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
🌿🌻 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
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
Important update: Addition of Sesame as a Major Food Allergen
Congratulations to the ESMS FFA members who were awarded GOLD status on their FFA Middle School SAE Record Books. Gold Finalists will advance to the state level and find out results on stage at the Georgia FFA Convention in Macon in April!
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
📢 The Eighth Street Edition 📢 Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of March 17- March 21! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT
🌸 TIFT FFA PLANT SALE REMINDER 🌸
ESMS - March 19-21
NEMS - March 18-20
TCHS - March 18-19
⏰ 9 AM - 5 PM
Get ready for spring with a great selection of vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, and ferns! Support our students while stocking up on plants for your home and garden!
#4theT
A big thank you to our guest speakers from Integrated Financial Group for visiting Mrs. Sanders' 6th Grade Business class and sharing their insights! We appreciate you taking the time to inspire the next generation of leaders!#4theT
Big thanks to Tift County High School for hosting an incredible career fair for our 8th-grade students from Eighth Street Middle School! Our students had the opportunity to explore a variety of careers in business, cosmetology, fire and rescue, the medical field, and banking. A special thank you to the following businesses for their participation: Georgia Power, Tift County Chamber of Commerce, Tift County Fire Department, 911, EMS, Southwell, City of Tifton, Synovus Bank, and ABAC Admissions. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Ellianos Coffee, Chicken Salad Chick, and Coca-Cola for generously donating breakfast, lunch, and drinks. Our students had a fantastic time exploring career opportunities and learning about their future possibilities!
The A-Team finished the season with a 7-6 win @ Coffee Middle yesterday. They finish the regular season with an 8-6 record, winning their last 4 games. John Michael Cavenaugh pitched 5 innings allowing 4 runs (3 ER) with Evan Roberts coming in relief and getting the win. Roberts pitched 2 innings. The offense was lead by Hudson Fowler who went 2-4 with an RBI while scoring 2 runs, Charles Sheppard went 2-4 adding 2 RBI.
The A-Team will travel to Thomasville on Tuesday as the 3 seed to take on the 2 seed TCC. Game time will be at 4:30.
#4theT
#RollOut #BuschGardens
Our 7th grade students from Eighth Street Middle School and Northeast Middle School are off to Busch Gardens today! They left from their respective schools early this morning. Wishing them safe travels and an unforgettable day of fun and adventure! #4theT
