Thomas County School System

The Thomas County Middle School Coding and Computer Science Camp was a huge success! Students learned about coding and computer science while completing engaging and fun hands-on activities.

The Thomas County School System is looking for bus drivers and bus monitors for the new school year. For a limited time, there will be a $1,000 sign on bonus for drivers. We provide free CDL classes and training. The next class is July 12 - July 15 from 9:00 a.m. - noon. For more information, call 229-584-9146 or 229-584-9149.

Elementary school students in the Thomas County School System participated in week-long camps this week designed for young and curious minds to explore the frontiers of 21st century science and technology. Held at Cross Creek Elementary School, the camps were free of charge to participants thanks to a Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers (GYSTC) grant. The Southwest GYSTC STEM Discovery Camp helped evolve students in upcoming third through fifth grades into the next generation of science innovators, engineers, health, and IT professionals. A Robotics and Coding Camp was also held at Cross Creek. The camps give students a unique opportunity to spend a whole week learning how to think like scientists and engineers.

Congratulations to our NATIONAL level winners in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Junior American Citizens annual competition! This year's theme was "The 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower: Rise and Shine for New Opportunities in a New World." Students won in the following categories: poster, stamp design, photo essay, banner, poem, short story or community service. Great work, Jackets!

As a reminder, our system will be closed on Monday, January 18, in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Please continue to mask up, wash your hands, and social distance as much as possible to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We look forward to seeing our staff and students again on Tuesday, January 19.

With the holidays approaching, students may face food insecurity while away from school. FoodFinder is a free mobile/web app that allows families to find food distribution sites based on their location. Visit https://foodfinder.us/ for more information.

Our system will be closed on Monday, January 18, in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

The last day of classes is December 18. We can make it to winter break!

It's National Computer Science Education Week! Each day this week we have highlighted a different aspect of our K-12 Computer Science program in Thomas County Schools. In Mark Thompson's Introduction to Digital Technology class at TCCHS, students are designing drawing apps for Android devices using MIT App Inventor, Nexus Tablets, and Project Lead the Way Curriculum. Mr. Thompson's classes are the culmination of Thomas County School's K-12 computer science program.

It's National Computer Science Education Week! Each day this week we will be highlighting a different aspect of our K-12 Computer Science program in Thomas County Schools. Sixth grade students in Mr. Will Hanna's computer science exploratory class at Thomas County Middle School are working with Microbits to program their own songs. They have also wired their headphones to the Microbits. Other students are programming LED lights using Arduinos. Mr. Hanna's class is just one of a variety of course offerings in computer science and coding at Thomas County Middle School.

It's National Computer Science Week! Each day this week, we will be highlighting a different aspect of our K-12 Computer Science program in Thomas County Schools. This week at Garrison-Pilcher, first and second grade students are participating in the Hour of Code by playing the game Puppy Adventure on Tynker. Hour of Code is a national event held during the second week of December each year to introduce coding and computer science to students around the world.

GaDPH has released updated guidance on the number of days that are required for quarantining due to being exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. We will be contacting any student or staff member who is currently quarantining and sharing his or her updated return to school or work date. Please visit our website's COVID-19 Cases Weekly Report, Information & Resources page for more information (link below). Recently added are resources on Mental and Emotional Wellness. https://www.thomas.k12.ga.us/content/870

Congratulations, Cadence!

It doesn't cost anything to be kind!

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday! We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, November 30!

IMPORTANT ROUND 1 FOOTBALL GAME INFORMATION! The TCCHS vs Baldwin game will be played on Saturday, November 28 with a 3:00 p.m. kickoff. The GHSA has determined... that all 2A and 4A matches will be played on Saturday for the first round of games. Here are a few other tips for Saturday's game: * Tickets will be available for TCCHS fans through GoFan. Tickets are $8 (plus a small convenience fee). No tickets will be sold at the gate. Use this link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/app/events/169286 * Baldwin High School has a clear bag policy in place for admission into their stadium. Only clear bags (not to exceed 12" x 6") or small non-clear clutch bags (not to exceed 5" x 7") will be permitted. * All fans entering the stadium will be subject to a security checkpoint including a metal detector. * Masks and social distancing are required in their stadium. Let's go Jackets! The playoffs are here! #theJacketWay #FAM1LY