We are currently seeking applicants for a Special Education Paraprofessional position at Eighth Street Middle School. The job announcement for this and other available Classified Positions can be found at https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/classified-positions. #4theT
Congratulations to the members of the 2023-2024 Middle School Blue Devil Baseball Teams! #4theT
6th grade Agriculture students harvested mustard greens from the garden to end the semester. Students cut and bagged the greens to take home. They also fed the scraps to the chickens that they raised in the classroom this semester.
Irwin EMC Awarded Dr. Jamie Wise, of Eighth Street Middle a Bright Idea Grant. Grants are awarded to energize learning in the classroom. Wise applied for the grant for her CTAE Careers class. She submitted a lesson for a hands-on electrification lesson. She was awarded the grant to purchase the materials needed. Thank you Irwin EMC and congratulations Dr. Wise!
The agriculture students celebrated National Soil Day that was hosted by the Soil and Water Conservation Society. They went to the Ag Center in Tifton to learn about the importance of cover crops and maintaining healthy soils. They got to see soil science research going on at the University of Georgia. We enjoyed the opportunity for our students to have hands on learning opportunities in our community.
The Blue Santa delivered the packages from the Blue Elves this afternoon! The children will be so excited to share their gifts with family and loved ones.
Congratulations to the members of the 2024 Girls Middle School Soccer Team! There is a mandatory practice on December, 12th at ESMS immediately after school.
NEMS will need to ride the activity bus to ESMS. No athletic wear is needed. Practice will end at 4:30 pm. #4theT
Over 200 ESMS students donated money to spread love and joy to 44 lucky elementary school students. Today they all shopped with the elementary students at Walmart for Christmas gifts and then returned to Santa's workshop at ESMS gym to wrap gifts and celebrate Christmas cheer!
Congratulations to the young men who made the 2024 Boys Middle School Soccer Team!
Mrs. Story’s Healthcare Science classes visited Southwell and were able to hear and see different aspects of healthcare.
7th graders learned what to wear and how to interview with Human Resources, did a visual demonstration with putting on personal protective equipment, learned the importance of properly working medical equipment.
6th graders toured the Pharmacy and Cath Lab, as well as hearing about the facilities and engineering department at Southwell.
8th grade learned what to wear and how to interview with Human Resources, saw everything the hospital does to prepare for an emergency or disaster, and learned the importance of diversity and inclusion in healthcare.
Fifth grade students from Len Lastinger, Annie Belle Clark, Matt Wilson, and Omega were able to visit Eighth Street today to explore their options for electives starting next year. We were as excited to host them as they were to visit!
Clothes from our lost and found are on display in the front lobby of the building. If your child is missing something and you believe he/she left it at school, then please check the collection. Clothes not claimed will be donated.
The safety and security of our students and staff is of the utmost importance. Find out more about Social Media Safety in this edition of the Safety and Security Newsletter. https://5il.co/29rxd #4theT
Junior Beta Club members had the opportunity to attend the Georgia State Convention. They competed in Social Studies academic testing, 3D Design, and Duo Dance in Performing Arts. Students also attended General Sessions where they were encouraged by motivational speaker Kelly Barnes. We are so proud of them for representing ESMS!
Holiday Spirit Week
REMINDER to join us tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 5th, for a "VAPING FACTS WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS" presented by Tift County Schools Security Officer Mark Wynn.
6:00pm - Eighth Street Middle School Cafeteria
*Food will be served
#4theT
Middle School Baseball Tryouts: Dec 12th & 13th. (See image for specific details)
**These are the only tryout dates. Teams will be announced on Thurs, Dec 14th.
**Practice will begin on Mon, Jan 8, 2024.
Questions? Contact Coach Cauthen at andrew.cauthen@tiftschools.com
Melissa Luke, with the District Attorney’s Office, spoke to Mrs. Story and Dr. Wise’s classes about crime scene investigation. Students identified different pieces of evidence and attempted to solve actual crimes that have been determined closed by the judicial systems.
Mrs. Lisa Young, CPA in Tifton, came and spoke to Dr. Wise's 8th grade Careers classes about her career as an accountant. Mrs. Young engaged the students in creating a personal budget which gave them insight into financial literacy. Thank you for coming and teaching our students!
Don't forget about our upcoming workshop "VAPING FACTS FOR PARENTS." The presentation will be made by Tift County Schools Security Officer Mark Wynn.
Join us Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria at Eighth Street Middle School. #4theT
*Food will be served
