Emma Sansom High School

It was named for a young girl (Emma Sansom) who was credited with helping General Nathan Bedford Forrest to cross Black Creek in Gadsden, Alabama and get his troops ahead of Union troops, thus stopping an impending attack upon Rome, Georgia during the Civil War.

[3][4] Emma Sansom Middle School offers many clubs and organizations, such as student government, quiz bowl, choral, band, art, and more.

Emma Sansom Middle School provides a range of sports opportunities including: basketball, football, softball, baseball, volleyball, track, tennis and more.

Emma Sansom Middle School participates in service projects to help the community.

[5] Emma Sansom Middle School (ESMS) Band is directed by Stacy Harris.