Eighth Street Middle School

⚾️ Middle School (B/C) Baseball Schedule Update ⚾ Games originally scheduled for today at Coffee have been rescheduled for tomorrow, March 6th. #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

Welcome, Blue Devils! 💙 Today, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming our future Class of 2032 to Eighth Street Middle School! 🎉 Our 5th-grade visitors got a firsthand look at all the incredible connection classes ESMS has to offer, including Agriculture, Band, Business, Chorus, Computer Science, Construction, Healthcare Science, Physical Education, Technology, Weight Training, and Video Broadcasting! We loved seeing their excitement and curiosity as they toured our school and learned about the opportunities that await them next year. We can’t wait to see you in the halls of ESMS soon! 💙 To watch the video, copy this URL and paste it into your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgzmWg0Fc/oULCw-sdcm_0t4Smon5wLg/view?utm_content=DAGgzmWg0Fc&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel

✨ Thank You for an Incredible ESMS Winter Dance! ❄️🎉 We want to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing parents, students, teachers, and Student Council members who helped make the ESMS Winter Dance a fantastic success! 💙 Your hard work and support made this event truly special. To our students—you looked absolutely amazing and brought so much energy and excitement to the night! Your enthusiasm and wonderful behavior made the evening even more memorable. We loved seeing you dance, laugh, and create unforgettable moments with your friends. 📸✨ Click on the link below to view our ESMS Winter Dance photo slideshow! Thank you all for making this event one to remember! To watch the video, copy this URL and paste it into your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgualmTZg/13wronlUn2La_S7ZfhEiiA/watch?utm_content=DAGgualmTZg&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel

Congratulations to the Tift County Steer and Heifer Show winners!

Is your child struggling with anxiety? Do they feel nervous or overwhelmed during tests? Join us for an informative session on helpful coping strategies to support your child in managing anxiety in challenging situations. Join us for a Tift County Schools District Parent Meeting: 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 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools to help your child thrive! 💙 #4theT

📢📸 ESMS YEARBOOK ORDER DEADLINE: MARCH 21ST! 📸📢 Don't miss out on this year's memories! 🎉📖 ✨ How to Order: 💵 Bring $40 cash or check (exact amount—no change available) to Mrs. Griffin in Room 715. 💻 Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 00070. 📅 Deadline: March 21st! 📖 Secure your ESMS Yearbook before it’s too late!

📢 The Eighth Street Edition 📢 Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of March 3- March 7! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT

Thank you, Tom Coogle, for coming to speak to Mrs. Sanders' 6th graders. Mr. Coogle discussed the importance of employability skills, social skills, and what it takes to own your own business. Students had an opportunity for a Question and Response time at the end.

🎶 Attention Rising 7th & 8th Graders! 🎶 Are you ready to take the stage? 🎤✨ Auditions for the 2025-2026 ONE VOICE Show Choir are coming up! 📅 Wednesday, March 19th 📍 Chorus Room at Eighth Street Middle School If you’re interested, see Pam McClellan or Danyale Holloway for an information packet. 🎭🎵 #4theT

🎭✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🎭 The Blue Devil Players proudly present Beauty and the Beast! 🌹🏰 📅 May 1 - 4 📍 TCHS Performing Arts Center You don’t want to miss this production featuring our talented students! See image for ticket details and showtimes. 🎶🎭 #4theT

🎉👏 Congratulations to these ESMS HOSA students for finishing 2nd in State! JaLeah Andrews, Alaina Bowden, Cayleigh Clark, and Madison Johnson placed 2nd in Public Health Presentation. With this amazing achievement, they are headed to Nashville, Tennessee this summer to compete at the HOSA International Conference! 🌍🏆 Way to go, ESMS HOSA! We are so proud of you! 💙💪

🎉👏 Congratulations to these ESMS HOSA students for finishing in the TOP 10 in the State at the Middle School HOSA State Leadership Competition!! 👏🎉 🏅 Kaitlyn Merrill placed in the top 6 in Foundations of Vet Science! 🐾 🏅 Collins Riddle placed in the top 10 in Foundations of Vet Science! 🐾 💡 Jackson Courtoy, Chase Daniel, and Billy Taylor placed in the top 6 in Dynamic Decisions! 🔥

🎉👏 Huge Congratulations to ESMS HOSA! 👏🎉 Our amazing students traveled to Covington, Georgia to compete in the Middle School HOSA State Leadership Competition! At the competition, they showcased their knowledge, hard work, and dedication to learning about the healthcare industry! 🏅💙We are so proud of every one of you! 💪🙌

Congratulations to the ESMS FFA Poultry Judging team for winning the Area 5 FFA Poultry Judging CDE. They will advance to the state competition in March in Athens. Team members are Josie Golden, Laurel Rogers, Jay Thompson and Will Wise. Participants in the Poultry 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.

Come out and support our local FFA and 4H Cattle Exhibitors as they wrap up their season at the Tift County Steer & Heifer Show on March 3rd! Come back on March 4th to support the Steer Sale!

Congratulations to the boys and girls middle school tennis teams on their wins today at Ben Hill! Way to represent Tift County with hard work and determination! 💙 #4theT

Tift County High School Student Council representatives recently delivered "Loads of Love" to students in need, and we love to share this positive event with our community. Thank you TCHS Student Council!

📣💙 Cheer Tryout Information! 💙📣 Do you have spirit, skill, and Blue Devil pride? Here’s your chance to join our 2025-2026 Tift County Cheerleading squads! 📌 Middle & High School Competition Cheer 🗓 March 12 & 13 ⏰ 4:00 - 5:30 📍 TCHS AUX Gym 📌 High School Football Sideline & Basketball Cheer 🗓 March 17 - 20 ⏰ 4:00 - 5:30 📍 TCHS AUX Gym 📌 Middle School Football Sideline & Basketball Cheer 🗓 April 1 - 4 ⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 📍 ESMS Gym 📢 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the tradition! 💙 #4theT

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