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.
First Grade Parents/Guardians are invited to attend the Literacy Event at Taylor County Primary School on Monday, October 30, at 12:00 - 1:30. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Please click the following link to purchase a 2023-2024 Taylor County Primary School Yearbook.
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/taylorcountyprimaryschool
The Taylor County Primary School Storybook Character Parade will be held on Friday, November 17, at 9:30 a.m. The parade will be held outside in the bus parking lot, weather permitting. Parents/Guardians may attend the parade if it is held outside. Seating will not be provided, but parents/guardians are welcome to bring a chair. Parents/Guardians may park in the field next to the teacher parking lot located in front of the school.
Requirements for participation:
Students must be dressed as a book character
Students must carry the BOOK from which the character came (no videotapes)
NOTE: Students should bring regular school clothes to change into after the parade is over.
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.
Subject Line: Coming Soon
Hello Parents,
Be on the lookout for a colorful Parent Information Envelope coming home soon!
You will find important information about a safe and easy way your family can help our school get the essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed. It will also let you know how your child can win fun prizes just for helping!
Exciting news: TheTaylor County Primary School's Literati Online Companion Book Fair is ready to go!
Parents, you can now shop our online fair using the URL below. This allows those who can’t attend in person to shop the book fair from home. This is also where you can purchase digital gift cards for your students!
Online Companion Book Fair Details:
Shop Online: August 15-September 15, 2023
Shareable URL: https://efairs.literati.com/?school=taylor-county-primary-school-butler-ga
Please be aware that the in-person book fair will begin on September 11th and will end on September the 15th.
Please see the following supply lists for Taylor County Primary School.
Congratulations to TCPS teacher, Amy Jones, on being named Teacher of the Year in the Taylor County School District for 2023!
Please follow the directions on the flyer to register kindergarten students who will be new to the Taylor County School District during the 2023-24 school year.
TCPS will celebrate Read Across America on February 27 - March 3, 2023. Please see the flyer for dress up activities.
A new TCPS Facebook group has been created on Facebook. The link is https://www.facebook.com/taylorcountyprimary.
The Second Grade Musical has been rescheduled for Friday, January 20, at 9:30 am. It will be held at the TCHS Auditorium.
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
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
The second grade musical has been cancelled for tonight (January 12, 2023) due to weather.
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
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Taylor County School District will be closed Friday, November 11, 2022 due to concerns with transporting students safely.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Albritton
Superintendent