Get ready for a great year of delicious, nutritious meals! The August school lunch menus are now available to help your family plan ahead.
✅ Monthly menus are available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
✅ Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore > Dining.
And don't forget—all Tift County Schools students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2026–2027 school year!
We look forward to serving our students another great year of healthy meals that help fuel learning and success!
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Tift County Recreation Department is excited to introduce Champion's League Volleyball, a FREE inclusive recreational volleyball program designed for youth and adults ages 10 and older with special needs.
This new program provides participants with the opportunity to:
🏐 Learn the fundamentals of volleyball
💙 Build confidence and self-esteem
🤝 Develop meaningful friendships
🌟 Enjoy the benefits of recreation in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment
The 8-week program begins August 10 and meets Mondays from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Registration is now open through the OTTO App. We encourage families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to connect, grow, and have fun together!
For additional information or to register, visit playmatters.tiftcounty.org or see the image.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Meeting in the Middle event on Tuesday! We appreciate our community members who took the time to learn more about Northeast Middle School, share ideas, and partner with us to support our students.
If you weren't able to attend but would like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the interest form below. There are many ways to make a difference, and we'd be excited to have you join us.
📋 Click the Google Form below to let us know you're interested in partnering with NEMS! ⬇️
https://forms.gle/2LmAz9AbwWvWGert6
A special thank you to Southwell, the City of Tifton, Horace Mann, Tift County Sheriff's Office, Bateman Youth Center, Tift County Fire & Rescue, Plight of Georgia, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kona Ice of Lowndes, the Tift County Commission on Children & Youth, South Health District, Tifton First Methodist Church, ABAC, Abide Home Care, and the Tifton Fire Department for attending Meeting in the Middle. We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to supporting the students and families of Northeast Middle School!
WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE, BLUE DEVILS! 🎉
We can't wait to welcome our incoming 6th graders and their families to Northeast Middle School for orientation!
When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Please park in the car rider side lot (by the softball field)
Schedule:
📢 6:00-6:30 PM - Message from Principal Huffman
📋 6:30-6:45 PM - Get schedules
🏫 6:45-7:30 PM - Visit classes
This is a great opportunity to meet your teachers, tour the school, and get excited for an amazing year ahead! We can't wait to see you there!
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The countdown is on! In just one week, we'll be welcoming students and families back to our schools for Meet the Teacher on Thursday, July 30th.
🗓️ Thursday, July 30th
🏫 PreK–5: 5:00–7:00 PM
🏫 Grades 6–12: 4:00–6:00 PM
This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, explore your school, and get ready for an exciting 2026–2027 school year!
Be sure to visit our Back to School webpage for important information, including school supply lists, registration, transportation, and more:
🌐 www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
We can't wait to welcome everyone back!
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What a wonderful morning celebrating the incredible community partners who made such a difference for our students this school year at our Meet in the Middle Community Partnership Brunch.
From volunteering and mentoring to sponsoring events and providing resources, our community partners have played an essential role in our students’ success. We reflected on this year’s impact together and can’t wait to build even more exciting partnerships in the year ahead!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to every partner who continues to invest in our students. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are True Blue! 💙
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As we prepare for the upcoming Open House, all families will need to complete student registration by Wednesday, July 29th to ensure that your child's class schedule is ready by Meet the Teacher.
--Register by Wednesday, July 29th: Your child's schedule will be available at Meet the Teacher.
--Register on Thursday, July 30th: You are still welcome to attend Open House; however, registrations completed after Wednesday, July 29th will have class schedules available on the next business day.
Please visit https://www.tiftschools.com > Registration > Central Registration to complete the Online Registration and make an appointment.
If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact Central Registration at 229-387-2400.
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A huge TRUE BLUE thank you to all of our NEMS teachers who invested in their professional growth by attending the Move the Needle: Achieving Academic Excellence TCS Summer Conference on July 16! 📚✨ Your commitment to learning, growing, and bringing your best back to our students is what makes Northeast Middle School exceptional. 🚀
👏 An extra round of applause goes to our outstanding NEMS presenters who led phenomenal breakout sessions! 🎤🌟 Thank you for sharing your expertise, inspiring fellow educators, and showcasing the amazing work happening at Northeast Middle School. Your leadership is making an impact far beyond our building! 💡❤️
Together, we are learning, leading, and moving the needle toward academic excellence—one student, one classroom, and one team at a time! 💙🧠📈
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Come meet your teachers and visit your classrooms as we prepare for a wonderful 2026–2027 school year! 💙📚
🎓 Grades 6–12: 4:00–6:00 PM
🍎 Grades Pre-K–5: 5:00–7:00 PM
📅 Thursday, July 30th
We can’t wait to see you! ✨
All of our back-to-school information can be found on our website:https://www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
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We are excited to welcome our incoming 6th-grade students and their families to 6th Grade Orientation!
📅 Thursday, July 23
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Northeast Middle School
This special evening is designed to help students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to begin their middle school journey. Families will have the opportunity to learn about school expectations, become familiar with the campus, and help students make a smooth transition into 6th grade.
📚 Incoming 6th-grade students will receive their tentative class schedule during the event.
Please Note:
🔹 A clear bag policy will be enforced.
🔹 All attendees will be required to pass through our weapons detection system upon entry.
We look forward to meeting our newest middle school students and partnering with families for a successful start to the 2026–2027 school year!
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📚 Secondary School Supply List Now Available!
The 2026–2027 Secondary School Supply List is now available for students and families in grades 6–12!
As you prepare for the upcoming school year, take a moment to review the recommended supply list to help students begin the year organized, prepared, and ready to learn. These supplies are designed to support success across all content areas and help students make the most of every learning opportunity.
Looking for supply lists for other grade levels? All Tift County Schools supply lists for PreK, Elementary, and Secondary students are available in the Back-to-School section of our website or directly at:
🌏 https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/back-to-school/school-supply-lists/18803034
We can't wait to welcome our students back for another outstanding year of learning, growth, and achievement!
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It's almost time to get the season started!
📅 First Practice: Tuesday, July 7
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Northeast Middle School
All athletes should come prepared with:
✅ Tennis shoes
✅ Football cleats
✅ A current physical on file
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There's still time to recognize an outstanding educator!
The nomination deadline for the Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence – Excellence in Teaching Awards has been extended to July 1.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire students, foster a love of learning, and make a lasting impact? Take a few minutes to nominate them for this special recognition.
📝 Submit your nomination here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwbfa834n-mGQH_9RXFcmLxi6caGl2z_E_q1Mrjbd7YyvBVg/viewform
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Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, June 29th through Friday, July 3rd and will reopen on Monday, July 6.
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Today marks the final distribution of the Tift County Summer Feeding Program for the summer.
Children ages 0–18 can receive a meal bag containing 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches at no cost.
📍 For pickup sites, bus routes, and distribution times visit: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our students and families throughout June and help ensure access to nutritious meals during the summer break.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this program possible and to the families who participated.
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The Tift County Summer Feeding Program will be back tomorrow providing free weekly meal bags for children throughout our community.
Each child ages 0–18 can receive a bag containing 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches.
📍 Visit https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program for:
✅ Walk-up pickup sites
✅ Bus routes and stops
✅ Distribution times
Together, we can help ensure every child has access to nutritious meals this summer.
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The Tift County Summer Feeding Program is back today to support children and families throughout our community.
Children ages 0–18 can receive a meal bag with 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches at no cost.
📍 For pickup sites, bus routes, and distribution times visit: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program
Thank you for helping us ensure children have access to nutritious meals while school is out.
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Tomorrow is another Tift County Summer Feeding Program distribution day!
Children ages 0–18 are eligible to receive a meal bag with 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches at no cost.
📍 For pickup locations, bus routes, and distribution times visit: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program
Thank you for helping us ensure children throughout our community have access to healthy meals while school is out.
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