During the 2022-2023 school year, Dr. Melissa Busbin received a Bright Ideas grant through Colquitt EMC. Her grant proposal focused on teaching classic critical thinking skills of traditional board games with a modern way to connect and align with computer programming and technology. She aimed to inspire students to develop their own games as they developed computational thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Tift County High School and Tift County School System believe in building lasting relationships with students that translate into learning in a positive environment. With the money received from the awarded grant, Dr. Busbin purchased an Infinity Game table for her information technology-based classroom. Dr. Busbin stated in her proposal that she hoped to mesh the bonds that were built over the traditional family game night played at the kitchen table with emerging technology in hopes of teaching students conflict resolution, problem-solving skills, and teamwork, all while building connections in the classroom that made it possible for classmates to become family. The gaming table takes classic games and brings them to life on the digital tabletop. We students returned to campus this year, Dr. Busbin was thrilled to have students from the previous year ask her when they could finish their Monopoly game. “Several of the students had saved a game in the table’s memory card at the end of last school year, and within 24 hours of returning to school, they were asking to play the game,” stated Busbin. “We are very thankful to be able to provide this learning experience to our students.” In addition to the table, Dr. Busbin also purchased flexible seating to provide a more relaxed and comfortable environment for this learning experience. #BTTY #4theT #BrightIdeasGrant
Please make arrangements to join TCHS staff for an open house on Tuesday, August 22, from 6:00-7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there! #BTTY #4theT
The August Financial Literacy class "SCAMS AND IDENTITY THEFT" will be held Tuesday, August 15th at 5:30pm at the Leroy Rogers Senior Center. See image for registration information. #4theT
Don't forget that Monday, August 14th is a Teacher Work Day and Student Holiday. #4theT
Mrs. Hill's forensic science classes performed a lab demonstrating the Bertillon system of measurements for identification. After taking measurements of their classmates, they weren't terribly confident in their measurements and the way that they measured. They recognized why the system is outdated and no longer used. #BTTY #4theT
ROTC hosted a summer camp this past summer. Here are some pictures from their event. #BTTY #4theT
This is a group picture of our baseball team on the first day of school. #BTTY #4theT
See You at the Pole pictures from the First Day of School! #BTTY #4theT
Class of 2024 Senior meal to the start the year. Relationships matter.
Dr. Stone talked about making each day #BTTY
Dr. Stone visiting classroom and talking with our kids. Better Today Than Yesterday #BTTY
Dr. Stone visiting classroom and talking with our kids. Better Today Than Yesterday #BTTY
Dr. Stone playing UNO at lunch. Relationships make us Better Today Than Yesterday. #BTTY
The email address for attendance notes is tchs_attendance@tiftschools.com. Please make sure to send in student notes within three days of your student's absence. #BTTY #4theT
We had an amazing turnout last night for our Tift Academy orientation. Thank you to all that came. We are off to an amazing year! #BTTY #4theT
Thank you, Jaylen Maloy, owner of Alfa Insurance, for hosting Mrs. Christi Fletcher for her Summer Externship! Mrs. Fletcher was able to learn many skills to bring into the classroom. This would not be possible if it weren't for business partners such as yourself. #BTTY #4theT
The Annual Blue Devil Soap Bowl has been changed to Thursday, August 10th. Come out to the mini stadium located at TCHS at 6:30 PM to support our boys. The entry fee is $5, a bottle of laundry detergent, or a case of water. Thank you for your continued support! #BTTY #4theT
REMINDER: K - 5 schools dismiss at 2:45pm and 6 - 12 schools dismiss at 3:30pm
so 6-12 buses run later than K-5 Buses
Parents you have 3 days to send in a parent note or doctor's note if your child is absent. Drop boxes are located all throughout the school. #BTTY #4theT
Parents and students please look over the dress code for the 2023-2024 school year. For more information, please read the Student Code of Conduct. #BTTY #4theT
Parents, this year all students will need to report directly to 1st block when they arrive at school and remain in their 1st block class. Hall roaming is not permitted. #BTTY #4theT
