Thomasville High School

Thomasville High School yearbook online sales deadline is April 15, 2020. You're going to want one! Go to jostensyearbooks.com.

Dear Thomasville City Schools Community, A few minutes ago, Gov. Brian Kemp announced an Executive Order that all public schools in Georgia are closed for in-person instruction through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. We know it is difficult to process that Thomasville City Schools will be closed for in-person instruction the rest of this school year. However, this statewide closing is crucial for public health and safety. Below are important updates as a result of this announcement. Distance Learning Distance learning will continue. We will have more information regarding grading in the future. Our administrative team has been and will continue to work in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement. Meal Service TCS will continue providing meal service at this point. Meal Service will not be provided during Spring Break. Graduation If at all possible, our goal is to hold graduation at a later date. We will continue working on multiple plans to make graduation the best it can possibly be given the circumstances. To the Class of 2020: we are especially thinking of you and know this is a difficult way to end your senior year. This is a difficult time in our nation’s history and I urge each of you to continue to socially distance and help contain the spread of COVID-19. Each of us has the ability to make a positive impact in the interest of public health. We know the upcoming spring break is not what any of us had in mind but we do hope you will be able to take a break from academics and focus on time with your family. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your principal if you have a specific need during this time. Sincerely, Ben Wiggins Superintendent

MARCH 27TH UPDATE ON STUDENT MEAL SERVICE DURING COVID-19 SCHOOL CLOSURE

THS Yearbook Staff is still working hard to preserve your memories of the 2019-20 school year! Last chance to purchase is April 15, 2020. Go to jostensyearbooks.com.

Seniors, Jostens will be set up in front of the Thomasville High School new Gym on Friday March 27th to deliver cap and gown and senior supplies from 11:00am – 1:00am. This will be a drive through delivery. Seniors are not to get out of their cars; simply pull up to the front of the gym, tell us their name and we will hand them their supplies through the car window. It is imperative that all seniors have paid their balance ahead of the 27th at www.gagrad.com.

Dear Thomasville City Schools Community, Earlier today, Governor Brian Kemp announced school closures would be extended through April 24 with a return date for students on Monday, April 27. We are working diligently on a plan that is best for our students and families in regard to meals and academics. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

Good Evening. Tomorrow, March 26th, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, will be the last opportunity to pick up a Chromebook, if needed.

For current information regarding Advanced Placement courses and exams, please visit https://5il.co/e5mi

SCHOOL CLOSURE EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 13 Based on Governor Kemp’s executive order announced on March 23, the Thomasville City Schools is planning to open no sooner than Monday, April 13. Spring Break will remain as scheduled, April 6-10. We will continue to follow the Governor's recommendations and orders regarding any future school closure extensions. Please continue to check our website and social media for continued updates. We are here for Bulldog Nation. Please call 229-225-2600 if we can be of assistance.

Due to the current situation, no report cards will be distributed at this time for Thomasville City Schools. Please refer to your parent or child's Infinite Campus account for the most up to date grades. If you have questions regarding grades, please contact the school's principal.

***Important Information from THS regarding distance learning*** Hello Bulldog Family! I know that having school via distance learning is quite a change for all of us. I want to commend our teachers for fast work and all of the parents and students of our community for being flexible under these extraordinary times. Parents I want to urge all parents to talk with your students today and make sure they are engaged with their teachers. While we are not attending school physically, school is continuing via distance learning. Each THS teacher has provided assignments and it is very important that our students are communicating with teachers and completing assignments. Students Students, it is time to get engaged! Communication with your teachers is essential! Each student has a school-provided Gmail address/account. It is usually their last name and the last 3 numbers of their lunch number @tcitys.org. For example, (brown123@tcitys.org) It is very important that all of our students establish communication with each of their teachers via email as soon as possible and that every student begins checking their emails regularly. If any student cannot access their email - parents can email tech@tcitys.org. Please tell us the issue, what the student’s email address is, student name, lunch number, and a number and time to call you on the phone. You may also call us at Thomasville High at 229-225-2634. Teacher Email Addresses Teacher email addresses can be found on the THS webpage under “staff” here: https://www.tcitys.org/o/thomasville-high-school/staff Electronic Communication Methods School student Gmail accounts- This is the primary means of communication. It is also the method for students to access Google Classroom. Google Classroom- most of our teachers have a Google Classroom environment through which they communicate, instruct, and assess students. A code is needed for students to join. Students should contact teachers via email. Remind- many teachers use remind to mass text students. Again, students can email teachers to see if they need a code. Teacher Web Pages- Teacher pages may be accessed here: Infinite Campus (Gradebook) Parent Portal- Parents may see student grades real-time and this will be critical as teachers start grading distance learning. Parents may call THS if they need assistance in setting up Parent Portal access. Edmentum Courseware- Many students have online courses through Edmentum Courseware. Teachers and students also communicate through Edmentum if the student has an online course. Paper Assignments- tomorrow, Friday, March 20, 2020 will be the last opportunity to pick up paper assignments from THS. Pickup will be from 2-3 PM. If school closures continue, it will be necessary to move away from paper assignments and toward electronic communications completely for the safety of the community. Key Points to Remember: • Students have pending assignments from teachers • The last day to pick up paper assignments from THS is tomorrow, Friday March 20, from 2-3PM • Students should email all of their teachers as soon as possible from their school email • If you cannot access your school email, have parents contact tech@tcitys.org • Students who have an Edmentum Courseware class need to login and communicate with teacher asap.

Seniors, Jostens will set up in the front of the new Gym on Friday March 27th to deliver cap and gown and senior supplies from 11:00 – 1:00. This will be a drive through delivery. Seniors are not to get out of their cars; simply pull up to the front of the gym, tell us their name and we will hand them their supplies through the car window. It is imperative that all seniors have paid their balance ahead of the 27th at www.gagrad.com .

This group of students, The Pines THS Yearbook Staff, is working hard to get YOUR 2020 yearbook ready for submission. You can still buy yours at jostensyearbooks.com!

Good Evening, Thanks to all of the students and parents for coming to pick up work this week! We will be available from 2PM-3PM for the rest of the week! Go Dogs!

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*Updated 3/18/20* The TCS Trucks are delivering food Monday-Friday. Look for us at each stop. Northside: Eastside Church(11:00-11:05 AM) St. Luke Church(11:10-11:15 AM) Hunters Chase Apartments(11:30-11:40 AM) Wood Valley(11:45-11:55 PM) Douglass Gym(12:00-12:05 PM) Flipper Homes(12:10-12:20 PM) Southside: Wildwood Apartments(11:00 AM-11:05 AM) Greentree Apartments(11:05-11:10 AM) Old Publix Shopping Center(11:10-11:20 AM) Abbey Lake Apartments(11:25-11:30 AM) Lotto Corner Store(11:40-11:45 AM) Norman Park Apartments(11:50-12:00 PM) Varnedoe Area (National Guard)(12:05-12:15 PM) We will also have curbside pickup at Scott Elementary School and Harper Elementary School (11AM - 1PM). We will also have delivery at 11AM at the following: Villa North Apartments Faircloth Homes Cherokee Homes

Thank you BOE for all that you do for the students, faculty, staff, parents and community of Thomasville City Schools! We especially appreciate your support during these unprecedented times. #BulldogPride #GASchoolBoardAppreciation

Good evening Bulldog Family, Thomasville High School has been working diligently to make sure students have resources to continue their digital learning days! A lot of students and parents have come and gotten their work at the designated times, but we still have a lot of students who are missing their work. We will be available to pass out work from 2 PM to 3 PM on Wednesday, March 17th. We ask that students and parents remain flexible during this difficult time! Our hope is that everyone gets as much as they can out of these digital learning days. However, our biggest priority is that our students are safe and healthy! Go Dogs!

Still passing out work here at THS. We will be available until 4PM today. If you can’t pick up work today, we are available from 2-3 tomorrow.