📣 Join us tomorrow!
ESMS families have three opportunities to attend our Annual Title I Meeting at Brodie Field:
🏈 Wednesday, September 16
• During halftime of the 6th-grade football game
• During halftime of the 7th-grade football game
🏈 Thursday, September 24
• During halftime of the 8th-grade football game
During each meeting, families will hear a special message from Mr. Winger and learn more about the ESMS Title I program, our school goals, how Title I supports our students, and opportunities for family involvement.
Families will also receive a feedback card with a QR code that provides access to the Title I Parent Presentation, Mr. Winger’s message, and the Family Feedback Form.
Unable to attend a game? Beginning September 16, these resources will also be available online. We want every ESMS family to have an opportunity to learn more and share feedback with us!
#4theT #TitleI #FamilyEngagement
ESMS families have three opportunities to attend our Annual Title I Meeting at Brodie Field:
🏈 Wednesday, September 16
• During halftime of the 6th-grade football game
• During halftime of the 7th-grade football game
🏈 Thursday, September 24
• During halftime of the 8th-grade football game
During each meeting, families will hear a special message from Mr. Winger and learn more about the ESMS Title I program, our school goals, how Title I supports our students, and opportunities for family involvement.
Families will also receive a feedback card with a QR code that provides access to the Title I Parent Presentation, Mr. Winger’s message, and the Family Feedback Form.
Unable to attend a game? Beginning September 16, these resources will also be available online. We want every ESMS family to have an opportunity to learn more and share feedback with us!
#4theT #TitleI #FamilyEngagement
KONA Ice will be back at ESMS Thursday 9/17 August 17th!
Cool off with Kona Ice!
📅September 17th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 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.)
💳 Students can pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/ K374X22410025
Or
💳 Scan the QR code and use the code K374X22410025 and then and then the zip code 31794.to skip the line!
Reminder: The new cut-off time for prepay is 6am the day of the visit!
Cool off with Kona Ice!
📅September 17th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 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.)
💳 Students can pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/ K374X22410025
Or
💳 Scan the QR code and use the code K374X22410025 and then and then the zip code 31794.to skip the line!
Reminder: The new cut-off time for prepay is 6am the day of the visit!
⚽ Calling all middle school girls interested in soccer!
Come learn more about Tift County Middle School Girls Soccer at our upcoming interest meeting. Discover how you can build your skills, represent Tift County and be part of the team!
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
We hope to see you there! ⚽
#4theT
Coming to our cafeterias this Thursday...Four pizzas. Four choices. ONE big decision. 🍕🔥
What’s your pizza personality?
🍕 The Classic — Cheese
🍕 The MVP — Pepperoni
🍕 The Loaded One — Meat Lovers
🔥 The Wild Card — Buffalo Chicken
Drop a 👍 or ❤️ on the image of your pick!
#4theT
What’s your pizza personality?
🍕 The Classic — Cheese
🍕 The MVP — Pepperoni
🍕 The Loaded One — Meat Lovers
🔥 The Wild Card — Buffalo Chicken
Drop a 👍 or ❤️ on the image of your pick!
#4theT
Regular attendance is essential for student success. Tift County Schools works with families through a step-by-step attendance intervention process when students have unexcused absences, repeated tardies, or early check-outs. Please communicate with your child’s school when challenges arise so we can provide support before attendance concerns become more serious. Together, we can help every student stay present and on track!
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Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
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Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Something BIG is coming… in a personal size.
There’s something NEW headed to Tift County Schools cafeterias this Thursday. 🍕
Any guesses? Here’s a hint: You won’t have to share. 👀
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There’s something NEW headed to Tift County Schools cafeterias this Thursday. 🍕
Any guesses? Here’s a hint: You won’t have to share. 👀
#4theT
📣 ESMS TITLE I ANNUAL MEETING
ESMS families, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Brodie Field for our annual Title I Meeting! We will hold the meeting during halftime of both the 6th and 7th grade football games, giving families two opportunities to participate.
Come learn more about our Title I program, school goals, and opportunities for family involvement. We hope to see you there!
💙 Together, we make a difference!
#4theT #TitleI #FamilyEngagement
ESMS families, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Brodie Field for our annual Title I Meeting! We will hold the meeting during halftime of both the 6th and 7th grade football games, giving families two opportunities to participate.
Come learn more about our Title I program, school goals, and opportunities for family involvement. We hope to see you there!
💙 Together, we make a difference!
#4theT #TitleI #FamilyEngagement
A huge THANK YOU to Logan’s Roadhouse for coming out of the blue and treating ESMS to some delicious food! 💙🍽️
We are so grateful for your generosity and for supporting our school. Your kindness was such a wonderful surprise and definitely made our day a little brighter!
Thank you, Logan’s Roadhouse, for being a great community partner and showing ESMS some love! 💙
#4theT #ESMS #TiftCountySchools #LogansRoadhouse #CommunityPartners
We are so grateful for your generosity and for supporting our school. Your kindness was such a wonderful surprise and definitely made our day a little brighter!
Thank you, Logan’s Roadhouse, for being a great community partner and showing ESMS some love! 💙
#4theT #ESMS #TiftCountySchools #LogansRoadhouse #CommunityPartners
The 2026 Eighth Street Middle School and Northeast FFA Chapter Officers had a great day of learning, leadership, and team building!
The officers toured Fifth Day Farms, where they learned about the many different types of animals on the farm and what it takes to run a successful agricultural business. They learned about the hard work, planning, responsibility, and dedication required to care for the animals and manage the business.
Throughout the day, the officers also worked on important skills that will help them lead their chapters. They focused on leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making, responsibility, and time management.
The day ended with some fun and team building at Recoil!
The Eighth Street Middle School and Northeast Middle FFA officers are ready to lead, grow, and make it a great year! 💙💛
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. 🌱
The officers toured Fifth Day Farms, where they learned about the many different types of animals on the farm and what it takes to run a successful agricultural business. They learned about the hard work, planning, responsibility, and dedication required to care for the animals and manage the business.
Throughout the day, the officers also worked on important skills that will help them lead their chapters. They focused on leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making, responsibility, and time management.
The day ended with some fun and team building at Recoil!
The Eighth Street Middle School and Northeast Middle FFA officers are ready to lead, grow, and make it a great year! 💙💛
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. 🌱
📅 **REMINDER: ESMS LSGT MEETING TOMORROW**
The ESMS LSGT meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 12:15 PM in Room 110 at ESMS.
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The ESMS LSGT meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 12:15 PM in Room 110 at ESMS.
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💙✨ OFFICER ERA: ACTIVATED. ✨💙
Say hello to the 2026–2027 ESMS FBLA Officer Team! We can’t wait to see these Future Business Leaders lead, serve, and make their mark this year!
#FutureBusinessLeadersOfAmerica #CTAEDelivers #ESMSFBLA
Say hello to the 2026–2027 ESMS FBLA Officer Team! We can’t wait to see these Future Business Leaders lead, serve, and make their mark this year!
#FutureBusinessLeadersOfAmerica #CTAEDelivers #ESMSFBLA
🏀 Middle School Girls Basketball Tryouts 🏀
Tryouts for girls in 6th, 7th and 8th grades begin Wednesday, September 16th, from 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Students must have a current physical on file to participate. Be sure to check the flyer for the color each grade should wear to tryouts.
We look forward to seeing you on the court!
#4theT
Every minute matters- from the first bell to the last! Every day in school creates another opportunity to learn and succeed. When students show up and stay on track, they achieve more! Need support? Contact your child’s school.
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Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
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Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Tift County Schools! 🇺🇸
Today, we honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of the men and women whose efforts help strengthen our schools, our community, and our nation. We are especially grateful for the outstanding employees of Tift County Schools who make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
As a reminder, all Tift County Schools and district offices are closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Students will also enjoy an additional holiday on Tuesday, September 8, and classes will resume on Wednesday, September 9.
We hope our students, families, and staff have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday. Thank you for all you do to make Tift County Schools a place where we Collaborate | Learn | Achieve.
#4theT
Today, we honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of the men and women whose efforts help strengthen our schools, our community, and our nation. We are especially grateful for the outstanding employees of Tift County Schools who make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
As a reminder, all Tift County Schools and district offices are closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Students will also enjoy an additional holiday on Tuesday, September 8, and classes will resume on Wednesday, September 9.
We hope our students, families, and staff have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday. Thank you for all you do to make Tift County Schools a place where we Collaborate | Learn | Achieve.
#4theT
🇺🇸 Reminder: Labor Day Holiday Tomorrow 🇺🇸
Just a friendly reminder that all Tift County Schools and district offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
📅 Holiday Schedule
🔹 Monday, September 7th – Schools and Offices Closed
🔹 Tuesday, September 8th – Student Holiday (Staff Inservice Day)
🔹 Wednesday, September 9th – Students return to class
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Labor Day holiday with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Wednesday!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
📸 **SAY CHEESE, ESMS!** 😁
School Picture Day is coming to **Eighth Street Middle School**!
📅 **Picture Day: Wednesday, September 23, 2026**
📸 **Makeup Picture Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026**
We want **ALL of our ESMS students here and picture-ready on September 23!** Please make every effort to be at school for our scheduled Picture Day so we can capture everyone’s smile. 💙📷
**This is an important photo!** Each student’s school picture will be used for the **ESMS Yearbook and Infinite Campus**. For our **8th-grade students**, this photo will also be used for their **freshman student ID when they enter high school next year**.
Students who must be absent on September 23 will have **one final opportunity to have their school picture taken on Makeup Picture Day, November 11**.
✨ Mark your calendar, be here, and bring your best Picture Day smile!
#ESMS #EighthStreetMiddleSchool #PictureDay #SchoolPictureDay #4theT #TiftCountySchools
School Picture Day is coming to **Eighth Street Middle School**!
📅 **Picture Day: Wednesday, September 23, 2026**
📸 **Makeup Picture Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026**
We want **ALL of our ESMS students here and picture-ready on September 23!** Please make every effort to be at school for our scheduled Picture Day so we can capture everyone’s smile. 💙📷
**This is an important photo!** Each student’s school picture will be used for the **ESMS Yearbook and Infinite Campus**. For our **8th-grade students**, this photo will also be used for their **freshman student ID when they enter high school next year**.
Students who must be absent on September 23 will have **one final opportunity to have their school picture taken on Makeup Picture Day, November 11**.
✨ Mark your calendar, be here, and bring your best Picture Day smile!
#ESMS #EighthStreetMiddleSchool #PictureDay #SchoolPictureDay #4theT #TiftCountySchools
🇺🇸 Labor Day Holiday Reminder 🇺🇸
As you make plans for the upcoming holiday weekend, please note that all Tift County Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
📅 Holiday Schedule
• Monday, September 7th – Schools and Offices Closed (Labor Day)
• Tuesday, September 8th – Student Holiday (Staff return for Professional Learning)
• Wednesday, September 9th – Students return to class
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday weekend. Thank you for all you do to support student success.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
As you make plans for the upcoming holiday weekend, please note that all Tift County Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
📅 Holiday Schedule
• Monday, September 7th – Schools and Offices Closed (Labor Day)
• Tuesday, September 8th – Student Holiday (Staff return for Professional Learning)
• Wednesday, September 9th – Students return to class
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday weekend. Thank you for all you do to support student success.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🏈 TIME & LOCATION UPDATE 🏈
The 6th and 7th grade football games scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 will both be played at Tift County High School.
🔹 7th Grade: Kickoff at 4:30 p.m.
🔹 6th Grade: Immediately following
Come out and support our middle school Blue Devils!
#4theT
The 6th and 7th grade football games scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 will both be played at Tift County High School.
🔹 7th Grade: Kickoff at 4:30 p.m.
🔹 6th Grade: Immediately following
Come out and support our middle school Blue Devils!
#4theT
📚 September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Through a partnership between Tift County Schools and the Tifton-Tift County Public Library, every Tift County Schools student in Pre-K through 12th grade is eligible to receive a free PINES Library Access for Youth—or PLAY—library card!
There is nothing families need to do to participate. Students will automatically receive a PLAY account designed to support learning and academic success. Students enrolled last year will have their accounts updated, and new students will receive an email when their cards are issued.
With a PLAY card, students can:
📱 Access thousands of eBooks, e-audiobooks and streaming resources
🔎 Use GALILEO databases and research tools
📝 Find AP, SAT/ACT and other practice resources through LearningExpress Library
🌎 Learn more than 70 languages and ASL through Mango Languages
📶 Check out internet hotspots, based on availability
📚 Borrow up to five books, DVDs, museum or park passes and other library items at a time—fine free!
Students may log in through gapines.org or the library’s website at cprl.org.
🔹 Username: TIFT + student ID number
Example: TIFT123456
🔹 Default password: The two-digit birth month followed by the four-digit birth year
Example: A March 2005 birthdate would use 032005.
Families who do not wish for their child to receive a free PLAY account should complete the opt-out form at https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7.
For additional information, contact your child’s school or the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 229-386-7148.
We are excited to provide our students with even more opportunities to read, explore, learn and grow! 📖💙
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Through a partnership between Tift County Schools and the Tifton-Tift County Public Library, every Tift County Schools student in Pre-K through 12th grade is eligible to receive a free PINES Library Access for Youth—or PLAY—library card!
There is nothing families need to do to participate. Students will automatically receive a PLAY account designed to support learning and academic success. Students enrolled last year will have their accounts updated, and new students will receive an email when their cards are issued.
With a PLAY card, students can:
📱 Access thousands of eBooks, e-audiobooks and streaming resources
🔎 Use GALILEO databases and research tools
📝 Find AP, SAT/ACT and other practice resources through LearningExpress Library
🌎 Learn more than 70 languages and ASL through Mango Languages
📶 Check out internet hotspots, based on availability
📚 Borrow up to five books, DVDs, museum or park passes and other library items at a time—fine free!
Students may log in through gapines.org or the library’s website at cprl.org.
🔹 Username: TIFT + student ID number
Example: TIFT123456
🔹 Default password: The two-digit birth month followed by the four-digit birth year
Example: A March 2005 birthdate would use 032005.
Families who do not wish for their child to receive a free PLAY account should complete the opt-out form at https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7.
For additional information, contact your child’s school or the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 229-386-7148.
We are excited to provide our students with even more opportunities to read, explore, learn and grow! 📖💙
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
✨ 🏈 Get ready to shine during Tift County’s Homecoming Spirit Week! 🏈✨
This year's Homecoming theme is Night Under the Stars, and the celebration begins with Spirit Week, October 5th - 9th! Start planning ahead so your students are ready to show their Blue Devil spirit all week long.
Check out the images below for the dress-up days and themes for:
🔹 Grades Pre-K - 5 (Wednesday - Friday Only)
🔹 Grades 6 - 12
Make plans to join us and show your Blue Devil pride at the Tift County Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 8th, at 6:00 p.m.
Come out and support the Blue Devils against Northside (Warner Robins) on Friday, October 9th. Kickoff is at 7:3pm,
We can’t wait to see our schools and community shining with creativity, excitement, and Tift County spirit as we celebrate Homecoming 2026: Night Under the Stars! ⭐️
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