
We are incredibly proud of our ESMS FBLA students for representing us so well at the FBLA State Leadership Conference! ⭐️👏 The skills you are building today will help shape your future, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish!


Congratulations to the ESMS FFA Nursery Landscape team. Team members competed at the Area V CDE in Pelham in February. The Nursery Landscape Career Development Event includes identification of plant materials and a written exam involving basic horticulture knowledge.


The Student of the Month Breakfast will be this Friday morning (2/28/25) at 9:15.


📢 Exciting news! 📢
Tift County Middle School FBLA students are in Columbus, GA, for the FBLA State Leadership Conference! 🌟 Wishing Hansley Luke and all our amazing middle school competitors the best of luck! 🍀👏 #4theT


Students with TALK enjoyed a day learning about educational and career opportunities through ABC and SRTC.





📢 The Eighth Street Edition 📢 Check out The Eighth Street Edition for the week of February 24-February 28! Don’t miss out on what’s coming up at ESMS! 💙 #4theT


Tift County High School is forming a competition dance team. If you’re interested in joining the Dance Devils, be sure to attend an informational meeting at your school.
📅 Check the image for dates and times!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of something exciting! #4theT


Do you have photos of our 7th & 8th-grade girls' basketball teams in action this season? ESMS and NEMS would love to have them for this year's yearbooks. To submit photos, follow the steps below.
➡️ Scan the QR code and enter the code 00070
➡️ Fill out the form
➡️ Upload your photos
Once submitted, these photos will be shared with both middle schools. Thank you for helping us capture these amazing moments! 🙌💙


And they’re off! 6th grade students from ESMS kicked off our annual middle school field trips today as they departed early this morning for their trip to SeaWorld! Wishing them a safe journey and a day filled with learning, adventure, and fun! #6thGradeTrip #4theT


🚨 6th Grade Field Trip Reminder! 🚨
ESMS 6th graders heading to SeaWorld tomorrow should arrive at the school by 5:30 AM! Buses leave at 6:00 AM sharp, and once you’re on the bus, you must stay on the bus.
🔹 SeaWorld is Cashless! Bring a card or use the Cash-to-Card kiosk in the park. See the graphic below for or more details or go to SeaWorld.com and look in the Info tab under the heading: Cashless.
Get ready for a fun day! 🌊✨


Today's middle school soccer match has been canceled. #4theT


Students in Mrs. Sanders' business class have been engaged in a party planning activity! Students are given a budget, and have to shop online for all items necessary to plan a party. They are enjoying relating the class to real world skills.





🎶👏 Congratulations to our ESMS All-State Chorus singers! 👏🎶
These talented ESMS students earned a spot in the All-State Chorus, 🎶 The All-State Chorus is an elite choir made up of the best 7th- 12th grade vocalists in the state! To be selected, students must go through a rigorous audition process that tests vocal technique, sight-reading, and repertoire. Only the best earn the honor of performing at the statewide event! 🎤✨
Join us in celebrating:
🎶Kenzi Miller
🎶 Martha Jane Nelson
🎶Isabella Goodman
🎶Gabe Peterson
🎤✨We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! 🎵💙


All middle school sports scheduled for today, Wednesday, February 19th, have been canceled. #4theT


Today's middle school and high school Tennis matches have been canceled. #4theT


🚨 Schedule Update! 🚨
Tonight’s UNDER THE LIGHTS track meet (Middle & High School) has been rescheduled for Monday, February 24th.
Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll see you on the track soon! 💙🏃♂️🏃♀️
#4theT


PLEASE SHARE!
Pre-K Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is now OPEN! Complete the online application then schedule an appointment with Central Registration to bring in all required documents and complete the process. Pre-K provides a strong foundation for future academic success! Early exposure to literacy and math concepts helps children develop essential skills for kindergarten and beyond. 📚🔢 📅 Don’t wait! Secure your spot today. 🔗 Visit https://www.tiftschools.com/.../prek-registration-guidelines for details. #PreK #FutureBlueDevils #4theT



📢 Introducing the Eighth Street Edition! 📰
We’re excited to introduce Eighth Street Edition, a new newsletter designed to keep parents informed about everything happening at Eighth Street Middle School.
This will be another way for us to share important updates, upcoming events, and highlights from our students and staff. Our goal is to keep families connected and in the loop so everyone stays informed about what’s going on at ESMS.
Be on the lookout for the Eighth Street Edition—we hope it becomes a helpful resource for our school community!! 🎉💙


Eighth Street Middle School will conduct scoliosis screenings on Tuesday, February 25th for all 6th and 8th graders. These screenings help identify students with potential spinal curvature.
Opt-out letters were sent home with students last week. If you do not want your child to participate, please submit the 2025 Tift County Schools Scoliosis Opt-Out Letter to the school by February 21st. Only students with this form on file will be exempt.
Click on the links below to print a copy of the Tift County Schools Scoliosis Opt-Out Letter. It is available in both English and Spanish.
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Important Reminder: TCHS Registration Paperwork for Rising 9th Graders is due tomorrow!
Parents of TCHS Rising 9th Graders: Please watch the video below. It explains the Rising 9th Grade Student Registration process and the registration timeline. Please look over, sign, and return the registration documentation by tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18th. On Friday, February 21, a registration team from Tift County High School will be here at ESMS to register your child for their high school courses for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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