💙 **LAST YEAR. SAME LEGACY.** 💙
From the days of Tift County High School to the final year of Eighth Street Middle School, generations of students have walked these halls, made memories, and left their mark.
As we prepare to close this chapter in our school's history, the 2026–2027 ESMS Yearbook will be more than just a collection of pictures. It will be a keepsake of the people, traditions, and memories that have made Eighth Street so special.
📖 Our final ESMS Yearbook is ON SALE NOW!
💙 $40 through January 8, 2027
💙 $45 beginning January 9, 2027
How to Purchase:
💻 Online: https://yearbookordercenter.com/.../eighth-street-middle... - This should take you straight to the ESMS Order Page
Enter school code 00070 (If Prompted to)
🏫 At School: Bring $40 (cash or check) to Mrs. Griffin in the Media Center.
The name may change, but the legacy remains. 💙
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Our ESMS Food Drive wraps up this Friday, November 13, and we need one final push to finish strong!
Students are encouraged to bring ready-to-eat food items such as mac and cheese cups, ramen, and ravioli to help support those in need.
🍩 There's a SWEET reward on the line! The homeroom in each grade level (6th, 7th, and 8th) that collects the most items will win DONUTS, courtesy of Mr. Winger!
💙 Every donation makes a difference! Let's see how much we can collect before Friday!
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TCHS Pathway Palooza is a drop-in event for students in grades 8–11 and their parents! Explore CTAE and Fine Arts pathways, get a firsthand look at what these classes are about, meet with TCHS counselors, and learn about Dual Enrollment opportunities through Southern Regional Technical College.
Check out our video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xwl1aUuFvtSAljeXUeqKKtIY4y-FZzQ1/view?usp=sharing
More details coming soon!
BPI will take individual and team photos on Wednesday, November 18, at 4 p.m. in the ESMS gym.
Scan the QR code on the graphic to pre-order your photos!
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Students in Ms. Brown’s agriculture classes got hands-on experience learning about the different layers of soil and the important roles microorganisms and earthworms play in providing plants with the nutrients they need to grow.
The best part? They got to enjoy a sweet, soil-inspired treat at the end! 🍫🪱
Learning is always sweeter when you can eat your creation!
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Get ready for a sweet treat, Blue Devils! 💙 Kona Ice will be visiting Eighth Street Middle School on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM!
📲 Want to pre-pay? Simply scan the QR code on the flyer or use the direct payment link below!
🔗 Pre-Pay Here:
[https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K374X90010027](https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K374X90010027)
🔑 Event Code:** K374X90010027
⏰ Pre-payment closes at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, November 17!
We can't wait to enjoy a cool treat with our Blue Devils! 🍧💙
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Both Tift County middle school boys basketball teams picked up wins against Lowndes on Monday!
🔹 7th Grade | Tift County 50, Lowndes 35
🔹 8th Grade | Tift County 50, Lowndes 22
Great job!
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Both Tift County middle school girls basketball teams came away with wins at Lowndes on Monday!
🔹 7th Grade | Tift County 34, Lowndes 7
🔹 8th Grade | Tift County 25, Lowndes 20
Great job!
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Check out The Weekly T for November 9–13 to stay up to date on athletics, club activities, cafeteria menus, and important upcoming dates.
📸 Wednesday, November 11, is Make-Up Picture Day! This is the final opportunity for students who missed Picture Day to have their photo taken for the yearbook.
🥫 Our ESMS Food Drive continues through Friday, November 13! Students are encouraged to bring ready-to-eat food items to support their homeroom.
⚽🏀 We also have basketball games, wrestling, swimming, and soccer tryouts happening this week!
Be sure to check the newsletter for additional reminders and upcoming events. Have a great week, Blue Devils! 💙
🍎 Here’s what’s on the menu for November 9–13!
🥣 Check out the breakfast menu to see what’s for breakfast each morning.
🍽️ Take a peek at the lunch menu and see which day your favorite is on the menu!
📱 Remember! Menus are always available on our district website and in the TiftSchools App under the Dining section.
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Four Tift County eighth graders have been named REACH Scholars. Join us in celebrating these students!
Max Sanchez • Eighth Street Middle School
Kaylee Mendoza • Northeast Middle School
Natalie Estrada • Northeast Middle School
Alajna Graddic • Northeast Middle School
REACH Georgia is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship program that helps students stay on track to graduate from high school and succeed in college or career training. Scholars who meet the program requirements earn a scholarship upon high school graduation.
Thank you to the local donors who make these scholarships possible and invest in the futures of Tift County students!
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Full results can be seen at: https://aptg.co/DQvkMy
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Our middle school girls basketball teams swept Colquitt County on Thursday.
🔹 7th Grade | Tift County 37, Colquitt County 10
🔹 8th Grade | Tift County 35, Colquitt County 5
Great job, ladies!
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📅 November 16, 18 & 19
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
All athletes must have a physical on file to participate in tryouts.
Come ready to work hard and show your skills!
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Students who would like to participate must turn in $25 cash or check and their completed permission slip tomorrow, Thursday, November 5. The flyer and permission slip were sent home with students on October 30.
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A little cheesecake and a convenient way to take care of ourselves! 💙
Thank you to the Howard Center for Women’s Health for visiting Eighth Street Middle School and meeting with teachers during their planning periods to help schedule annual health screenings.
They also treated our staff to cheesecake with toppings and a chance to win a CASE-MATE pocketbook! We appreciate their thoughtful visit and the time they took to make scheduling these important appointments a little easier for our teachers.
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It was a BLUE DEVIL SWEEP at home last night as both of our middle school boys basketball teams picked up wins against Hahira!
🔵 7th Grade: WIN! 47–29
🔵 8th Grade: WIN! 60–53
Congratulations to both teams on a great night of basketball! Keep it rolling, Blue Devils! 🔥
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Our Floriculture Team earned 2nd place, and our Livestock Evaluation Team brought home 4th place, both in the Junior Division! Our Veterinary Science Team also put their knowledge and skills to the test.
Congratulations to all of our FFA members for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of ESMS. We are proud of you! 💙💛
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The Tifton Council for the Arts is bringing Arts Affair back for a day filled with creativity, live entertainment, hands-on activities, and fun for the whole family!
From local artists and unique handmade creations to live demonstrations and a FREE Children's Arts Alley, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 255 Love Avenue, Tifton, GA
🎟️ FREE Admission!
Come out, support the arts, and enjoy a great day in downtown Tifton!
Learn more at artsaffair.org
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Our Middle School Lady Devils traveled to Hahira yesterday for some basketball action!
🔵 7th Grade: WIN! 36–24 💪
🔵 8th Grade: Fell short, 18–31
Congratulations to our 7th grade team on the victory, and great effort by both teams! Keep working hard!
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