting us and showing our students the many ways they can turn their interests into career-ready skills. The future is bright for these Blue Devils! 💙
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📣 Reminder! Upcoming Parent/Student Meeting - Two Weeks Away🏈🏀📣
If your middle school or high school student is interested in Football, Basketball, or Competition Cheer next year, don’t miss this important meeting!
📅 Thursday, February 5
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Tift County High School – Commons
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Thank you to Logan’s Roadhouse for donating each month to our Student of the Month raffle. Your support helps us recognize and celebrate our students at NEMS! A special thanks to Manager Crystal Passmore for making this happen!
Northeast Middle School invites you to our Navigate Next Steps Parent Meeting on February 10th at 5:30 PM.
Learn important information about:
✔️ Registration for next school year
✔️ Clubs and organizations your student can join
✔️ Upcoming GMAS testing
🍕 Complimentary pizza dinner while supplies last provided by the School Nutrition Department. We look forward to partnering with you to support student success!
Your feedback helps us improve our school and better support our students. Click the link below for the instructional letter and the survey link.
Thank you for partnering with us!
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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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If you do NOT want your student to attend this field trip, please complete this form.
Submitting this form indicates that you are opting your student out of attending the CTAE tour.
There is a lot of information and events in the next few weeks.
Parents and students in grades 6–8 who are interested in trying out for middle school track are invited to attend an interest meeting:
🗓 Tuesday, January 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
This meeting will cover important information about the upcoming track season and the tryout process. Both students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Let’s get ready for an exciting track season!
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Self Portrait Art Competition. Join the Fun!!!
Student Artwork Entries Due: February 12, 2026 to the school's front office.
Create your artwork at school or at home! Enter to win! This year's theme? Self-Portrait! Entry forms available in NEMS front office or print from link below! You may have your art displayed in TC's Administrative Building as well as the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center (During Youth Art Month)! See your teacher or Parent Engagement Coordinator, jabercrombie@tiftschools.com for additional help to get started!
Attached are the links to help:
1. Entry Form - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YbHDHkhUuT6R136jRoypOkjP7ooAVJ55/view?usp=drive_link
2. Examples to get you started - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ANV8CDwcajZ-WWyQG8083HGCGf3HoiLS/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=116016488024801893560&rtpof=true&sd=true
3. Extra information and how to get help - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R6dRbrBJF5EUT_oslP6INu4ich3BNhRB/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=116016488024801893560&rtpof=true&sd=true
🎾 TOMORROW! Middle School Tennis Tryouts 🎾
Don’t forget—middle school tennis tryouts are TOMORROW, Monday, January 20!
Here’s a last-minute checklist:
✔️ Transportation provided to the tennis courts at Tift County High School
✔️ Make sure your physical is on file
✔️ Bring your own tennis racquet
Questions? Contact Coach Saturday at brian.saturday@tiftschools.com.
Good luck to all our future Blue Devil tennis players! 💙🎾
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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.
Middle school and high school students interested in Football, Basketball, or Competition Cheer for the 2026–2027 school year are invited to attend this important Parent/Student Meeting.
📅 Thursday, February 5
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Commons Area – Tift County High School
This meeting will cover expectations, timelines, and important information for families planning to try out next year.
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