Eighth Street Middle School

🎉 PBIS Sun, Fun, & Games Celebration is TOMORROW! ☀️🍧 Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to join the fun: ✅ No office referrals from 3/31–5/8 ✅ Two or fewer classroom discipline marks from 3/31–5/2 ✅ Five or fewer missing assignments from 3/31–5/2 🎟️ Eligible students will attend the event during each grade level's connection time. Students with no office referrals all year will receive a free Klassic Kona Ice ticket from Mr. Winger and the PBIS team.🍧💙 📍 Friday, May 9 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (During each grade level's connection time) 📍KONA Ice and Concessions will also be available for purchase during the event -Cash Only (See flyer for KONA Ice prices) Let’s finish the year strong and celebrate positive behavior the ESMS way! 🌟

Congratulations to the following students whose artwork has been selected for display at The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center from May 12–23. Exhibit hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Students Ty'Aira Smith Laurel Rogers Gracie Goodman

🎨 "A Day in My Shoes" – A Tift County Schools Art Exhibit 👟 Step into the world of our talented students and see life through their eyes! 🖼 Featuring artwork from all grade levels across all Tift County Schools, this fun and inspiring exhibition showcases the creativity and hard work of our students. 📅 Dates: May 12 – 23 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: The Syd Blackmarr Art Center 🗓 Free Public Reception Sunday May 18th 2:00 - 4:00pm Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the imagination and perspective of our incredible young artists! #4theT

🎶 Middle School Choirs Spring Show 🎶 Come enjoy an afternoon of amazing music by our middle school choirs! 📅 Date: Saturday, May 10th 📍 Location: TCHS Performing Arts Center 🎟 Admission: $7 🕐 NEMS Performance: 1:00 PM 🕒 ESMS Performance: 3:00 PM Important Reminders: The clear bag policy is in effect. All guests will enter through the weapons detection system. Support our young performers as they take the stage with pride and talent! #4theT

⚾ It’s Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week at ESMS! As we wrap up a great year, we want to thank our amazing teachers and staff for their dedication and hard work. You’ve made a lasting impact, and we appreciate everything you do to support our students and school community. 💙

💙🩺 Happy National School Nurse Day, Nurse Dekle! 🩺💙 Thank you for being the calm and comfort when someone’s hurting, and the friendly face that always helps our students feel safe and cared for. You do so much behind the scenes every single day, and today we just want to take a moment to say thank you. We’re so grateful for all that you do! 💐

FBLA members! Join us Tuesday, May 13th, from 3:45–4:30 PM in Mrs. Sanders’ Room (Room 612) as we announce our new officer team!

⚾ Today is Day 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating our teachers with a World Series-worthy ballpark lunch and some well-deserved fun! ⚾🍔🌭 Thank you for always bringing your A-game and making this school year a home run! 💙

⚾ Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week was a major league hit! Thank you to our amazing admin team for serving up stadium snacks and all-star energy as we celebrated the perfect pitches our teachers try to deliver each day.

Thank you to Coca-Cola for making our Teacher Appreciation Week even sweeter! 🎉 Our ESMS teachers loved the confetti cake! Your kindness and support mean so much to our team!

A big thank you to Ruth’s Cottage & The Patticake House and the Business Education Workforce Committee with the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce! Your sweet surprise made Teacher Appreciation Week even more special for our ESMS staff! 💛🍰

We’re feeling the appreciation this week! 💙 Thank you to SERVPRO for your thoughtful gesture and support during Teacher Appreciation Week!

ESMS FFA 1st & 2nd place teams and High Individuals were recognized at the Area V FFA Awards Banquet at ABAC on May 5th. Congratulations on your FFA accomplishments! 1st Place Conduct of Chapter Meeting 1st Place Jr Land Judging High Individual Jr Land Judging - Josie Golden 1st Place Jr Poultry Judging Vet Science High Individual - Bailey Sexton Horse Judging High Individual - Ellie Davies

⚾ Blue Devil Baseball is hosting camp again this summer! Mark your calendar for June 16th-20th. (Please note there has been a change from the date originally scheduled.) Register by May 27 to take advantage of the early registration fee. Don’t miss out! #4theT

📣 Middle School Basketball & Football Sideline Cheer Parents! Important parent meeting: 🗓 Thursday, May 15th 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Eighth Street Middle School Cafeteria All cheer parents are encouraged to attend to receive important information for the 25-26 cheer seasons. #4theT

🎯 Good morning, ESMS! We’re kicking off Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week with a Perfect Pitch! ⚾️ Get ready to enjoy some ballpark favorites as we celebrate the amazing precision, passion, and purpose our team brings to the field every single day. Let’s make today a no-hitter! 🙌

Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond every day — someone who demonstrates excellence in classroom instruction and fosters strong, positive relationships with co-workers, parents, and students? The Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence is accepting nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards! Nominees must have at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience. Submit your nomination by June 7th at: https://forms.gle/kNX3BYaGZz82xNZ5A #4theT

Thank you to our awesome admin team for starting Teacher Appreciation Week with a home run! These sweet treats were the perfect kickoff to a winning week, and we are excited to see what else is on deck!

🏆 It’s officially Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re kicking things off with a winning celebration! Today, we’re honoring the incredible team behind every student's success with fresh coffee, donuts, and well-deserved recognition. 💙⚾ Let’s cheer on our MVPs who make ESMS a championship school every day! 🙌

Reminder for those interested in joining the TCHS Blue Devil Volleyball program! Tryouts are coming up! 📅 May 5th–7th 📍 Aux Gym, TCHS 🕒 Check the image for specific details. ❓ Questions? Contact Coach Fletcher at dfletcher@tiftschools.com Let’s get ready to work! #4theT