Congratulations to the eighty-two students inducted this week into the National Junior Honor Society.  This is the highest number of students ever inducted, and in the middle of a pandemic, we are thrilled with this academic excellence and student achievement!

The Thomas County School System recently held the spring Parent Advisory Council meeting. Superintendent Dr. Lisa Williams presented an overview of the systems’ plans for Federal CARES and funding and reviewed projects planned for successful E-SPLOST V funding. Assistive Technology Technician Alison Parker provided an update on the assistive technology resources and supports provided by the school system. Dr. Bob Dechman, Assistant Superintendent for Federal Programs and Accountability, presented the system’s policy on Family Engagement and asked participants to complete a survey to provide suggestions for plan revision. Each school principal reviewed progress on their School Improvement Plans to date and asked parents to complete a survey to make suggestions for next year’s plan.

We invite you to watch the recording of the meeting and provide your input as well. If you have questions or input, you may contact Dr. Bob Dechman by email bdechman@tcjackets.net or contact the parent involvement coordinator at your child’s school.

ZOOM Meeting Recording

You may also share your input by completing the following surveys:

District Family Engagement Policy: https://forms.gle/9cJp73gXCBqK4L8C6

School SIP survey: https://forms.gle/M6yXUwZSEZRVtLk96

The Thomas County Central High School Lady Jackets will be holding a softball camp June 1 - 3, 2021. The camp is open to children currently in grades 2 - 8. Campers will learn hitting, bunting, base-running, throwing, fielding, pitching, and catching fundamentals. The registration deadline is May 21. Click on the link below to access the form:

2021 Lady Jacket Softball Camp Form

Students in Miss Boykins' eighth-grade ELA class recently debated the topic “Should You Give Up Summer Vacation?” Students first read an article from Scholastic Scope Magazine about the pros and cons of year-round school. Students then had to complete the debate kit, write an argumentative piece citing evidence from the text, and present their perspectives in class.

Congratulations to TCMS sixth-grade student Anaya Patel for her entry into the 2021 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. Anaya's entry was entitled "Lonely but Not Alone."

Anaya placed first at the school level, again in the regional competition held at Southwest GA RESA, and will now move on to compete at the state level!

For more information, please visit the TCMS MERIT page.