Eighth Street Middle School

We couldn’t do it without our incredible ESMS paraprofessionals! ❤️👏 Your hard work, patience, and dedication help make our school a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive. Your dedication and kindness are noticed and appreciated every day! Thank you for all that you do and Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! !💙

🚑🩹 Learning Lifesaving Skills! 🩹🚑 Students in Dr. Wise’s healthcare class got hands-on with first aid training, thanks to Battalion Chief Kirk Baldree and Lieutenant Aaron Riojas! 👏🏼 Check out how they’re preparing for real-world emergencies! ⬇️ #ESMSHealthcare #4TheT

PBIS Event on May 9th

📢 Important Announcement for Car Riders 📢 🚗 Dear Eighth Street Middle School Parents & Guardians 🚗 Starting April 7th, the car rider entrance will close at 8:25 AM each morning. This adjustment allows staff members operating our weapons detection station enough time to complete student screenings efficiently and transition to their classrooms to begin instruction promptly at 8:30 AM. ✅ To ensure a smooth drop-off: 🔹 Arrive before 8:25 AM to use the car rider entrance. 🔹 If arriving at 8:25 AM or later, please drop your child off at the front entrance, where they must check in through the main office. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our mornings safe and efficient! If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thank you for your support! Sincerely, Mr. Bradley Winger

All after school outdoor activities have been canceled this afternoon due to anticipated inclement weather. #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

Congratulations to the ESMS FFA Poultry Judging team for placing 8th in the state at the State Poultry Evaluation CDE held in Athens during Spring Break! Participants in the Poultry Evaluation CDE participate in a comprehensive event relating to judging, placing, grading and identifying live birds, carcasses, eggs, poultry parts, chicken patties, nuggets or tenders and presenting oral reasons. Team members are Jay Thompson, Will Wise, Josie Golden and Lauren Rogers.

Dear Middle School Parents and Guardians, Beginning April 7th, the car rider entrance will close at 8:25 AM each morning. This change is necessary to allow staff members operating our weapons detection stations enough time to complete student screening efficiently and report to their respective classrooms to begin instruction promptly at 8:30 am. To ensure a smooth morning routine, please make sure your child arrives before 8:25 AM if they are a car rider. If you arrive after this time, you will need to drop off your child at the front entrance, where they must check in through the main office. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient start to the school day. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office. Thank you for your support and partnership in your child’s education. Sincerely, Mr. Bradley Winger

Congratulations to our amazing ESMS students for their outstanding achievements at the 4-H Cloverleaf DPA on March 30th in Perry, GA! 🎉🏆 🥇 Alex Martinez – 1st Place in Engineering & Mechanics (the largest project area in the contest!) 🥇 Charlayne Charles – 1st Place in International Project Area 🥇 Laurel Rogers – 1st Place in Food Safety & Preservation Project Area Your hard work, dedication, and community service efforts make us so proud! 💙 #TiftCounty4H #4theT

Don’t Miss Out! Final Opportunity to Purchase Your ESMS Yearbook! Online Sales Only! Order your 2024-2025 ESMS Yearbook by April 3rd. After April 3rd, we cannot guarantee availability, so be sure to reserve your copy today! Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Enter the code 00070 to choose Eighth Street Middle School.

📣 REMINDER! 📣 Tryouts for Middle School Football Sideline & Basketball Cheer are coming up! 📌 Dates: April 1 - 4 ⏰ Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM 📍 Location: ESMS Gym Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2025-2026 Blue Devil Cheer Squad! 💙 #4theT

Spring Break has finally arrived, and this morning, we gave our amazing teachers the boost they needed to power through the final hours before they could kick back and relax. Here’s to a well-deserved Spring Break! Rest up, recharge, and we’ll see you back, ready to crush the final stretch of the school year!

Today is the last day to purchase your 2025 Yearbook at school. 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!

🌸 Spring Break Reminder! 🌸 All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed March 24-28 for Spring Break. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing week! #4theT

Our middle school tennis teams had an incredible season! Both the boys’ and girls’ teams made it to the semi-finals, but came up just short of the championship match. Shoutout to these players for their outstanding individual records this season: 🎾 Maggie & Martha Jane Nelson (#1 Girls Doubles) – 8-2 🎾 Kai Folds (#1 Boys Singles) – 8-2 🎾 Will Wise (#3 Boys Singles) – 8-2 The girls’ team finished 4-4, and the boys’ team wrapped up the season at 6-3. Proud of these athletes for their hard work and dedication! #4theT 🎾

🚨 Parents of children with food allergies: Sesame has been added as the 9th major allergen. Please read this important update and contact our School Nutrition Department with any questions or concerns. #4theT

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for an informative session on helpful coping strategies to support your child in managing anxiety in challenging situations. 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 #4theT

🌿🌻 Eighth Street Middle School FFA Plant Sale! 🌻🌿 Get ready to green up your space! 🌱 Come support the Eighth Street Middle School FFA and shop for all your spring planting needs! 🌸🌼 Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we've got the perfect plants for you—beautiful flowers, hearty veggies, and everything in between! 🗓 Date: March 19th - March 21st ⏰ Time:8:30AM-5:00PM 📍 Location: Eighth Street Middle School 🌱 All proceeds benefit the Eighth Street FFA chapter and help our students grow in agriculture! 🌱 Don’t miss out on the chance to add some color to your garden and support a great cause! 🌿

🪴🌸DON'T MISS OUT! Today is the last day for the FFA Plant Sale at TCHS. ESMS - March 19-21 NEMS - March 18-20 TCHS - March 18-19 ⏰ 9 AM - 5 PM Support our students while stocking up on plants for your home and garden! #4theT

Important update: Addition of Sesame as a Major Food Allergen