✏️NORTHEAST MIDDLE'S NEXT LSGT IS APRIL 14 at 12 PM✏️
about 2 hours ago, Heather Gruver
NEMS NEXT LSGT MEETING is APRIL 15 at 12PM
🎉💙 PBIS in Action at NEMS! 💙🎉Our amazing FBLA students put their business skills to work by running the PBIS Cart this week! 🛒✨ They helped fellow students redeem their Blue Devil Dollars—earned by demonstrating positive behavior, responsibility, and respect throughout our school.

From counting and organizing to providing great customer service, our FBLA members did an outstanding job while supporting a positive school culture! 👏

Keep earning those Blue Devil Dollars, NEMS—we love seeing our students shine! 💫 #PBIS #StudentLeadership #NEMS #BlueDevilPride
about 2 hours ago, Jenny Abercrombie
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⏳ Tomorrow is the Day!

Don’t forget about the Tift County Schools Career Fair happening tomorrow!

🗓 Saturday, April 11th
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Administrative Office
506 West 12th Street

If you’re interested in career opportunities for the 2026–2027 school year, this is a great chance to meet our team and learn more about joining Tift County Schools.

We hope to see you there as you Find your Future with Tift County Schools!

#4theT
about 3 hours ago, Dana Spurlin
Career Fair
Career Fair
🏐 Middle School Volleyball Tryouts 🏐

Attention current 5th–7th grade girls — it’s time to mark your calendars!

📅 May 11–13
⏰ 4:15 – 5:45 PM
📍 ESMS Gym

All participants must have a current athletic physical on file in order to try out.

📧 Questions? Contact: dfletcher@tiftschools.com

We can’t wait to see you on the court!
about 4 hours ago, Dana Spurlin
MS Volleyball Tryouts
🏐 Interested in Middle School Volleyball? 🏐

Join us for an interest meeting to learn more about playing middle school volleyball!

📍 Eighth Street Middle School Gym
📅 Tuesday, April 21st
⏰ 6:15 PM

This meeting is for anyone wanting more information about the program—players and parents welcome!

📧 Questions? Contact: dfletcher@tiftschools.com

We hope to see you there!

#4theT
about 5 hours ago, Dana Spurlin
MS Volleyball Interest Meeting

April Parent Newsletter is Here! 🌼📰Check out helpful resources and strategies for encouraging your child's learning at home. Small moments can make a big difference in their growth and confidence! Read it here:
English Parent Newsletter - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11g9luJVlS_0bKMEQkn6ax9nW4DljjKF3/view?usp=drive_link

Spanish Parent Newsletter - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ten7DOk4tZqRzAg48flHtxsqn-MALGCr/view?usp=drive_link

Also Available is the Daily Learning Planner:
English Daily Learning Planner - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHLCpuf7WXu92YF2JTpaqiLhQYnw9GkS/view?usp=drive_link

Spanish Daily Learning Planner - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3Ztu-B7uo6L_j9RYQ77IwB8UvistZzo/view?usp=drive_link

about 16 hours ago, Jenny Abercrombie
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KONA ICE IS COMING!
1 day ago, Heather Gruver
KONA ICE IS COMING!

Everyone is invited to join us this Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for the March Into GMAS Festival!
Hosted by the Tift County High School Blue Devil Brigade, the event will take place at the Eighth Street Middle School track.
Bring the whole family out for a fun day featuring games, food trucks, bounce houses, a dunk tank, music, and several special guests—plus helpful information about the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS).
We look forward to seeing our community come together for a day of fun and learning!

#4theT

2 days ago, Dana Spurlin
GMAS Festival
GMAS Festival Spanish
🎉🐔 Big Congratulations to Our NEMS FFA Poultry Team! 🐔🎉 The NEMS FFA Jr. State Poultry Judging Team placed 8th in the state! 👏 After earning 2nd place at the Area V FFA Competition, the team advanced to the state contest held on March 27, 2026, at the University of Georgia Poultry Research Center in Athens, GA. Students competed in a challenging event that included judging, grading, and identifying live birds, carcasses, eggs, poultry parts, and processed products—plus presenting oral reasons. We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and success! 💙💛
3 days ago, Jenny Abercrombie
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CELEBRATING NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK! 💙

This week we honor our incredible Assistant Principals who work tirelessly to keep NEMS running smoothly and support our students every single day!

Mr. Matthew Whittington - Thank you for your positive energy, your dedication to our Blue Devils, and the countless ways you go above and beyond to make NEMS a great place to learn and grow!

#AssistantPrincipalsWeek #SchoolLeadership #ThankYou #NEMSAdministration #NortheastMiddleSchool #LeadershipMatters
4 days ago, Heather Gruver
NEMS NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK - MR.WHITTINGTON
CELEBRATING NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK! 💙

This week we honor our incredible Assistant Principals who work tirelessly to keep NEMS running smoothly and support our students every single day!

Mrs. Brittany Thurston - We appreciate your passion for student success, your approachable nature, and the way you support both students and staff with care and excellence!

#AssistantPrincipalsWeek #SchoolLeadership #ThankYou #NEMSAdministration #NortheastMiddleSchool #LeadershipMatters
4 days ago, Heather Gruver
NEMS NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK - MRS. THURSTON
CELEBRATING NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK! 💙
This week we honor our incredible Assistant Principals who work tirelessly to keep NEMS running smoothly and support our students every single day!

Mr. Matthew Colson - Thank you for your steady leadership, dedication to our students, and commitment to creating a positive learning environment at NEMS!

#AssistantPrincipalsWeek #SchoolLeadership #ThankYou #NEMSAdministration #NortheastMiddleSchool #LeadershipMatters
4 days ago, Heather Gruver
NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK - MR. COLSON
GEORGIA MILESTONES TESTING SCHEDULE 📚✏️

Students and parents, please mark your calendars! Georgia Milestones testing begins April 27th and runs through May 7th.

Make sure your student gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast, and arrives on time each testing day. Let's show what our Blue Devils know!

Review the schedule above to see when your student's grade level will be testing. You've got this, NEMS! 💙

#GeorgiaMilestones #TestingSchedule #NEMSPride #DoYourBest #NortheastMiddleSchool #StateAssessment
4 days ago, Heather Gruver
GMAS TESTING SCHEDULE 25-26
WELCOME BACK!!!!!! Here is this week's NEMS Nuggets. Parents we need your help with several components: We need students present every day. Each day they are gaining vital information to prepare for GMAS testing that is 20 days away; we need your help to ensure students are showing up to school in proper dress code and demeanor; and we also need you to push your students to improve their grades to ensure they do not qualify for summer school.
We are in the last 7 weeks of school.....we need to keep pushing towards excellence
5 days ago, Michelle Huffman
Newsletter
Check out the school breakfast and lunch menus for the week of April 6th–10th.

Printable menus can be found here: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049

You can also check the daily menu on your school’s website under Explore > Dining.

#4theT
5 days ago, Dana Spurlin
WEEKLY MENU
WEEKLY MENU
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WEEKLY MENU
📚 WELCOME BACK: School Resumes Tomorrow

We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break! Just a reminder that Tift County Schools and district offices will reopen tomorrow, Monday, April 6.

We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back and finishing the school year strong!

#4theT
5 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Welcome Back Students and Staff
HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY! 📚💙

Today we celebrate our incredible Media/Instructional Technology Specialist, Heather Gruver!
Mrs. Gruver is the ultimate "catch-all" at NEMS - media specialist, instructional technology expert, event coordinator, and everything in between. If something needs to get done at Northeast Middle School, she's usually the one making it happen!

From managing our media center and technology to coordinating school events and keeping our school running smoothly, Mrs. Gruver does it all with dedication, creativity, and heart. She's the behind-the-scenes hero who makes so much of what we do possible!

Thank you, Mrs. Gruver, for wearing all the hats and doing it all with excellence. We appreciate you more than you know! 💙

#SchoolLibrarianDay #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #ThankYou #MediaSpecialist #NEMSLibrary #NortheastMiddleSchool #SchoolHero
6 days ago, Heather Gruver
HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY!
📣 One Week Away!

Are you looking for a new opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year? Join us at the Tift County Schools Career Fair!

🗓 Saturday, April 11th
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Tift County Schools Administrative Office
506 West 12th Street

We have career opportunities available in a variety of positions and would love to connect with individuals interested in making a difference for our students.

Come learn how you can Find your Future with Tift County Schools!

#4theT
6 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Career Fair
Career Fair
During the break, we want to remind our Blue Devil community that resources are available for anyone who may be facing stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges.
Please review the mental health and community support contacts shown in the images. If you or someone you care about is in need, don’t hesitate to reach out.
#4theT
8 days ago, Dana Spurlin
Resource List
Mental Health Resources
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HAPPY PARAPROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION DAY! 💙

Today we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who make such a profound impact on our students every single day at Northeast Middle School!

To Freda Bateman, Larosa Jones, Stanley Gurley, Dawne Jensen, Brooks Martin, Devin Moore, and Shelby Smith - thank you for your dedication, patience, and unwavering support of our Blue Devils. You work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every student has what they need to succeed.

Your contributions to our school community are invaluable, and we are so grateful for everything you do!

#ParaprofessionalsAppreciationDay #ThankYou #NEMSParas #SchoolHeroes #NortheastMiddleSchool #Gratitude #NEMSFamily
9 days ago, Heather Gruver
HAPPY NATIONAL PARAPROFESSIONALS DAY
HAPPY NATIONAL PARAPROFESSIONALS DAY