
🌴🍧 Kona Ice is Coming to ESMS! 🎉
Tomorrow, Thursday, September 18th, students will have the chance to enjoy a cool treat during lunch!
👉 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).
Pre-Pay Option: Parents may pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer (all payment methods accepted).
⏰ The pre-pay window closes at 7:00 AM tomorrow morning - so don't miss the deadline to pre-pay.
Don’t miss your favorite flavors — get ready to chill with Kona Ice! 🧊


📝 Order forms will be sent home, and families can also order online. A retake day will be available for any students who are absent.




Join us on Monday, September 22nd for Georgia Reads Day—a statewide celebration of the joy and power of reading!
This special day will feature:
-A live Reading Rally with author & Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell
-A Book Selfie Campaign – share your favorite book on social media using #GeorgiaReads
-Guest readers, family reading activities, and fun literacy events across our schools and community
Together, we can build a culture where every child develops a lifelong love of reading. Let’s show Georgia that Tift County Reads!
Mark your calendars and get ready to read, share, and celebrate with us on September 22nd!
#GeorgiaReads #TiftReads #LiteracyMatters #4theT
To find out more ways you can celebrate GeorgiaReads visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUbyavRyc2GJiH_i4LkrPgg8XqV3m5zv/view?usp=sharing






📢 Kona Ice is coming to ESMS on Thursday, September 18th! 🎉
Students will have the chance to enjoy a cool treat during lunch. 🍧
As this is not a PBIS event, students will be responsible for purchasing their own Kona Ice. They can either:
Purchase in person at school (cash, check, or debit card only—no electronic payments requiring student phone access)
Have a parent pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer (all payment methods accepted)
The Pre-Pay window will close at 7:00AM on the day of the event, so please plan ahead.
Don’t miss your favorite flavors—get ready to chill with Kona Ice! ❄️🍧💙




The Tift County Bass Fishing Team Booster Club is hosting a Cornhole Tournament on Friday, September 19th at 6:00 PM at Eighth Street Middle School!
Come out, join the fun, and help support our team. We’d love to see the community show up and toss some bags for a great cause! #4theT


🌍💨 Our 6th graders in Mr. Tatum's class made air pollution in the UK come to life with a hands on aquarium simulation! From cityscapes and toy cars to Legos and incense smoke, students explored the causes, effects, and solutions to pollution. This activity sparked great conversations about health and government action.


Kindergarten: https://5il.co/3pgi3
Grades 1 - 5: https://5il.co/3pgij
Grades 6 - 12: https://5il.co/3phcx
These documents can also be found under the Parent Resources section on our website.
If you have general questions, please review these resources. If you have specific questions about your child’s report, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s teacher.
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VAPING: YOU DON’T WANT THIS SMOKE — a community talk on the real dangers of vaping for teens and families, presented by Erica Simpson.
Hear facts, learn warning signs, and get resources to help students make healthy choices. All are welcome.
#4theT


There is nothing families need to do to participate—students are automatically issued a PLAY library card to support their academic success.
Returning students: Accounts have been automatically updated.
New students: You will receive an email notification once your child’s PLAY card has been issued.
If you prefer that your child not participate in this program, please complete the opt-out form here: https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7
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