8th Grade Promotion and Activities

We are so excited to start planning for the 23-24 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Thursday, May 23rd. This year we will be having our ceremony here at Kingswood, unfortunately, that also limits our space. We know this limited space is not ideal, so the ceremony will be recorded and emailed out immediately after the ceremony. That being said, all 8th-grade students will be given 4 wristbands that will act as entry tickets. No extra wristbands will be given to students, but families in our community may share them informally as needed amongst themselves. Wristbands will be given to students 1 week prior to the ceremony and will not be replaced if lost.  Here is some additional information about the following: 

Parking 

• Parking is limited.  
• Please DO NOT PARK at the Kingswood Place 
• Carpool if possible 

Siblings 

• Siblings are required to wear a wristband to attend. 
• Due to time constraints, we are unable to pull siblings from class to attend the ceremony. 
• If you plan on having a sibling attend the ceremony, they must have a wristband and must arrive with you to Kingswood.  
• Babies on laps do not require a wristband. 
• Space is limited so no strollers will be allowed inside the gym. 

Expectations 

• Dress code is enforced according to Parent/Student Handbook 
• No balloons or noise makers  

Schedule of Events 

• Doors open at 8:30 am 
• Doors close promptly at 8:45 am 
• Ceremony begins at 8:45 
• Mix and Mingle in the Cafeteria…this is to receive certificates, take pictures, and sign-out students for the remainder of the day. 

Dismissal 

• Parents/Guardians can sign out their 8th graders in the cafeteria after picking up their certificates. 
• ID is required if you are planning to sign out your child. 
• Siblings not attending the ceremony will be dismissed at 11:00. 
• Parents are required to be out of the building by 10:30 due to early dismissal. 
• Early dismissal on the last day of school is at 11:00 a.m. 

8th Grade Promotion Activities 

Our 8th graders will have the opportunity to participate in several grade level activities prior to our culminating celebration of Promotion.  

Free Picnic in the Park 

• Monday, May 20th  10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 
• Walking Field Trip Permission Slip Required 
• Yearbook signing…yearbooks will need to be purchased prior to the event 
• Lunch is provided 

8th Grade Promotion Dinner and Dance 

• Permission Slip Required 
• Friday, May 17th 6:00-8:00 PM 
• Provided by PTSA Dinner: Taco Truck 
• Entertainment: DJ E 
• Students will not be permitted to leave without a parent/guardian signing them out 

Promotion Ceremony  Thursday, May 23rd