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💡🏭 Big News for Bulldog Innovation! 🏭💡 Thomasville City Schools has been awarded an $87,000 grant through the Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (AIM) program to launch a cutting-edge Smart Manufacturing curriculum in partnership with Georgia Tech! 🎉 This innovative program, developed and led by Georgia Tech staff, will introduce students to AI-driven technology, automation, and advanced manufacturing, preparing them for high-demand careers in today’s rapidly evolving workforce. ⚙️🤖 A huge thank you to Steven Ferguson, Dr. Kyle Saleeby, and Dr. Sean Mulvanity of Georgia Tech for their leadership in curriculum development and instruction. We also extend our gratitude to Beka Shiver, Economic Development and Transportation Planner for the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, for her instrumental role in securing this opportunity. 👏 Special thanks to our dedicated industry partners: 🔧 Centek Industries 🔥 Cleaver Brooks 🛠️ Checkmate Industries ✨Nichola Lures Your continued partnership is helping shape the future of education and workforce development in our region! 📣 More details on the curriculum rollout and student opportunities are coming soon—stay tuned! #ThomasvilleCitySchools #WeAreTCS #SmartManufacturing #GeorgiaAIM #CareerReady #GeorgiaTech #CTAE #WorkforceDevelopment #AIinEducation #STEMEducation #BulldogInnovation #PublicPrivatePartnership

🍎✨ Help Us Celebrate Our Teachers! ✨🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 5–9, and we want to hear from YOU! 💬❤️ Is there a teacher who’s made a difference in your life or your child’s? Take a moment to send a message of thanks or share a kind memory—we’ll be passing these along during next week’s celebration! 📩 Submit your message here: 🔗 https://forms.gle/ZrydMCw6E9mrn1Xd6 Let’s fill their week with encouragement, appreciation, and Bulldog pride! 🐾 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThomasvilleCitySchools #WeAreTCS #BulldogPride #ThankATeacherTCS #TCSistheBEST

🎙️🐾 Bulldog +1 Podcast – Episode 2 Is Here! 🐾🎙️ We're excited to announce the release of Episode 2: "What is Bulldog +1?" featuring Ashley Palmer, Coordinator of STEM, CTAE, and Career Development for Thomasville City Schools! In this episode, Ashley breaks down what Bulldog +1 really means, how it’s transforming opportunities for our students, and the real-world impact it’s having across our district. Whether students are Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed, Bulldog +1 is helping pave the way for bright futures beyond graduation. 🎓💼🇺🇸 🎧 Now streaming on your favorite platforms: ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/fbk2Tn9PM3g 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bulldog+1/id1804692837 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1AIBqjyrcPOYNRmUDqcuIn Tune in, learn more, and celebrate the futures being built every day in Thomasville City Schools! 🐾🎓 #BulldogPlus1 #ThomasvilleCitySchools #WeAreTCS #CareerReady #FutureFocused #CTAE #STEM #CollegeAndCareerReady #PodcastDrop #BulldogPride

📰👏 Back in the News! A big thank you to the Thomasville Times-Enterprise for highlighting the exciting things happening in Thomasville City Schools—this time featuring our newest partnership with Thomas University! 🎓🍎 Through our Para-to-Teacher Track, students like Nisyah Duncan and Cristopher Hale are getting a zero-cost opportunity to pursue a degree in education while gaining real classroom experience. It’s a powerful step in building future educators right here at home. Check out the full article here: 🔗 https://timesenterprise.com/2025/04/28/thomasville-city-schools-thomas-university-launch-zero-cost-teacher-development-track/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=recirculation We’re grateful for our community partners and local media who help us share these important stories! #WeAreTCS #FutureEducators #ThomasvilleCitySchools #ThomasUniversity #ParaToTeacher #BulldogPride #ThankYouTimesEnterprise #Bulldogplus1

🚨 Coming Soon to Thomasville City Schools! 🚨 🔧🤖 GEORGIA AIM is rolling in May 6–8 for the Thomasville City Innovation Fair! Get ready for a hands-on, high-tech experience like no other as the Georgia AIM (Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing) mobile lab visits our campuses! 💡 Students will explore cutting-edge technology, dive into the world of advanced manufacturing, and see how innovation meets real-world application—all right here in Thomasville! 🚌 The road to innovation starts with us! Special thanks to our partners: 🔹 CleaverBrooks 🔹 Nichols Lures 🔹 Centek Marine 📍 Mark your calendars: May 6–8 Let’s AIM for the future! 💥 For more information - https://forms.monday.com/forms/c25c5fac674b1d4b1981650a7f08f84c?r=use1 #GeorgiaAIM #InnovationInEducation #WeAreTCS #FutureReady #STEMinSchools #HandsOnLearning #ThomasvilleCitySchools #TheRoadToInnovation #HighTechInTheHallways #bulldogplus1

🪅Community Service Opportunity: Senora King's Spanish classes are making piñatas for the 22 classes at Scott Elementary.🪅 Bring in bags of candy to earn community service hours. Two bags of candy earn 1 hour (students can earn a max of 2 hours). Bring all donations to Senora King by Monday, May 5th.

📚✏️ Back to Testing – GMAS Continues Tomorrow! ✏️📚 We’re headed into week two of Georgia Milestones Testing, and our Bulldogs are ready to finish strong! 💪🐾 🗓️ GMAS Schedule Reminders: 📅 Tuesday–Wednesday | April 29–30 🧪 5th Grade Science – Thursday, May 1 🧪 8th Grade Science – Thursday, May 1 📖 8th Grade Social Studies – Friday, May 2 ✅ Testing Tips for Success: • Get a full night’s rest 😴 • Eat a healthy breakfast 🍳 • Arrive on time to school ⏰ • Bring a positive mindset and encouragement! 💬💛 We are so proud of all the hard work our students and teachers have put in this year. Let’s give it our best and show what we know! 🙌 #GMAS2024 #BulldogPride #FinishStrong #ThomasvilleCitySchools #WeAreTCS #TestingTips #BulldogExcellence

🌹🎺 What a Night to Remember! 🎺🌹 (2 of 2) Last night, Thomasville City Schools students and athletes proudly marched in the 104th Rose Show Parade, and they did not disappoint! 🎉🐾 From our talented band and energetic Red Hots to our spirited cheerleaders, athletes, and student groups—Bulldog pride was on full display as we celebrated one of Thomasville’s most cherished traditions. ❤️💛 A huge thank you to all of our students, staff, families, and community members who showed up to support and cheer us on! 📣 We are so proud of our Bulldogs for representing Thomasville City Schools with excellence and energy! 🐶✨ #fortheciTy #RoseShow104 #ThomasvilleCitySchools #BulldogPride #WeAreTCS #TCSCommunity #locallove #community

🌹🎺 What a Night to Remember! 🎺🌹 (1 of 2) Last night, Thomasville City Schools students and athletes proudly marched in the 104th Rose Show Parade, and they did not disappoint! 🎉🐾 From our talented band and energetic Red Hots to our spirited cheerleaders, athletes, and student groups—Bulldog pride was on full display as we celebrated one of Thomasville’s most cherished traditions. ❤️💛 A huge thank you to all of our students, staff, families, and community members who showed up to support and cheer us on! 📣 We are so proud of our Bulldogs for representing Thomasville City Schools with excellence and energy! 🐶✨ #fortheciTy #RoseShow104 #ThomasvilleCitySchools #BulldogPride #WeAreTCS #TCSCommunity #locallove #community

🎉🌍 TOMORROW🌍🎉 Join us for the Thomasville Multicultural Celebration hosted by the Thomasville High School Spanish Club! 📍 Location: Deep South Fairgrounds 🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 26th ⏰ Time: 10AM–1PM 🎶✨ Come celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Thomasville and the surrounding areas with: 🎤 Dance & musical performances 🍽️ Food & craft vendors 🎨 Kids crafts & face painting 🎁 Raffle prizes 📚 Informational booths & more! Let’s come together as a community to learn, enjoy, and celebrate cultures from around the world! 🌎❤️ #ThomasvilleMulticulturalCelebration #TCSCommunity #ThomasvilleHighSchool #FamilyFun #WeAreTCS #ThomasvilleCitySchools

📣 New Communication Tool Now Available! 📱✨ As the end of the school year quickly approaches, we're excited to introduce Rooms—our new communication platform designed to keep families and teachers more connected than ever! 🗣️📲 While many of our teachers are still using Remind to finish out the year, you may notice some have already started using Rooms through the TCS district app. 🎥 Want a quick look at how it works? Watch our overview video here: 🔗 https://youtu.be/aeqI2irK4WY 🌐 For more information and support, visit our website: 🔗 https://www.tcitys.org/o/district/page/rooms-support ✅ Ready to explore? Open the TCS app and check it out! 📧 Questions or need help? Reach out anytime at tcscomm@tcitys.org. We’re looking forward to fully launching Rooms for the 2025–2026 school year—stay tuned! #TCSRooms #StayConnected #BetterCommunication #ThomasvilleCitySchools #TCSFamily

✨ Mrs. King's Spanish classes got a taste of a festive Mexican Easter tradition — cascarones! ✨ These colorful, confetti-filled eggs are meant to be cracked over friends’ heads for good luck and lots of laughs! 🥚🥚🥚

🌸🐣 Happy Easter from Thomasville City Schools! 🐰🌼 Wishing all of our students, staff, families, and community members a joyful and peaceful Easter. 💛💐 Enjoy this special time with your loved ones, and thank you for being part of the TCS family! #HappyEaster #TCSFamily #SpringCelebration #ThomasvilleCitySchools

🎉🐾 #ShoutoutSaturday: GMAS Edition! 🐾🎉 Today, we’re giving a HUGE shoutout to all of our incredible students, teachers, and staff across Thomasville City Schools who have been working hard to get ready for GMAS testing! 📝💡 Your dedication, focus, and support do not go unnoticed—let’s finish strong together! 📅 District-Wide GMAS Testing Schedule: 🗓️ Tuesday–Thursday | April 22–24 🗓️ Tuesday–Wednesday | April 29–30 🔬 Additional Testing Dates: 🧪 5th Grade Science – Thursday, May 1 🧪 8th Grade Science – Thursday, May 1 📖 8th Grade Social Studies – Friday, May 2 ✅ Top Testing Tips for Success: ✔️ Get a good night’s sleep ✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast ✔️ Avoid absences on test days, if at all possible. ✔️ Arrive at school on time ✔️ Stay calm and confident ✔️Bring a positive mindset! As we head into testing next week, know that we’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Let’s finish strong and show what we know—You got this! 🐶 ❤️💛 #ShoutoutSaturday #GMASReady #TCSExcellence #BulldogPride #WeAreTCS #FinishStrong #ThomasvilleCitySchools

🌹Kind. Considerate. Encouraging. Willing. Able. Gracious. 🌟 These are the attributes of our Scholars Academy March Students of the Month! 💖Please show some love for these outstanding students!💖

📚Attention, 6th-8th grade families! The Georgia Milestones assessments start next week.📝

📢 Georgia Milestones Testing Begins Next Week! 📝 Scholars Academy students in 6th-8th grade will begin their Georgia Milestones Assessments starting Tuesday, April 22. 🗓️ ELA (Sections 1-3): 📍 Tuesday, April 22 – Thursday, April 24 🗓️ Math: 📍 Tuesday, April 29 – Wednesday, April 30 🧪 8th Grade Only: 🔬 Science – Thursday, May 1 🌍 Social Studies – Friday, May 2 Let’s do our best, Bulldogs! 💪🐾

📢Attention future MPMS Bulldog Cheerleaders📢Join us to learn more about Cheerleading tryouts!

📣 Welcome Back, Bulldogs! 🐾❤️💛 We hope everyone had a fun, restful, and safe Spring Break! 🌸☀️ Tomorrow, our halls will be full of energy once again, and we can’t wait to see all of our amazing students back in action across all Thomasville City Schools! Let’s finish the school year strong with positivity, focus, and Bulldog pride! 💪📚 #WelcomeBackBulldogs #SpringToSuccess #TCSFamily #ThomasvilleCitySchools #BulldogStrong #WeAreTCS

📢 Attention Thomasville City Schools Community! 🇺🇸🎾 Join the Thomas County Veterans Support & Resilience Network for a Family Rec Day & Pickleball Workshop! 🏓✨ This fun-filled event is designed for military and veteran-affiliated families to enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, family fellowship, and community connection. 📅 Sunday, April 27, 2025 ⏰ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Balfour Park, 400 S Pinetree Blvd, Thomasville, GA Why join? 🤩 ✅ Pickleball clinic for all skill levels ✅ Free food & refreshments 🍔🥤 ✅ Family fun activities & fellowship ✅ RSVP required! Scan the QR code to register. 🎗️ April is the Month of the Military Child! Let's show our support for our amazing military families! 💜💛 We hope to see you there! Tag & share with families who might be interested! #MilitaryFamilies #PickleballFun #ThomasvilleCommunity #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild