Northeast Middle School

📈 Sustained Growth in Middle School Math!

The same group of Tift County students has demonstrated remarkable progress in math over the past two years:

🔹 FY24 – 6th Grade: 26% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY25 – 7th Grade: 30% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY26 – 8th Grade: 44% Proficient and Distinguished

This cohort increased the percentage of students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels by 18 percentage points—a nearly 70% increase in just two years!

This sustained growth reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff and shows what is possible through consistent, focused instruction. Tift County is truly moving the needle in middle school mathematics!

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🏊‍♀️ Ready to make a splash? 🏊‍♂️

Middle and high school students interested in joining the Tift County Swim Team are invited to attend a swimmer/parent informational meeting!

📅 Monday, September 14th
⏰ 5:45 PM
📍 TCHS Commons

Come learn more about the 2026-2027 swim season and how you can become part of the team.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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📈 Northeast Middle School is Moving the Needle in 8th Grade Algebra!

NEMS students achieved an outstanding 18.7% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessment.

We are proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement!
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We want to hear from you! As part of our Title I program, Northeast Middle School has funds available to purchase parent resources and materials that will support families and student success.

We are asking parents to provide feedback on the resources you feel would be most helpful to your family.

👉 Please click the link below to share your input:
NEMS Budget Input - English: https://forms.gle/BjaxvZ8G6NYNRudE9

NEMS Budget Input - Spanish: https://forms.gle/Aikizq3FcqznL2wZ9

Your feedback is important and will help us make informed decisions about how to use our Title I funds to best support our students and families

📈 Northeast Middle School is Moving the Needle in 6th Grade Math!

NEMS students achieved an 8.4% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.

Congratulations to our students and staff on this impressive growth!

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➕ Integer Review, but Make It Fun! 🎲 Quiz review looked a little different in Mrs. York’s math classes today! Instead of a traditional review worksheet, students put their integer skills to the test through some friendly competition. 🏆 Students rotated through Integer War, Integer Headbands, Would You Rather?, and Boddle while practicing identifying, comparing, and ordering integers and working with absolute value. Learning + teamwork + a little competition = a great way to review! 💙➕📚 #NEMS #MathIsFun #IntegerSkills #LearningInAction #BlueDevils

📚 Sixth Street Academy families, you’re invited to Meet the Teachers!

Join us on Thursday, August 20th, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. to meet your student’s teachers and receive important information for the school year.

📍 Sixth Street Academy
805 West 6th Street
Tifton, GA 31794

We look forward to seeing our Sixth Street Academy families!

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🚨DISMISSAL UPDATE 🚨

NEMS family,

We have a larger number of students who are car riders this school year. We have had some very close calls regarding student safety, including students running out into the back parking lot and parents going around cars that are waiting for their students.

We are implementing new procedures for afternoon dismissal. The large parking lot in the back will be blocked off to everyone, and students will not be allowed to walk across that area in the afternoons. We will rely on the two lanes closest to the building and two lines in the next parking area.

The road by the softball field will be one-way for parents to exit. We ask that you do not go around cars waiting for their students, as this puts students walking to their cars in danger. We will have increased staff presence to help move traffic efficiently.

Parking for softball, those waiting for 6th grade football, and cross country will now be in the grass area behind the softball field. Please use the gate between the baseball and softball fields to access this area.

Please bear with us and bring your patience as we redesign dismissal with your child’s safety at the heart of this decision. Thank you for your understanding.

NEMS NUGGETS WEEK OF AUGUST 10

🍽️ What's for lunch this week? Check out the August 10–14 breakfast and lunch menus and see what's being served in our cafeterias!

📋 Looking ahead? Monthly menus are always available on our website:https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049

🥗 Need today's menu? Daily breakfast and lunch menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.

Remember, all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

Here's to another great week of learning, growing, and fueling success!

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🎨 Calling All Young Artists!

Northeast Middle School families, we invite our students to showcase their creativity by participating in the upcoming Student Art Exhibit celebrating the art, culture, architecture, and landscapes of Spanish-speaking countries!

🖌️ Student Artwork Submission Deadline: September 4, 2026

📍 Student Art Exhibit: September 18–25
The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center

🎉 Free Reception: September 20 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.

🎨 Free Craft Night: September 19 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.

We are excited to see our students' artistic talents on display and encourage everyone to participate!

📎 Please see the attached flyer for complete event details, submission information, and additional activities.

💙 #TrueBlueDevils #NEMS #StudentArtists #CelebrateCreativity #ArtsEducation

Marshmallow Challenge: Building More Than Towers! 🏗️✨ Ms. Thompson’s 6th grade students kicked off Unit 1, “The Challenges and Triumphs of Growing Up,” with a fun and engaging marshmallow tower challenge! Working together, students used teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills to build the tallest towers they could. After the activity, they reflected on the challenges they faced, the triumphs they celebrated, and how those experiences connect to the theme of growing up. What a great way to start the year by learning that growth often comes through perseverance, collaboration, and resilience! #NEMSBlueDevils #LearningInAction #GrowingUp #6thGrade #Teamwork #FutureReady

Today in Mrs. Gann's CTAE Business Class, our students took on a challenge that had nothing to do with computers or textbooks—but everything to do with business success! 🧩💼 Students worked in teams to complete a puzzle without the picture on the box to guide them. During the first 10 minutes, they were able to communicate freely as they developed a strategy, assigned roles, and solved problems together. For the final 10 minutes, the challenge became even harder—they had to work without speaking, relying only on nonverbal communication, observation, and teamwork to finish the puzzle. In business, success isn't just about having the right answer—it's about working effectively with others, thinking creatively, and communicating, even when challenges arise. We are proud of how our students stepped up, encouraged one another, and learned that every team member plays an important role!

📣 We Value Your Feedback!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Meet the Teacher event last week! We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to meet our staff, explore the school, and prepare for a successful year.

If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to complete our feedback survey. Your input helps us continue to improve our events and better serve our students and families.

🔗 Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/eADwBUqTWrRro8bh6

Link for Volunteers: https://forms.gle/beC2NuC9FzaWEq9X6

Thank you for partnering with Northeast Middle School. We appreciate your support and look forward to an amazing school year!

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Class Conversations: Starting the Year Strong As part of our first week of school, students participated in Class Conversations to review schoolwide expectations and discuss what it means to be a True Blue at Northeast Middle School. These conversations help set the tone for a positive, safe, and successful school year for all students. We’re excited for a great year ahead! 💙😈 #NEMSBlueDevils #ClassConversations #FirstWeekStrong #BlueDevilPride

🧩 First Week of School Spotlight: Ms. King’s Enhanced Algebra Class Students in Ms. King’s Enhanced Algebra class are off to a fantastic start! During the first week of school, they sharpened their problem-solving skills by working through challenging activities that encouraged critical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance. We’re excited to see our Blue Devils embracing challenges and building a strong foundation for a successful year in math! #NEMSBlueDevils #FirstWeekOfSchool #EnhancedAlgebra #ProblemSolving #BlueDevilPride #LearningStartsHere

🍎 The first week of school is here, and so are our delicious school meals! 🍽️

Check out this week's breakfast and lunch menus and get ready for a great start to the 2026–2027 school year!

📋 Looking ahead? Monthly menus are always available on our website: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049

🍽️ Want to see what's being served each day? Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.

And remember—all Tift County Schools students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

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