Through a partnership between Tift County Schools and the Tifton-Tift County Public Library, every Tift County Schools student in Pre-K through 12th grade is eligible to receive a free PINES Library Access for Youth—or PLAY—library card!
There is nothing families need to do to participate. Students will automatically receive a PLAY account designed to support learning and academic success. Students enrolled last year will have their accounts updated, and new students will receive an email when their cards are issued.
With a PLAY card, students can:
📱 Access thousands of eBooks, e-audiobooks and streaming resources
🔎 Use GALILEO databases and research tools
📝 Find AP, SAT/ACT and other practice resources through LearningExpress Library
🌎 Learn more than 70 languages and ASL through Mango Languages
📶 Check out internet hotspots, based on availability
📚 Borrow up to five books, DVDs, museum or park passes and other library items at a time—fine free!
Students may log in through gapines.org or the library’s website at cprl.org.
🔹 Username: TIFT + student ID number
Example: TIFT123456
🔹 Default password: The two-digit birth month followed by the four-digit birth year
Example: A March 2005 birthdate would use 032005.
Families who do not wish for their child to receive a free PLAY account should complete the opt-out form at https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7.
For additional information, contact your child’s school or the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 229-386-7148.
We are excited to provide our students with even more opportunities to read, explore, learn and grow! 📖💙
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✨ 🏈 Get ready to shine during Tift County’s Homecoming Spirit Week! 🏈✨
This year's Homecoming theme is Night Under the Stars, and the celebration begins with Spirit Week, October 5th - 9th! Start planning ahead so your students are ready to show their Blue Devil spirit all week long.
Check out the images below for the dress-up days and themes for:
🔹 Grades Pre-K - 5 (Wednesday - Friday Only)
🔹 Grades 6 - 12
Make plans to join us and show your Blue Devil pride at the Tift County Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 8th, at 6:00 p.m.
Come out and support the Blue Devils against Northside (Warner Robins) on Friday, October 9th. Kickoff is at 7:3pm,
We can’t wait to see our schools and community shining with creativity, excitement, and Tift County spirit as we celebrate Homecoming 2026: Night Under the Stars! ⭐️
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📋 Monthly menus are available on the Tift County Schools website at www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049.
📱 Daily menus can be found on each school’s website by selecting Explore → Dining.
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Families can now view the September menus and plan ahead for the month. Be sure to check out the delicious breakfast and lunch options being served in our school cafeterias!
📋 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.
Thank you to our School Nutrition team for keeping our Blue Devils fueled and ready to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve! 💙
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ONE MORE WEEK TO REGISTER!!
Pre-K through 5th grade girls! Spend the day learning cheers, chants, jumps, dances, and more while making new friends and having lots of fun. Campers will also have the opportunity to perform during a Tift County High School football game!
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 Cost: $55
📲 Register Today! Registration will close on Friday, September 4th @ 8:00 pm.
Click the Google Form link below (or scan the QR code on the flyer) to register.
The payment link is provided within the Google Form. Registration is not complete until both the form and payment have been submitted.
📝 Registration Form:
Click Here to Fill Out the Future Cheer Camp Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffOAu0MPRS0vmEoSC5ipWg6TGyRcOnWj7thvuH_sVcfeMpVQ/viewform
We can't wait to welcome our future Blue Devils for a day full of spirit, fun, and cheer! 💙📣
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Consent forms are required for your child to participate.
Scan the QR code or visit www.southhealthdistrict.com/TiftFlu for additional information.
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Get to know some of the new faces at GOB!
Check out the Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 24–28 and see what's cooking in our school cafeterias this week!
📋 Planning ahead? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🥗 Looking for today's menu? Daily breakfast and lunch menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
Remember, all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
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🍎 Teacher of the Year: Tatyana Brooks, G.O. Bailey Elementary School
💙 True Blue Winner: Lauren Butler, Matt Wilson Elementary School
We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators for their dedication to our students, schools and community. Congratulations to our district winners and all of our school-level honorees!
Watch the video celebrating all of our school winners and announcing our district winners:
▶️ https://youtu.be/OC6BAYZ_K2s
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💉 HAPPENING TODAY!
The Tift County Health Department will host a School Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 20th, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!
This is also a great opportunity to get the vaccinations required for school registration.
📍 305 E. 12th Street, Tifton
📞 For more information, call 229-386-8373.
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Today, our third graders put on their scientist hats and got creative! They designed and created their very own back scratchers, using their creativity, problem-solving skills, and a little bit of engineering along the way! From planning to building, our scientists had to think about what would make their back scratchers work best. We had some creative designs, lots of teamwork, and, of course, plenty of fun! I’m so proud of my little scientists for thinking outside the box and putting their ideas into action!
💉 DON'T FORGET!
The Tift County Health Department will host a School Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 20th, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!
This is also a great opportunity to get the vaccinations required for school registration.
📍 305 E. 12th Street, Tifton
📞 For more information, call 229-386-8373.
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The Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 17–21 are here! Check out what's being served in our school cafeterias and get ready for another delicious week.
📋 Looking for future menus? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🍽️ Want to know what's on the menu each day? Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
And don't forget—all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
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Please review our Car Rider Dismissal Information
Tomorrow, August 14th, is the final day to register for cheer, soccer, football and volleyball through the Tift County Recreation Department.
Download the Otto app to register and pay, or visit the Recreation Department at 401 Victory Drive. Fee waivers are available for those who apply in person.
Don’t miss your chance to get in the game this fall! 🏈⚽📣🏐
For more information, email recreation@tiftcounty.org.
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