Thank you to all of the ESMS students and their parents for attending the Eighth Street Middle School Meet the Teacher Night.
It was so nice to see the faces of our ESMS students that we have missed over the summer, and we were so excited to see our new sixth graders who will now call ESMS their home for the next three years. The excitement of the students and the support that we felt from the parents was amazing.
Here’s to a wonderful school year!
Don’t wait! If your child is missing any required vaccines for school registration, visit the Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 14th from 3 PM – 6 PM at the Tift County Health Department. #4theT
Tift County Athletics is now completely cashless! 🎟️
All tickets to all athletic events must be purchased through GoFan.
💳 No cash will be accepted at the gate.
Get your tickets in advance and support our Blue Devils!
#4theT
We can't wait to see our students tomorrow! Here's what’s cooking in the cafeteria on Day 1:
Let’s kick off the year with a great meal! 😋 #4theT
Our Clear Bag Policy applies to large events and athletic games at any of our school campuses. Please refer to the image for a list of approved bags.
Thank you for helping us keep our campuses safe! #4theT
Please enter through the front of the building and proceed through the weapons detection system upon arrival.
As a reminder, our clear bag policy will be in effect.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation—we look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!
This comprehensive guide includes:
✔️ Important policies & procedures
✔️ The Student Code of Conduct
✔️ And so much more!
All parents and students are encouraged to read through the handbook carefully. Inside, you’ll find instructions on how to complete the sign-off to verify that you and your student have reviewed the document.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
Let’s make it a great year! 💙
#4theT
We’re so excited to welcome our students and families back on campus! 💙
Here’s a quick reminder of the times:
**PreK – 5th Grade: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
**6th – 12th Grade: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Come meet your teachers and get ready for a fantastic year! We can't wait to see you! ✏️📚
#4theT
📣 Reminder for New Families to Tift County Schools!
If you have a student who will be new to Tift County Schools and you have not yet registered, please make sure to complete registration no later than Wednesday, July 30th to ensure time for your child to be assigned a schedule:teacher prior to Meet the Teacher.
In order for our administrators to have time to meet with families during Meet the Teacher and welcome students back on Friday, any students who register after Wednesday will not be guaranteed to have a schedule or homeroom teacher assigned in time for Meet the Teacher on Thursday. Principals and counselors will work on Friday, the first day of school, to build your child’s schedule. So, your child will be able to start on Monday, August 4th.
If you register after Wednesday, you are welcome to attend Meet the Teacher on Thursday, July 31st so you can meet all the teachers on the grade level. You just will not have a final schedule and final teacher assignments until the end of day on Friday.
We want every child to have a smooth and successful start—please help us by sharing this message with anyone you know who may still need to register.
We can’t wait to welcome all of our new families to the Blue Devil Nation! 💙📘 #4theT
🚌 REMINDER: Do you 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
This Thursday, July 31st — we can’t wait to see you! 💙✏️
** PreK – 5th Grade: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
** 6th – 12th Grade: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Come meet your teachers, and get ready for an amazing year ahead! #4theT
If you have a student who will be new to Tift County Schools and you have not yet registered, please make sure to complete registration no later than Wednesday, July 30th to ensure time for your child to be assigned a schedule:teacher prior to Meet the Teacher.
In order for our administrators to have time to meet with families during Meet the Teacher and welcome students back on Friday, any students who register after Wednesday will not be guaranteed to have a schedule or homeroom teacher assigned in time for Meet the Teacher on Thursday. Principals and counselors will work on Friday, the first day of school, to build your child’s schedule. So, your child will be able to start on Monday, August 4th.
If you register after Wednesday, you are welcome to attend Meet the Teacher on Thursday, July 31st so you can meet all the teachers on the grade level. You just will not have a final schedule and final teacher assignments until the end of day on Friday.
We want every child to have a smooth and successful start—please help us by sharing this message with anyone you know who may still need to register.
We can’t wait to welcome all of our new families to the Blue Devil Nation! 💙📘 #4theT
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!
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!
📅 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
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
