📚Sunday, November 1st is National Family Literacy Day!
This Sunday, Tift County Schools invites all families and community members to spend at least 15 minutes reading, talking, and playing together. Share a favorite book, ask questions, sing a song, or tell a story—every moment helps build strong minds and bright futures!
Everyone can help nurture a child’s love of reading!
✨ 15 Minutes . One Book. A Lifetime of Possibilities!
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🎃 IT’S TRUNK OR TREAT DAY! 🎃
Join us tonight for Northeast Middle School’s 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! Bring the family for an evening of decorated trunks, treats, and Halloween fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Northeast Middle School
🍧 Kona Ice will also be available for purchase!
🚗 Parking: Please refer to the attached map and park in the designated event parking area. The event lot is reserved for participating trunk vehicles; all other vehicles should remain outside the event lot.
We can’t wait to see you there!
💼 Exploring careers. Connecting learning. Planning for the future.
Our 8th graders from Eighth Street Middle School and Northeast Middle School explored real-world career opportunities during the 8th Grade Career Fair on Friday, October 23, in the Eighth Street Middle School gym!
The event connected classroom learning to future possibilities, encouraging student engagement, career readiness, and purposeful planning for high school and beyond. From healthcare and skilled trades to public safety, technology, and more, students discovered possibilities for their futures.
👏 Thank you to the partners who shared their time, expertise, and career insights:
• ABAC
• Georgia Forestry Commission
• Georgia State Patrol
• Quailwood Animal Hospital
• Quality Employment
• Southern Regional Technical College — Automotive, Criminal Justice, Phlebotomy/CNA, Welding, and Construction
• Southern Regional Technical College/TCHS — Cosmetology
• Southwell/Tift Regional Medical Center
• Synovus Bank
• Tift County Sheriff’s Office
• Tift County Fire Department/Fire Rescue/EMS
• TCHS Information Technology
• TCHS JROTC
Your partnership helps our students see how what they learn today can open doors tomorrow! Check out more photos from the event at: https://www.facebook.com/20531316728/posts/10154009990506729/
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR THIS FUNDRAISER
🍩 KRISPY KREME + JrBETA = A SWEET WAY TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS! 🍩
NEMS JrBETA is kicking off our Krispy Kreme Fundraiser to help support JrBETA State Convention expenses and future club activities!
📅 Orders Due: October 26
🍩 Donut Pick-Up: October 30 — Front of the School
Ordering through School Cash Online? Type the JrBETA student’s name when asked “Who are you purchasing this for?” so the boxes are counted toward that student’s sales.
⭐ How student credit works: After a student sells their first 3 boxes, they earn approximately $5 toward their State Convention balance for each additional box sold.
Thank you for supporting our NEMS JrBETA students! 💙
Sell donuts. Support JrBETA.
Congratulations to our Tift County Middle School girls’ and boys’ swim teams for BOTH earning 1st place finishes at Saturday’s meet!
We’re proud of our swimmers and coaches for their hard work, teamwork, and strong start to the season. Way to go, Blue Devils!
📋 View individual results: https://aptg.co/vmq9h9
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🎃 Here’s what’s cooking this week! Take a look at the breakfast and lunch menu for October 26th – 30th.
You can always find the latest daily menus on your child’s school website by selecting Explore > Dining. Breakfast and lunch continue to be provided at no cost to all Tift County students! 🍎
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NEMS JrBETA is kicking off our Krispy Kreme Fundraiser to help support JrBETA State Convention expenses and future club activities!
📅 Orders Due: October 26
🍩 Donut Pick-Up: October 30 — Front of the School
Ordering through School Cash Online? Type the JrBETA student’s name when asked “Who are you purchasing this for?” so the boxes are counted toward that student’s sales.
⭐ How student credit works: After a student sells their first 3 boxes, they earn approximately $5 toward their State Convention balance for each additional box sold.
Thank you for supporting our NEMS JrBETA students! 💙
Sell donuts. Support JrBETA.
🎃 NEMS Trunk-or-Treat is coming Tuesday, October 27!🎃
Help us make this a fun night for our Blue Devil families by reserving a trunk spot or donating individually wrapped candy. Candy donations may be dropped off at the NEMS front office by Monday, October 26.
👻🍬Scan the QR code to register your trunk. We can’t wait for a spooktacular evening! 🍬👻
form link here
Purchase your ticket from an FFA member or Ag teacher by November 2.
📍 Pick up November 19 from 5–7 p.m. at the Tift County High School car rider area. Don’t forget your ticket!
Thank you for supporting our FFA members!
Due to severe safety hazards, extensive property damage, and classroom disruptions, squishies are no longer permitted at Northeast Middle School.
Families, please help us by making sure these items stay at home and checking your student’s backpack before school.
Thank you for helping us keep NEMS safe, protect school property, and keep classrooms focused on learning.
📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕗 8:00–10:00 AM
📍 NEMS Media Center
Please complete the form by Monday, November 2 to RSVP for breakfast and have your veteran featured in our Veterans Day slideshow.
🔗 https://forms.gle/3Z8UwgKvlyapSWvd8
We look forward to honoring you! ❤️🤍💙
The wait is OVER! Our Specialty Personal Pan Pizzas are BACK and being served TODAY! 🙌
Whether you're keeping it classic with Cheese, going for Pepperoni, loading up with Meat Lovers, or adding a little kick with Buffalo Chicken, there's something for everyone!
🍕 FOUR PIZZAS. FOUR CHOICES. ONE DELICIOUS LUNCH!
A big shoutout to our School Nutrition team for bringing these student favorites back to the menu!
Which pizza gets YOUR vote?
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Get ready, Blue Devils! Our Specialty Personal Pan Pizzas are BACK tomorrow, Friday, October 23rd!
🔥 FOUR PIZZAS. FOUR CHOICES. 🔥
🍕 The Classic – Cheese
🍕 The MVP – Pepperoni
🍕 The Loaded One – Meat Lovers
🍕 The Wild Card – Buffalo Chicken
The countdown is on! ⏰ Which one will YOU choose?
Come hungry and get ready to enjoy one of your favorites!
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🎢 NEMS 8th graders—get ready for Universal Gradventure on May 13, 2027!
The $75 deposit is due November 5.
Pay at schoolcashonline.com, and check the flyer for the full payment schedule and eligibility requirements! 🌎
you can also access SchoolCashOnline here
🎃 NEMS Trunk-or-Treat is coming Tuesday, October 27!🎃
Help us make this a fun night for our Blue Devil families by reserving a trunk spot or donating individually wrapped candy. Candy donations may be dropped off at the NEMS front office by Monday, October 26.
👻🍬Scan the QR code to register your trunk. We can’t wait for a spooktacular evening! 🍬👻
form link here
Get ready, Blue Devils! Our Specialty Personal Pan Pizzas are making a comeback this Friday, October 23rd! 🎉
🔥 Which one will YOU choose? 🔥
🍕 Cheese
🍕 Pepperoni
🍕 Meat Lovers
🍕 Buffalo Chicken
Four delicious options, one tough decision! 🤔😋
Be sure to grab your favorite, you won't regret it!
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NEMS FFA is proud of our members and their achievements at the Georgia National Fair!
Our members competed in a variety of events and exhibits, including mini booths, floral designs, live plants, the Floriculture Identification Contest, and livestock exhibitions.
We are so very proud of each and every one of you and the hard work, dedication, and effort you put into your projects and competitions.
Mini Booth Competitions
Cedar Graham and Elana Jimenez - 1st Place: Uses of Sunflowers
Sarah Roberts and Elizabeth Griffin - 1st Place: Hydrangeas and Color Changes
Natalie Estrada, Julie May, and Ivy Gil - 1st Place: Varieties of Lilies
Reagan Harris, Kinley Harris, and Jaydee Godwin - 2nd Place: Hibiscus flowers Reagan Shiver and Kylee Johnston - 2nd Place: Baby's Breath
Sumner Carmichael and Landen Kinard - 2nd Place: All About Ducks
Lily Pittman and Ava Gaskins - 3rd Place: Devils Hand tree
Silk Floral Designs
1st Place *Dani Crumley - Liberty in Bloom: A floral arrangement symbolizing freedom and beauty.
1st Place *Cedar Graham - Freedom in Flowers: A creative arrangement inspired by the spirit of liberty.
1st Place *Elizabeth Griffin - Blooming Liberty: Flowers that capture the essence of freedom and independence.
2nd Place *Sarah Roberts - Liberty Blossoms: A beautiful floral design celebrating freedom through nature.
Congratulations to all of our NEMS FFA members! You represented our chapter very well, and we are proud of your accomplishments!
Purchase your ticket from an FFA member or Ag teacher by November 2.
📍 Pick up November 19 from 5–7 p.m. at the Tift County High School car rider area. Don’t forget your ticket!
Thank you for supporting our FFA members!
