
The middle school swim team finished their season strong with first place finishes by both the girls and the boys. Individual event results can be found at https://5il.co/32uu7. Congratulations on a great season! #4theT


🍑 The Peach Education Tax Credit 🍑 allows funds to be directed toward innovative practices in public education and keeps state tax dollars local. Are there limits to this credit? --Single Individual or Head of Household: Up to $2,500 credit --Married Couple filing separately: Up to $2,500 credit --Married Couple filing jointly: Up to $5,000 credit --Individual Owner of S-Corp, LLC or Partnership (pass-through entity) not paying tax at entity level - Up to $25,000 --C-Corporation, Trust or Pass-Through entity electing to pay tax at entity level: Up to 75% of Georgia Tax Liability **You MUST select Tift County Schools to designate your donation!** Please consult with your tax preparer for further guidance. #4theT


🎉EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! 🎉 ESMS Yearbooks are now on sale for $35 each until Jan.6th. To purchase at school bring $35 cash or check to Mrs. Griffin in Room 715. 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!


✨ Stay Connected with ESMS! ✨
We’re excited to introduce a new way for parents to stay in the loop with everything happening at our school! 🎉
📚 Grade-Level Google Classrooms are now available, making it easier than ever to access grade-specific updates and information for your child. ✅
How to Join:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code for your child’s grade.
2️⃣ Enter the unique class code provided under the QR Code.


Holiday Dress Up Days! Show your Christmas Spirit during the week of December 16th- December 20th!


🎄✨ Big shoutout to ESMS FBLA! ✨🎁
Our amazing students donated over 160 items to Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. 💝🎅 Thank you to our students and community for coming together to make Christmas extra special for so many kids. 💙🙌


ESMS HOSA 🩺 had a fantastic learning and serving experience through their Industry Tour and Community Service Project. They started off their day learning all about Air Evac 🚁, followed by a picnic 🧺 at Fulwood Park, and rounded out their day at Toys for Tots 🧸. There they donated toys, helped organize, and were even able to pack some gift 🎁 bags.







📣 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! 💙👩⚕️👨⚕️💖


