8th Grade Events

8TH Grade Yard Sign Design Contest

All 8th grade students are invited to participate in our Yard Sign Design Competition! This is your chance to help create a yard sign that represents the Class of 2030 and Marvin Ridge Middle School. Yard signs are for 8th grade students celebrating the end of middle school and graduating to high school! Click the link to submit a design: https://forms.gle/Cp8Txxd6KAyQHSRw6

8th Grade Dance - SAVE THE DATE - MAY 29th

Class of 2030 - Trip to Washington, D.C.

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Trip Dates – March 16-19, 2026!  
Orange Sky website -  https://orangeskytravel.com/200034

8th Grade Information

As the last year in Middle School, they will become more independent and be getting ready for High School.
They will also have a lot of events and activities related to trips, promotion, etc. This page will give some information about these events & activities. We also provide links for future education pathways.
Annual class trip to Washington D.C. (MRMS)​
Annual trip for 8th grade band members to Disney World in Orlando, Florida (MRMS Band)
Annual class dance (PTSO)
An event to sign the 8th Grade Banner (and yearbooks) and enjoy ice cream (PTSO)
To celebrate promotion to High School (MRMS)

Administration

Mr. Kadir, 8th Grade Assistant Principal, ​[email protected]
Mr. Suarez, 8th Grade Counselor, ​[email protected]

Banner Signing Day

The MRMS 8th graders sign a banner on June 4th that will be saved and brought out at their MRHS graduation. It’s a fun annual tradition that takes place during the school day. The PTSO will use funds from yard sign sales to purchase this banner and ice cream to celebrate each 8th grader on Signing Day!

Promotion Ceremony

​The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony day will take place in early June. The PTSO will use funds from yard sign sales to purchase decorations and refreshments for the ceremony, as well as a small gift for each student. 

Helpful Links

Links to help you with the final year of Middle School and have a successful transition into High School.
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Marvin Ridge High School Website
Marvin Ridge High School PTSO Website
Central Academy of Technology and Arts (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