🎨🌎 **Calling All Young Artists! La Fiesta del Pueblo Art Exhibit** 🌎🎨
The **Tifton Council for the Arts** is inviting young artists to participate in the **La Fiesta del Pueblo Art Exhibit**, celebrating **“Art, Culture, and Landscape in Spanish-Speaking Countries.”**
Students can create artwork inspired by the **landscapes, traditions, customs, souvenirs, or culture** of a Spanish-speaking country of their choice.
🎨 **WHO CAN ENTER?**
Young artists **ages 9–17**
🖼️ **WHAT CAN STUDENTS SUBMIT?**
Students may enter up to **3 original works of art**. Both **2D artwork** (for hanging) and **3D artwork** (for pedestal display) are accepted.
🏆 **AWARDS**
🥇🥈🥉 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place — Grades 1–5
🥇🥈🥉 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place — Grades 6–12
⭐ People’s Choice Award
⭐ TCA Choice Award
📌 **IMPORTANT DATES**
**September 4:** Artist registration deadline
**September 16 | 2:00–4:30 PM:** Artwork drop-off
**September 18–25:** Art Exhibit
**September 20 | 2:00–4:00 PM:** FREE Reception
📍 **The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center**
255 Love Avenue, Tifton
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to **showcase their creativity, explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries, and have their artwork displayed for our community!** 🎨❤️
Students who would like to participate will need to **register by September 4** and provide the student artist’s name, guardian contact information, school, and address on the registration form. https://form.jotform.com/261235949597170
For additional information, visit **tiftonarts.org/fiesta** or contact the Tifton Council for the Arts.
🌟 **ESMS artists, we would LOVE to see your work represented in this exhibit!**
#ESMS #LaFiestaDelPueblo #CallingAllArtists #StudentArtists #TiftonCouncilForTheArts #TiftonGA #TiftCountySchools
The **Tifton Council for the Arts** is inviting young artists to participate in the **La Fiesta del Pueblo Art Exhibit**, celebrating **“Art, Culture, and Landscape in Spanish-Speaking Countries.”**
Students can create artwork inspired by the **landscapes, traditions, customs, souvenirs, or culture** of a Spanish-speaking country of their choice.
🎨 **WHO CAN ENTER?**
Young artists **ages 9–17**
🖼️ **WHAT CAN STUDENTS SUBMIT?**
Students may enter up to **3 original works of art**. Both **2D artwork** (for hanging) and **3D artwork** (for pedestal display) are accepted.
🏆 **AWARDS**
🥇🥈🥉 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place — Grades 1–5
🥇🥈🥉 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place — Grades 6–12
⭐ People’s Choice Award
⭐ TCA Choice Award
📌 **IMPORTANT DATES**
**September 4:** Artist registration deadline
**September 16 | 2:00–4:30 PM:** Artwork drop-off
**September 18–25:** Art Exhibit
**September 20 | 2:00–4:00 PM:** FREE Reception
📍 **The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center**
255 Love Avenue, Tifton
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to **showcase their creativity, explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries, and have their artwork displayed for our community!** 🎨❤️
Students who would like to participate will need to **register by September 4** and provide the student artist’s name, guardian contact information, school, and address on the registration form. https://form.jotform.com/261235949597170
For additional information, visit **tiftonarts.org/fiesta** or contact the Tifton Council for the Arts.
🌟 **ESMS artists, we would LOVE to see your work represented in this exhibit!**
#ESMS #LaFiestaDelPueblo #CallingAllArtists #StudentArtists #TiftonCouncilForTheArts #TiftonGA #TiftCountySchools
Attendance Matters at ESMS! ⏰
Every day at school is another opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed! Help us make every minute count by making sure students are here, on time, and ready to learn.
Parents and guardians, please take a moment to review our 1 • 3 • 5 Attendance Process and remember to contact the school and provide appropriate documentation whenever your child must be absent.
📈 Sustained Growth in Middle School Math!
The same group of Tift County students has demonstrated remarkable progress in math over the past two years:
🔹 FY24 – 6th Grade: 26% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY25 – 7th Grade: 30% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY26 – 8th Grade: 44% Proficient and Distinguished
This cohort increased the percentage of students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels by 18 percentage points—a nearly 70% increase in just two years!
This sustained growth reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff and shows what is possible through consistent, focused instruction. Tift County is truly moving the needle in middle school mathematics!
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The same group of Tift County students has demonstrated remarkable progress in math over the past two years:
🔹 FY24 – 6th Grade: 26% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY25 – 7th Grade: 30% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY26 – 8th Grade: 44% Proficient and Distinguished
This cohort increased the percentage of students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels by 18 percentage points—a nearly 70% increase in just two years!
This sustained growth reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff and shows what is possible through consistent, focused instruction. Tift County is truly moving the needle in middle school mathematics!
#4theT
#MovingtheNeedle
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Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day? We would love to have you on our team at Tift County Schools!
Join a supportive school community that values collaboration, professional growth and the important role every employee plays in helping our students succeed.
Explore current opportunities and apply today at https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Tift
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Join a supportive school community that values collaboration, professional growth and the important role every employee plays in helping our students succeed.
Explore current opportunities and apply today at https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Tift
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🏊♀️ Ready to make a splash? 🏊♂️
Middle and high school students interested in joining the Tift County Swim Team are invited to attend a swimmer/parent informational meeting!
📅 Monday, September 14th
⏰ 5:45 PM
📍 TCHS Commons
Come learn more about the 2026-2027 swim season and how you can become part of the team.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Middle and high school students interested in joining the Tift County Swim Team are invited to attend a swimmer/parent informational meeting!
📅 Monday, September 14th
⏰ 5:45 PM
📍 TCHS Commons
Come learn more about the 2026-2027 swim season and how you can become part of the team.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#4theT
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📈 Eighth Street Middle School is Moving the Needle in 8th Grade Algebra!
ESMS achieved a 6% increase on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessment—this means 100% of the 8th Grade Algebra students performed at the Proficient or Distinguished level!
This exceptional accomplishment demonstrates what is possible when students and educators work together toward excellence!
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#MovingtheNeedle
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ESMS achieved a 6% increase on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessment—this means 100% of the 8th Grade Algebra students performed at the Proficient or Distinguished level!
This exceptional accomplishment demonstrates what is possible when students and educators work together toward excellence!
#4theT
#MovingtheNeedle
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📈 Eighth Street Middle School is Moving the Needle in 7th Grade Math!
ESMS students achieved a 5.7% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this continued progress!
#4theT
#MovingtheNeedle
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ESMS students achieved a 5.7% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this continued progress!
#4theT
#MovingtheNeedle
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
📈 Eighth Street Middle School is Moving the Needle in 6th Grade Math!
ESMS students achieved a 1.9% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Every step forward reflects the continued work of our students and staff!
#4theT
#MovingtheNeedle
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
ESMS students achieved a 1.9% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Every step forward reflects the continued work of our students and staff!
#4theT
#MovingtheNeedle
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
📚 Sixth Street Academy families, you’re invited to Meet the Teachers!
Join us on Thursday, August 20th, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. to meet your student’s teachers and receive important information for the school year.
📍 Sixth Street Academy
805 West 6th Street
Tifton, GA 31794
We look forward to seeing our Sixth Street Academy families!
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Join us on Thursday, August 20th, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. to meet your student’s teachers and receive important information for the school year.
📍 Sixth Street Academy
805 West 6th Street
Tifton, GA 31794
We look forward to seeing our Sixth Street Academy families!
#4theT
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💙💛 FFA IS NEE-DOH! 💛💙
ESMS students, come join us for our first FFA meetings of the year! Enjoy food, games, prizes, and fun while learning more about everything FFA has to offer!
📅 8th Grade: August 19
📅 7th Grade: August 26
📅 6th Grade: August 27
⏰ 3:35–4:45 PM
📍 Ms. Brown’s Room (500)
FFA is a great way to make new friends, build leadership skills, compete in events, go on field trips, serve your community, attend conventions, earn awards, and so much more!
📲 Stay connected! Text @esmsffa2 to 81010 to join the ESMS FFA Remind for announcements and information.
🌱 Come see what ESMS FFA is all about!
ESMS students, come join us for our first FFA meetings of the year! Enjoy food, games, prizes, and fun while learning more about everything FFA has to offer!
📅 8th Grade: August 19
📅 7th Grade: August 26
📅 6th Grade: August 27
⏰ 3:35–4:45 PM
📍 Ms. Brown’s Room (500)
FFA is a great way to make new friends, build leadership skills, compete in events, go on field trips, serve your community, attend conventions, earn awards, and so much more!
📲 Stay connected! Text @esmsffa2 to 81010 to join the ESMS FFA Remind for announcements and information.
🌱 Come see what ESMS FFA is all about!
ESMS LSGT MEETING REMINDER!
The ESMS LSGT meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:15 PM in Room 110 at ESMS.#4theT
The ESMS LSGT meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:15 PM in Room 110 at ESMS.#4theT
💉 Is your chid's immunization record up to date?
The Tift County Health Department will host a School Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 20th, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!
This is also a great opportunity to get the vaccinations required for school registration.
📍 305 E. 12th Street, Tifton
📞 For more information, call 229-386-8373.
#4theT
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🍽️ What's for lunch this week? Check out the August 10–14 breakfast and lunch menus and see what's being served in our cafeterias!
📋 Looking ahead? Monthly menus are always available on our website:https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🥗 Need today's menu? Daily breakfast and lunch menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
Remember, all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
Here's to another great week of learning, growing, and fueling success!
#4theT
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📋 Looking ahead? Monthly menus are always available on our website:https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🥗 Need today's menu? Daily breakfast and lunch menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
Remember, all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
Here's to another great week of learning, growing, and fueling success!
#4theT
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🎉 Interested in leadership, service, business, or making new friends? Join us for our first FBLA Back-to-School Meeting!
Come learn what FBLA is all about, meet other students, and discover exciting opportunities to compete, serve, and grow as a leader this school year.
📅 Thursday, August 20
🕒 3:45–4:30 PM
📍 Room 612
🚗 Please arrange for car rider pickup at 4:30 PM.
We'd love to see you there!
Come learn what FBLA is all about, meet other students, and discover exciting opportunities to compete, serve, and grow as a leader this school year.
📅 Thursday, August 20
🕒 3:45–4:30 PM
📍 Room 612
🚗 Please arrange for car rider pickup at 4:30 PM.
We'd love to see you there!
🚗 ESMS Morning & Afternoon Car Rider Procedures
As we begin the new school year, please take a few moments to review our updated car rider procedures. Following these guidelines will help us keep traffic moving safely and efficiently while ensuring the safety of all students.
📍 Morning Drop-Off: 7:35 AM – 8:20 AM
📍 Afternoon Pick-Up: 3:45 PM – 4:10 PM
Important Reminders:
✅ Pull all the way forward before stopping to load or unload students.
✅ During car rider hours, 6th Street is a one-way street only. Please remain in the designated one-way lane at all times.
✅ Students arriving after 8:20 AM must be dropped off at the front entrance and will be counted tardy.
✅ Students not picked up by 4:10 PM will be moved to the front entrance for parent pick-up.
✅ Students may not walk to parking lots or side streets to meet their ride.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and partnership as we work together to provide a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process for all ESMS students.
💙 Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
As we begin the new school year, please take a few moments to review our updated car rider procedures. Following these guidelines will help us keep traffic moving safely and efficiently while ensuring the safety of all students.
📍 Morning Drop-Off: 7:35 AM – 8:20 AM
📍 Afternoon Pick-Up: 3:45 PM – 4:10 PM
Important Reminders:
✅ Pull all the way forward before stopping to load or unload students.
✅ During car rider hours, 6th Street is a one-way street only. Please remain in the designated one-way lane at all times.
✅ Students arriving after 8:20 AM must be dropped off at the front entrance and will be counted tardy.
✅ Students not picked up by 4:10 PM will be moved to the front entrance for parent pick-up.
✅ Students may not walk to parking lots or side streets to meet their ride.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and partnership as we work together to provide a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process for all ESMS students.
💙 Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🍎 The first week of school is here, and so are our delicious school meals! 🍽️
Check out this week's breakfast and lunch menus and get ready for a great start to the 2026–2027 school year!
📋 Looking ahead? Monthly menus are always available on our website: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🍽️ Want to see what's being served each day? Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
And remember—all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Check out this week's breakfast and lunch menus and get ready for a great start to the 2026–2027 school year!
📋 Looking ahead? Monthly menus are always available on our website: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🍽️ Want to see what's being served each day? Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
And remember—all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
📢 Meet the Teacher Reminders:
--All Tift County schools have a clear bag policy. This will be in effect at Meet the Teacher so plan accordingly.
--Guests attending Meet the Teacher at our middle and high schools will be required to pass through weapons detection upon entry.
Thank you for helping us maintain safe and welcoming schools!
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--All Tift County schools have a clear bag policy. This will be in effect at Meet the Teacher so plan accordingly.
--Guests attending Meet the Teacher at our middle and high schools will be required to pass through weapons detection upon entry.
Thank you for helping us maintain safe and welcoming schools!
#4theT
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📚🎉 We’ll see you TONIGHT at ESMS Meet the Teacher! 🎉📚
We can’t wait to welcome our ESMS Students back for the 2026–2027 school year!
🕓 Tonight | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Eighth Street Middle School
✔️ Meet your teachers
✔️ Tour the school
✔️ Get ready for an amazing school year!
📱 Student schedules will be available in Infinite Campus by the start of Meet the Teacher. Parents and students can log in to Infinite Campus to view schedules once they are released.
🛡️ For the safety of everyone attending, weapons detection and the district clear bag policy will be in effect.
We can’t wait to see our students and families tonight!
💉 Is your chid's immunization record up to date?
The Tift County Health Department will host a School Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 20, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!
This is also a great opportunity to get the vaccinations required for school registration.
📍 305 E. 12th Street, Tifton
📞 For more information, call 229-386-8373.
#4theT
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The Tift County Health Department will host a School Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 20, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!
This is also a great opportunity to get the vaccinations required for school registration.
📍 305 E. 12th Street, Tifton
📞 For more information, call 229-386-8373.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
📚 See You Today at Meet the Teacher! 💙
Today's the day! We can't wait to welcome our students and families back to Tift County Schools for Meet the Teacher!
Take this opportunity to:
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 Explore your school
📚 Drop off school supplies (if applicable)
😊 Reconnect with friends
🎉 Get excited for an amazing 2026–2027 school year!
Today's Schedule
🕓 Grades 6–12: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕔 Pre-K–5: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
If you still need back-to-school information, including school supply lists, registration, transportation, and more, visit:
🌐 www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
We are excited to welcome you back and kick off another incredible year of learning, growth, and success. See you there!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Today's the day! We can't wait to welcome our students and families back to Tift County Schools for Meet the Teacher!
Take this opportunity to:
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 Explore your school
📚 Drop off school supplies (if applicable)
😊 Reconnect with friends
🎉 Get excited for an amazing 2026–2027 school year!
Today's Schedule
🕓 Grades 6–12: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕔 Pre-K–5: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
If you still need back-to-school information, including school supply lists, registration, transportation, and more, visit:
🌐 www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
We are excited to welcome you back and kick off another incredible year of learning, growth, and success. See you there!
#4theT
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