Northside parents and guardians! We need your help! Please take a few minutes to take this survey. You can access it with the QR codes below or with this link.
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=6DFF50F6
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=6DFF50F6
This is an important message ONLY for the parents of Northside's afternoon club members.
Don't miss out on ordering a Read Across America t-shirt!!! The last day to order is next Thursday, January 29th! You can order by returning the order form along with cash, OR you can order online using the QR code on the order form. A new order form is being sent home today with your student. You can also use the order form in this post. The order form shows the two shirt choices! Order yours today!!!
Northside Family! Don't forget! Our Mad Science night is this Thursday, January 22nd! This is a FREE event! See the flyer for more details!
Kona Ice has been rescheduled for this Thursday, January 22nd! The originally scheduled date (1/15) had to be cancelled due to truck issues. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling. However, we have a record of those who prepaid for last Thursday, so those students are still prepaid. The good news is that if you forgot to prepay, you can still do so by using the QR code or link on the flyer. You can also send cash with your student this Thursday morning, but the office will not take cash that day.
📚🌎 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!
#4theT
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.
#4theT
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.
#4theT
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
#4theT
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
#4theT
⏰🎶 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).
Order your 2026 Read Across America shirt today! This year, we have two options for you to order: an aqua shirt with "Reading CAN TAKE ME ANYWHERE!!!" and a red shirt with the Cat in the Hat. The aqua shirt will have Tift County Schools on the back, and the red shirt will have Tift County Schools as part of the pocket logo.
Order forms were sent home with students, but you can also use the order form flyer seen here. If you prefer to order online, you can use the QR code on the flyer or the link below. Online orders will cost an additional $1 to cover transaction charges. The deadline to order shirts is Thursday, January 29th.
https://tiftschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/1638/454/False/True
Order forms were sent home with students, but you can also use the order form flyer seen here. If you prefer to order online, you can use the QR code on the flyer or the link below. Online orders will cost an additional $1 to cover transaction charges. The deadline to order shirts is Thursday, January 29th.
https://tiftschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/1638/454/False/True
Northside parents and guardians: Tomorrow (Thursday, January 15th) is the last day to support Northside's music program by pre-purchasing tickets for Sweets and Songs. Our K-5 students will be performing at the TCHS Performing Arts Center at 2:00 pm on Saturday (January 17th), and students who are performing should be checked into the high school's band room by 1;30 pm. See the flyer for more information and for the QR code to purchase tickets.
Don't forget! Kona Ice will be here tomorrow! Use the QR code or the link to prepay, or send money with your student in the morning. The front office will not take money for Kona Ice tomorrow.
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!
Save the date! Thursday, January 22nd! Mad Science Night at Northside! Free! See the flyers for more details!
Northside's January Newsletter is available now on our Parent's Corner page. You can click on the images to read the newsletter or access it through the link below. Links and images are also updated for Helping Children Learn.
https://northside.tiftschools.com/o/nes/page/northside-parents-corner
https://northside.tiftschools.com/o/nes/page/northside-parents-corner
