🏈 TIME & LOCATION UPDATE 🏈
The 6th and 7th grade football games scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 will both be played at Tift County High School.
🔹 7th Grade: Kickoff at 4:30 p.m.
🔹 6th Grade: Immediately following
Come out and support our middle school Blue Devils!
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The 6th and 7th grade football games scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 will both be played at Tift County High School.
🔹 7th Grade: Kickoff at 4:30 p.m.
🔹 6th Grade: Immediately following
Come out and support our middle school Blue Devils!
#4theT
📚 September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Through a partnership between Tift County Schools and the Tifton-Tift County Public Library, every Tift County Schools student in Pre-K through 12th grade is eligible to receive a free PINES Library Access for Youth—or PLAY—library card!
There is nothing families need to do to participate. Students will automatically receive a PLAY account designed to support learning and academic success. Students enrolled last year will have their accounts updated, and new students will receive an email when their cards are issued.
With a PLAY card, students can:
📱 Access thousands of eBooks, e-audiobooks and streaming resources
🔎 Use GALILEO databases and research tools
📝 Find AP, SAT/ACT and other practice resources through LearningExpress Library
🌎 Learn more than 70 languages and ASL through Mango Languages
📶 Check out internet hotspots, based on availability
📚 Borrow up to five books, DVDs, museum or park passes and other library items at a time—fine free!
Students may log in through gapines.org or the library’s website at cprl.org.
🔹 Username: TIFT + student ID number
Example: TIFT123456
🔹 Default password: The two-digit birth month followed by the four-digit birth year
Example: A March 2005 birthdate would use 032005.
Families who do not wish for their child to receive a free PLAY account should complete the opt-out form at https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7.
For additional information, contact your child’s school or the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 229-386-7148.
We are excited to provide our students with even more opportunities to read, explore, learn and grow! 📖💙
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Through a partnership between Tift County Schools and the Tifton-Tift County Public Library, every Tift County Schools student in Pre-K through 12th grade is eligible to receive a free PINES Library Access for Youth—or PLAY—library card!
There is nothing families need to do to participate. Students will automatically receive a PLAY account designed to support learning and academic success. Students enrolled last year will have their accounts updated, and new students will receive an email when their cards are issued.
With a PLAY card, students can:
📱 Access thousands of eBooks, e-audiobooks and streaming resources
🔎 Use GALILEO databases and research tools
📝 Find AP, SAT/ACT and other practice resources through LearningExpress Library
🌎 Learn more than 70 languages and ASL through Mango Languages
📶 Check out internet hotspots, based on availability
📚 Borrow up to five books, DVDs, museum or park passes and other library items at a time—fine free!
Students may log in through gapines.org or the library’s website at cprl.org.
🔹 Username: TIFT + student ID number
Example: TIFT123456
🔹 Default password: The two-digit birth month followed by the four-digit birth year
Example: A March 2005 birthdate would use 032005.
Families who do not wish for their child to receive a free PLAY account should complete the opt-out form at https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7.
For additional information, contact your child’s school or the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 229-386-7148.
We are excited to provide our students with even more opportunities to read, explore, learn and grow! 📖💙
#4theT
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✨ 🏈 Get ready to shine during Tift County’s Homecoming Spirit Week! 🏈✨
This year's Homecoming theme is Night Under the Stars, and the celebration begins with Spirit Week, October 5th - 9th! Start planning ahead so your students are ready to show their Blue Devil spirit all week long.
Check out the images below for the dress-up days and themes for:
🔹 Grades Pre-K - 5 (Wednesday - Friday Only)
🔹 Grades 6 - 12
Make plans to join us and show your Blue Devil pride at the Tift County Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 8th, at 6:00 p.m.
Come out and support the Blue Devils against Northside (Warner Robins) on Friday, October 9th. Kickoff is at 7:3pm,
We can’t wait to see our schools and community shining with creativity, excitement, and Tift County spirit as we celebrate Homecoming 2026: Night Under the Stars! ⭐️
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ESMS Ag students have been busy learning about the important role pollinators play in agriculture!
Before participating in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, students learned about the importance of pollinators and completed a fun hands-on pollinator lab to learn how pollinators transfer pollen from flower to flower and why this process is so important for producing many of the foods we eat.
Then, students headed out to our school garden to put their knowledge into action! They carefully observed and counted pollinators as part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, an annual community project hosted by the University of Georgia each August.
#AgricultureEducation #AgEducation #Pollinators #PollinatorCensus #GreatSoutheastPollinatorCensus #UGA #SchoolGarden #HandsOnLearning #Agriculture #ScienceInTheGarden #FFA
Before participating in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, students learned about the importance of pollinators and completed a fun hands-on pollinator lab to learn how pollinators transfer pollen from flower to flower and why this process is so important for producing many of the foods we eat.
Then, students headed out to our school garden to put their knowledge into action! They carefully observed and counted pollinators as part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, an annual community project hosted by the University of Georgia each August.
#AgricultureEducation #AgEducation #Pollinators #PollinatorCensus #GreatSoutheastPollinatorCensus #UGA #SchoolGarden #HandsOnLearning #Agriculture #ScienceInTheGarden #FFA
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every day in school gives students another opportunity to learn and grow. Let’s work together to help every Tift County student be here, belong, and succeed. Strong attendance builds bright futures—because every day counts!
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Congratulations to the students selected to serve on the 2026–2027 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council!
These students will represent their schools and peers while sharing ideas, perspectives, and feedback throughout the school year.
We look forward to working with these student leaders and appreciate their willingness to help shape the future of Tift County Schools!
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These students will represent their schools and peers while sharing ideas, perspectives, and feedback throughout the school year.
We look forward to working with these student leaders and appreciate their willingness to help shape the future of Tift County Schools!
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Planning for the week ahead? Take a look at the lunch menu for August 31st–September 4th so your family knows what will be served each day! 🍽️
📋 Monthly menus are available on the Tift County Schools website at www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049.
📱 Daily menus can be found on each school’s website by selecting Explore → Dining.
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📋 Monthly menus are available on the Tift County Schools website at www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049.
📱 Daily menus can be found on each school’s website by selecting Explore → Dining.
#4theT
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🍎🥞 September Breakfast and Lunch Menus Are Now Available! 🍕🥗
Families can now view the September menus and plan ahead for the month. Be sure to check out the delicious breakfast and lunch options being served in our school cafeterias!
📋 Monthly menus are available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🍽️ Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
Thank you to our School Nutrition team for keeping our Blue Devils fueled and ready to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve! 💙
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Families can now view the September menus and plan ahead for the month. Be sure to check out the delicious breakfast and lunch options being served in our school cafeterias!
📋 Monthly menus are available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🍽️ Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
Thank you to our School Nutrition team for keeping our Blue Devils fueled and ready to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve! 💙
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Tift County Health Department will be hosting in-school flu clinics in our schools this fall.
Consent forms are required for your child to participate.
Scan the QR code or visit www.southhealthdistrict.com/TiftFlu for additional information.
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Consent forms are required for your child to participate.
Scan the QR code or visit www.southhealthdistrict.com/TiftFlu for additional information.
#4theT
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💼 Meet the 2026–2027 ESMS FBLA Officer Team! 💙💛
We are excited to introduce this year’s Future Business Leaders of America officers! These students are ready to lead, serve, grow, and represent Eighth Street Middle School throughout the year.
✨ 2026–2027 FBLA Officers
From Left to Right: Layla Angle, Linley McCurdy, Verity Burchell, Iva Ensley, Anna VanOrman, Dahlia McRae, Mayra Dumo, Carmen Soto, (not pictured Aubrey Martin)
We can’t wait to see all that this team accomplishes this year! 💙💛
#ESMS #FBLA #FutureBusinessLeadersOfAmerica #StudentLeadership #FutureLeaders #4theT#CTAEDelivers
We are excited to introduce this year’s Future Business Leaders of America officers! These students are ready to lead, serve, grow, and represent Eighth Street Middle School throughout the year.
✨ 2026–2027 FBLA Officers
From Left to Right: Layla Angle, Linley McCurdy, Verity Burchell, Iva Ensley, Anna VanOrman, Dahlia McRae, Mayra Dumo, Carmen Soto, (not pictured Aubrey Martin)
We can’t wait to see all that this team accomplishes this year! 💙💛
#ESMS #FBLA #FutureBusinessLeadersOfAmerica #StudentLeadership #FutureLeaders #4theT#CTAEDelivers
🍎🥣 A new week means a new menu! 🍽️
Check out the Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 24–28 and see what's cooking in our school cafeterias this week!
📋 Planning ahead? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🥗 Looking for 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.
#4theT
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Check out the Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 24–28 and see what's cooking in our school cafeterias this week!
📋 Planning ahead? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🥗 Looking for 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.
#4theT
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Strong Start at Dueling Summits Cross Country Meet
Our Tift County Middle School Cross Country team had a fantastic showing yesterday at the Dueling Summits Cross Country Meet! Our boys team placed 4th and girls placed 10th.
With hundreds of runners competing, our boys made their mark with three runners finishing in the Top 25, an impressive accomplishment in a highly competitive field.
Jordyn Neloms
Jax Bryant
Erik Clements
Our girls had an equally exciting day, with every runner recording a personal record (PR)! Their hard work, determination, and commitment to improving showed on the course.
We are incredibly proud of the effort our entire team put forth today. What a great way to start the season! The best is yet to come! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💙
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💉 HAPPENING TODAY!
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.
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🏈🏐 Middle School Athletics Reminder 🏐🏈
Before heading out to cheer on our Blue Devils, please remember:
🎟️ All admission tickets must be purchased through the GoFan app.
🍿 Concession stands are cash only.
Thank you for planning ahead and supporting our middle school student-athletes!
#4theT
Before heading out to cheer on our Blue Devils, please remember:
🎟️ All admission tickets must be purchased through the GoFan app.
🍿 Concession stands are cash only.
Thank you for planning ahead and supporting our middle school student-athletes!
#4theT
📣 **CLEAR BAG POLICY REMINDER**
Please be advised that the **Tift County Schools Clear Bag Policy will be in effect at ALL middle school athletic events.**
We appreciate our students, families, and community members helping us provide a **safe and secure environment** for everyone attending our athletic events.
💙 Thank you for your cooperation and support of Tift County Schools!
KONA Ice will be back at ESMS Tomorrow, August 20th!
Cool off with Kona Ice!
📅Aug.20th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👉 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.)
💳 Students can pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/ K374X92610024
Or
💳 Scan the QR code and use the code K374X92610024 and then and then the zip code 31794.to skip the line!
Reminder: The new cut-off time for prepay is 6am the day of the visit!
Cool off with Kona Ice!
📅Aug.20th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👉 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.)
💳 Students can pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/ K374X92610024
Or
💳 Scan the QR code and use the code K374X92610024 and then and then the zip code 31794.to skip the line!
Reminder: The new cut-off time for prepay is 6am the day of the visit!
💉 DON'T FORGET!
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.
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🍎🥪 Fueling another great week of learning!
The Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 17–21 are here! Check out what's being served in our school cafeterias and get ready for another delicious week.
📋 Looking for future menus? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🍽️ Want to know what's on the menu each day? Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
And don't forget—all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
The Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 17–21 are here! Check out what's being served in our school cafeterias and get ready for another delicious week.
📋 Looking for future menus? Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are always available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
🍽️ Want to know what's on the menu each day? Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.
And don't forget—all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🎨🌎 **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.
