December 29, 2023
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
As we approach the beginning of the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year, I know you have questions and concerns about our move into our new school. Our teachers will be returning on January 3rd with several days to prepare for the return of students on January 10th. While there is still work to be done on the 3-12 campus, we will be excited to host an open house for students, parents, and guardians on January 8th. We will open the doors on January 8th at 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Hopefully, this will allow you to plan a time that will be convenient for you. A more formal announcement of the open house is forthcoming. We will also provide a driveway and parking layout in the coming days. In general, the buses and employees will utilize the driveway off of East Main Street. Our student drivers and parents will access the campus through the driveway off of RL McDougald Drive.
Once our new campus is closer to final completion, we plan to host a community event to include a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house for the community. We will provide a more formal announcement once that date is set.
I am grateful for the support and excitement you have shown for our new school, and I can’t wait for everyone to get a chance to see it. I hope you continue to enjoy the holidays, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on January 10th.
Respectfully,
Jennifer Albritton
Superintendent
An Expression of Sympathy to the Family of Horace Wilder
On behalf of the Taylor County Board of Education and the faculty and staff of the Taylor County School System, we offer our condolences to the family of Horace Wilder. He has served our school system for over 40 years through his work as a bus driver and a custodian. In recent years, he has served part-time as a custodian inspiring us as he persevered through health challenges. Our hearts are broken as we reflect on his faithfulness to serve the students of Taylor County for so many years. He will be greatly missed. In his memory, we will be placing a wreath on his old bus in front of the high school and on the sign at the bus garage.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Jennifer Albritton
Taylor County School Superintendent
Important Announcement from the Taylor County School District
Taylor County Schools will have an early release for students on Friday, November 10, 2023. Bus students and car riders will be dismissed at the following times:
Taylor County Primary School – 11:15 a.m.
Taylor County Upper Elementary – 11:30 a.m.
Taylor County Middle and High Schools – 11:45 a.m.
The Taylor County School System has excelled in its 4-year cohort graduation rate for the year 2023. The Taylor County School System’s 4-year cohort graduation rate for the year 2023 is 92.13% and exceeds the state cohort graduation rate of 84.4%. Congratulations to our students, faculty and staff for the teamwork that produced this accomplishment.
TCMS hosted Technology Night for parents.
TCMS Homecoming 2023!!
Fun with the Chic-Fil-A cow today!
Football conditioning begins on July 18th at 4:30.
TCMS Softball Tryouts will be held July 10th - 12th at the Recreation Department.
Taylor County's 2022-23 Teacher of the Year, Jessica Williams, attended the State Teacher of the Year Gala in Jekyll Island.
The Poetry in the Park event was cancelled due to forecasted weather events.
Congrats to Jasmine Rijos. She is this year's local winner of the GA Farm Bureau Art contest. Along with a certificate, Jasmine received a $25 gift card.
April Students of the Month: Cayden Hunter, Kaiden Russell, Zoie Shiver
Spotlight Students of the Month "Perseverance": Kohen Wainwright, Hallie Pandolfi, Aaliyah Neain
Congratulations to TCPS teacher, Amy Jones, on being named Teacher of the Year in the Taylor County School District for 2023!
Spring Band Concert highlighting grades 5-12.
March Spotlight Students and Students of the Month.
Spotlight Students: Brayden Jackson, Garrett Raines, Bo Harris
Students of the Month: Scotland Raines, Bralyn Hunter, Erika Ramirez
Important!! Eighth grade parents, please attend.
Spotlight Students: "Self Control"
1-12-23
We are continuing to monitor the weather for school dismissal. At this time, we plan to start running our buses about 15 minutes ahead of their normal schedule. We are willing to release car riders at the same time, but staff will remain on duty until all car riders have been picked up. Please know that a weather warning during this time could alter our schedule. The current plan is as follows:
Taylor County Primary School – 2:30 p.m.
Taylor County Upper Elementary – 2:45 p.m.
Taylor County Middle and High Schools – 3:00 p.m.
Jennifer Albritton
Superintendent
January 10, 2023
On Monday morning, the District was made aware of threatening social media postings. While these postings did not appear to be a direct threat to our school system, they were concerning. Out of an abundance of caution, we implemented safety measures and contacted law enforcement. It is our current understanding that these postings posed no threat to our students. As always, the safety and security of our students is our top priority.
Jennifer Albritton
Superintendent