
🎬 This week is Red Ribbon Week! 🎬
The theme for 2024 is "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free!" 🌟
Check out the graphic below and join us as we dress up 🎭 and pledge to stay drug-free! 🙌✨


Eighth Street Middle School HOSA students attended the HOSA Fall Leadership Rally at the Perry Fair last week. The Georgia HOSA Fall Leadership Rally is a significant event designed for prospective and current HOSA members across middle school, high school, and college levels. This one-day rally offers participants the chance to engage in competitive events, attend inspiring general sessions, and enjoy fair activities


ESMS 8th-grade Healthcare students took a hands-on approach to learning about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)! 🧤😷 Thanks to Mrs. Shelley Perry for teaching these students the importance of PPE in healthcare settings, ensuring they’re prepared for safety and success in their future careers.


Come out and support our FFA and 4H Livestock Exhibitors!


⚠️ We are currently experiencing system-wide phone outages. Our provider is working to restore service as quickly as possible. If you need to reach the schools, please use the email address provided in the image. Thank you for your patience and understanding. #4theT


🎉 Congratulations to our October POP Recipients! 🎉
🌟 Positive Office Passes (POPs) are awarded to students who go above and beyond in meeting the ESMS Behavioral Expectations. Keep up the fantastic work, and continue shining brightly! 🌟👏




🎉🏆 Congratulations to Tift County Middle School Competition Cheer! 🏆🎉
These incredible cheerleaders took 1st place today at the Colquitt County competition! Great job! We couldn’t be more proud! Keep it up! 💙🎀 #4theT


📢 Report Card Update 📢
Due to calendar adjustments, the 1st 9-week report cards for Grades K-12 will now be released in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on 🗓️ Tuesday, October 22nd. 🗓️
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🎉 Congratulations to our new ESMS BETA Inductees! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to academic success. A huge thank you to all the parents who joined us at the BETA Induction Ceremony today! Your support means the world! 🌟


This is a reminder that the Blue Devil of the Month Breakfast was rescheduled and will be taking place this Friday morning (10/11/24) at 9:15.

✨ESMS Classroom Spotlight!✨


📸 Missed Picture Day? No worries!
BPI is returning to ESMS on Wednesday, October 30th for makeup photos!
This is the perfect opportunity for any student, faculty, or staff who didn’t get their photo taken on the original Picture Day (September 16th). Make sure to mark your calendars and get ready to smile! 😄


Join us tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM in the ESMS Media Center for the Back-to-School 4-H Middle School Kickoff Meeting
📅 Date: October 23rd
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: ESMS Media Center
Open to all 6th–8th graders!
Join us to kick off the school year with fun and exciting opportunities! Meet new friends, learn about upcoming 4-H activities, and discover ways to get involved. Whether you're new to 4-H or a returning member, we can’t wait to see you there!
Don’t miss this chance to jumpstart your year with 4-H!


Thank you Emma Grace, from Emma Grace Art and Designs for coming to speak to Mrs. Sanders' 7th Graders yesterday!


In today's tech-driven world, keeping our kids safe online is more important than ever. Here are some helpful resources for parents to guide and protect children while they explore the digital world.
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The ESMS Jr. BETA Induction Ceremony will be held on October 9th at 9:15 AM in the ESMS Gymnasium. Parents/Guardians of new Jr. BETA Inductees are invited to attend. ✨


FBLA held their second meeting yesterday in Mrs. Sanders' room. We had National Winner, Olivia Davis as our guest speaker. Thank you Olivia for coming to speak to FBLA! If you are interested in joining, it's not too late!



🍑 The Peach Education Tax Credit 🍑 allows funds to be directed toward innovative practices in public education and keeps state tax dollars local.
Are there limits to this credit?
--Single Individual or Head of Household: Up to $2,500 credit
--Married Couple filing separately: Up to $2,500 credit
--Married Couple filing jointly: Up to $5,000 credit
--Individual Owner of S-Corp, LLC or Partnership (pass-through entity) not paying tax at entity level - Up to $25,000
--C-Corporation, Trust or Pass-Through entity electing to pay tax at entity level: Up to 75% of Georgia Tax Liability
**You MUST select Tift County Schools to designate your donation!**
Please consult with your tax preparer for further guidance.


Letter to all Tift County Parents and the Tift County Community from Superintendent Natalie Gore. #4theT


The Environmental Natural Resource Team for FFA has to learn to identify mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, trees, and invasive species found in the United States. They also have 30 minutes to run a GPS course and find hidden waypoints to demonstrate skills used in the natural resource and wildlife career fields.
