Law enforcement received information about a potential threat to Eighth Street Middle School that resulted in a student being taken into custody. We are unaware of any further threat to students or staff in connection with this incident. We appreciate the partnership with law enforcement and their swift response to this situation. As is the case for systems across the state and country, Tift County Schools continues to receive an increase in social media driven threats of violence. These will be investigated and handled accordingly by school officials and local law enforcement.
Please talk with your children about appropriate and inappropriate ways to express their feelings, the seriousness of making threats, and the potential consequences of their statements. Please ensure your students know who to talk to if they learn of a threat.
The ANONYMOUS ALERTS tip line is accessible from any page on our website. Students or parents can submit information related to any suspicious activity. Alerts are monitored by school administrators and system security staff and responded to in a timely manner.
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Our commitment to student safety and well-being is demonstrated by our commitment to staff each building with a dedicated clinic staff member. These healthcare professionals are available to address immediate medical needs and ensure a healthy learning environment for all students. #SafetyFirst #4theT
Jr. BETA Club Members:
Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, September 26th from 3:45-4:30 PM in the ESMS Media Center.
See you there! 🎉✨
Fall chorus concerts are coming up this Tuesday and Thursday! Be prepared with your clear bag when you enter the PAC. This new policy applies to all Tift County events not just sporting events. #4theT
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Yesterday was an exciting day for our Middle School teams at the Tiftarea Panther Prowl Cross Country Meet! Katherine Currie took 1st place in the girls' race, and our girls' team finished 4th overall! 🏅
On the boys side, they finished 1st overall with THREE boys placing in the top 10! Congrats to Rylan Nelson, Kallen Lukas, and William Maxwell for their outstanding performances! #4theT
Tifton Police Department has increased police presence around all Tift County Schools. During the month of August, Tifton Police Department issued 67 speeding citations in speed zones. School zone enforcement ensures the safety of our students, staff, and families as they enter and exit our campuses. We appreciate our First Responders and all they do for our community! #SafetyFirst #4theT
Our commitment to student safety extends to the digital world. That's why we use software like Bark on all Chromebooks. Such services alert us to potential issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and threats of violence. #SafetyFirst #4theT
ESMS Social Studies classes, along with the Tifton Fire Department, came out to show their support for the deployment of the 110th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion of the Georgia National Guard. We proudly support both our soldiers and their families!
Community Partnership in Action: Tifton Walmart Donates 300 Chicken Wings for 7th-Grade Science Lab
🎉 A huge thank you to our Tifton Walmart for donating 300 chicken wings for our 7th-grade science lab! When businesses like Walmart partner with local schools, the impact is powerful.
📊 Statistics show that community partnerships increase student engagement, enhance practical learning, and promote career readiness in the community.
Together, we are preparing the next generation for success!
If you're interested in becoming a community partner, contact Tift County Schools today and be part of shaping the future! 📚
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Tift County Schools is committed to the safety of our students! That's why at the start of every school year, we practice bus evacuation drills, ensuring students and staff are well-prepared to respond effectively in case of an emergency. #SafeTyFirst #4theT
📢 ESMS: FCA Meeting Cancelled Tomorrow 📢
The 8th Grade Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning at ESMS has been cancelled.
We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting.!
Softball Update
Our middle school Lady Devils are on 🔥, moving to 9-0 in the region with a 7-2 victory over Lowndes today! Catch them in action next Tuesday and Wednesday at home, then on the road at Hahira on Thursday. Let’s keep the momentum going, ladies! 💙🥎
Final Score Update
Our Tift County 8th Grade Blue Devils fought hard today but came up short against Hahira. The final score was Tift 6 - Hahira 12. Keep your heads up, Blue Devils, and let's bounce back stronger in the next game! 💙🏈
🏈 Middle School Football Update 🏈
Yesterday’s 6th-grade game was postponed, but our 7th-grade Blue Devils gave it their all, ending with a final score of Tift 0 - Hahira 12. Let’s keep cheering them on! #4theT
Yesterday, Mrs. Sanders' 6th Grade Business Class had a guest speaker, Nikki Dasher. Nikki owns a small business in Tifton, Georgia called Little Hippie Chick. Thank you Nikki for spending your morning with us and teaching students about your business.
Our commitment to student safety extends to the digital world. That's why we use content filtering on all Chromebooks to protect students from harmful and inappropriate online content. #SafeTyFirst #4theT
🏆 Victory Alert! 🏆
Our Middle School Softball team took down Colquitt today with an impressive 8-1 win! 💥 Still undefeated in the region, these girls are on fire! 🔥
Up next, they face Lowndes Middle tomorrow at 4:00 PM. 🥎💙
📣A Huge THANK YOU to Wal-Mart! 📣
We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of 300 chicken wings for our 7th-grade science lab! Thanks to you, our students got an amazing, hands-on opportunity to explore the functions of the skeletal system up close. Your support helps bring science to life and inspires curiosity in our classrooms. We couldn’t do it without community partners like you! 👏🏽
📹 ESMS Video Broadcasting Class!
Our Video Broadcasting students are learning real-world skills in marketing, video production, and graphic design! 🎥✨ They’re getting hands-on experience to prepare for future careers. Stay tuned for their awesome projects! 🙌
