Eighth Street Middle School

Be sure to come out to the spring plant sale in support of the Eighth Street FFA program, March 19th-21st (8:30 to 5:00).

Help your student by staying informed at the touch of a button with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Hear from Mr. Bowyer, a parent and staff member, on how he STAYS CONNECTED with the Parent Portal. #4theT https://youtu.be/CnnBZJHv63U

🚨 The Countdown is ON! 🚨 Only 10 days left to secure your ESMS Yearbook! 📚✨ Don't miss out – order today! To order in person: Bring $40 (cash or check) to Mrs. Griffin in Room 715. Please have the exact amount, as we cannot provide change. To order online: Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 00070. Hurry, time is running out! ⏳ #

Congratulations to Bo Golden for placing 3rd in the Area V FFA Creed Speaking CDE held on the UGA Tifton Campus on March 6th.

Congratulations to Kazmir Lester for competing in the Area V FFA Junior Prepared Public Speaking CDE with her speech on Food Deserts in America.

📣💙 REMINDER: Competition Cheer Tryouts! 💙📣 Tryouts for Middle & High School Competition Cheer are coming up! 📌 Dates: March 12 & 13 ⏰ Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM 📍 Location: TCHS AUX Gym Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2025-2026 Competition Cheer Squad! #4theT

Hear from Josh and one of TCHS’s Students on how she and her mom use the Infinite Campus Apps to Stay Connected. #4theT https://youtu.be/74uKVJZQgMo

📢 The Eighth Street Edition 📢 Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of March 10- March 14! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT

📢 Attention Parents of Rising 8th Graders! 📢 We are busy getting ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Watch the video below for important information about ESMS 8th-grade student registration for our rising 8th-grade students. To watch the video, click on the link or copy this URL and paste it into your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhEbpYbRc/E3kBvi3nkb4zc0gW5ZzaPA/watch?utm_content=DAGhEbpYbRc&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel Click the link below for a copy of the Rising 8th Grade Student Registration Card https://5il.co/39us5

📢 Attention Parents of Rising 7th Graders! 📢 We are busy getting ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Watch the video below for important information about ESMS 7th-grade student registration for our rising 7th-grade students. To watch the video, click on the link or copy this URL and paste it into your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhEeJok6w/O-zTGDyoXfXNqkIvu0W-eA/watch?utm_content=DAGhEeJok6w&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel Click the link below for a copy of the Rising 7th Grade Student Registration Card https://5il.co/39urt

The National Junior Beta students participated in the Read Across America program by reading to students at Annie Belle Clark Elementary. It was a great experience for all of the students and a wonderful success.

⚾️ Middle School (B/C) Baseball Schedule Update ⚾ Games originally scheduled for today at Coffee have been rescheduled for tomorrow, March 6th. #4theT

FREE ATHLETIC PHYSICALS For all current 6th–12th graders 📅 Date: April 18th 📍 Location: Georgia Sports Medicine/MSK Building 2227 US Highway 41 NI, Tifton GA 31794 Time Slots: • 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Tift County Middle and High School Important Information for Parents & Guardians: • All required health forms will be provided by the head coach for students attending Tift County • All forms must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian before the physical can be performed. 📞 For questions, contact: Que Smith, MSN, RN – 229-387-1180

Welcome, Blue Devils! 💙 Today, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming our future Class of 2032 to Eighth Street Middle School! 🎉 Our 5th-grade visitors got a firsthand look at all the incredible connection classes ESMS has to offer, including Agriculture, Band, Business, Chorus, Computer Science, Construction, Healthcare Science, Physical Education, Technology, Weight Training, and Video Broadcasting! We loved seeing their excitement and curiosity as they toured our school and learned about the opportunities that await them next year. We can’t wait to see you in the halls of ESMS soon! 💙 To watch the video, copy this URL and paste it into your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgzmWg0Fc/oULCw-sdcm_0t4Smon5wLg/view?utm_content=DAGgzmWg0Fc&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel

✨ Thank You for an Incredible ESMS Winter Dance! ❄️🎉 We want to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing parents, students, teachers, and Student Council members who helped make the ESMS Winter Dance a fantastic success! 💙 Your hard work and support made this event truly special. To our students—you looked absolutely amazing and brought so much energy and excitement to the night! Your enthusiasm and wonderful behavior made the evening even more memorable. We loved seeing you dance, laugh, and create unforgettable moments with your friends. 📸✨ Click on the link below to view our ESMS Winter Dance photo slideshow! Thank you all for making this event one to remember! To watch the video, copy this URL and paste it into your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgualmTZg/13wronlUn2La_S7ZfhEiiA/watch?utm_content=DAGgualmTZg&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel

Congratulations to the Tift County Steer and Heifer Show winners!

Is your child struggling with anxiety? Do they feel nervous or overwhelmed during tests? Join us for an informative session on helpful coping strategies to support your child in managing anxiety in challenging situations. Join us for a Tift County Schools District Parent Meeting: Understanding Anxiety in Children: A Guide for Parents 📅 Date: March 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Tift County Schools Administrative Offices (506 West 12th Street) 🍽 Lunch provided by Tift County School Nutrition Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools to help your child thrive! 💙 #4theT

📢📸 ESMS YEARBOOK ORDER DEADLINE: MARCH 21ST! 📸📢 Don't miss out on this year's memories! 🎉📖 ✨ How to Order: 💵 Bring $40 cash or check (exact amount—no change available) to Mrs. Griffin in Room 715. 💻 Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 00070. 📅 Deadline: March 21st! 📖 Secure your ESMS Yearbook before it’s too late!

📢 The Eighth Street Edition 📢 Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of March 3- March 7! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT

Thank you, Tom Coogle, for coming to speak to Mrs. Sanders' 6th graders. Mr. Coogle discussed the importance of employability skills, social skills, and what it takes to own your own business. Students had an opportunity for a Question and Response time at the end.