ESMS FFA members recently participated in the GOB Fall Festival! 🐮🐔🐰
Our members brought poultry, livestock, and other small animals to create a fun and educational petting zoo experience.
FFA members Josie Golden, Jessica Williams, Charlie Fletcher, and Dahlia McRae helped teach elementary students and their families about rabbits, chickens, and ducks.
We are proud of these FFA members for sharing their love of agriculture with the community! 💙💛
🐄 2025 Tift County Fall Livestock Show 🐐
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for the Tift County Fall Livestock Show! Local FFA and 4-H members will be showcasing their cattle, lambs, goats, chickens, rabbits, and hogs.
Also, don’t miss the Local Market Hog Sale on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
📍 Check the graphic for times and locations.
Come support our hardworking students and let them tell you about their livestock projects! 🐖🐑🐓
#4theT
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for the Tift County Fall Livestock Show! Local FFA and 4-H members will be showcasing their cattle, lambs, goats, chickens, rabbits, and hogs.
Also, don’t miss the Local Market Hog Sale on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
📍 Check the graphic for times and locations.
Come support our hardworking students and let them tell you about their livestock projects! 🐖🐑🐓
#4theT
🎉 ESMS FFA at the Georgia National Fair! 🎉
43 ESMS FFA members recently showcased their skills and competed at the Georgia National Fair. During FFA Day at the Fair, students had the opportunity to participate in live events and see how their exhibits were placed.
Our members entered:
8 Horticulture Mini-booths (1-1st place, 7-2nd place)
4 Agriscience Mini-booths (3-1st place, 1 Grand Champion)
8 Forestry & Natural Resources Mini-booths (4-1st place, 2-2nd place, 1-3rd place, 1- Honorable Mention)
7 Floral Designs (5-1st place, 2-2nd place)
5 Live Plants (3-1st place, 1-2nd place, 1- Grand Champion)
3 Ag Mechanics Projects (1-1st place, 2- 2nd place)
Additional competitions included:
2 members in the Timed Floral Design Contest (4th place & 10th place)
4 in the Ag Mechanics Tool ID Contest (5th place)
4 in the Tree ID Contest (12th place)
3 in the Nursery Landscape Contest (7th place)
4 in the State FFA Land Judging CDE (11th place)
We are so proud of our FFA members for their hard work and dedication! 🌱💐🛠️
Science got real (and a little froggy) at Eighth Street Middle School!
📢 The Eighth Street Edition 📢 Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of October 13 - October 17! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT
🍂 Fall Break is Almost Here! 🍂
Mark your calendars for October 16th – 22nd!
📌 Thursday, October 16th – Parent Conference Day & Destination Day
📌 Wednesday, October 22nd – Teacher Inservice Day
We are in the 2nd 9 weeks of school. Take this time to rest, recharge, and refresh so we can finish out the semester strong! #4theT
Our 8th grade Healthcare students got an inside look at the world of surgery thanks to Dr. Kaiser! 💙 He shared his story, talked about teamwork in healthcare, and inspired our future medical professionals. 🩺#ctaedelivers!
Congratulations to our ESMS FFA members! 🌸
Dahlia McRae and Jessica Williams competed in the Georgia National Fair Floral Design Competition this year with the theme “Beachside Blossoms.” McRae placed 4th overall and Williams placed 10th overall in the Junior Division.
Students created a floral design of their choice based on the theme. Each design had to be a single, complete arrangement, just as it would be sold in a florist shop.
In addition, contestants:
Calculated the cost of the design, including any accessories, which had to be between $25 and $50 based on current wholesale prices.
Submitted an itemized cost sheet listing all materials used.
Completed their arrangement in a timed 30-minute event.
We are so proud of our talented students for showcasing their creativity, skill, and attention to detail! 🌟#ctaedelivers!
Dahlia McRae and Jessica Williams competed in the Georgia National Fair Floral Design Competition this year with the theme “Beachside Blossoms.” McRae placed 4th overall and Williams placed 10th overall in the Junior Division.
Students created a floral design of their choice based on the theme. Each design had to be a single, complete arrangement, just as it would be sold in a florist shop.
In addition, contestants:
Calculated the cost of the design, including any accessories, which had to be between $25 and $50 based on current wholesale prices.
Submitted an itemized cost sheet listing all materials used.
Completed their arrangement in a timed 30-minute event.
We are so proud of our talented students for showcasing their creativity, skill, and attention to detail! 🌟#ctaedelivers!
We’re proud to announce that two of our ESMS FFA members earned Grand Champion honors for their Georgia National Fair exhibits!
🏆 Paislee Crumley earned Grand Champion Agriscience Mini Booth for her experiment on Color-Changing Flowers.
🏆 Josie Golden received Grand Champion Live Plant with her Asparagus Fern entry.
Way to go, ESMS FFA! 💙💛#ctaedelivers
Don’t be scared to save a life! 👻
The Big Red Bus will be at Eighth Street Middle School on Wednesday, October 22 from 9–2.
Donate blood and receive a $20 gift card, spooky T-shirt, and free health checkup!
The Big Red Bus will be at Eighth Street Middle School on Wednesday, October 22 from 9–2.
Donate blood and receive a $20 gift card, spooky T-shirt, and free health checkup!
We’re honored to celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country! Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the ESMS Media Center. RSVP using the link below or click on the QR code by Monday, Nov. 3rd to be featured in our Veterans Day slideshow.
Register at: https://forms.gle/RfZvrYpVCh4Hbc7EA
🏈 Final from Brodie Field:
7th Grade Blue Devils fall to Hahira Middle, 16–6, in the Championship Game.
We are proud of the fight our players showed and the dedication that carried them to this point in the season. Go Big Blue! #4theT
7th Grade Blue Devils fall to Hahira Middle, 16–6, in the Championship Game.
We are proud of the fight our players showed and the dedication that carried them to this point in the season. Go Big Blue! #4theT
🏈 Final from Bazemore-Hyder Stadium:
6th Grade Blue Devils fall to Valdosta Middle, 38-0, in the Championship Game.
We are proud of our players and coaches for an outstanding season and the hard work that brought them to this point. Go Big Blue! #4theT
6th Grade Blue Devils fall to Valdosta Middle, 38-0, in the Championship Game.
We are proud of our players and coaches for an outstanding season and the hard work that brought them to this point. Go Big Blue! #4theT
See the Flyer for Important ESMS Field Trip Payment Deadlines!
🏈 Good luck to our 7th Grade Blue Devil Football Team as they compete in their Championship Game today against Hahira Middle School!
📅 Today
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Brodie Field
Come out and show your support! GoBigBlue! #4theT
📅 Today
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Brodie Field
Come out and show your support! GoBigBlue! #4theT
🏈 Good luck to our 6th Grade Blue Devil Football Team as they compete in their Championship Game today against Valdosta Middle!
📅 Today
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Bazemore-Hyder Stadium - Valdosta, GA
Let’s cheer them on to victory! GoBigBlue! #4theT
📅 Today
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Bazemore-Hyder Stadium - Valdosta, GA
Let’s cheer them on to victory! GoBigBlue! #4theT
💙 Happy National Instructional Coach Day! 💙
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Julie Gibbs, our incredible ESMS Instructional Coach! Her support, positivity, and dedication make such a difference for our teachers and students every single day.
Thank you, Mrs. Gibbs, for all you do to make ESMS stronger, brighter, and better!
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Julie Gibbs, our incredible ESMS Instructional Coach! Her support, positivity, and dedication make such a difference for our teachers and students every single day.
Thank you, Mrs. Gibbs, for all you do to make ESMS stronger, brighter, and better!
📸 School Picture Day is almost here!
Eighth Street Middle School Picture Day will be Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
Students should come picture-ready and bring their best smiles! 😊 Order forms went home today, but families can also order online by visiting:
👉 https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
Follow these steps to order online:
1️⃣ Click the link above.
2️⃣ In the box provided, type Eighth Street Middle School.
3️⃣ Select Fall Underclass.
4️⃣ Choose 25–26 Eighth Street Middle School Fall UC.
5️⃣ Enter your email address to view and place your order.
📘 These photos will be featured in the 2026 ESMS Yearbook!
Eighth Street Middle School Picture Day will be Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
Students should come picture-ready and bring their best smiles! 😊 Order forms went home today, but families can also order online by visiting:
👉 https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
Follow these steps to order online:
1️⃣ Click the link above.
2️⃣ In the box provided, type Eighth Street Middle School.
3️⃣ Select Fall Underclass.
4️⃣ Choose 25–26 Eighth Street Middle School Fall UC.
5️⃣ Enter your email address to view and place your order.
📘 These photos will be featured in the 2026 ESMS Yearbook!
🏈 Join the Huddle! 🏈
Parents, be part of the winning team at our ESMS Parent Workshop #2: “Merging with Middle School – What Parents Need to Know.”
📅 Tuesday, October 7
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 ESMS Media Center
(Enter through the Main Lobby. The weapons detection system and clear bag policy will be in effect.)
Parents who attend will be entered into a raffle for their child to win a FREE 2026 ESMS Yearbook in May! 📘
Let’s huddle up and make this year great!
Parents, be part of the winning team at our ESMS Parent Workshop #2: “Merging with Middle School – What Parents Need to Know.”
📅 Tuesday, October 7
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 ESMS Media Center
(Enter through the Main Lobby. The weapons detection system and clear bag policy will be in effect.)
Parents who attend will be entered into a raffle for their child to win a FREE 2026 ESMS Yearbook in May! 📘
Let’s huddle up and make this year great!
📚✨ SAVE THE DATE: Meet Me at the Library! ✨📚
Tift County Schools is teaming up with the Tifton–Tift County Public Library for an afternoon of fun!
📅 Thursday, October 23rd
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Tifton–Tift County Public Library - 245 Love Avenue
Bring the whole family and enjoy games, crafts, books, and more! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate learning and community together. #4theT
Tift County Schools is teaming up with the Tifton–Tift County Public Library for an afternoon of fun!
📅 Thursday, October 23rd
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Tifton–Tift County Public Library - 245 Love Avenue
Bring the whole family and enjoy games, crafts, books, and more! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate learning and community together. #4theT
