📅 2026–2027 School Year Calendar – Public Comment Now Open!

A draft of the 2026–2027 Tift County Schools calendar is now available for a 30-day public comment and review period, and we want to hear from YOU!

This calendar was developed using valuable feedback from our Superintendent Advisories and other stakeholders. Now we’re inviting staff, parents, families, and community members to take a look and share your thoughts.

📝 How to Submit Comments:
Visit our website and look for the Public Comment and Review section, or go directly to the form here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/eSskvo4af3S7yrLs5

Your input matters and helps us make decisions that best support our students, staff, and community. Thank you for taking the time to review and share your feedback!

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about 1 hour ago, Dana Spurlin
Draft Calendar 2026-2027

Celebrate Mrs. Ashly Webster with us!
Tapped today as a 2025–2026 Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, Mrs. Webster is a model of excellence at Matt Wilson Elementary.
Her dedication to her students and love for teaching truly set her apart. We are grateful for the impact she makes each day!
#4theT

about 4 hours ago, Lauren Perez
Excellence in Teaching Awards
🦃 Thanksgiving Break is Coming Up🍂
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed November 24th–28th.
Enjoy this time with family and friends as we reflect on all we’re thankful for!
#4theT
1 day ago, Dana Spurlin
Thanksgiving Break
🍽️💙 Breakfast & Lunch Menus for November 17–21 🥪🍎
Take a look at what’s cooking this week across Tift County Schools!
#4theT
1 day ago, Dana Spurlin
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU

🎉 Congratulations to our October Leaders of the Month! 🌟
These outstanding students were celebrated at a special breakfast with their families for showing Respect, Responsibility, and being Ready—living our PBIS expectations every day. Thank you for being amazing leaders and role models in your classrooms! 👏👏#4theT
Be sure to check out the pictures on our Facebook page or by clicking on the links below.
Canva Pictures
Breakfast Pictures

4 days ago, Temeka Butts
LOTM Breakfast
The Georgia Department of Education has released the CCRPI scores for the 2024–2025 school year, and we are proud to share that Matt Wilson Elementary has demonstrated growth in Readiness.
Congratulations to our hardworking students and dedicated teachers! #4theT
5 days ago, Dana Spurlin
CCRPI Performance
⏰ Last Chance to Donate!
Tomorrow is the final day of our Tift County Schools Food Drive!

🛒 Grab a few extra cans or pantry staples and help us finish strong!
📍 Drop off at any school or the Administrative Office
📅 Ends Friday, Nov. 14

Let’s come together #4theT and support our community one can at a time! 💙
5 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Tift County Schools Food Drive
🥞🥗 Menus for November 10–14 🍕🍎
A new week means more delicious meals prepared fresh in our Tift County cafeterias!
#4theT
8 days ago, Dana Spurlin
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU
📣 Reminder

We're halfway there! 🙌
There’s still time to make a difference in our Tift County Schools Food Drive!

🗓️ Now through Nov. 14
🥫 Collecting non-perishable food items
📍 Drop off at any Tift County School or the Administrative Office

Let’s keep the momentum going! 💙
Every item helps a family in need.

#4theT
11 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Tift County Schools Food Drive
Congratulations to Mrs. Darrisaw’s Fifth Grade Class!

Matt Wilson Elementary is proud to recognize Mrs. Darrisaw’s 5th grade class for being named 4-H Club of the Month for October.

This recognition was earned through their exceptional participation, focus, and teamwork during 4-H activities. Competing among 27 fifth-grade classes, these students stood out for their consistent engagement and positive example of leadership.

We are proud of their accomplishment and the way they represent Matt Wilson Elementary with excellence.

#MattWilsonProud #4HClub #StudentLeadership #4theT
11 days ago, Temeka Butts
Congratulations Mrs. Darisaw's 5th Grade Class
Congratulations Mrs. Darisaw's 5th Grade Class

MWE will be hosting a luncheon for our 4th and 5th grade parents next Thursday, Nov. 13. Tickets($5) must be purchased in advance by Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 12:00. No outside food or drink allowed for this event. Check the flyer for your child's lunch time and get your tickets early. We look forward to seeing you then!

12 days ago, Kristy Gibbs
MWE 4th and 5th grade parent lunch flyer English
MWE 4th and 5th grade parent lunch flyer Spanish
Tonight’s the night!

Parents, join us at your child’s elementary school at 5:00 PM for our Engaging in Elementary School: Navigating the 2nd Semester meeting.
✅ Academic expectations
✅ Milestones & independence
✅ Screen time & friendships
…and more!
See you there! #4theT
14 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Parent Workshop
Parent Workshop
Parents, don’t forget! 📝 Each elementary school will host an Engaging in Elementary School: Navigating the 2nd Semester parent meeting on Tuesday, November 4th at 5:00 PM.
👉 Attend at your child’s school to hear tips on academics, milestones, organization, screen time, friendships, and more.
#4theT
15 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Parent Workshop
Parent Workshop
MWE parents, check out the family learning activities provided by Parent Institute in their November Newsletters.
Building Readers-English- https://www.parent-institute-online.com/sub-issue.php?pCode=4835&iNum=48
Helping Children Learn-English- https://www.parent-institute-online.com/sub-issue.php?pCode=4839&iNum=48
Building Readers-Spanish- https://www.parent-institute-online.com/sub-issue.php?pCode=4836&iNum=48
Helping Children Learn- Spanish- https://www.parent-institute-online.com/sub-issue.php?pCode=4840&iNum=48
15 days ago, Kristy Gibbs
Building Readers cover image
Helping Children Learn cover image
🍳🥪 Breakfast & Lunch Menus for November 3–7 🍎🍔
Check out what’s being served this week in our cafeterias!
#4theT
15 days ago, Dana Spurlin
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU

Today’s the day! 🎉 Family Literacy Day is today from 11 AM–1 PM. Ages 0-5 at Maggie Campbell’s Gingerbread House ELC (719 S Ridge Ave.) and Grades K-5 at the Bateman Youth Center (511 17th St W). Free books, guest readers, fun activities & more. See you soon! 💙 #4theT

17 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day

🎨✨ The 2025 Arts Affair is happening TODAY! ✨🎭

Tift County Schools will proudly be represented with performances and exhibits from our Migrant program, as well as TCHS Early Childhood Education, Metals, Diablos, and Ag programs.

📅 Check out the image for details, and come support our talented students and the local arts community!

#4theT

17 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Arts Affair
We have appreciated Mrs Dean all month as our Principal. With October being National Principal Appreciation Month we surprised her this week with lunch. 🍊“ORANGE YOU GLAD”🍊 Mrs Dean is our Principal? We are thankful for the vision she has for Matt Wilson and the effort she puts forth each and every day to support the needs of students and staff. Her leadership and love make MWE the best place to be!
17 days ago, Holly Mccrary
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🥞🍔 November Menus Now Available! 🍎🥪

We’ll still share weekly menus, but for those who like to plan ahead, the breakfast and lunch menus for the entire month of November are now posted!

👉 View them here: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049

#4theT
17 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Lunch Menu
Lunch Menu
Lunch Menu
Lunch Menu
Tomorrow—Saturday, Nov 1, 11 AM–1 PM: Family Literacy Day!
Two locations: Ages 0–5 at Maggie Campbell’s Gingerbread House ELC (719 S Ridge Ave.) • Grades K–5 at the Bateman Youth Center (511 17th St W).
Free books, guest readers, fun activities & more. See you there! 🎉💙 #4theT
18 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day