| Twiggs County: A Great Place to Live, Teach and Learn |
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Mission The mission of Twiggs County Public Schools is to inspire, challenge, and prepare all students to achieve their highest potential and become responsible citizens ready to compete in the global marketplace.
Vision Generating Excellence: One Team...One Goal!
System Goals Goal #1 TCPS will increase academic achievement and success. Goal #2 TCPS will increase organizational effectiveness. Goal #3 TCPS will dedicate itself to professional learning that supports high student achievement. Goal #4 TCPS will ensure student and stakeholder engagement and support.
Located just south of Macon, Twiggs County offers its residents the best of southern living and small town charm. Residents have access to the finest restaurants, theaters, museums, shopping malls, recreation and fitness centers and nightlife entertainment. Many of these activities and amenities may be enjoyed in the sprawling suburban counties of metro Macon, the booming metropolis of the south. Few counties in Georgia offer residents the geographical advantages of Twiggs County. Its proximity to major interstate highways makes Twiggs convenient for people on the go. But when it is time to wind down, residents enjoy the tranquility offered by life at a comforting pace. These distinctive characteristics along with affordable housing, make it is easy to see why Twiggs County is a great place to live. In addition to being an excellent place to call home, Twiggs County schools offer educational opportunities that are second to none. We strive to keep only the best trained, most-capable teachers in our classrooms. We recruit from all over the Southeast and our recruitment program includes visits to more to more than 50 colleges and universities. Many of our teachers become established community leaders, earn the distinction of being experts in a specialty field, and garner numerous achievement awards. The finest teachers are attracted to our system by the beauty of the schools and facilities coupled with our outstanding professional learning and development programs. Excellent teachers receive considerable support through staff development opportunities like the teacher induction and mentor programs. All schools and facilities are well-maintained and provide an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. Visitors to our school system frequently comment on the excellent condition of our buildings. Excellent facilities, outstanding professional learning opportunities, and distinguished colleagues are all reasons Twiggs County is a great place to teach. |