Celebrating Culture, Connection, and Community! 💃
Thank you to the Cultura LatinX Club from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) for spending time with Mrs. Matthew's and Ms. Allen's ESOL students at ESMS. Our students loved the traditional dance, bingo, and crafting their own piñatas. The pizza and Capri Suns were a hit too! We appreciate your time and generosity. #4theT#CulturaLatinX
Thank you to the Cultura LatinX Club from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) for spending time with Mrs. Matthew's and Ms. Allen's ESOL students at ESMS. Our students loved the traditional dance, bingo, and crafting their own piñatas. The pizza and Capri Suns were a hit too! We appreciate your time and generosity. #4theT#CulturaLatinX
📰 Check out The ESMS Weekly T for the next two weeks! 💙
Plan ahead and stay up to date on all the great things happening at ESMS!
#4theT
Plan ahead and stay up to date on all the great things happening at ESMS!
#4theT
Eighth Street Middle School FBLA would like to thank Olivia Davis for being our guest speaker at our October meeting!
Olivia shared her experiences, accomplishments, and involvement in FBLA, inspiring our students to explore opportunities, develop leadership skills, and set goals for their futures.
We appreciate Olivia taking the time to share her journey with our future business leaders!
💙🤍 #4theT #CTAEdelivers
Olivia shared her experiences, accomplishments, and involvement in FBLA, inspiring our students to explore opportunities, develop leadership skills, and set goals for their futures.
We appreciate Olivia taking the time to share her journey with our future business leaders!
💙🤍 #4theT #CTAEdelivers
🍂 Fall Break is almost here! Tift County Schools students will be out October 14th – 20th.
📅 Wednesday, October 14th: K – 5 Parent Conference Day
📅 Tuesday, October 20th: Teacher Inservice Day
📚 Students return Wednesday, October 21st.
We hope our students and staff enjoy their break, get some much-needed rest, and take time to recharge!
#4theT
📅 Wednesday, October 14th: K – 5 Parent Conference Day
📅 Tuesday, October 20th: Teacher Inservice Day
📚 Students return Wednesday, October 21st.
We hope our students and staff enjoy their break, get some much-needed rest, and take time to recharge!
#4theT
🏀 CONGRATULATIONS, BLUE DEVILS! 🏀
Congratulations to the members of the 2026–2027 Tift County Middle School Boys Basketball Teams! 🎉
We are excited to see these young athletes represent Tift County on the court this season! We look forward to watching them grow as players and teammates while demonstrating hard work, dedication, and Blue Devil Pride.
Let’s make it a great season! Good luck, Blue Devils! 🏀
#4theT
Congratulations to the members of the 2026–2027 Tift County Middle School Boys Basketball Teams! 🎉
We are excited to see these young athletes represent Tift County on the court this season! We look forward to watching them grow as players and teammates while demonstrating hard work, dedication, and Blue Devil Pride.
Let’s make it a great season! Good luck, Blue Devils! 🏀
#4theT
October 12–16
🥪 Take a look at what’s on the menu! Here is the weekly breakfast and lunch menu for October 12th – 16th.
For the most up-to-date daily menu, visit your child’s school website and select Explore > Dining. Remember, breakfast and lunch are available at no cost to all Tift County students! 🍎
#4theT
🥪 Take a look at what’s on the menu! Here is the weekly breakfast and lunch menu for October 12th – 16th.
For the most up-to-date daily menu, visit your child’s school website and select Explore > Dining. Remember, breakfast and lunch are available at no cost to all Tift County students! 🍎
#4theT
🥎🏆 CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to our Middle School Girls Softball Team on winning the championship yesterday with an 8–2 victory!
We are proud of these student-athletes and their coaches for the hard work, determination, and teamwork that led to this achievement. Way to go, Lady Devils!
#4theT
We are proud of these student-athletes and their coaches for the hard work, determination, and teamwork that led to this achievement. Way to go, Lady Devils!
#4theT
It’s Championship Game Day! 🥎
Come out and support our Tift County Middle School Softball Team as they take on North Lowndes TODAY at 4:00 PM at NEMS!
Let’s pack the stands, make some noise, and cheer on our girls! Go Big Blue! 🥎
#4theT
Come out and support our Tift County Middle School Softball Team as they take on North Lowndes TODAY at 4:00 PM at NEMS!
Let’s pack the stands, make some noise, and cheer on our girls! Go Big Blue! 🥎
#4theT
Our Eighth Street Middle School FBLA members had a great time at their October meeting! 💙 They enjoyed a Dirty Soda Bar while spending time together and talking about what’s coming up for FBLA. We love seeing our students get involved and make memories along the way!
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🌿 Our ESMS FFA Plant Sale is happening NOW! 🌿
Come see us on the front lawn of Eighth Street Middle School and shop our plant sale! We are open to the public, so stop by, pick up some plants, and support our ESMS FFA students. 💙🌱
We’d love to see you!
🌿 Our ESMS FFA Plant Sale is happening NOW! 🌿
Come see us on the front lawn of Eighth Street Middle School and shop our plant sale! We are open to the public, so stop by, pick up some plants, and support our ESMS FFA students. 💙🌱
We’d love to see you!
📣 Homecoming Dress-Up Schedule Update: Grades 6–12
With the football game moving from Friday to Thursday, grades 6–12 will swap Thursday’s and Friday’s dress-up themes!
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th: Spirit Day — Show your Tift County pride in blue and white!
😎 Friday, October 9th: Adam Sandler Day
#4theT
With the football game moving from Friday to Thursday, grades 6–12 will swap Thursday’s and Friday’s dress-up themes!
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th: Spirit Day — Show your Tift County pride in blue and white!
😎 Friday, October 9th: Adam Sandler Day
#4theT
Happy National Coaches Day to our very own Coach LaTasha Burkett, Coach Andrew Cauthen, and Coach Michael Hancock! 💙
Thank you for all you do for our students at Eighth Street Middle School! From teaching teamwork and sportsmanship to encouraging students to stay active, work hard, and do their best, you make a difference every day.
We appreciate each of you and all that you do for ESMS! 💙
Thank you for all you do for our students at Eighth Street Middle School! From teaching teamwork and sportsmanship to encouraging students to stay active, work hard, and do their best, you make a difference every day.
We appreciate each of you and all that you do for ESMS! 💙
Happy National Instructional Coaches Day to our very own Mrs. Julie Gibbs! 💙
Mrs. Gibbs does so much behind the scenes to support our teachers, whether it's helping with lessons, sharing ideas, answering questions, or simply being someone they can count on when they need a little extra help.
We are fortunate to have her at Eighth Street Middle School, and we appreciate the time and effort she puts into supporting our teachers and students every day. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Gibbs! 💙
Mrs. Gibbs does so much behind the scenes to support our teachers, whether it's helping with lessons, sharing ideas, answering questions, or simply being someone they can count on when they need a little extra help.
We are fortunate to have her at Eighth Street Middle School, and we appreciate the time and effort she puts into supporting our teachers and students every day. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Gibbs! 💙
The Eighth Street Middle School Extended Learning Academy will provide additional academic support for selected students during the 2026–2027 school year.
Through small-group instruction, students will have the opportunity to strengthen skills in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
The program includes 20 after-school sessions from 4:00–5:00 PM, beginning October 27.
Families of selected students will receive additional information about participation and next steps.
Our goal is to help students build confidence, strengthen skills, and continue growing academically! 💙
ESMS LSGT MEETING REMINDER!
The ESMS LSGT meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:15 PM in Room 110 at ESMS.#4theT
The ESMS LSGT meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:15 PM in Room 110 at ESMS.#4theT
🏃♀️🏆 Cross Country Success at Turner County! 🏆🏃♀️
The Tift County High School JV Girls Cross Country Team came home with some hardware from the Turner County Cross Country Meet, placing 2nd overall and bringing home a well-deserved trophy! 🥈🏆
We are also incredibly proud of our Tift County Middle School Cross Country Teams for competing and representing Tift County so well at the first-ever Turner County Cross Country Meet!
🏃♂️ Boys Team: 4th Place
🏃♀️ Girls Team: 5th Place
Congratulations to all of our runners! Your hard work, determination, and commitment continue to show on and off the course. We are proud of you! 👏
The Tift County High School JV Girls Cross Country Team came home with some hardware from the Turner County Cross Country Meet, placing 2nd overall and bringing home a well-deserved trophy! 🥈🏆
We are also incredibly proud of our Tift County Middle School Cross Country Teams for competing and representing Tift County so well at the first-ever Turner County Cross Country Meet!
🏃♂️ Boys Team: 4th Place
🏃♀️ Girls Team: 5th Place
Congratulations to all of our runners! Your hard work, determination, and commitment continue to show on and off the course. We are proud of you! 👏
October 5–9
🍎 What’s for breakfast and lunch this week? Check out the weekly menu for October 5th – 9th and see what’s being served in our cafeterias!
Daily menus can also be accessed on each school’s website by selecting Explore > Dining. All Tift County students continue to eat at no cost during the 2026–2027 school year! 💙
#4theT
🍎 What’s for breakfast and lunch this week? Check out the weekly menu for October 5th – 9th and see what’s being served in our cafeterias!
Daily menus can also be accessed on each school’s website by selecting Explore > Dining. All Tift County students continue to eat at no cost during the 2026–2027 school year! 💙
#4theT
UPDATE: All students have been transported home.
🚌 BUS 20-4 DELAY Parents and guardians of ESMS and TCHS students who ride Bus 20-4: The bus is currently delayed due to wet road conditions. Another bus is being sent to safely transfer the students and complete the route. There has NOT been an accident, and all students and staff are safe. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get everyone home safely. #4theT
✨ Tift County Homecoming is next week! ✨
Get ready to shine as we celebrate Tift County Homecoming 2026 with the theme Night Under the Stars! 💙⭐
Are you ready for our dress up days? Some days may be different for Grades Pre-K–5 and Grades 6–12 so check the images for themes.
Be sure to join our community for the Homecoming Parade on Thursday at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Homecoming game on Friday night!
It’s going to be a week filled with fun, school spirit, and Blue Devil pride! 🏈
#4theT
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Middle School Cross Country is on the move! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Recently, our Middle School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed in the local Tift Invitational Cross Country Meet, joining more than 300 runners from across South Georgia and North Florida!
We are proud to share that most of our runners earned personal records (PRs)! 🎉 Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to getting better each day are paying off.
We are incredibly proud of our runners and the effort they are putting in every single day. Keep running, keep working, and keep getting better!
Way to go, Middle School Cross Country!
#4theT
Recently, our Middle School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed in the local Tift Invitational Cross Country Meet, joining more than 300 runners from across South Georgia and North Florida!
We are proud to share that most of our runners earned personal records (PRs)! 🎉 Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to getting better each day are paying off.
We are incredibly proud of our runners and the effort they are putting in every single day. Keep running, keep working, and keep getting better!
Way to go, Middle School Cross Country!
#4theT