The wait is almost over! Tomorrow our cafeterias are serving up something NEW — Personal Pan Pizzas!
Four pizzas. Four choices. Which one will make it onto your lunch tray?
🧀 The Classic — Cheese
🍕 The MVP — Pepperoni
🥩 The Loaded One — Meat Lovers
🔥 The Wild Card — Buffalo Chicken
Who already knows what they’re choosing? 👀🍕
#4theT

A lot of Mr. Potier’s work happens behind the scenes, but it makes a difference throughout our school every day. He keeps our network connected and secure, helps solve technology problems, and makes sure our classrooms are ready for learning.
Thank you, Mr. Potier, for all that you do for the students and staff at Eighth Street Middle School! #4theT

Their dedication and daily presence help create a safe and supportive environment where our students can focus on learning, growing, and succeeding.
Thank you for watching over our students, supporting our staff, and serving our school community. We appreciate all you do for Eighth Street Middle School!
#4theT #SecurityOfficerAppreciationWeek


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


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! ⚽
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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





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Collaborate | Learn | Achieve

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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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


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 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 ESMS LSGT meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 12:15 PM in Room 110 at ESMS.
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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!
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Collaborate | Learn | Achieve

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.
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🇺🇸 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
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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

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

