The ESMS Social Studies department would like to recognize the following students- Madelyn Cardoso, Raghav Barman, Leisa Clements, Belicia Bafumo-Howard, Max Cook, Graison Gordon, Natalie May, and Minh Nguyen. On Tuesday night, these students were sent to compete in the 12th Annual Tifton/Tift County Geography Decathlon. They earned their spots by winning a preliminary test hosted by their Social Studies teacher and scoring the highest in their classes.
Tuesday’s event began with a 30 question written exam. Following the exam, Raghav, Belicia, Max, Natalie, and Graison advanced to the top 12 and moved on to the Bee round, where they competed in groups of four against high school students from TA Academy and TCHS. Each of these students did great in the Bee and won an atlas for placing in the top twelve.
Raghav continued to excel and made it into the final top 3, competing against two juniors from Tift Area Academy. It was a close round, but he worked hard and ultimately secured first place in the entire competition. He brought home the grand prize of $750 in scholarship money from the Tift County Foundation of Educational Excellence!
Be sure to congratulate these students as you see them today. We are proud of all our competitors and their outstanding achievements.
A special thank you to Dr. Bret Wagenhorst and the TCFEE for another great night of Geography fun!
Tuesday’s event began with a 30 question written exam. Following the exam, Raghav, Belicia, Max, Natalie, and Graison advanced to the top 12 and moved on to the Bee round, where they competed in groups of four against high school students from TA Academy and TCHS. Each of these students did great in the Bee and won an atlas for placing in the top twelve.
Raghav continued to excel and made it into the final top 3, competing against two juniors from Tift Area Academy. It was a close round, but he worked hard and ultimately secured first place in the entire competition. He brought home the grand prize of $750 in scholarship money from the Tift County Foundation of Educational Excellence!
Be sure to congratulate these students as you see them today. We are proud of all our competitors and their outstanding achievements.
A special thank you to Dr. Bret Wagenhorst and the TCFEE for another great night of Geography fun!
🦃 Thanksgiving Break Reminder 🍂
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed November 24th–28th for Thanksgiving Break.
We hope everyone enjoys this time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. Let’s take a moment to reflect on all that we’re thankful for—our students, staff, families, and community that make Tift County truly special.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
#4theT
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed November 24th–28th for Thanksgiving Break.
We hope everyone enjoys this time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. Let’s take a moment to reflect on all that we’re thankful for—our students, staff, families, and community that make Tift County truly special.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
#4theT
📣 7th Grade Field Trip Payment is DUE TODAY — November 20th!
We will be collecting cash or check payments at ESMS from 8:00–10:00 AM this morning.
If your student missed the first payment window, today is the FINAL day to pay in person to secure their spot.
💻 Prefer to pay online?
Online payments will remain open until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to pay electronically.
Thank you for helping us make sure all students are ready for this trip!
We will be collecting cash or check payments at ESMS from 8:00–10:00 AM this morning.
If your student missed the first payment window, today is the FINAL day to pay in person to secure their spot.
💻 Prefer to pay online?
Online payments will remain open until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to pay electronically.
Thank you for helping us make sure all students are ready for this trip!
Congratulations to the 2026 Middle School Baseball Teams! We’re proud of all our student-athletes and look forward to an exciting and successful season ahead! #4theT
This Thursday, ESMS and NEMS students are in for a treat! Chef Lo’s specialty pizzas will be available at lunch — Meat Lovers or Buffalo Chicken! 🤤🔥
A big shoutout to our School Nutrition team for always keeping our students fueled with fresh and delicious meals! 🙌💙
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⚽ Middle School Girls Soccer Tryouts are coming soon! ⚽
Dates: December 8, 9, & 11
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: 8th Street Middle School Soccer field
Important: You must have a physical on file to participate.
Transportation will be provided for students from NEMS to ESMS.
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For more information, please contact:
jasmine.meza@tiftschools.com
nikki.bowman@tiftschools.com
Dates: December 8, 9, & 11
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: 8th Street Middle School Soccer field
Important: You must have a physical on file to participate.
Transportation will be provided for students from NEMS to ESMS.
#4theT
For more information, please contact:
jasmine.meza@tiftschools.com
nikki.bowman@tiftschools.com
SWEEP! 💙🏀
Middle school basketball showed out today with four big wins over Newbern!
🔥 7th Girls: 30–14
🔥 8th Girls: 39–8
🔥 7th Boys: 53–15
🔥 8th Boys: 53–25
Proud of our Blue Devils! #4theT
Middle school basketball showed out today with four big wins over Newbern!
🔥 7th Girls: 30–14
🔥 8th Girls: 39–8
🔥 7th Boys: 53–15
🔥 8th Boys: 53–25
Proud of our Blue Devils! #4theT
📅 2026–2027 School Year Calendar – Public Comment Now Open!
A draft of the 2026–2027 Tift County Schools calendar is now available for a 30-day public comment and review period, and we want to hear from YOU!
This calendar was developed using valuable feedback from our Superintendent Advisories and other stakeholders. Now we’re inviting staff, parents, families, and community members to take a look and share your thoughts.
📝 How to Submit Comments:
Visit our website and look for the Public Comment and Review section, or go directly to the form here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/eSskvo4af3S7yrLs5
Your input matters and helps us make decisions that best support our students, staff, and community. Thank you for taking the time to review and share your feedback!
#4theT
A draft of the 2026–2027 Tift County Schools calendar is now available for a 30-day public comment and review period, and we want to hear from YOU!
This calendar was developed using valuable feedback from our Superintendent Advisories and other stakeholders. Now we’re inviting staff, parents, families, and community members to take a look and share your thoughts.
📝 How to Submit Comments:
Visit our website and look for the Public Comment and Review section, or go directly to the form here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/eSskvo4af3S7yrLs5
Your input matters and helps us make decisions that best support our students, staff, and community. Thank you for taking the time to review and share your feedback!
#4theT
Please join us in congratulating Jayna Kelly for earning 3rd place in the Mock Interview competition at the HOSA State Fall Leadership Conference.
Outstanding job representing Tift County Middle School HOSA! 💙#ctaedelivers!
Outstanding job representing Tift County Middle School HOSA! 💙#ctaedelivers!
🎄 It’s beginning to look a lot like FBLA! 🎄 Join us for our Christmas-themed meeting on Dec. 17th in Room 612!
Jingle all the way to Mrs. Sanders’ classroom! 🎅✨ This event is for current, dues-paid, FBLA members.
Jingle all the way to Mrs. Sanders’ classroom! 🎅✨ This event is for current, dues-paid, FBLA members.
Make Up Picture Day is Wednesday! 📸
BPI will be back at Eighth Street Middle School on Wednesday, November 19th! Make-Up Picture Day is for all students and staff who were not present on the original Picture Day, October 8th. This will be your last time to get your picture made for the 2026 ESMS Yearbook.
BPI will be back at Eighth Street Middle School on Wednesday, November 19th! Make-Up Picture Day is for all students and staff who were not present on the original Picture Day, October 8th. This will be your last time to get your picture made for the 2026 ESMS Yearbook.
📢 The Eighth Street Edition 📢 Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of November 17th -November 21st ! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT
The 2025-2026 School Parent Compact is linked below:
https://aptg.co/nBX4rl
https://aptg.co/kf3G8b
The 2025-2026 Family Engagement Plan is linked below:
https://aptg.co/hlyyt7
https://aptg.co/27R9yF
The 2025-2026 School Parent Compact is linked below:
https://aptg.co/nBX4rl
https://aptg.co/kf3G8b
The 2025-2026 Family Engagement Plan is linked below:
https://aptg.co/hlyyt7
https://aptg.co/27R9yF
🦃 Thanksgiving Break is Coming Up🍂
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed November 24th–28th.
Enjoy this time with family and friends as we reflect on all we’re thankful for!
#4theT
All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed November 24th–28th.
Enjoy this time with family and friends as we reflect on all we’re thankful for!
#4theT
🍽️💙 Breakfast & Lunch Menus for November 17–21 🥪🍎
Take a look at what’s cooking this week across Tift County Schools!
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Take a look at what’s cooking this week across Tift County Schools!
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🏀 Middle School Basketball Results from Thursday 🏀
• 7th Grade Girls fell 26–48
• 8th Grade Girls fell 18–57
• 7th Grade Boys won 47–22
• 8th Grade Boys won 47–27
Proud of all of our athletes for their hard work and effort on the court!
#4theT
• 7th Grade Girls fell 26–48
• 8th Grade Girls fell 18–57
• 7th Grade Boys won 47–22
• 8th Grade Boys won 47–27
Proud of all of our athletes for their hard work and effort on the court!
#4theT
🏊♂️🏊♀️ Middle School Swim Dominates Again!
Our middle school swim teams hosted a meet yesterday, and once again both the boys and the girls came out on top!
Full results can be viewed at: https://aptg.co/fp9Xkn
We are so proud of these swimmers and the hard work they continue to put in each week. Keep it up!
#4theT
Our middle school swim teams hosted a meet yesterday, and once again both the boys and the girls came out on top!
Full results can be viewed at: https://aptg.co/fp9Xkn
We are so proud of these swimmers and the hard work they continue to put in each week. Keep it up!
#4theT
⚽ Middle School Boys Soccer Tryouts ⚽
Get ready, Blue Devils—tryouts for the Middle School Boys Soccer team are right around the corner!
Round 1 Tryouts:
6th Grade: Monday, December 8
7th Grade: Tuesday, December 9
8th Grade: Wednesday, December 10
Round 2 Tryouts: Thursday, December 11
📅 Final roster posted: Monday, December 15
📍 Location: Northeast Middle School
🚌 Transportation will be provided from ESMS to NEMS.
⏰ Tryouts will take place after school and end at 5:30 p.m.
📄 A current physical must be on file to participate.
📲 Scan the QR code to access the tryout form.
For more information, contact Coach York at jay.york@tiftschools.com.
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Get ready, Blue Devils—tryouts for the Middle School Boys Soccer team are right around the corner!
Round 1 Tryouts:
6th Grade: Monday, December 8
7th Grade: Tuesday, December 9
8th Grade: Wednesday, December 10
Round 2 Tryouts: Thursday, December 11
📅 Final roster posted: Monday, December 15
📍 Location: Northeast Middle School
🚌 Transportation will be provided from ESMS to NEMS.
⏰ Tryouts will take place after school and end at 5:30 p.m.
📄 A current physical must be on file to participate.
📲 Scan the QR code to access the tryout form.
For more information, contact Coach York at jay.york@tiftschools.com.
#4theT
The Georgia Department of Education has released the CCRPI scores for the 2024–2025 school year, and we are proud to share that Eighth Street Middle School has demonstrated growth across multiple areas — including a perfect score in Closing the Gaps, as well as increases in Content Mastery, Progress, and Readiness.
Congratulations to our hardworking students and dedicated teachers! #4theT
Congratulations to our hardworking students and dedicated teachers! #4theT
⏰ Last Chance to Donate!
Tomorrow is the final day of our Tift County Schools Food Drive!
🛒 Grab a few extra cans or pantry staples and help us finish strong!
📍 Drop off at any school or the Administrative Office
📅 Ends Friday, Nov. 14
Let’s come together #4theT and support our community one can at a time! 💙
Tomorrow is the final day of our Tift County Schools Food Drive!
🛒 Grab a few extra cans or pantry staples and help us finish strong!
📍 Drop off at any school or the Administrative Office
📅 Ends Friday, Nov. 14
Let’s come together #4theT and support our community one can at a time! 💙
🍧 Kona Ice is coming to ESMS! 💙
Cool off with a sweet treat tomorrow, 11/13/25, from 11:45 AM–1:30 PM!
👉 Please note: As this is not a PBIS event, students will be responsible for purchasing their own Kona Ice.
💵 Ways to Purchase:
At School: Students may purchase in person with cash, check, or debit card only (no electronic payments requiring phone access.)
Or
Students can pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K374X3198617
👉 Pre-payment links will close at 7:00 AM tomorrow morning. (The day of the event.)
Cool off with a sweet treat tomorrow, 11/13/25, from 11:45 AM–1:30 PM!
👉 Please note: As this is not a PBIS event, students will be responsible for purchasing their own Kona Ice.
💵 Ways to Purchase:
At School: Students may purchase in person with cash, check, or debit card only (no electronic payments requiring phone access.)
Or
Students can pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K374X3198617
👉 Pre-payment links will close at 7:00 AM tomorrow morning. (The day of the event.)
