As we recognize Digital Citizenship Week (October 20–24), Tift County is taking bold steps to ensure our students become not just consumers of technology—but informed, ethical, and empowered creators.
Today, Tift County High School CTAE student Justin Saylor, under the guidance of Dr. Melissa Busbin, helped lead a professional development session for teachers at Northside Elementary School as part of our district’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence pilot initiative.
Teachers explored three different educational robots, discovering how these tools build problem-solving skills, creativity, and digital responsibility in students from Pre-K through 5th grade.
This initiative began as a vision from Dr. Busbin, who developed the concept and secured grant funding to place Computer Science learning kits—combining robotics with literacy-based instructional materials—directly in elementary classrooms. Northside Elementary is our pilot school, with plans to expand across the district to increase equity, exposure, and opportunity for all Blue Devils.
📣 Principal Danielle White shared:
“We are working together to provide amazing opportunities for our students—specifically in areas they don’t typically have exposure to.”
🌍 Dr. Busbin emphasized:
“Teaching every generation technology literacy is a non-negotiable.”
By starting early, we are building a future-ready district where every student can safely, responsibly, and confidently navigate a world shaped by technology and innovation.
#DigitalCitizenshipWeek #CTAEdelivers #4theT #FutureReady #STEMStartsEarly #AIinEducation #TechnologyLiteracy #BlueDevilPride #4theT #RaiseTheBar #CS4All
🏆 Agricultural Technology & Equipment (ATE) – 2nd Place
🌸 Senior Floral Design – 2nd Place
➡️ Lauralee Johnson – TCHS
We’re so proud of their hard work and success! 💙💛
Good luck to all as they advance to the State CDEs in December! 🌾✨
#TCHSFFA #ESMSFFA #NEMSFFA #AreaVCDE #GeorgiaFFA #GrowingLeaders #4theT
Congratulations to Mr. Greer for being recognized as a PBIS Teacher Hero! 🎉
This recognition highlights faculty and staff who support PBIS by celebrating students who demonstrate positive behaviors.
👏 Thank you, Mr. Greer, for nominating students, recognizing their positive actions, and consistently supporting the PBIS mission. Your encouragement helps shine a light on our Blue Devils’ achievements and strengthens our culture of success and positivity at TCHS! 💙
#PBIS #BlueDevilPride #TeacherHero #PositiveCulture #4theT #RaiseTheBar
📚✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨📚
Join us this afternoon for Meet Me at the Library! 🎉
A special event with Tift County Schools & the Tifton–Tift County Public Library.
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Tifton–Tift County Public Library
Bring the whole family for games, crafts, books, and more! See you there! #4theT
Don't forget: Tonight at 6:00 PM at the Anthony Bateman Youth Center.
VAPING: YOU DON’T WANT THIS SMOKE — a community talk on the real dangers of vaping for teens and families, presented by Erica Simpson.
Hear facts, learn warning signs, and get resources to help students make healthy choices. All are welcome.
#4theT
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Game 3. Winner advances to the Elite 8.
Your Lady Devils are ready to defend home turf against the Brookwood Broncos!
🎟 Tickets must be purchased via GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/5031162
Game time 3pm! 🥎
📚✨ Just a few days away! ✨📚
Join us for Meet Me at the Library! 🎉
A fun afternoon with Tift County Schools & the Tifton–Tift County Public Library.
📅 Thursday, October 23rd
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Tifton–Tift County Public Library
Come enjoy games, crafts, books, and more — a perfect family outing! #4theT
Your Lady Devils are back in action today as they host Brookwood in the Sweet 16 Round of the State Playoffs!
📅 TODAY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
🕓 Game 1 – 4:00 PM
🕓 Game 2 – Immediately Following
👉 If needed, Game 3 will be played tomorrow at 3:00 PM.
🎟️ Get your tickets now on GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/5031100?schoolId=GA13737
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Lady Devils! #GoBigBlue #4theT
https://www.southgeorgiaphoto.com/Sports/Football/2025/Legends-game
#4theT
VAPING: YOU DON’T WANT THIS SMOKE — a community talk on the real dangers of vaping for teens and families, presented by Erica Simpson is only one week away.
Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 PM at the Anthony Bateman Youth Center.
Hear facts, learn warning signs, and get resources to help students make healthy choices. All are welcome.
#4theT
‼️We’re counting down the days until Red Ribbon Week—October 27th–31st! ‼️
Plan ahead so you’re ready to celebrate each themed day.
See the image for the daily themes, and let’s make this year’s Red Ribbon Week our best one yet!
#4theT
The Lady Devils will host Brookwood in the Sweet 16 Round on Monday, October 20th.
📅 Game 1: 4:00 PM
📅 Game 2: Immediately following
👉 If necessary, Game 3 will be played on Tuesday, October 21st at 3:00 PM.
🎟️ Tickets are available on GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/5031100?schoolId=GA13737
Come out and cheer on our Lady Devils as they continue their playoff run! #4theT
Congratulations to Jontrez Woodard, a sophomore member of the Blue Devil Football Team!
This recognition is proudly sponsored by Cody Dixon State Farm.
Way to go, Jontrez! Keep making us proud! #4theT
🌿 Thank you, Tift County FFA alum Garrett Carlson! 🌿
We were excited to have Garrett visit our horticulture classes to share about his career as a crop scout and the importance of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the agriculture industry.
Garrett talked about how his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in crop scouting helped him build skills and connections that benefited him in FFA and led to his current career. He continues to work as a crop scout while attending ABAC, where he is majoring in agriculture studies and plans to further his education in agronomy in graduate school.
He also demonstrated pest monitoring techniques, such as net sweeping, that were similar to the activities students have been practicing in class—giving them a firsthand look at how these skills are applied in the field. 🦋🌾
Our horticulture students have been learning about pests and IPM strategies, and this real-world perspective brought our lessons to life! 👏
💙💛 Thank you, Garrett, for taking the time to give back and inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders!
#TiftCountyFFA #TiftFFA #SAE #Horticulture #CropScouting #IPM #Agronomy #AgEducation #BlueAndGoldForever #4theT
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for the Tift County Fall Livestock Show! Local FFA and 4-H members will be showcasing their cattle, lambs, goats, chickens, rabbits, and hogs.
Also, don’t miss the Local Market Hog Sale on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
📍 Check the graphic for times and locations.
Come support our hardworking students and let them tell you about their livestock projects! 🐖🐑🐓
#4theT
Often called “the best 30 minutes of the first semester,” this event truly showcased Blue Devil Pride. Our special needs athletes took the field with the support of football players, cheerleaders, and band members — and wowed the crowd with their skills!
Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable tradition possible. We’re already looking forward to the Legends Basketball Game this spring! 💙
#4theT
