Thank you for all you do for our students at Eighth Street Middle School! From teaching teamwork and sportsmanship to encouraging students to stay active, work hard, and do their best, you make a difference every day.
We appreciate each of you and all that you do for ESMS! 💙
It's Homecoming Spirit Week, and we've got a busy week ahead with dress-up days, athletics, and club activities. Be sure to check out this week's edition of **The Weekly T** for important dates, reminders, and upcoming events.
We hope everyone has a great week, and don't forget to show your Blue Devil spirit! 💙🏈
Mrs. Gibbs does so much behind the scenes to support our teachers, whether it's helping with lessons, sharing ideas, answering questions, or simply being someone they can count on when they need a little extra help.
We are fortunate to have her at Eighth Street Middle School, and we appreciate the time and effort she puts into supporting our teachers and students every day. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Gibbs! 💙
The Eighth Street Middle School Extended Learning Academy will provide additional academic support for selected students during the 2026–2027 school year.
Through small-group instruction, students will have the opportunity to strengthen skills in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
The program includes 20 after-school sessions from 4:00–5:00 PM, beginning October 27.
Families of selected students will receive additional information about participation and next steps.
Our goal is to help students build confidence, strengthen skills, and continue growing academically! 💙
The ESMS LSGT meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:15 PM in Room 110 at ESMS.#4theT
The Tift County High School JV Girls Cross Country Team came home with some hardware from the Turner County Cross Country Meet, placing 2nd overall and bringing home a well-deserved trophy! 🥈🏆
We are also incredibly proud of our Tift County Middle School Cross Country Teams for competing and representing Tift County so well at the first-ever Turner County Cross Country Meet!
🏃♂️ Boys Team: 4th Place
🏃♀️ Girls Team: 5th Place
Congratulations to all of our runners! Your hard work, determination, and commitment continue to show on and off the course. We are proud of you! 👏
🍎 What’s for breakfast and lunch this week? Check out the weekly menu for October 5th – 9th and see what’s being served in our cafeterias!
Daily menus can also be accessed on each school’s website by selecting Explore > Dining. All Tift County students continue to eat at no cost during the 2026–2027 school year! 💙
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✨ Tift County Homecoming is next week! ✨
Get ready to shine as we celebrate Tift County Homecoming 2026 with the theme Night Under the Stars! 💙⭐
Are you ready for our dress up days? Some days may be different for Grades Pre-K–5 and Grades 6–12 so check the images for themes.
Be sure to join our community for the Homecoming Parade on Thursday at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Homecoming game on Friday night!
It’s going to be a week filled with fun, school spirit, and Blue Devil pride! 🏈
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Recently, our Middle School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed in the local Tift Invitational Cross Country Meet, joining more than 300 runners from across South Georgia and North Florida!
We are proud to share that most of our runners earned personal records (PRs)! 🎉 Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to getting better each day are paying off.
We are incredibly proud of our runners and the effort they are putting in every single day. Keep running, keep working, and keep getting better!
Way to go, Middle School Cross Country!
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Take a look at the delicious meals our School Nutrition team will be serving students throughout the month.
✅ Monthly menus are available on our website.
✅ Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore > Dining.
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Just a reminder that permission slips and the first $75 payment are due TOMORROW, September 29! The $75 payment is a non-refundable deposit.
Students may bring their signed permission slip and payment to Room 110 tomorrow morning, during Academic Focus time. Parents are welcome to stop by ESMS anytime during the day tomorrow to turn in the permission slip and payment.
💵 Cash, check, or money order will be accepted.
Just a reminder that signed permission slips and the first $75 payment are due Thursday, October 1! The $75 payment is a non-refundable deposit.
Students may bring their signed permission slip and payment to Room 110 Thursday morning during Academic Focus. Parents are welcome to stop by ESMS anytime during the day on Thursday to turn in the permission slip and payment.
💵 Cash, check, or money order will be accepted.
Just a reminder that signed permission slips and the first $75 payment are due Wednesday, September 30! The $75 payment is a non-refundable deposit.
Students may bring their signed permission slip and payment to Room 110 Wednesday morning during Academic Focus. Parents are welcome to stop by ESMS anytime during the day on Wednesday to turn in the permission slip and payment.
💵 Cash, check, or money order will be accepted.
ESMS yearlong agriculture students visited the Tift County Canning Plant to learn about the canning process from start to finish. Students prepared vegetables, learned about food safety, and explored the steps involved in safely preserving fresh produce. This hands-on experience connected classroom learning to real world agricultural practices.
A special thank you to Delta Kappa Gamma International Women in Education Group for providing the funds to make this educational experience possible!#CTAEDelivers!
Together, let's encourage our students to show up, be engaged, and make every minute count. Every day. Every class. Every opportunity.
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Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🎶 Happening Tomorrow Evening
Enjoy performances by the talented choir students from Tift County High School, Eighth Street Middle School and Northeast Middle School.
📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 TCHS Performing Arts Center
🎟️ $7 cashless admission
Purchase your tickets at: https://square.link/u/nqqNFTam
Clear bags are required, and guests will pass through weapons detection upon entry. Come support our students and celebrate the arts in Tift County Schools! 🎤🎼
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Congratulations to our September Connections students of the month! 💙
These students were recognized for the positive example they set in their Connections classes at Eighth Street Middle School. We are proud to celebrate them and the way they represent ESMS!
👏 Congratulations to our Connections students of the month!
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🌟 SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH | 6TH GRADE🌟
Congratulations to our 6th Grade September Students of the Month! 💙
These students were recognized for the positive example they set at Eighth Street Middle School. We are proud to celebrate them and the way they represent ESMS!
👏 Congratulations to our 6th Grade Students of the Month!
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🌟 SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH | 7TH GRADE🌟
Congratulations to our 7th Grade September Students of the Month! 💙
These students were recognized for the positive example they set at Eighth Street Middle School. We are proud to celebrate them and the way they represent ESMS!
👏 Congratulations to our 7th Grade Students of the Month!
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