
What an Amazing Night at 6th Grade Orientation!
Thank you to all the families who joined us at Eighth Street Middle School to kick off the 2025–2026 school year!
We loved meeting our new 6th graders and their parents. At ESMS, we believe that strong partnerships between school and home lead to student success, and we’re excited for an incredible year ahead!
Let’s make it a great year, Class of 2032!
Thank you to all the families who joined us at Eighth Street Middle School to kick off the 2025–2026 school year!
We loved meeting our new 6th graders and their parents. At ESMS, we believe that strong partnerships between school and home lead to student success, and we’re excited for an incredible year ahead!
Let’s make it a great year, Class of 2032!


📣 ATTENTION 6TH GRADE STUDENTS & PARENTS!
Join us for 6th Grade Orientation at Eighth Street Middle School 🏫
📅 Tomorrow – July 24th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Enter through the gym doors (side of ESMS)
🚗 Parking available next to the track and in front of the school
🔹 A clear bag policy will be in place
🔹 Students must attend with a parent/guardian – no drop-offs allowed
Orientation begins promptly at 6:00 PM.
We can’t wait to welcome our new students to Eighth Street Middle School!
Join us for 6th Grade Orientation at Eighth Street Middle School 🏫
📅 Tomorrow – July 24th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Enter through the gym doors (side of ESMS)
🚗 Parking available next to the track and in front of the school
🔹 A clear bag policy will be in place
🔹 Students must attend with a parent/guardian – no drop-offs allowed
Orientation begins promptly at 6:00 PM.
We can’t wait to welcome our new students to Eighth Street Middle School!


📣 Are you ready for tomorrow's 6th Grade Orientation?– Welcome to Middle School!
📅 Date: Thursday, July 24th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
All rising 6th grade students will attend orientation at their assigned middle school.
This is a great opportunity to tour the school, and get ready for an exciting year ahead!
Check your school's social media for specific information! #4theT
📅 Date: Thursday, July 24th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
All rising 6th grade students will attend orientation at their assigned middle school.
This is a great opportunity to tour the school, and get ready for an exciting year ahead!
Check your school's social media for specific information! #4theT


🎉🎒 Back to School Bash 2025! 🎒🎉
Join us tomorrow for a Community Resource Fair & School Supply Giveaway
📅 Thursday, July 24th
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Tift County Recreation Department
We’re getting students ready for an AWESOME school year with free supplies, helpful resources, and fun for the whole family! 💙✏️
Don’t miss it — see you there!
#BackToSchoolBash #4theT
Join us tomorrow for a Community Resource Fair & School Supply Giveaway
📅 Thursday, July 24th
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Tift County Recreation Department
We’re getting students ready for an AWESOME school year with free supplies, helpful resources, and fun for the whole family! 💙✏️
Don’t miss it — see you there!
#BackToSchoolBash #4theT


📅 BACK TO SCHOOL UPDATE: Middle School Schedule Release Info
🧑🏫 Schedules will be available for students and parents/guardians in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on the following dates:
🔹 6th Grade:
📍 July 24th at 5:30 PM
(Aligned with 6th Grade Orientation)
🔹 7th & 8th Grades:
📍 July 31st at 3:30 PM
(Aligned with Meet the Teacher)
✅ Procedures for students that require a change in their connections classes will be shared during 6th Grade Orientation and Meet the Teacher events.
Let’s get ready for a great year! 💙 #4theT


The July edition of the Tift County Schools Newsletter is now available:
https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/tift-county-schools-district/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-july-2025 #4theT
https://tiftcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/tift-county-schools-district/newsletters/tift-county-schools-newsletter-july-2025 #4theT


🌟 Join the Tift County Schools Team! 🌟
We still have a few positions open for the 2025-2026 school year — and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us grow the next generation of Blue Devils! 💙
✅ Excellent Benefits
✅ Supportive Work Environment
✅ Opportunity to Make an Impact
📢 Don’t wait — Apply today!
🔗 www.tiftschools.com
📍Be part of something bigger. #4theT
We still have a few positions open for the 2025-2026 school year — and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us grow the next generation of Blue Devils! 💙
✅ Excellent Benefits
✅ Supportive Work Environment
✅ Opportunity to Make an Impact
📢 Don’t wait — Apply today!
🔗 www.tiftschools.com
📍Be part of something bigger. #4theT


🚌 Need Bus Route Info? Don’t Wait!
If your student needs transportation this school year, now’s the time to get bus route information.
📧 Best way to contact us:
Email (preferred): operations@tiftschools.com
📞 Phone: (229) 387-2470
Be sure to include your student’s name, address, school, and grade in your message.
It's time to get rolling! 💙 #4theT
If your student needs transportation this school year, now’s the time to get bus route information.
📧 Best way to contact us:
Email (preferred): operations@tiftschools.com
📞 Phone: (229) 387-2470
Be sure to include your student’s name, address, school, and grade in your message.
It's time to get rolling! 💙 #4theT


📚🎒 Mims Kids, Inc. 14th Annual Stay in School Rally! 🎒📚
Curbside pickup of free school supplies on Saturday, July 19th at 12PM — while supplies last!
📍 41 South Farmers Market
📍 2505 South Main Street, Tifton
Don't miss it!
📞 For more info, call 229-392-2071
Curbside pickup of free school supplies on Saturday, July 19th at 12PM — while supplies last!
📍 41 South Farmers Market
📍 2505 South Main Street, Tifton
Don't miss it!
📞 For more info, call 229-392-2071


✨ Our ESMS Jr. Beta students represented us well at the 2025 National Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida! 🌟 They participated in “Collaborative Connection” and “Lead Outside the Box” competitions, showing off their creativity, teamwork, and leadership. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the way they shined on the national stage! 💛🖤


☀️Today is the last day for Summer Feeding!☀️
7 days of FREE breakfast & lunch in every meal bag!
📍 Stop by one of our drive-up/walk-up sites
🚌 Or catch us along our bus route stops
👉 Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program
#4theT




📚 Need Back to School Info?
We've got you covered! Find details about orientation, Meet the Teacher, school supply lists, and more at 👉 https://www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
Let’s get ready for a great year! #4theT
We've got you covered! Find details about orientation, Meet the Teacher, school supply lists, and more at 👉 https://www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
Let’s get ready for a great year! #4theT


📣 Reminder!
Tomorrow — Tuesday, July 15th — is the final day of our Summer Feeding Program!
We’re proud to have served 7 days’ worth of breakfast and lunch to over 2,500 students each week this summer. 💙
Come out one last time and take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Thank you for letting us serve you! 🥪🍎🥛
#4theT
Tomorrow — Tuesday, July 15th — is the final day of our Summer Feeding Program!
We’re proud to have served 7 days’ worth of breakfast and lunch to over 2,500 students each week this summer. 💙
Come out one last time and take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Thank you for letting us serve you! 🥪🍎🥛
#4theT


📚✨ Meet the Teacher is almost here!
🗓 Thursday, July 31st
📍PreK – 5th Grade: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at your child’s school
📍Middle & High School: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ESMS, NEMS, TCHS)
Come meet your teacher(s), and get ready for a fantastic new year! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
#4theT
🗓 Thursday, July 31st
📍PreK – 5th Grade: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at your child’s school
📍Middle & High School: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ESMS, NEMS, TCHS)
Come meet your teacher(s), and get ready for a fantastic new year! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
#4theT


📣 6th Grade Orientation – Welcome to Middle School!
📅 Date: Thursday, July 24th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
All rising 6th grade students will attend orientation at their assigned middle school.
This is a great opportunity to tour the school, and get ready for an exciting year ahead! #4theT
📅 Date: Thursday, July 24th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
All rising 6th grade students will attend orientation at their assigned middle school.
This is a great opportunity to tour the school, and get ready for an exciting year ahead! #4theT


☀️Today is Summer Feeding Tuesday!☀️
Tift County is serving up 7 days of FREE breakfast & lunch in every meal bag!
📍 Stop by one of our drive-up/walk-up sites
🚌 Or catch us along our bus route stops
👉 Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program
#4theT




🏈 **Middle School Football Summer Workouts Resume Tomorrow!**
Workouts will be held **Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday** each week.
📍 **7th & 8th Grade**
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📌 Eighth Street Middle School
📍 **6th Grade**
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📌 Northeast Middle School
👉 **Reminder:** Players must have a current physical on file to participate.
#4theT
Workouts will be held **Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday** each week.
📍 **7th & 8th Grade**
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📌 Eighth Street Middle School
📍 **6th Grade**
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📌 Northeast Middle School
👉 **Reminder:** Players must have a current physical on file to participate.
#4theT


🥎 The 2025 Tift County Middle School Softball schedule is now available! These Lady Devils are ready to bring the heat this season—get ready to cheer them on!
#4theT
#4theT


📅 All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, June 30th – Friday, July 4th.
We will reopen on Monday, July 7.
#4theT


Congratulations ESMS HOSA students for representing Tift County at HOSA's International Leadership Competition in Nashville, TN. JaLeah Andrews, Cayleigh Clark, Alaina Bowden, and Madison Johnson placed 2nd in State which advanced them to ILC. They showed remarkable dedication and perseverance throughout the competition. Our experience at ILC in Nashville, TN was truly unforgettable, featuring a range of activities including competition, workshops, the expo, pin trading, tour of Belmont Medical University, sightseeing, and networking with other chapters. #4theT
