We are traveling to Japan in 2026, and you are invited!
There will be an information meeting on October 22nd at 6pm to learn more about the trip and what's included.
Those who RSVP to the meeting and attend will be eligible for an additional $200 off.
Please register here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/c833pdp
😎 Scholars serve with a passion! 😎 Congratulations to the following Scholars Academy students who served and submitted the most hours for quarter one! We are proud of you! Keep up the great work!
6th grade: Macy Black and Chason Hester
7th grade: Preston Sumner
8th grade: Thomas Casper
📸 Attention Senior Families! 🎓
It’s time to celebrate the Class of 2024 with a special Senior Yearbook Ad! ✨ Don’t miss the chance to honor your graduate with a personal message and favorite photos.
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Stacey Morgan 🌟
Meet Mrs. Stacey Morgan, a dedicated special education teacher with 15 years of experience! 🎓 She’s taught all grade levels from Pre-K through 12th and has been a part of the Thomasville City Schools family for 12 years. For the past decade, she has served as the Lead Special Education Teacher at MPMS and Jerger. With a Master’s in Special Education from Valdosta State and a Specialist degree in Special Education Leadership from the University of West Georgia, Mrs. Morgan continues to grow in her field. She recently completed the Special Education Administrators Developmental Academy through G-CASE. Outside the classroom, Stacey has been happily married for almost 16 years and is a proud mom to four beautiful children — three girls (13, 11, and 8) and a little boy (4) 👨👩👧👦. She loves reading, playing the guitar or piano 🎶, and heading to the mountains whenever she can 🌄. She and her husband lead worship at their church, First Methodist of Cairo. Growing up all over South Georgia as the daughter of a Methodist preacher ⛪, she moved often, but Thomasville has been her family’s home for 12 years. This year, she’s thrilled to work with many students she previously taught at Jerger, seeing their incredible academic growth 📚. Mrs. Morgan also admires the hard work of her fellow teachers in meeting the needs of all learners. Thank you, Mrs. Morgan, for your commitment and passion! 💫❤️
Parents please join us in learning about Advanced Placement (AP) Courses offered at Thomasville High School by attending our Parent Informational Night on October 15 at 6 pm in the THS Cafeteria.
🌸 THS Cheer Poinsettia Sale! 🌸
Support your favorite cheerleaders and add some holiday cheer to your home with our annual poinsettia sale! 🎄✨
To order, contact ANY THS Cheerleader, JV Cheerleader, or our Cheer Coach. If you don’t know one personally, send Ms. Pilcher a message: pilcherl@tcitys.org.
Thank you for supporting THS Cheer! ❤️
✨REMINDER✨
Fall Break begins next week!🍂🍁
There will be no school beginning next Monday, Oct 7 thru Friday, Oct 11th. Oct 14th is a student holiday/teacher workday. Have a safe and happy fall break!
🌀 Scholars in Action! 🌀
Our amazing 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Scholars are stepping up to help hurricane victims by collecting toiletry items! 🧴🪥 Their first donation will be heading to Pearson, GA, to provide relief for those in need. We are so proud of their dedication to making a difference in the community! 💙 Let's support them by spreading the word and contributing if you can!
🎉 Congratulations to Our September Students of the Month! 🎉
We are so proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, leadership, and positive impact in and out of the classroom! 👏 Keep shining, Scholars! 🌟
6th Grade:
🏅 Peyton Warnock
🏅 Malachi Murray
🏅 Davis Rodd
🏅 Aiden Miller
7th Grade:
🏅 Maddox Carney
🏅 Ki'Umbriyah Kilpatrick
🏅 Audrey England
🏅 Jaden Mitchell
🏅 Caiden Hartzog
8th Grade:
🏅 Kyra Braswell
🏅 Logan Howell
🏅 Justyce Cole
🏅 Ar'Brielle Hayward
🏅 Claire Siceloff
Yearbooks are $60 until October 18.
🌟 Community Service Champs! 🌟
We’re proud to announce the homerooms with the highest average community service hours for each grade during the 1st 9 Weeks! 👏 Your hard work and dedication to giving back have truly made an impact! 💪
🏅 6th Grade: Ms. Strausser’s class
🏅 7th Grade: Ms. Sable’s class
🏅 8th Grade: Mrs. King’s class
Keep up the amazing work, Scholars! Let’s continue to serve and make a difference in our community. ❤️
📢 Attention NHS Students!
📅 NHS Induction Ceremony Rehearsal
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 7th
⏰ Time: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
📍 Location: MPMS/SA Auditorium
👥 Who: New Inductees Only
📅 NHS Induction Ceremony & Senior Pinning Ceremony
🗓️ Date: Sunday, November 10th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Location: MPMS/SA Auditorium
👥 Who: All current members and new inductees
🚪 Arrival Time: Please arrive by 1:15 PM in appropriate attire.
🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Brantley Ivey 🌟
Meet Brantley Ivey, an incredible member of the Scholars Academy team since 2018! 🎭 With a BFA in Performing Arts from Coastal Carolina University and additional studies in Physical Theatre and Commedia dell’Arte from the Accademia dell’Arte in Italy 🇮🇹, Brantley brings a world of experience to our students. Before returning to her hometown, she spent several years performing in New York 🗽, where she earned rave reviews from the New York Times 📰 and helped create a New York Innovative Theatre Award-nominated piece 🏆. As a third-generation educator 👩🏫 and founding member of the Thomasville City Schools Drama Program, Brantley’s passion for the arts and teaching is evident. She now lives in her hometown with her husband and their two children 👨👩👧👦, balancing her passion for education and family life. ❤️ When asked what she loves most about teaching at Scholars Academy, she said, "The students — their engagement, motivation, and ingenuity." 👏 We're lucky to have you, Brantley! 💫
Today, Mrs. Nicolay’s Literature students at Thomasville High School had the privilege of meeting bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt, whose debut novel, REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, is not only a New York Times bestseller but also a selection of the Read with Jenna Today Show book club.
As part of our Thomas County One Book campaign, Mrs. Van Pelt shared her inspiring journey to becoming an author, detailing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Her candid discussion about the writing process resonated deeply with our students, fostering a lively Q&A session that was both engaging and insightful.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shelby Van Pelt for her visit and for sharing her remarkable story. We hope she enjoys all that Thomasville, GA, has to offer during her stay!
Hey, THS Seniors! 🎉
It’s time to vote for your Prom Theme!
Check your emails and cast your vote by Friday, October 4th. 🗳️ 💃🕺
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Haley Bentley 🌟
Meet Mrs. Haley Bentley, a dedicated educator and Troy University alum! She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education with an instrumental focus, and this marks her second year teaching. 🎶🎓 Originally from Cairo, GA, Mrs. Bentley shares her home with her husband and two adorable fur babies—Teddy the dog and Rae the cat! 🐶🐱 In her free time, she loves reading, playing various instruments, cooking, and hiking/traveling with her husband. Fun fact: she has an extra vertebra in her spine (but sadly, it didn’t make her taller)! 😄 When asked what she loves about teaching at Scholars Academy, Mrs. Bentley said, "I love the close-knit family feel between staff and students." ❤️Thank you, Mrs. Bentley, for your enthusiasm and commitment to creating a supportive learning environment! You make a difference every day. 🌟
🌸 Exciting News! 🌸
Coming Summer 2025: JAPAN ✨
Stay tuned High School students for more details coming in mid-October. It's going to be an adventure filled with culture, food, and exploration! 🎌✈️
REMINDER
✨Today is the deadline ✨
Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) is sponsoring its annual high school student video contest for member districts across the state. Winners will be recognized at the GSBA/GSSA Annual Conference in Atlanta, and the first, second and third place winners will be awarded $1,000, $500, and $250 respectively for their school's video production program!
The GSBA Awards Committee will review and judge the Student Video Awards nominees in November. The nominees will be notified of the Committee’s selections that month.
For more information, visit https://gsba.com/awards/student-video-contest/
📢 Community Service Opportunity for SA Middle School Students!
Support hurricane victims and earn service hours in two ways:
1️⃣ Toiletry Drive: Donate essential toiletry items (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) and earn 1 hour of community service.
2️⃣ Hurricane Helene Cleanup: Help with local cleanup efforts and earn 2 hours of service.
Check with your homeroom teacher for more details and forms. Let’s come together and make a difference! 💪
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Kathryn Pouncey 🌟
Meet Ms. Kathryn Pouncey, an inspiring educator with over 24 years of teaching experience! She has taught both Foreign Language and English as a Second Language, fueled by a lifelong love for language learning. Ms. Pouncey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Foreign and Second Language Instruction, both from Florida State University. 🎓🌟 Originally from San Antonio, Texas, but raised in North Florida, Ms. Pouncey has spent the last 11 years in the Thomasville City School system, teaching at both Thomasville High School and Scholars Academy. She cherishes the relationships she’s built with her colleagues and students alike. ❤️ Inspired by her mother, an educator, and encouraged by her dad to apply to TCS, Ms. Pouncey feels right at home here. She has three amazing children: Joshua, who is studying architecture, Isa, a junior at Chiles, and Lili, a 3rd grader at Jerger Elementary. 🏡👩👧👦 Ms. Pouncey loves spending time with her family, especially at Disney World, traveling, reading, and binging her favorite shows. This past summer, she took a group of THS students to Spain and is excited to lead a group of 15 students to Italy and Greece in June 2025. She’s even working on her third language, Italian—“Non vedo l'ora!” (I can’t wait!) 🇮🇹✈️ When asked what she loves about teaching at Scholars Academy, Ms. Pouncey said, "I love the students and their incredible passion and motivation for learning, and the opportunity to see students grow from middle schoolers to high school seniors and all they accomplish in between!" 🌱 Thank you, Ms. Pouncey, for your dedication and enthusiasm! You make a profound impact on your students every day. 🌟
