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

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

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

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

We are in the last 7 weeks of school.....we need to keep pushing towards excellence

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.
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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!
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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

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!
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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.
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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


Just a reminder that Tift County Schools and district offices will be closed next week (March 30 – April 3) for Spring Break.
We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when schools and offices reopen on Monday, April 6.
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📚 LSGT ACADEMIC GROWTH CELEBRATION! 📚
Calling all Blue Devils who have shown outstanding academic growth!
Our LSGT Academic Growth Celebration is happening Friday, March 27, 2026!
⭐ VIP Status — Scored a 3 or 4 on either section of the Beacon assessment. VIP students receive a 20-minute head start, a VIP coin, and Gold VIP Passes!
📗 Participant Status — Showed growth in TWO of the following areas: ✅ Fastbridge Reading ✅ Fastbridge Math ✅ Exact Path Diagnostic — Reading ✅ Exact Path Diagnostic — Math
Participants must also have no more than 2 missing assignments total in academic classes.
Growth is worth celebrating — way to go, Blue Devils💙
ALL activities and concessions are FREE! This special celebration is hosted by our NEMS Local School Governance Team to recognize students who are committed to academic excellence and growth.
This is NOT a PBIS-sanctioned event - it’s all about celebrating your hard work and academic progress! Keep growing, Blue Devils! 💙
#LSGTCelebration #AcademicGrowth #CelebratingSuccess #NEMSStudents #NortheastMiddleSchool #AcademicExcellence

Please note: all purchases must be made online. No in-person sales will be available in the NEMS media center.
👉 Place your order at: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/1236

Our incredible faculty and staff got a special treat to kickoff our PBIS Movie Day when the amazing team at 7BREW stopped by to pass out samples of their coffees and energy drinks! 🎉
There is nothing quite like a little caffeinated appreciation to make our hardworking educators feel the love — and let’s just say the smiles were BIG! 😄
Thank you, 7BREW, for thinking of our NEMS team and helping us celebrate a great day with our students!
#NEMS #NortheastMiddleSchool #TiftCountySchools #ThankYou #7BREW #CommunityPartners #PBISMovieDay #StaffAppreciation #TiftonGA

Do you know a teacher who is outstanding in the classroom, builds strong relationships with students, and maintains meaningful connections with parents? If so, now is your chance to recognize them!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence “Teachers of Excellence.” Eligible nominees must have been teaching full-time in Tift County Schools for at least three years.
Help recognize the educators who go above and beyond for our students and community.
📅 Submit your nomination by June 7th
🔗 Click the link below or scan the QR code in the image to nominate:
https://forms.gle/EfoaUtDK3VDCApyw5
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Tift County Schools is hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Administrative Office, 506 West 12th Street.
We have career opportunities available for the 2026-2027 school year in a variety of positions. Come learn more about joining the Tift County Schools team and making a difference for students each day.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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🎬 PBIS CELEBRATION MOVIE DAY! 🎬
Blue Devils, get ready for an awesome PBIS Celebration!
Join us for Movie Day at Brodie Field on March 26, 2026!
Important Day-of Information:
🍿 Concessions are CASH ONLY
🧺 Towels/Blankets are permitted
☀️ Sunscreen is highly recommended
🎒 NO backpacks or string packs
🧢HATS ARE PERMITTED
💲BRING MONEY FOR CONCESSION STAND
❌NO Cell Phones
❌NO Personal Snacks
This is a celebration of all the hard work our students have put into demonstrating positive behavior and Blue Devil pride! We can't wait to celebrate with you!
#PBISCelebration #MovieDay #BrodieField #NEMSPride #PositiveBehavior #NortheastMiddleSchool #BlueDevilPride


All Tift County Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 for Spring Break.
Students and staff will return, and all schools and offices will reopen on Monday, April 6.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and fun Spring Break!
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