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!
💙 #NEMS #TrueBlueDevils #FamilyEngagement #ParentPartnership
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!
💙 #NEMS #TrueBlueDevils #FamilyEngagement #ParentPartnership
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.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
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.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
NEMS Families, Every Week we will post NEMS nuggets that will contain a bunch of information to keep you all in the loop of all school activities. We can not wait to see all students Monday August 3. Welcome back NEMS students!!!
💙 Thank You, Parent Volunteers! 💙
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing parent volunteers who helped prepare classrooms for the start of a new school year! Your time, hard work, and generosity made a big difference in creating welcoming spaces for our teachers and students. We truly appreciate your support and partnership.
#NEMS #ThankYouVolunteers #BlueDevilPride #StrongerTogether
💙 A Great Start to the School Year! 😈
Thank you to all of our Blue Devil families who joined us this afternoon! It was wonderful to see students meeting their teachers, finding their classrooms, and getting excited for the year ahead.
We appreciate your partnership and can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing year at NEMS!
#NEMSBlueDevils #BackToSchool #BlueDevilPride #StrongerTogether
💙 Thank You, Blue Devil Families! 😈
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Meet the Teacher this afternoon! It was great to see our students and families meeting teachers, exploring the school, and getting ready for an amazing school year.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and kick off a fantastic year at NEMS!
💙 Go Blue Devils!
#NEMSBlueDevils #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #BlueDevilPride
📢 Meet the Teacher Reminders:
--All Tift County schools have a clear bag policy. This will be in effect at Meet the Teacher so plan accordingly.
--Guests attending Meet the Teacher at our middle and high schools will be required to pass through weapons detection upon entry.
Thank you for helping us maintain safe and welcoming schools!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
--All Tift County schools have a clear bag policy. This will be in effect at Meet the Teacher so plan accordingly.
--Guests attending Meet the Teacher at our middle and high schools will be required to pass through weapons detection upon entry.
Thank you for helping us maintain safe and welcoming schools!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
💉 Is your chid's immunization record up to date?
The Tift County Health Department will host a School Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 20, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!
This is also a great opportunity to get the vaccinations required for school registration.
📍 305 E. 12th Street, Tifton
📞 For more information, call 229-386-8373.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
The Tift County Health Department will host a School Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 20, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!
This is also a great opportunity to get the vaccinations required for school registration.
📍 305 E. 12th Street, Tifton
📞 For more information, call 229-386-8373.
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
📚 See You Today at Meet the Teacher! 💙
Today's the day! We can't wait to welcome our students and families back to Tift County Schools for Meet the Teacher!
Take this opportunity to:
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 Explore your school
📚 Drop off school supplies (if applicable)
😊 Reconnect with friends
🎉 Get excited for an amazing 2026–2027 school year!
Today's Schedule
🕓 Grades 6–12: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕔 Pre-K–5: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
If you still need back-to-school information, including school supply lists, registration, transportation, and more, visit:
🌐 www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
We are excited to welcome you back and kick off another incredible year of learning, growth, and success. See you there!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Today's the day! We can't wait to welcome our students and families back to Tift County Schools for Meet the Teacher!
Take this opportunity to:
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 Explore your school
📚 Drop off school supplies (if applicable)
😊 Reconnect with friends
🎉 Get excited for an amazing 2026–2027 school year!
Today's Schedule
🕓 Grades 6–12: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕔 Pre-K–5: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
If you still need back-to-school information, including school supply lists, registration, transportation, and more, visit:
🌐 www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
We are excited to welcome you back and kick off another incredible year of learning, growth, and success. See you there!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
📣 Tomorrow's the Day!
We're excited to welcome our students and families for Meet the Teacher tomorrow, Thursday, July 30!
🕓 Grades 6–12: 4:00–6:00 PM
🕔 PreK–5: 5:00–7:00 PM
Come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, reconnect with friends, and get ready for an incredible 2026–2027 school year.
If you haven't already, check out our Back to School webpage for everything you need to start the year strong:
🌐 www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Let's make this our best year yet!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
We're excited to welcome our students and families for Meet the Teacher tomorrow, Thursday, July 30!
🕓 Grades 6–12: 4:00–6:00 PM
🕔 PreK–5: 5:00–7:00 PM
Come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, reconnect with friends, and get ready for an incredible 2026–2027 school year.
If you haven't already, check out our Back to School webpage for everything you need to start the year strong:
🌐 www.tiftschools.com/page/back-to-school
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Let's make this our best year yet!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🎉 Our Blue Devil Staff Members are Back! 💙
What an incredible way to kick off pre-planning at Northeast Middle School! Our faculty and staff were welcomed this morning with the beat of the drums, the energy of our cheerleaders, and a delicious breakfast to start the day.
The morning continued with our administrators sharing the State of the School Address, celebrating our successes, reflecting on where we’ve been, and setting the vision for an amazing year ahead.
We’re excited, we’re energized, and we’re ready to make this the best year yet for our students and families. Here’s to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and Blue Devil pride!
#NEMSBlueDevils #BackToSchool #PrePlanning #BlueDevilPride #BetterTogether #ReadyForTheYear
Thank You, Future Blue Devil Families! 💙
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our 6th Grade Orientation! We loved welcoming our newest Blue Devils and their families to Northeast Middle School.
We hope you enjoyed meeting our teachers and staff, exploring the campus, and learning more about what makes NEMS a great place to learn and grow. Your excitement and support help make the start of middle school a positive experience for our students.
We can’t wait to see everyone on the first day of school and begin an amazing year together!
Welcome to the Blue Devil family! 💙😈 #NEMSBlueDevils #BlueDevilPride #MiddleSchoolStartsHere #ReadyForAnAmazingYear
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our 6th Grade Orientation! We loved welcoming our newest Blue Devils and their families to Northeast Middle School.
We hope you enjoyed meeting our teachers and staff, exploring the campus, and learning more about what makes NEMS a great place to learn and grow. Your excitement and support help make the start of middle school a positive experience for our students.
We can’t wait to see everyone on the first day of school and begin an amazing year together!
Welcome to the Blue Devil family! 💙😈 #NEMSBlueDevils #BlueDevilPride #MiddleSchoolStartsHere #ReadyForAnAmazingYear
🍎 August School Lunch Menus Are Here! 🍎
Get ready for a great year of delicious, nutritious meals! The August school lunch menus are now available to help your family plan ahead.
✅ Monthly menus are available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
✅ Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore > Dining.
And don't forget—all Tift County Schools students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2026–2027 school year!
We look forward to serving our students another great year of healthy meals that help fuel learning and success!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Get ready for a great year of delicious, nutritious meals! The August school lunch menus are now available to help your family plan ahead.
✅ Monthly menus are available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
✅ Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore > Dining.
And don't forget—all Tift County Schools students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2026–2027 school year!
We look forward to serving our students another great year of healthy meals that help fuel learning and success!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🏐 New This Fall: Champion's League Volleyball! 💙💛
Tift County Recreation Department is excited to introduce Champion's League Volleyball, a FREE inclusive recreational volleyball program designed for youth and adults ages 10 and older with special needs.
This new program provides participants with the opportunity to:
🏐 Learn the fundamentals of volleyball
💙 Build confidence and self-esteem
🤝 Develop meaningful friendships
🌟 Enjoy the benefits of recreation in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment
The 8-week program begins August 10 and meets Mondays from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Registration is now open through the OTTO App. We encourage families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to connect, grow, and have fun together!
For additional information or to register, visit playmatters.tiftcounty.org or see the image.
#4theT
Tift County Recreation Department is excited to introduce Champion's League Volleyball, a FREE inclusive recreational volleyball program designed for youth and adults ages 10 and older with special needs.
This new program provides participants with the opportunity to:
🏐 Learn the fundamentals of volleyball
💙 Build confidence and self-esteem
🤝 Develop meaningful friendships
🌟 Enjoy the benefits of recreation in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment
The 8-week program begins August 10 and meets Mondays from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Registration is now open through the OTTO App. We encourage families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to connect, grow, and have fun together!
For additional information or to register, visit playmatters.tiftcounty.org or see the image.
#4theT
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Meeting in the Middle event on Tuesday! We appreciate our community members who took the time to learn more about Northeast Middle School, share ideas, and partner with us to support our students.
If you weren't able to attend but would like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the interest form below. There are many ways to make a difference, and we'd be excited to have you join us.
📋 Click the Google Form below to let us know you're interested in partnering with NEMS! ⬇️
https://forms.gle/2LmAz9AbwWvWGert6
A special thank you to Southwell, the City of Tifton, Horace Mann, Tift County Sheriff's Office, Bateman Youth Center, Tift County Fire & Rescue, Plight of Georgia, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kona Ice of Lowndes, the Tift County Commission on Children & Youth, South Health District, Tifton First Methodist Church, ABAC, Abide Home Care, and the Tifton Fire Department for attending Meeting in the Middle. We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to supporting the students and families of Northeast Middle School!
WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE, BLUE DEVILS! 🎉
We can't wait to welcome our incoming 6th graders and their families to Northeast Middle School for orientation!
When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Please park in the car rider side lot (by the softball field)
Schedule:
📢 6:00-6:30 PM - Message from Principal Huffman
📋 6:30-6:45 PM - Get schedules
🏫 6:45-7:30 PM - Visit classes
This is a great opportunity to meet your teachers, tour the school, and get excited for an amazing year ahead! We can't wait to see you there!
#6thGradeOrientation #WelcomeToNEMS #NEMSPride #NewBeginnings #NortheastMiddleSchool
