8th Grade Information

As the last year in Middle School, they will become more independent and be getting ready for High School. Click here for Back to School information from MRMS.

NEW TO MRMS FAMILIES - OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, August 24th - Newly registered for Marvin Ridge 7th and 8th grade students

Student information session
Parents are welcome to accompany students
10:00 - 11:00am
Come visit the PTSO tables for information and MRMS spirit wear

7TH AND 8TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE DROP-IN
Friday, August 25th

“Walk Your Schedule Day” for 7th and 8th grade students
Informal drop-in to find classrooms and meet teachers
10:00 - 11:30am Students with the last name of A- M
1:00 - 2:30pm Students with the last name of N- Z
Come visit the PTSO tables for information and MRMS spirit wear

Important Dates:

8th Grade DC TRIP
8th Grade Band Trip to Carowinds
8th Grade Dance
White Water Center Trip
Promotion Day Practice & Signing Day
Promotion Day

TRIPS

8th Grade DC Trip - 2024

Questions regarding the DC trip can be sent to Mr. Matthew Sams at Matthew.Sams@ucps.k12.nc.us. Please mark your calendars and see below for important information.

DC Trip Information for March 5-8, 2024 http://orangeskytravel.com/100025
Slide Show Presentation

8th Grade Band - Disney Trip 2024

Questions regarding the Band Disney trip can be sent to Ms. LaToya Johnson at latoya.johnson@ucps.k12.nc.us. Please mark your calendars and see below for important information.

Disney Trip Information for April 22-26, 2024 https://orangeskytravel.com/100106

8th Grade Socials and Events 23-24 Committee Chairs Needed for the Yearbook Signing Day, 8th Grade Dance and Promotion Day. Please contact mrmsptsopresident@gmail.com if interested.

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.