Kona Ice is this Thursday (February 5th) !! Please see the flyer below for more information and the QR code to prepay!!
Check out Northside's February Newsletter!! You can also find the newsletter on the Parent's Corner page on Northside's website! Just follow this link: https://northside.tiftschools.com/o/nes/page/northside-parents-corner .
It's National School Counseling Week, and Northside celebrates our very own counselor, Mrs. Kimmy Southers! We love you Mrs. Southers and appreciate all you do for us!!
🍽️ Weekly Breakfast and Lunch Menus | February 2 – 6 🍎
Here’s a look at what’s being served in our cafeterias this week!
Daily menus are always available anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
Thank you for supporting our school nutrition team as they keep our students fueled and ready to learn!
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Here’s a look at what’s being served in our cafeterias this week!
Daily menus are always available anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
Thank you for supporting our school nutrition team as they keep our students fueled and ready to learn!
#4theT
Attention parents of Northside's 5th graders! Join us on February 2 at 5:30 for an important meeting about the 5th grade Georgia Standard of Excellence Heath Standard: HE 5.1g- Identifying the changes that occur during puberty.
Opt Out Letters for Human Growth and Development classes were sent home with students. The Human Growth and Development classes will be taught on February 19th and 20th at Northside Elementary. If you do NOT want your child to participate in these classes, please sign and return the opt-out letter to the school February 10, 2026. Only students who do not return a letter will participate in the classes. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. Thank you.
Opt Out Letters for Human Growth and Development classes were sent home with students. The Human Growth and Development classes will be taught on February 19th and 20th at Northside Elementary. If you do NOT want your child to participate in these classes, please sign and return the opt-out letter to the school February 10, 2026. Only students who do not return a letter will participate in the classes. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. Thank you.
Get ready for our Sneaker Ball on Tuesday, February 10th! See the flyers in both English and Spanish for all of the information!
The Kiwanis Club of Tifton will host the 2026 Art & Music Showcase on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6 pm at the TCHS PAC.
The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tifton, ABAC Circle K, TCHS & TA Key Clubs
For more information visit: https://aptg.co/ZP-k3_
Deadline for all entries is Friday, March 6th.
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The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tifton, ABAC Circle K, TCHS & TA Key Clubs
For more information visit: https://aptg.co/ZP-k3_
Deadline for all entries is Friday, March 6th.
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🥶 Cold Weather Reminder for Families 🥶
With below-freezing temperatures expected over the next few days, we want to remind parents and guardians to please send students to school dressed warmly each day.
✅ Bundle up with layers:
• Heavy coat
• Hat
• Gloves
• Warm socks
• Extra layers as needed
🚌 Bus Riders:
If possible, students should wait inside until 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time to limit time in the cold. Being dressed appropriately is especially important in case of unexpected delays.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe, warm, and ready to learn!
#4theT
With below-freezing temperatures expected over the next few days, we want to remind parents and guardians to please send students to school dressed warmly each day.
✅ Bundle up with layers:
• Heavy coat
• Hat
• Gloves
• Warm socks
• Extra layers as needed
🚌 Bus Riders:
If possible, students should wait inside until 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time to limit time in the cold. Being dressed appropriately is especially important in case of unexpected delays.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe, warm, and ready to learn!
#4theT
🍎🥪 Weekly Menus | January 26–30
Take a look at the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 26–30!
Our nutrition team is serving up meals that help fuel learning and keep our students energized all week long 💙
Menus are always available anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
#4theT
Take a look at the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 26–30!
Our nutrition team is serving up meals that help fuel learning and keep our students energized all week long 💙
Menus are always available anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
#4theT
This is an important message ONLY for the parents of Northside's afternoon club members.
📚🌎 Migrant & ESOL Parent Meeting Tonight– You’re Invited! 🌎📚
Join us for a special ESOL and Migrant Parent Meeting designed to support your family and your child’s success in school.
🗓 Tuesday, January 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Tift County Schools Administrative Office - 506 W. 12th Street
✨ What to Expect:
Learn about our ESOL Program and how it benefits students
How to use Infinite Campus to check grades and attendance
Why ACCESS testing is important
An interactive reading workshop with easy strategies to use at home
📖 Bonus for Families:
Each family will receive free bilingual books to take home and enjoy together—our gift to you!
Your involvement matters. When families and schools work together, children succeed.
We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you there!
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All Tift County Schools and offices are closed today in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Dr. King’s life reminds us that progress happens when we work together, continue to learn, and take action to make a difference — Collaborate | Learn | Achieve. #4theT
Dr. King’s life reminds us that progress happens when we work together, continue to learn, and take action to make a difference — Collaborate | Learn | Achieve. #4theT
🍎🥪 Weekly Menu Reminder
We’re sharing the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 19–23 to help families plan ahead!
✨ No school Monday, January 19 – MLK Holiday
We’ll see students back on Tuesday, ready to learn and fueled for success!
Find menus anytime at Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
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We’re sharing the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 19–23 to help families plan ahead!
✨ No school Monday, January 19 – MLK Holiday
We’ll see students back on Tuesday, ready to learn and fueled for success!
Find menus anytime at Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
#4theT
📅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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The Northside Spirit Cart has been refilled and will be open tomorrow morning from 7:15-8:15!
📅 Holiday Closure Notice
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
📚✨ Reminder for Elementary Parents! ✨📚
Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders—don’t forget to join us for Engaging Elementary School, an important parent information session focused on testing and what you need to know to support your child.
🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Your child’s elementary school
We’ll cover GMAS, test prep resources, test-taking strategies, understanding score reports, and tips for helping with test anxiety—plus middle school transition and registration information for 5th grade families.
💙 Presented by the Tift County Schools Parent Engagement Program
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Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders—don’t forget to join us for Engaging Elementary School, an important parent information session focused on testing and what you need to know to support your child.
🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Your child’s elementary school
We’ll cover GMAS, test prep resources, test-taking strategies, understanding score reports, and tips for helping with test anxiety—plus middle school transition and registration information for 5th grade families.
💙 Presented by the Tift County Schools Parent Engagement Program
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⏰🎶 REMINDER: Sweets & Songs starts TOMORROW! 🎶🍭
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.
#4theT
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.
#4theT
Attention Northside 5th grade parents! Join us on February 2 at 5:30 for an important meeting about the 5th grade Georgia Standard of Excellence Heath Standard: HE 5.1g- Identifying the changes that occur during puberty. This is a great opportunity to learn more and ask any questions you may have. If you do not want your child to participate in these classes, please sign and return the opt-out letter no later than February 10, 2026. These letters were sent home with students this afternoon (Wednesday, January 15th).
To help us keep track of everyone’s belongings (jackets, specifically), please write your child’s name on their tag. This makes returning lost items much easier - thank you for your help!
