🌸✨ 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
2 months ago, Krista Griffin
Ag Floral Design

🌱💙 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

2 months ago, Krista Griffin
Ag Post 1
📣 Future Cheer Camp Registration is OPEN! 📣

Girls in PreK – 5th grade can now sign up for the 2025 Future Cheer Camp!

📅 Camp Date: October 11, 2025 at TCHS
💲 Cost: $55 (online payments only)
📅 Performance: October 24th at Brodie Field
🛑 Registration Closes: October 5th

👉 Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer OR online here: https://forms.gle/U5pMgAuS4Dpfe93v9

Don’t miss out!
#4theT
2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Future Cheer Camp
🏊‍♂️ Tift County Swim Team Info Meeting Reminder
This meeting is for all interested swimmers AND their parents.

📅 Monday, September 8
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 TCHS Commons

Important details about schedules, and expectations for the season will be shared.
#4theT
2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Swim Meeting
🎉 Congratulations to our August Blue Devils of the Month! 🌟
We’re proud of these students for their hard work, leadership, and positive example at ESMS. 💙
Parents, don’t forget to join us tomorrow at 9:00 AM in the ESMS Cafeteria for the Student of the Month Breakfast! ✨
2 months ago, Krista Griffin
August SOM
🎉 Homecoming Week is Almost Here! 💙
We’re just a few weeks away from celebrating one of our favorite Blue Devil traditions—Homecoming 2025!

Each day during Homecoming Week will have a special theme. 🎈 Students and staff, get ready to show your school spirit and join in the fun!

👉 Check out the daily themes in the images. Please note: themes may vary slightly by grade level to ensure they’re age-appropriate.

We want this to be a fun and safe celebration for everyone:
✔️ Remember that no toy weapons should be brought on Western Day.
✔️ All Code of Conduct procedures remain in effect, regardless of the day’s theme.

Let’s make this Homecoming Week one to remember! 💙 #4theT
2 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Homecoming Spirit Week
Homecoming Spirit Week
Homecoming Spirit Week
✨ Your future starts here! Come to the FBLA meeting TODAY at 3:45 in Mrs. Sanders’ room. Build skills, make connections, and open doors to success. 💼#CTAEDelivers
2 months ago, Krista Griffin
FBLA Meeting

🚨 Softball Spectator Parking Reminder🚨

To help ensure the safety of the Northeast Middle School students during dismissal, all Middle School softball spectators are asked to park in the grass area located between the softball and baseball fields.

➡️ Entry is available from Murray Avenue (see map).
🚫 Please do not park in the back parking lot of the school.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe! #4theT

3 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Middle School Softball Parking
📣 Schedule Update for 8th Grade Football!
The 8th grade football game on Thursday, September 4th has a new location — it will now be played at the Mini Stadium at TCHS 🏟️ Kickoff is set for 4:00pm.

Want to know what else is happening in Tift County Athletics? 🏈⚾🎾
👉 Check out the Events section on our website: athletics.tiftschools.com

#4theT
3 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Athletics Calendar

🥞🍱 Weekly Breakfast and Lunch Menus for September 3rd – 5th:
Looking for delicious options at school this week? Check out what our schools are serving.

For all the tasty details and to plan ahead, you can find the full September menus here:
👉 https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/245574

#4theT

3 months ago, Dana Spurlin
PreK Menu
Elementary Menu
Middle School Menu
High School Menu
📣 Parents, huddle up and be part of the winning team supporting your child's success! ! 🏈 Join us for the ESMS Parent Workshop & Title 1 Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 5:30 PM.
We’ll cover important topics like the School Improvement Plan, attendance, grading, parent portal access, bullying prevention, and more. Let’s work together to support every student’s success at Eighth Street Middle School!
3 months ago, Krista Griffin
Title 1 Meeting Parent Workshop 2025

Our ESMS teachers are teaming up to make this year the best yet! From setting goals to sharing ideas, we’re focused on helping every student grow and succeed!

3 months ago, Krista Griffin
ESMS August Faculty Meeting
📢 Congratulations to the members of the 2025–2026 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC).

The purpose of the SSAC is to provide students with opportunities to serve as representatives of their schools and as a collective voice for the Tift County Schools student body.

Through their participation, students will:
• Share ideas and perspectives
• Provide input on various aspects of the student academic experience
• Gain a deeper understanding of how our school system operates

We look forward to the valuable contributions these student leaders will make during the upcoming school year.

#4theT
3 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Superintendent's Student Advisory Council
🚨 Softball Spectator Parking Update 🚨

To help ensure the safety of the Northeast Middle School students during dismissal, all Middle School softball spectators are asked to park in the grass area located between the softball and baseball fields.

➡️ Entry is available from Murray Avenue (see map).
🚫 Please do not park in the back parking lot of the school.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe! #4theT
3 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Middle School Softball Parking
All Tift County schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Tuesday, September 2nd is a Teacher Inservice Day and Student Holiday. #4theT
3 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Labor Day Holiday
🧩 Red Ribbon Week is Coming October 27th - 31st! 🧩
Our schools will celebrate with this year’s theme: “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free!”

Check out the daily themes and start preparing to join the fun while showing your commitment to a drug-free life! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #4theT
3 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week (SPANISH)
🍎🥪 It’s time, Blue Devil Nation — the trays are loaded and the battle is on! We want to highlight the nutritious and delicious meals that our schools are serving every day. Go to our Tift County Schools Facebook page and cast your vote now by 👍 or ❤️ your choice in our first Taste of Tift: Lunch Tray Battle! Voting ends at 5pm on Wednesday and we will crown this week’s champ on Thursday. 🏆 #4theT

https://www.facebook.com/tiftschools/posts/pfbid0ouPVGHNxLvxSZbX1aed8ML6Mo2SHAEwrL4U3TYUYb11RhLnAP96C54nMzaSpZmaFl
3 months ago, Dana Spurlin
Taste of Tift Lunch Tray Battle
📢 Important Information for Blue Devil Fans
The 2025 Football Regulations outline stadium policies for all Tift County High School football games. Please review before attending to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone. The document includes details on bag policies, student supervision, gate entry, re-entry rules, and expected fan behavior.

https://5il.co/3o2kk

3 months ago, Krista Griffin
2025  Football Regulations

Elevating Students to Master Standards!

Today, the faculty and staff of Eighth Street Middle School celebrated the dedication and teamwork it takes to support student growth.

We are proud to share that our GMAS scores in the Proficient and Distinguished categories increased by 17% last year. From 7th Grade Math to Algebra I and 8th Grade Science, every area played a part in helping students reach higher levels of success.

Here’s to continuing our mission of Elevating Students to Master Standards!#4theT

3 months ago, Krista Griffin
Student Growth Celebration
Strong communities build strong futures! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful to Cole’s Cakery for their generous donation to ESMS FBLA. Partnerships like these are vital in supporting our students’ success and creating opportunities for growth and learning. Together, we’re baking up something amazing for the future! 🍰🤝#CTAEDelivers
3 months ago, Krista Griffin
Thank You to Cole's Cakery