Students should check their tiftschools email DAILY!

Mon, 10/23 Hat Day: Hats off to being drug free!

Tues, 10/24 Tie Dye: Dont get tied down with drugs!
Wed, 10/25 Unity Day: Lets team up against drugs & bullying.
Wear orange
Thurs, 10/26 America Day: I pledge to be drug free!
Fri, 10/27 Character Day: Say BOO to drugs! Students dress as
their favorite character.

Month of October - Food Drive After several storms and the

resulting destruction, the TCHS/DECA sponsored food drives
comes at an opportune time. We will be collecting non-
perishable food items again this year. Everyone is encouraged
to participate. Last year we collected 4210 items that were
delivered to Brother Charlies.

Save The Date!! Thurs, 10/26 Annual Title I Parent Meeting

with a twist! We invite and encourage you to attend the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting on Thursday, 10/26. After a
very brief information session, there will be stations set up
around the Commons to learn more about how your
student is engaging through technology by integrating the
Chromebook in class. There will also be assistance
available for any Infinite Campus issues and School
Nutrition information. Parents in attendance will be entered
in a drawing for prizes. We look forward to seeing you on
Thursday, Oct 26 @ 6:30.

DEADLINE 10/31 US Senate Youth Program 56th Annual

Washington Week March 3-10, 2018 The US Senate Youth
Program (USSYP) is an intensive week-long educational
experience and scholarship sponsored by the US Senate for
outstanding high school students who are interested in
pursuing careers in public service. If you are a high school
junior or senior, already serving as an elected official in your student body or
other state or community organization, you may already be qualified to apply.
Visit www.ussenateyouth.org to learn more. Email
Courtney.devereaux@tiftschools for the application (it has to be typed)
Deadline is Tues, 10/31 at 5:00 p.m.
Every Friday in the month of October all students without ANY tardies for any
classes each week will be entered into a drawing for $100 gift card (sponsored
by PBIS) #dontbetardy

Thurs-Sun, 10/19-22 TCHS Blue Devil Players present Youre a

Good Man, Charlie Brown. Presented in the Performing Arts
Center at TCHS; Thursday Saturday show times: 6:00; Sunday
show time: 3:00. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students
and children.
Based on the beloved comic strip by Charles Schultz, Youre a
Good Man, Charlie Brown is a fresh approach to the all-time
1967 classic. Charlie Brown is joined by Sally Brown, Linus, Lucy,
Schroeder, Snoopy & Woodstock in the charming revue of
vignettes and songs. Cast/crew: Bryce Peugh, Maddie Malcom, Braeden
Baldwin, Morgan McLemore, Emily Dawson, Joseph Bueno, Abel Alexander,
Liza Byrd, Logan Ray, Julia Ryland, Annie Ho, Elijah Brooks, Dylan Coker, Walker
Rott, Abby King & Caleb Rice. Please contact Jake Alley with any questions:
jake.alley@tiftschools.com

Charging stations
for Chromebooks
are set up in the
Commons and in
the media center.

The PBIS/School Store is now

open M-F, 7:15 4:00 in the
Media Center

FREE SAT/ACT
online prep
course online
test preparation;
non-credit
course;
completed outside of school
day; sign up in TCHS
Guidance office

Fee waivers for SAT or ACT

are available in the
Guidance Office.
 Please take a moment to complete the survey
using the link below. Its that time of year
againtime for the Georgia Parent Survey. The
Georgia Parent Survey is modeled after the student
survey and contains 24 questions. Parents may
complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphone or tablet. For parents
that do not have access to the Internet, you are welcome to complete the Georgia
Parent Survey at school. All parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia
Parent Survey because the data will be used as part of the calculation of the School
Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly
to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The Georgia Parent Survey is
also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey.
Results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not
be posted online. The Georgia Parent Survey link is posted below.
Georgia Parent Survey: http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents

10/20-30 6 Word Horror Story Contest submissions accepted 10/20

10/30 in the media center or email to Mrs. Coleman
(bcoleman@tiftschools.com) or Ms. Shealey
(lauraleigh.shealey@tiftschools.com). Prizes awarded to the Top 3. **Only
original work will be accepted.**

10/14-22 - VSU application fee waived to apply online, go to

http://www.valdosta.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply-now.php

*RESCHEDULED*Tues, 10/24 Underclassmen Make-up Picture Day

Wed, 10/24 Grad Bash Informational meeting for seniors in the

PAC during ELT

Wed, 10/24 Cap & Gown orders in the Commons during ALL 3
lunches AND from 4:30 6:30 p.m. in the Commons

Wed, 10/25 LATE registration deadline for 11/4 SAT

Wed, 10/25 PROBE College Fair @ TCHS 9:00 11:30 in Commons. For current
juniors and seniors. Pre-register at: gotocollegefairs.com Bring barcode to the
fair. TCHS CEEB code: 113 005. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend.

Thurs, 10/26 Flu shots will be given at TCHS.

 10/31 DEADLINE If you plan to take a MOWR class spring
semester, you must schedule an appointment with your guidance
counselor before 10/31 to take care of all documentation and
paperwork. If you are new to the program, your parent/guardian
MUST attend the meeting.

Fri, 11/3 ACT Registration deadline for 12/9 test date

Club News:

Every Mon Mock Trial meet at jail courtroom at 6:30

Every Mon Chess Club RM 201; 3:15 4:00.

Every 1st & 3rd Mon Literati Reading Bowl team meeting; media center 3:15-4:00
Every Mon French Club meet after school in RM 216

Every Mon & Wed Upward Bound RM 310; 3:30 4:30

Every Tues FCA, 7:30 in ROTC RM 924/926 in the gym. You may enter
the gym through the side student parking lot doors nearest the ROTC
classroom. You do not have to be an athlete to join and the club is
FREE! Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!

Every Tues Writing Club RM 115 @ 3:15; see Mr. Tanner for details

Every Tues Math Club RM 208; 3:20 4:00 Bring your chromebook!
Every Wed Math Club RM 208; 7:20 AM Bring your chromebook!

Every Wed Spanish Club RM 302; 3:15 3:45

Every Wed Debate Team meet in RM 112 (Ms. Keen).

Key Club applications are available in RM 104 (Mrs. Scott)

Tues, 11/14 - Optimist Geography Decathlon open to all students grades 9-12.
This event will be hosted at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 5:30.
Scholarships for winners: 1st place - $500; 2nd place - $250; 3rd place - $100.
Sponsored by the Tifton Optimist Club and the Tift County Foundation for
Educational Excellence. Register with Dr. Fandel by Tues, 11/7
sfandel@tiftschools.com
Sports News:

Girls Basketball Any female interested in trying out for the TCHS Girls Basketball
team should see Coach Conner in the gym or in RM 920 ASAP! Coach Conner
has paperwork and more information that you will need to submit prior to 10/30.
Tryouts start on 10/30. Contact Coach Conner, jconner@tiftschools.com, if you
have any questions.

Fri, 10/20 Football (V) @ Colquitt; game time 7:30; tickets will be
sold Thursday & Friday at TCHS during all 3 lunches (11:35-1:40
ONLY); table will be set up in the Commons. Tickets will also be
available to students at ESMS & NEC on Friday during lunch. Pre-sale tickets are
$8; at the gate $10; babies in arms are FREE everyone else needs a ticket

Sat, 10/21 Cross Country TCHS is hosting the 7A Area meet on

the beautiful campus of ABAC. Meet times: VG, 11:00; VB, 11:30;
JVG, 12:00; JVB, 12:45. This is the first time south GA has hosted this
type of XC meet. Come out and support these student athletes.
They would love to see you there and admission is FREE!

Sat, 10/21 Competition Cheer Middle and High

School @ Ware Co