Hand-In-Hand Primary School

We had a wonderful end-of-the-year celebration! We are so thankful for all of our staff members and their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our students throughout the year. Your passion and support make a difference every day, and we truly appreciate everything you do! Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and restful summer!
Congratulations to the following staff members:

Retiring:
Beverly Ponder
Lin McClune
Delaine Pettis

Awards:
Teacher of the Year: Trudy Cole

Support Teacher of the Year: Freedom Pearce

Support Staff of the Year: Jeramie Brue

Wendy Beason Award for Strong Work Ethic: Erin Wright:

Dorothy Jones Award for Love and Kindness: Carmen DeVane

Diana Searcy Award for Positivity:Casey Brooks

Perfect Attendance Jasmine Reddick

Don't forget, our School-Based Health Center is OPEN this summer!

Whether you need a physical, vaccinations, or a sick visit, we're here for you! Take advantage of expert care and the convenient location at Thomas County Middle School.

Stay healthy and enjoy your summer break!

What a wonderful way to celebrate the end of an amazing school year!

Our students had a fantastic time at the YMCA pool for our End-of-Year celebrations, and we are so grateful to all of the families who attended and helped make the day so special.

Thank you for trusting our school to care for, teach, and support your children this year. It has been a joy to watch them learn, grow, and succeed each day. We truly appreciate your partnership and support throughout the school year.

We hope all of our students and families have a happy, relaxing, and safe summer! We can’t wait to see everyone again next year!

Today we’re celebrating our incredible speech teachers, formally known as Speech-Language Pathologists, who help students find their voices and build communication skills that last a lifetime!

From supporting early learners to guiding high school students, the dedication of these Speech Language Pathologists makes a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do! 💛💙

Help us show our appreciation!

Hand-In-Hand Primary
– Hayley Mercer
– Allison Wilson
– Kelly Horne
- Meredith Pearce (also at TCCHS)

Garrison-Pilcher Elementary
– Tara White
– Angie Kantner
– Linsey Cone

Cross Creek Elementary
– Sherry Harrell
– Saundra Singletary

Thomas County Middle School
– Heather Long (also at PW, RC & TCA)
– Ceci Dennard
– Hayley Theobald

Thomas County Central High School
– Katherine LaJeunesse

👏 Thank you for helping our students succeed!

So proud of our students hard work and growth! Thank you to everyone who participated in Student Led Conferences!

At Thomas County Schools, we know that a child’s first and most influential teacher is often a mother. Today, we honor the mothers, grandmothers, mother figures, and caregivers in our schools and community who partner with us every day to help our students soar.

Thank you for the early mornings, the homework help, and the endless encouragement. You make our schools, and our students' futures, brighter!

🎉 Happy School Communicators Day! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible team members across Thomas County Schools who help tell our story each and every day. From sharing student achievements and school events to keeping families informed through websites and social media, these communicators work behind the scenes to showcase the amazing things happening in our schools.

Help us recognize our team:

💛 Melanie Davis — Director of Public Relations & Communications, Thomas County Schools
💙 Stephanie Bass — Digital Learning Specialist, Hand-In-Hand
💛 Rachel Sweat — Parent Involvement Coordinator, Garrison-Pilcher & Cross Creek
💙 Annette James — Media Specialist, Cross Creek
💛 Kathie Craven — Media Specialist, Thomas County Middle
💙 Lorie Lawing — Assistant to the Athletic Director, Thomas County Central
💛 Dr. Brett James — Teacher/Parent Involvement Coordinator, Thomas County Academy

Thank you for your creativity, dedication, and the many ways you help Thomas County Schools shine every day! 🌟

💙💛 We celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week with a 90s twist! 💙💛

We had a super fun week filled with treats! We enjoyed Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, donuts from Syrup City donated by Necco, snacks courtesy of Thomasville Physical Therapy, pizza with cookies donated by Our Daily Bread, and teas from Old Towne Nutrition! We also received a gift and coupon from Wellness Life Center!

Thank you to all of our families/sponsors who made this week so special!