8th Grade Information

As the last year in Middle School, they will become more independent and be getting ready for High School.
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7/8th Grade NEW STUDENTS Boot Camp - 
Thursday, August 25th
  • Newly registered for Marvin Ridge 7th and 8th grade students
  • Student information session 
  • Parents are welcome to accompany students
  • 10:00 - 11:00
  • MRMS Spirit Wear Available

7th & 8th Open House / Walk Your Schedule - 
Friday, August 26th
  • “Walk Your Schedule Day” for 7th and 8th grade students
  • Informal drop-in to find classrooms and meet teachers
  • Students with the last name of A- M 10:00 - 11:30
  • Students with the last name of N- Z 1:00 - 2:30
  • If you are not able to attend your designated time you are welcome to come during the alternate time frame.
  • MRMS Spirit Wear Available

Important Dates:
  • March 14th, 6:00-8:00pm - 6, 7 & 8th Grade Social
  • 8th Grade DC TRIP - March 13-16, 2023
  • 8th Grade Band Trip to Carowinds
  • 8th Grade Dance
  • White Water Center Trip - June 6 (Email Mr. Sams if you have a questions.)
  • ​​Promotion Day Practice & Signing Day - June 7
  • Promotion Day - June 8

8th Grade Socials and Events

YEARBOOKS
Information will be posted once it is released.
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TRIPS

8th Grade DC Trip - 2023

8th grade families, are you interested in the MRMS Spring 2023 DC trip? Mr. Sams will be holding a Parent info session on 8/17 at 7:30 via Zoom. Find details and call in information on the MRMS website.

DC Trip

8th Grade Band - Disney Trip

All Disney information and registration portals can now be found on our website! Simply click on "Middle School" or "High School" and Select "Disney Trip Info" from the dropdown menu. I will also place this link below. Please note that the intent survey is NOT the official registration, but was only used to help us plan. Currently, space is limited to 55 total participants per bus (55 middle school/55 high school, inclusive of adults and students) so register sooner rather than later to reserve your spot! 

Disney Trip Info and Registration

Your official registration and deposit are due by Friday, September 30th! 

Important Dates and Other Documents:
  • September 8th, 6:30pm, MRHS Auditorium: Info Session for those planning to join the trip. We look forward to seeing you there!
  • April 4th, 6:00pm, MRMS Pit. Mandatory Meeting for all participating Students and Chaperones. 
  • April 18th - April 22nd: Trip Dates

SOCIALS

8th Grade Dance - June 2, 2023

​The 8th Grade Social Committee will plan this event and will provide details once the event has been scheduled and approved.

THEME:
Bright Lights, Big City
New York New York

DATE:
Friday, June 2, 2023

TIME:
6:00pm - 9:00pm

LOCATION:
MRMS Cafeteria

ATTIRE:
School Appropriate clothing.

(NO TICKET IN HAND is required.   If you have purchased a ticket on-line, we have your student listed to enter the dance.)

In-Person Sales:
8th Grade Lunch
  • Wednesday, April 26
  • Friday, May 5
  • ​Friday, May 12
  • ​Friday, May 19
​LAST CHANCE SALES for tickets - $30 at the door!
THEME VOTED BY THE STUDENTS: NY NY

8th Grade Signing Day - June 7, 2023

The 8th Graders sign each others yearbooks and have an icee truck on property to enjoy while hanging out with their 8th grade peers.  They will be signing a large banner that will hang at the stadium for their promotion ceremony.

Date: Wednesday, June 7th

Promotion practice followed by the signing Social.

8th Grade Promotion - June 8 2023

​The 8th Grade Social Committee will be planned by 6th & 7th grade parents. The 6th & 7th Grade parents will help make this event special by giving their time as a gift to the parents of 8th graders.

​Thursday, June 8th
10:00am
HS Football Stadium

Students will walk the track for you to see them promote to High School.  Please DO NOT keep umbrella's up during the ceremony.  Others cannot see their child.

​There are NO tickets to purchase for this event.  There are no designated seating assignments for families.

DO NOT LEAVE the venue after you child promotes, there are other children who are also promoting and it's a distraction and poor etiquette to leave during the ceremony. 

Promotion Yard Signs

Class of 2027 Yard Signs.
We have a few additional signs available for sale.  Click this link to order.  Pick-up will be given to you after your payment is received. >>>Order Link<<<
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Pre-Order Date: Now - March 31
​$21 Yard Signs with H-Stake.

Distribution Dates:
  • Friday, April 21st - 3:45 - 4:45pm - 8th Grade Car Rider Line
  • Wednesday, April 26th - 4:00 - 5:00 -8th Grade Car Rider Line (Cancel- Rain)
  • Thursday, April, 27th - 4:00 - 5:00 - 8th Grade Car Rider Line
* If you need other options, please contact mrmsptsopresident@gmail.com for additional options.
** Additional signs for purchase, first come, first served.

Helpful Information for High School

Helpful Links will be posted below to help you with the final year of Middle School and have a successful transition into High School.
MRMS to HS Promotion Information
Marvin Ridge High School Website
Marvin Ridge PTSO Website
CATA
Union County Early College

HS Educational Pathways:
Academic Pathways
International Baccalaureate Information
NC Career & College Promise
Union County Educational Learning

Downloadable Brochures
MRHS Prerequisites for AP or IB
2022-2023-Program-of-Studies