📸✨ Say cheese! School Picture Day at Eighth Street Middle is coming up on Wednesday, October 8th. Students should come ready to smile big for the 2026 Yearbook!
📝 Order forms will be sent home, and families can also order online. A retake day will be available for any students who are absent.
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
We are grateful for The Howard Center’s commitment to the health and wellness of Tift County staff! Partnerships like these between our schools and community create a lasting impact and keep our Blue Devils strong. 💙
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
Calling All Parents & Community Members! 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
Eighth Street Middle School’s FBLA is partnering with Wolfson Children’s Hospital to collect new, unopened toys! 🎁 Join us in brightening a child’s day today!
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
Updated BETA Induction Ceremony Information! ✨ The ESMS Jr. BETA Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the ESMS Gymnasium. Parents and guardians of inductees are invited to attend this special event. Everyone must enter through the Main Lobby of ESMS and proceed through the Weapons Detection System. Student helpers will help you make your way to the gym. Together, we will continue to Lead, Serve, and Achieve. 🖤💛
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
📢 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! ❄️🍧💙
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
📢 The Eighth Street Edition 📢 Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of September 15-September 19! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
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
about 1 year ago, Dana Spurlin
🌍💨 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.
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
Mid Quarter reports for the first 9 weeks went home today. To help parents better understand the information included in these reports, we have prepared three helpful documents.
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.
#4theT
about 1 year ago, Dana Spurlin
Our 7th graders turned candy into cell organelle models to meet standard S7L2a, proving they understand both the structure and function of each part of the cell. #4theT
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
🥎💙 Lady Devils bringing the heat! Click the QR code in the graphic or the link below to check out game photos from the September 3, 2025 A-Team game against Hahira. 📸🔥 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Bz8aVvMGAEwDryAv8
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
📢 The Eighth Street Edition 📢 Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of September 8-September 12! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
💙 At Eighth Street Middle School, we believe strong schools are built through strong community partnerships! A big thank you to Mi Lady Bakery for supporting our FBLA chapter with donuts and juice; and to the Rhodes family for carrying on a tradition of leadership, service, and sweet treats. 🍩✨
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
A special thank you to Dana Watson, owner of Statera Wellness and Spa, for visiting our 6th Grade Business classes. 💼 Students gained valuable insights about entrepreneurship and had the chance to ask real-world questions. Partnerships like this inspire our Blue Devils to dream big and see the possibilities for their future! #CTAE Delivers
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 PM at the Anthony Bateman Youth Center. 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
about 1 year ago, Dana Spurlin
The Tifton-Tift County Public Library, in partnership with Tift County Schools, is proud to provide free PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY) library cards to all students in grades Pre-K through 12.
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.
🌿👩🏽🌾 The ESMS Ag students have been hard at work transplanting ferns, flowering plants, and vegetables—prepping for our Fall Plant Sale and filling the raised bed gardens with kale, collards, broccoli, cabbage, and mustards! Hands-on learning is helping our Blue Devils grow knowledge, responsibility, and plenty of fresh produce. 💙🌱#CTAE Delivers
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
🌸✨ Creativity is in full bloom at ESMS! Our middle school FFA members are learning the art of floral design, mastering color theory, arrangement techniques, and building confidence one bouquet at a time. We can’t wait to see their beautiful creations shine in this fall’s competitions! 💐💙 # CTAE Delivers
about 1 year ago, Krista Griffin
🌱💙 Our ESMS Agriculture students are digging into learning—literally! From pulling weeds to turning soil, they’re working hard to prepare the raised beds for fall planting. We can’t wait to watch their garden (and their skills!) grow all year long.#CTAEDelivers
