Eighth Street Middle School

📣 Middle School Girls Soccer Tryouts! ⚽️ 📅 Dates: December 9, 10, & 12 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 📍 Location: Eighth Street Middle School ✅ Requirements: You must have an up-to-date physical on file to participate. 🚌 Transportation: An activity bus will be available to transport NEMS students. 📩 Questions? Contact: jasmine.meza@tiftschools.com sydnee.stephens@tiftschools.com Let’s get ready to kick off a great season! #4theT ⚽

Today, we began deploying our new weapons detection systems! Our dedicated teams worked together to screen students and held debriefing sessions to refine the process as we phase in this new technology at our middle schools and high school throughout this week. 🎒 How You Can Help: --Please check all book bags to ensure they are free of any unnecessary items. This will help streamline the process for everyone. --Review the attached image for tips on preparing to enter the building. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your school administrator. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure a safe environment for all! #4theT

🎉EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! 🎉 ESMS Yearbooks are now on sale for $35 each until Jan.6th. After this date, yearbooks will be $40 each. Bring $35 cash or check to Mrs. Griffin in Room 715 to purchase a yearbook at school. You must have the exact amount, as we are unable to give back change. To order online, go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter the code 00070. ESMS Yearbooks feature a durable hardcover and include 84 pages of vibrant, full-color content! 📸Don’t miss out—get yours today!

ESMS students and teachers came together and collected food donations for our local community during this Thanksgiving season. Thank you to all who donated to help make this possible.

📣 Attention 8th Grade Parents! 📅 Join us TONIGHT for the 8th Grade Parent Forum in the ESMS Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 PM! 🕔 📚 We will cover important topics every 8th-grade parent needs to know. Don't miss out! 🎥 Watch the video for more details, or check out the graphics below. ⬇️ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M4TxvjHeFOGOpm6gYEV2A4wNIMAwuS0C/view?usp=sharing

“The ESMS Social Studies Department would like to recognize and congratulate the following 7th and 8th grade students for winning their class wide Geography Bee. Andon Rhodes, Kayden Washington, Chance Willis, Da'Vion Eubanks, Gabriel Keen, and Danielle Griffin. Andon, Kayden, Danielle, and Gabriel moved on to compete in the Tifton/Tift County Geography Decathlon. Gabriel and Kayden made it into the final 12 and competed in the Quiz Bowl rounds where they went up against students from Tiftarea academy, Providence School, and Tift County High School.” We want to thank Dr. Bret Wagenhorst, The Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence, and all others involved for putting on such a well organized, fun, and educational night promoting geography and knowledge of how vast yet connected our world truly is! Congratulations to all contestants and winners!”

Tonight is the night! The 7th Grade Parent Forum will be held tonight, November 19th, in the ESMS Cafeteria. 🏫 Check out the graphic to see what topics we’ll cover! 🗓️ Meeting Details: 7th Grade: November 19th 📍 Location: ESMS Cafeteria ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM We hope to see you there! ¡Esta noche es la noche! El Foro de Padres de 7º Grado se llevará a cabo esta noche, 19 de noviembre, en la cafetería de ESMS. 🏫 ¡Revisa el gráfico para ver los temas que cubriremos! 🗓️ Detalles de la reunión: 7º Grado: 19 de noviembre 📍 Lugar: Cafetería de ESMS ⏰ Hora: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ¡Esperamos verte allí!

Congratulations to HOSA member Jayna Kelly for earning 3rd place in the Mock Interview competition at the State Fall Leadership Conference! We're proud of your hard work and dedication. Great job, Jayna! 🎉👏

Tift County Schools is looking ahead, and we need YOUR help to shape the vision for our future. Share your thoughts and ideas by completing our online survey! 📝 Click here to participate: https://forms.gle/31nkaj85EFwyY4cU7 Your feedback is invaluable as we work together to ensure the best for our students, staff, and community. Thank you for being a vital part of this process! #4theT

ESMS FBLA: Join us for the upcoming FBLA meeting on Tuesday, November 19, from 3:45 to 4:30 PM in Mrs. Sanders' room.

The Georgia HOSA Fall Leadership Conference was an incredible opportunity for our members to develop leadership skills through competitive events, sessions, and workshops. Our ESMS HOSA chapter connected with other chapters, strengthened our team bonds, and enhanced our expertise in the healthcare field. We're proud of the dedication and growth our members showed!🩺

🎉 It's HOSA Week, and we're celebrating our future health professionals in style! ESMS students, teachers, and HOSA members showcased their spirit by dressing in HOSA colors, scrubs, professional attire, and pink for Breast Cancer Awareness throughout the week. To top it off, our dedicated HOSA officers put together special Teacher Survival Kits to show our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible educators at ESMS. Thank you for supporting HOSA and promoting excellence in the healthcare industry! 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💖

🎄⚾️ EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS NOVEMBER 17TH! ⚾️🎄 Blue Devil Baseball is excited to host their Holiday Hitting Camp for students in 1st through 8th grade! This camp is the perfect opportunity for young players to build their hitting skills and have a great time with our coaches and players. 📅 Date: Saturday, December 7th ⏰ Time: 9 AM - 12 PM 📍 Location: TCHS Baseball Field 💰 Early Registration: $75 (ends November 17th) 💰 Late Registration: $100 (after November 17th) Don’t wait—sign up today and get ready for a day of fun and skill-building on the field! https://tinyurl.com/holidayhittingcamp2024 #4theT

ESMS PBIS Presents the ESMS Powerhouse Showdown! This PBIS event will be held on January 30th during grade-level connection times. To attend the event, students must have -No office referrals from 11/11/24-1/27/25 -Two or less classroom discipline marks -5 or less missing assignments Concessions will be available for purchase. CASH ONLY

SCHOOL SAFETY SEMINAR 2024 Join us for this important event focused on keeping our schools safe! 🗓 Monday, November 18th ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Tift County High School Performing Arts Center We're excited to welcome the CEO from Xtract One, the provider of our new weapons detection system. You’ll have the chance to see the system in action and learn how it helps protect our schools. Parents, students, and community members are encouraged to attend. Let’s work together for a safer Tift County! #4theT

Don't forget about tomorrow's informative session with Dr. Tonja Tift, where we’ll dive into valuable tips on optimizing family time and nurturing meaningful interactions with children of all ages. We look forward to seeing you at the Tift County Neighborhood Service Center - 2737 South Central Ave from 5:30pm - 6:30pm #4theT

Middle School Boys Soccer Tryouts 📅 December 9th - 11th ⏰ 3:30 PM - 5:20 PM 📍NEMS You must have a physical on file to participate. Transportation will be provided from ESMS to NEMS Scan the QR code to access the tryout form. Contact Coach York jay.york@tiftschools.com #4theT

Join us for an important Safety and Security Seminar presented in partnership with Tift County Schools and local law enforcement. This event is designed to provide valuable information and resources to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. 🗓 Date: Monday, November 18 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: TCHS Performing Arts Center Let’s work together to keep our schools safe! #4theT

ESMS is excited to host a Parent Forum for parents of ESMS students in each grade. The 7th Grade Parent Forum will be held on November 19th in the ESMS Cafeteria. 🏫 Check out the graphic to see what topics we’ll cover! 🗓️ Meeting Details: 7th Grade: November 19th 📍 Location: ESMS Cafeteria ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM The 8th Grade Parent Forum will be held on November 21st in the ESMS Cafeteria. 🏫 Check out the graphic to see what topics we’ll cover! 🗓️ Meeting Details: 8th Grade: November 21st 📍 Location: ESMS Cafeteria ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Únase a nosotros esta noche para el Foro de Padres de 6º Grado de 5:30 a 6:30 p.m. en la cafetería de ESMS. Compartiremos información importante para ayudarlo a apoyar el camino de su estudiante de 6º grado en ESMS. Creemos que la colaboración con los padres es clave para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a prosperar, y estamos emocionados de trabajar juntos para hacer de este año un éxito. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!