📅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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Our 2026 Sweets & Songs performances kick off tomorrow at the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center!
✨ Come cheer on our elementary students as they light up the stage
🎤 Catch the Tift County Show Choirs as they debut their 2026 competition shows
🍬 Enjoy a sweet tradition the whole family will love
📅 Dates and times vary by school — be sure to check the images for your school’s performance schedule.
We can’t wait to see you there.
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Our NEMS Robotics program has been awarded a $500 Academic Grant from The Howard Center and the Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence!
This grant will help our robotics students continue to innovate, create, and compete at the highest levels.
Thank you to The Howard Center for investing in our Blue Devils and supporting STEM education at NEMS!
Way to go, Robotics team! 💙🔧
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🎾 REMINDER: Middle School Tennis Tryouts – January 20th! 🎾
Middle school tennis is gearing up, and tryouts are right around the corner! If your student is interested, here’s a quick reminder of what to know:
📅 Monday, January 20
🚍 Transportation will be provided to the tennis courts at Tift County High School
📝 Sign-up sheets are available at both middle schools
🩺 Physicals must be on file by January 16
🎾 Players must bring their own tennis racquet
Have questions? Contact Coach Saturday at brian.saturday@tiftschools.com.
Let’s get ready to serve up a great season!
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Parents and Guardians - Scoliosis screening forms were sent home with students yesterday!
⏰ Due Date: Thursday, January 16, 2026
Please return the form ONLY if you do not wish for your child to participate in the screening. No action is needed if you want your student to be screened.
📅 Screening Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2026
This free screening helps identify potential spinal issues early when treatment is most effective. Early detection makes a difference! If you have questions about the screening or need another form, please contact the main office.
Thank you for helping us keep our Blue Devils healthy! 💙
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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
📖 Read it here: (English) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7GEyCOIvhRmSoUnCXzGS33wk7CgqyBq/view?usp=drive_link
(Spanish) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AXYZ4fg4Wt6NJmZd9YkwLeUcodfOYRfV/view?usp=drive_link
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Check out the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 12–16!
Fueling our students with nutritious meals to power learning every day 💙
You can always find menus anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
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💙 A fresh start with class conversations at NEMS! 💙 A new semester means new goals, new opportunities, and important conversations! At Northeast Middle School, leaders launched the semester by connecting with students through grade level discussions centered on success. All students received reminders on how to be their best, including:
📘 Academic expectations & testing taking responsibilities
✏️ Being prepared and staying organized
👏 Positive behavior
🤝 Respect, responsibility, and making smart choices
We believe every Blue Devil can succeed, and we’re committed to helping students grow—academically and behaviorally—this semester and beyond. Let’s make it a great one, Blue Devils! 💙✨
The Blue Devil Way is to attend school every day!
Can’t be there? Make us aware.
📞📧 Contact your school by phone or email.
This flow chart is designed to help parents understand attendance expectations by explaining:
✔️ What counts as an excused vs. unexcused absence
✔️ What truancy means
✔️ How schools respond to unexcused absences
Being informed helps families support student success—because every day counts.
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Mark your calendar for a Pathway Palooza!
January 13, 2026
5:30-7:30 pm
TCHS (Starts in the Commons)
Clear Bag Policy will be in Effect
Parking in the Student Parking Lot
Visit Classrooms, Teachers, and get information on CTAE Programs, Dual Enrollment, Fine Arts Courses, and more!
All 8th Grade Parents & Parents of 9-11th interested in Pathway Programs are Encouraged to Attend
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!
Join us for one of our sweetest traditions of the year! Sweets & Songs 2026 is coming to the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center January 16–18, and you don’t want to miss it!
✨ Our elementary students will take the stage to show off their talents
🎤 The Tift County Show Choirs will debut their 2026 competition shows at each performance
🍰 Amazing performances = a perfect night out for the whole family
📅 Dates & times vary by school — be sure to check the images for specific performance schedules.
Come support our students, enjoy incredible music, and get a first look at what’s ahead for Show Choir this season. You don’t want to miss this!
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It’s a short week, and we’re excited to welcome students back tomorrow! Be sure to check out what’s on the menu for breakfast and lunch.
👉 Menus are always available under Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
