📅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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We are excited to share that Pathway Palooza was a major success! Thank you to the parents and students who attended and supported both our school and our community. With more than 400 individuals in attendance, the event was a wonderful reflection of our collective commitment and school spirit.
📸 To view the photo album, visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/188TzH3R7T/.
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TCHS School Climate Survey Link:https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=5334A9BD
Please click the link to RSVP - Pathway Palooza RSVP-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgwur8ZGRtKDBAQLnE9KjL9KCxUKrJLDCjZScP6YfPslKU8g/viewform
What Are High School Pathways?
High school pathways are structured programs of study that help students explore their interests and prepare for future careers or college opportunities. Each pathway connects classroom learning with real-world skills, giving students a chance to focus on specific areas-such as health sciences, engineering, business, arts, or technology-while still completing their core academic requirements.
By choosing a pathway, students can:
Explore potential careers and discover what they're passionate about.
Gain hands-on experience through projects, internships, or specialized courses.
Earn valuable credentials or college credits before graduation.
Build a strong foundation for success after high school, whether in college, technical training, or the workforce.
Pathways don't "lock" students into one career-they're designed to help students learn, explore, and make informed choices about their futures.
Southern Regional Technical College is offering Drivers Education this spring for eligible students ages 15–17 who have a learner’s permit.
📅 Class Dates: March 30–31 & April 1–2
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Tifton Campus, Building J (Room J141)
💲 Cost: $350
📝 Registration Deadline: March 23, 2026
This course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving, and it meets the requirements of Joshua’s Law.
💡 The Georgia Driver’s Education Grant Scholarship may be available to cover the course cost if approved. Students must apply and be approved before the class begins.
🔗 Grant application info:
https://www.gahighwaysafety.org/georgia-drivers-education-grant-scholarship/
📲 To register and pay, use the QR code on the flyer.
⚠️ Spots are limited and fill quickly—don’t wait!
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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🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION – TONIGHT AT CAMDEN
Fans planning to attend tonight’s basketball games at Camden should note the following:
• No cash will be accepted at the door
• Due to technical issues credit/debit cards will not be accepted
• Tickets must be purchased prior to arrival
To avoid delays or entry issues, please be sure to purchase your tickets in advance before heading to the game.
Thanks for your cooperation! 🏀 #4theT
Colquitt EMC is now accepting applications for student delegates to represent them on the 2026 Washington Youth Tour, scheduled for June 12–19.
This is an incredible opportunity for student leaders to participate in a top-notch leadership experience and an unforgettable tour of Washington, D.C. Students will meet with state and national leaders, take part in leadership training, and visit major historic sites.
Delegates will join over 100 students from Georgia and more than 1,500 students nationwide for one all-expenses-paid week in our nation’s capital!
✅ Eligibility Requirements:
• Must reside in the household of a Colquitt EMC member
• Be at least 16 years old and a current high school junior or senior
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Submit a copy of a high school transcript (official or unofficial accepted)
• Provide two letters of recommendation
⏰ Application Deadline: February 1
🔗 Apply here:
https://colquittemc.com/washington-youth-tour
Please share this opportunity with eligible students!
Parents and Students—celebrate your senior with a Senior Ad in the yearbook!
Seniors and families can design and purchase ads directly through the Varsity website.
⏰ DEADLINE: March 1, 2026
💰 Pricing:
• Full Page — $300
• Half Page — $150
• Quarter Page — $75
Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize and celebrate your senior! Contact Mrs. Cargle at lcargle@tiftschools.com if you have any questions.
We’d love your help capturing our students in action! If you have photos from any school event your child has participated in—such as club meetings, sporting events, tournaments, performances, or activities—please share them with us.
📤 How to share:
• Upload photos via eShare
• Or email them to lcargle@tiftschools.com
Thank you for helping us celebrate and showcase our amazing students and school community!
We’d love to see how your student spent their winter break!
Please share any photos from the break for a chance to be featured in our school Winter Break yearbook spread.
Please submit them via eShare or email them to lcargle@tiftschools.com; thank you for helping us!
📸 It’s Time to Order Your 2025–2026 Yearbook! 🎓
Good afternoon, Blue Devils!
The link to order your TCHS 2026 yearbook is at the bottom of this post. You can click the link to choose your preferred package and complete your order.
If you’d rather not order online through Varsity Yearbook, you can also pay a $20 deposit using SchoolCashOnline to reserve your copy.
👉 A $20 deposit is required to reserve a book, and the balance must be paid before books are released in May.
(Note: Online orders through Varsity must be paid in full.)
💙 Yearbook Packages:
📘 Package #1: Plain Yearbook — $70
📗 Package #2: Yearbook with Nameplate — $75
📕 Package #3: Yearbook with Nameplate & Spring Supplement — $80
⚠️ Prices are valid until January 1, 2026 — after that, they will increase!
🗓 Our final publishing deadline is early March, and books will be delivered to Tift County High School in May.
The Spring Supplement (included with Package #3) is released in the fall and features events from March through graduation—prom, senior day, honors night, spring sports, and more!
🎓 Senior Ads:
Seniors and families can design and purchase ads directly through the Varsity website. The DEADLINE for the AD is March 1st, 2026.
Full Page — $300
Half Page — $150
Quarter Page — $75
💻 Order Online:👉TCHS 2026 Yearbook Order Link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome
📘 School Code: 1096
Choose your package.
Don’t wait—yearbooks often sell out!
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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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📅 January 20–23
⏰ 4:10–6:00 p.m.
📍 Tift County High School
All prospective players must have a current physical on file to participate.
Contact Coach Earls (bearls@tiftschools.com) if you have questions.
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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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