Congratulations to our December Teacher of the Month, Dana Rainey. Rainey teaches 7th and 8th grade social studies. Congratulations to Scholars Academy Middle School December Students of the Month: 6th - Dhruket Patel, 7th - Julius Edwards, and 8th - Senmiyon Mincey. Congratulations to Scholars Academy December Students of the Month: 12th - Elijah... READ MORE >
Advanced Placement Statistics students in Charlotte Donald’s Scholars Academy class concluded a unit on Experimental Design with ‘The Gummy Bear Project.’ Students were provided the opportunity to practice the principles of experimental design and statistical inference as they designed a well-controlled experiment to test a factor that would affect how far gummy... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the first place winners in the Thomasville City Schools Science Fair who will compete at the regional fair on February 14, 2020, at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. Back Row: Ninth Grade 1st place Overall Colin Szwarc; Seventh Grade 1st Place Overall Emory Cochran; Seventh Grade 1st Place Ribbons - Max Barbulescu, Cole... READ MORE >
Using tape, string, spaghetti and a marshmallow, Thomasville City Scholars Academy Advanced Placement Psychology (APPSY) students in Dale Kelly’s class were challenged with building the tallest free-standing structure in a limited time period. Pictured is the winning team whose structure reached 34.5 inches: Braxton Sizemore, Thomas Butler, Madyson Whitfield, and... READ MORE >
Nine Thomasville City Schools band members have been selected to participate in the GMEA District 2 Honor Band at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton from February 6-8, 2020. Honor Band consists of 200 of the most talented musicians in grades 7-12 from schools in Southwest Georgia. Students will be on the ABAC campus working to improve their musical... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Thomasville City Scholars Academy winners in the Daughters of the American Revolution Junior American Citizenship contest: "The 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment- American Women Rise and Shine." Sixth Grade - Stamp: Honorable Mention Roxy Mohr, 3rd Leila Lutes, 2nd Sellers Newman, 1st Adanya Smith; Poem: Honorable Mention... READ MORE >
Class of 2020 Scholars Academy students and their parents met with faculty and administrators to carry on the tradition of decorating the Scholars Christmas Tree with ornaments hand-crafted by the seniors on December 9, 2019. Each student in attendance presented his or her ornament, explaining the significance of its design followed by a prediction of what he or... READ MORE >
2019 Christmas Sweater Contest Winners:Middle School - Emily Raffield & Conner PringleHigh School - Katie Tabb & Caroline HiersTeachers - Mrs. Nelson & Mrs. MyersEach received a gift card to a local business. Click HERE for more photos from Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: READ MORE >
Congratulations to our November Teacher of the Month, Jonathan Ariail. Ariail teaches Advanced Placement Physics, Principles of Engineering, and Physical Science. Congratulations to our middle school November Students of the Month: 6th - Camden Rodriguez, 7th - Benson Willis, and 8th - Morgaine Leroux.Congratulations of our high school November Students of the... READ MORE >
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Congratulations to MacIntyre Park Middle School and Scholars Academy Spelling Bee winners: First Place - Tisha Kalra and Runner Up - Emma Gebel. The two super spellers battled back and forth for several rounds before Kalra won by spelling the word, therapeutic. Both students will participate in the District Spelling Bee on January 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at the... READ MORE >
Peggy Everett, an artist from the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival, came to Scholars Academy to do a Plein Air Painting Workshop with Ashley Ivey-Jackson and Jessica Dell’s art students. She worked with students on mixing all the colors needed for a landscape using just white plus the three primary colors. Everett is an artist from Coastal Georgia and she also... READ MORE >
A total of $657.28 was collected in the PENNIES for PATIENTS campaign in November to help cure cancer. Scholars Academy Junior Leadership students in Dr. Neila Connors class assembled boxes that were given to all students at Scholars Academy to collect coins through their advisement classes. The group is pictured with a symbolic check to celebrate the grand total... READ MORE >
Scholars Academy students in Katina Stewart's Advanced Eighth Grade English classes extended their study of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" by preparing dramatic interpretations of poems of their choosing by the author. Pictured above are students in her B Day class: Amaryah McKinnie, Madison Leach, Yasmin Hart, Javen Hunter, Keshawn Jordan; Back row: ... READ MORE >
Scholars Academy students attended Georgia's Youth Assembly on November 16-19 at the Capitol Building in Atlanta. Ella Millere was awarded the McCutchen Award which is given to the best statesmen, or debater. It is the most prestigious award given at Youth Assembly. READ MORE >
Jamie Gammel of Thomasville High School/Scholars Academy received a $500 gift card along with other Envision goodies.for her project titled, "Seeing is Believing" that lets students learn best through applying their scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Gammel was able to buy equipment so students can see microscopic images using their phone camera. Gammel... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Scholars Academy October Teacher of the Month, Lauren DeLay. DeLay teaches Algebra I, Algebra II, and Advanced Placement World History. DeLay is an advisor for National Honor Society, Mathletes, and Youth Assembly. Congratulations to the Scholars Academy October Students of the Month: 8th grade - Rowan Garland, 7th grade - Kohen... READ MORE >
Thomasville City Scholars Academy Sadie Hawkins Night tradition included fun and dancing under the oak and culminated with the naming of class representatives: 8th grade - Matti McDougald and Cole Shaw, 7th grade - Emma Barrow and Jasper Davis, and 6th grade - Amy Holt and Jack Tuten. READ MORE >
Thomasville High School Varsity Mathletes won 1st place at the Valdosta State University 18th High School Math Tournament on Friday, November 15, 2019. Pictured: Clara Clifton, Max White, Molly Novak, and Braxton Sizemore. Mathletes Junior Varsity and Varsity Team Photo: Timothy Cordista, Simon Harper, Max White, Braxton Sizemore, Lauren Delay (advisor), Clara... READ MORE >
Latin students from Scholars Academy, Colquitt County High School, and Tallahassee's Christ Classical came together to celebrate the classics at Scholars Latin Club's Mini Convention on October 19, 2019. The Mini-Convention included groups participating in Greek dancing. Guests of Latin's Club's Mini-Convention collect supplies to create art pieces related to... READ MORE >
Over 100 Thomasville City Schools Orchestra, 6th-12th grade, and 6th grade Music Appreciation students attended a concert of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 25th. At the concert, students learned the basics of conducting loud and soft dynamics and heard the music of Mozart, Barber, and Beethoven. The world renowned violinist, Elena Urioste,... READ MORE >
Scholars Academy teachers were treated to a “Teacher Workroom Makeover” by Hands On Thomas County and local businesses that rivals any HGTV reveal! Furniture, appliances, refreshments, decorations, and old-fashioned elbow grease were kindly provided by Ashley Homestore, Bobby Dollar Appliance Consultants, Blue Bell Creameries, Thomasville Center for the Arts, Big... READ MORE >
Three Thomasville High Scholars Academy students have been nominated for the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) Governor's Honors Program to represent Thomasville City Schools: Sydney Deutsch, Mathematics; Clara Clifton, Latin; and Ellie Griffin, Drama Although being nominated by the school is an honor in itself, these three nominees will still go... READ MORE >
Administrators, cast, crew, and directors are all essential to the success of the One Act Play fine arts "team sport." Setting, performing, and clearing the stage must all occur within a 55 minute time limit. Pictured: TCSDP Director Casey Dyksterhouse, Kellie Brewer, Clara Clifton, Rosalie Millere, Julianna Watson, Iris Allgrove, Assistant Director Brantley... READ MORE >
Scholars Academy has officially kicked off its PENNIES for PATIENTS campaign to help cure cancer. Junior Leadership students in Dr. Neila Connors class have assembled boxes that were given to all students at Scholars Academy to collect coins (which don't have to be only pennies!) through their Advisement classes. A letter was also sent home to parents explaining... READ MORE >
Thomasville City Schools Drama Program is preparing to perform their One Act play, “These Shining Lives,” at the Region 1-AA One Act Competition in Fitzgerald on October 24, 2019. Director Casey Dyksterhouse, in collaboration with Brantley Ivey, have cast high school students for their annual One Act competition and are rehearsing in hopes of bringing home... READ MORE >
Thomasville High School Class of 2020 Homecoming Court reigned at the 2019 Homecoming pep rally and football game against Crisp County on October 4, 2019. The entire THS student body voted to elect their winning class representatives. Above: Lindsey Tillman, Miss Bulldog Addie Rinehart, Homecoming Queen Zaria Meeks, Miss Spirit Christina Perry, Timiya Hopkins,... READ MORE >
Kathryn Godinez teaches Spanish I, II, and II and is the Scholars Academy September Teacher of the Month! Middle School September Students of the Month: 6th grade - Aeni Patel, 7th grade - Akisi Jones, and 8th grade - Landon Beatty. High School September Students of the Month: 9th grade - Turner Conger, 10th grade - Madison Miller, 11th grade - Logan... READ MORE >
Thomasville High School Principal Dr. Shannon Norfleet and Scholars Academy Director Jeanene Wallace announced that Landon Carter, Jack Edge, Elijah Humphries, Kaitlyn Kasper, and Max White have been named Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation... READ MORE >
Thomasville High Scholars Academy Class of 2020 senior Braxton Sizemore is the only resident of Thomasville and Thomas County to be named as a 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced on September 11, 2019, the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship... READ MORE >
We're thrilled to announce Thomasville City Schools's new app! It's everything Thomasville, in your pocket.With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2vVrXQ7 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2N2e9yH. READ MORE >
It’s not every day that high school students get to hear the wise words and adventures of a national best-selling author and published zoologist, especially when that guest speaker hails from their hometown! Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing, made a gracious stop at Thomasville City Schools on her whirlwind visit during the Thomas County One Book... READ MORE >
Thomasville High School Scholars Academy junior Ella Millere has been selected as a member of State School Superintendent Richard Woods’s 2019-2020 Student Advisory Council! The Georgia Department of Education received more than 1,000 excellent applications this year and was able to select a total of 130 middle and high school students to serve on the council. ... READ MORE >
Thomasville City Schools is proud to announce the start of its Student Advisory Council. The Student Advisory Council will consist of students in grades 7-12. They will collaborate with school board members and give input regarding decision making, structuring of policies, and implementation processes. The main goal is to give students a voice and for students and... READ MORE >
Thomasville City Schools Class of 2020 senior Winston Cornish is the current Youth Art Exhibitor for the public art festival BUGOUT exhibit at Downtown Thomasville Center for the Arts (Studio 209). Cornish is the first youth to be a featured artist at a Center for the Arts event that is not primarily composed of youth art. It started with the Center for the... READ MORE >
Scholars Academy's annual Mythology Banquet was a smashing success where members of Rebecca Ramsey's 10th Grade Honors English class came donned in their costumes to represent the god, goddess, mortal, or monster of their choosing! These were all characters that have been part of the unit of study from Edith Hamilton's Mythology where students have gained... READ MORE >
Thomasville City Scholars Academy art students in Jessica Dell and Ashley Ivey-Jackson's classes won awards in all grade levels (including a sweep of the 6th grade category) for the Thomas County One Book: Nature in My Hometown art competition: Isabella Ward (6th) Honorable Mention, Afton Sowards (6th) 3rd place, Willa Copps (6th) 2nd place, Trinity Do (6th) 1st... READ MORE >
Scholars Academy juniors and seniors have meet with the first of many representatives and recruiters from area colleges and universities to get information about application processes, campus visits, and scholarships. Additional recruiters are expected to visit throughout the fall. Jay Menees from Univeristy of Georgia visited on August 21, 2019. Caroline... READ MORE >
Thomasville High School cheerleaders snaked the TCCHS stands 11 times to symbolically climb the 110 flights of stairs to honor the rescue workers of September 11, 2001. Blue lanyards worn by the cheerleaders have photos and names of people who lost their lives that day eighteen years ago. READ MORE >
With the sun peaking over the roof of Thomasville High School on September 11, 2019, THS AFJROTC Cadet Lt Col Jarrett Daniel leads fellow cadets in a salute to the U.S. flag which was raised and lowered to half-staff by Cadet 1st Lt Edward Ford, Cadet Senior Airman Sharmia Bush, and Cadet Major Shemekia Clark in accordance with Governor Brian P. Kemp's executive... READ MORE >
Samantha Jones has always had a love for music, and that love would eventually lead her to Thomasville, Georgia, where she has become the first female band director in Thomasville High School history to lead the “Sound of the Pound.” Jones found her calling one day when she was 16 years old. She was talking to her high school band director, and said, ‘I... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Scholars Academy's August Teacher of the Month Ashley Ivey-Jackson. Jackson teaches Art, AP Studio Art, AP Art History. Congratulations to Scholars Academy's Middle School August Students of the Month: 9th grade - Disha Patel, 10th grade - Nolan Barnes, 11th grade - Lawson Brinkley, and 12th grade - Emma Humphries. Congratulations to... READ MORE >
Please follow this link to read Thomasville City Schools' monthly newsletter, Champions Chronicle! READ MORE >
Jocelyn Watson, a sophomore at Thomasville City Scholars Academy, was presented with the Tifton Sigma Xi Harry R. Gross Memorial Award in honor of her win as the Overall Winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 Southwest District of the Georgia Science Fair. Dr. Alton Sparks of Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College was on hand to present the award to Watson at... READ MORE >
Thomasville High School’s welding program has increased six-fold from last school year, and Southern Regional Technical College Instructor Carl Kemper is embracing the numbers with enthusiasm. Kemper, who’s in his tenth year of teaching welding and holds a Masters in Science Education from University of Georgia, enjoys welding in his time outside of the... READ MORE >
Thomasville High School and Scholars Academy has again surpassed its own record to reach 63 Advanced Placement Scholar Awards, including an unprecedented 8 National AP Scholars, given to 55 students in recognition of their exceptional achievement on College Board’s Advanced Placement exams. Class of 2019 graduates Louis Carter, Emily Dixon, Spencer Harbin,... READ MORE >
Scholars Academy teachers are inspired to come to work every day! READ MORE >
Thomasville City Scholars Academy students strap their safety goggles on for Charles Gammel's hands-on elective, Introduction to Construction. A variety of ages come together to build sets for Thomasville City Schools Drama Program productions, practical projects like building a podium for a teacher, and display cases for special items as shown in this photo. ... READ MORE >
Middle school students in Katina Stewart's Thomasville City Scholars Academy Advanced English classes wrote letters to soldiers in training who are not receiving any mail or support from home, so they decided to send encouragement their way. Stewart's students composed 100 letters that were sent to Fort Jackson, South Carolina last week. Pictured: Addison Lester,... READ MORE >
Our teachers are excited about the 2019-2020 school year! READ MORE >
Thomasville City Schools proudly welcomed home Odyssey of the Mind World Champions! Friends and family came out to Veterans Memorial Stadium parking lot late in the evening on Wednesday, May 29 evening at 9 p.m. to cheer, wave signs, and launch silly string to celebrate the prestigious championship for Thomasville City Schools. They brought home a huge trophy and... READ MORE >
Class of 2020 THS senior Maylon Cochran (pictured third from the left) was one of four student-athletes from throughout the state of Georgia to go and represent the Georgia High School Association in Indianapolis at the National Student Leadership Summit on July 22-24, 2019. This is the second straight year a Thomasville Bulldog has represented the GHSA in... READ MORE >
Thomasville City Schools annually names its Academic Leaders in grades 6th - 11th. Pictured: Rose Lehman, 6th grade; Katie Beth Young, 7th grade; Sarah Grace Young, 8th grade; Carson Cochran, 9th grade; Clara Clifton, 10th grade; and Braxton Sizemore, 11th grade. READ MORE >
On the second to last day of school, Thomasville City Schools band members, dancers, and majorettes got a chance to meet the incoming middle and high school band directors. Sarah Andah recently earned a Masters Degree from Florida State University and will serve as Middle School Band Director. Samantha Jones recently earned a Masters Degree from University of... READ MORE >
Max White, son of Tim and Sheila White and a junior at Thomasville High School Scholars Academy, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Only around two-tenths of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2018, only 3,741 out of more than 1.9 million graduates who took the ACT earned a... READ MORE >
Thomasville City Scholars Academy celebrated all things related to Advanced Placement in April 2019, to recognize Thomasville High School’s recent designation as an AP Honor School by the College Board in four categories: AP Challenge, AP STEM, AP STEM Achievement, and AP Humanities. AP Challenge Schools (44 named) are schools with enrollments of 900 or... READ MORE >