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Promotion: Tuesday June 9th, 2026 @ 2:00 pm in the Stacey Gym

ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND CLASSES 6/8 - 6/12

 

8th Grade Promotion Ticket Information – Stacey Middle School

• Each promoting 8th grader will receive 4 tickets. This number is calculated by the number of promoting students x 4 = gym capacity. No extra tickets will be distributed due to the maximum gym capacity.
• Tickets do not include the promoting student, but do include siblings who are Stacey students.
• Only students who meet promotion requirements will receive tickets.
• Tickets will be handed out directly to the student at school on Monday June 8th
• No tickets will be given out on the day of the event.
• Lost tickets will not be replaced.

Entry Requirements:

• Everyone must have a ticket to attend.
• Children age 2 and under may attend without a ticket if seated on a parent’s lap.
• No strollers are allowed inside the gym.
• Seating is on bleachers, in close proximity to others.

Before receiving tickets, students must:

1. Return all school materials, including:
   • Math textbook
   • Chromebook
   • Charger
   • Any items from 6th or 7th grade
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2. Pay all outstanding fines.

To pay fines or return materials:

• Visit the library.
• Questions? Email Librarian Lori Bell at: ljbell@wsdk8.us

 

8th Grade Promotion Information – 

Promotion Practice

• First Practice: Monday 6/8 during FLEX/3rd period. Each student is given 4 tickets to take home. Number of tickets is due to gym capacity. School dismissal at 12:45pm

• Second Practice: Tuesday 6/9 8:10a - 9:30a. Students with parent signed Permission Slip will be released to go home at 9:30p. School dismissal at 12:45pm.

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Early Checkout on Promotion Day

• Strongly discouraged. If absolutely necessary:
  • A SIGNED PARENT PERMISSION SLIP is required.
  • Students must return to school by 1:15 PM and meet their homeroom class on the blacktop.

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Promotion Day Instructions

Promotion Tuesday 6/9 @ 2:00p  ***Information regarding TICKETS can be found under PROMOTION DETAILS - PARENTS. Student should arrived to the blacktop no later than 1:15p. Doors Open @ 1:15p first come, first served basis. 

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Suggested Attire for Promotion Ceremony

General Guidelines:

• Collared shirts, ties, slacks, or very dark jeans
• Blouses, work dresses, or skirts (knee-length or longer)
• Dress pants with blouses or sweaters
• Clean shoes (heels no higher than 2")
• Optional jackets or modest sweaters
• Neatly styled hair; faces clearly visible

Please Avoid:

• T-shirts, shorts, athletic wear or sneakers
• Tight, loose, or revealing clothing
• Logos, graphics, or bright/neon patterns
• Ripped/distressed clothing
• Exposed shoulders or short hemlines

Note: Students are encouraged to use existing wardrobe items.
For help with attire, students may see Dr. Nichols, Mrs. Rife, or Mr. Wharton in the office.

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What to Bring

• Do not bring backpacks or personal belongings.

FAMILIES: PRIOR TO & AFTER CEREMONY

• Gym opens for seating around 1:15pm. 
• We are anticipating the end of the ceremony to be around 3:30pm.
• Everyone must have a ticket to enter the gym.
• Families may not bring into the gym:  balloons, large bags, signs/posters, air horns/sound makers, etc due to limited space and visibility. 
• Strollers may not be brought into the gym due to limited space.
• Families will enter through the front of the gym.
• Families are not allowed anywhere on campus except the gym during the ceremony and the blacktop after the ceremony.
• Please do not leave the ceremony until after the conclusion of the ceremony. 

PARKING

• Give yourself plenty of time to park.
• Both school parking lots will be blocked off for handicap parking only. You may only park in our parking lots if you have a valid handicap placard. 
• No dropping off in the gym parking lot.
• Do not park in Clegg’s parking lot
• We will provide some parking on our field. To park on the field, you will enter off Edgeview Lane. If you do this, you may not walk through the field and blacktop to go to the gym. You must walk out the entrance that you drove in through, walk through the park, and then enter through the front of the gym. 

6th AND 7th GRADERS

• 6th and 7th grade siblings of promoting 8th graders must attend school. They may not attend the ceremony unless they have a ticket. When they are released at 12:45p can they meet up with parents at the gym. They should not be checked out early.
• 6th and 7th graders will stay attend all of their classes. They should not be checked out early to attend the ceremony. 

8th Grade Promotion

The 8th grade promotion ceremony is held on June 9th @ 2:00pm for students who meet WSD’s promotion requirements. More information on date and time, tickets, promotion practice, early release on ceremony day, and ceremony policies can be found under Promotion Details (Parents). 

WSD’s Promotion Requirements:
8th grade students must meet the following requirements to earn a Diploma or Certificate and participate in the promotion ceremony and end-of-the-year activities:

Diploma Requirements:

Students will earn a diploma if they have:

•  2.0 or higher cumulative GPA (7th and 8th grade)
•  75% school attendance.

Certificate of Attendance Requirements:

Students will earn a Certificate of Attendance if they have:

• 1.5 – 1.99 cumulative GPA (7th and 8th grade)
• 75% school attendance

Students who do not clear all outstanding obligations (ex: textbooks, library books, Chromebooks, textbooks, fees) may be excluded from participating in promotion and end-of-the-year activities and receiving their yearbook. Students who have excessive absences, tardies, and behavior incidents, have been administratively transferred from another school, or have not attained a cumulative GPA of 1.5 GPA may be excluded from promotion and end-of-of-the-year activities at the administration’s discretion.

School dress code applies to promotion apparel. End-of-the-year activities are planned, but the privilege to participate is not automatic. Students must maintain academic, behavior, and attendance standards in order to participate.

8th GRADE STUDENTS: PRIOR TO & AFTER CEREMONY   

Promotion Practice - Monday 6/8 during FLEX/3rd period. Each student is given 4 tickets to take home. Number of tickets is due to gym capacity. School dismissal at 12:45pm

Promotion Practice - Tuesday 6/9 8:10a - 9:30a. Students with signed Permission Slip released to go home. School dismissal at 12:45pm. 

Promotion Tuesday 6/9 @ 2:00p  ***Information regarding TICKETS can be found under PROMOTION DETAILS - PARENTS. Student should arrived to the blacktop no later than 1:15p. Doors Open @ 1:15p first come, first served basis. 

• 8th graders should not bring any belongings with them. 
• Suggested Attire: Collared shirts, ties, slacks, or very dark jeans·Blouses, work dresses, or skirts at appropriate lengths·Dress pants with blouses or sweaters·Shoes should be clean; heels no higher than 2”·Optional jackets or appropriate sweaters·Hair should be neat and faces clear.
• Avoid: Casual wear such as t-shirts, shorts, and athletic shoes·Excessively tight or loose clothing·Clothing with logos, graphics, or overly bright patterns·Distressed or ripped clothing·Exposed shoulders and overly short hemlines.
• Please utilize existing wardrobe items rather than purchasing new ones. For assistance with attire, students can consult Dr. Nichols, Mrs. Rife, or Mr. Wharton in the office. Thank you for your support as we guide our students in thinking about their futures.

Enter the Raffle Here

PTSA RAFFLE

TWO WINNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED!

4 FRONT ROW SEATS FOR 8th GRADE PROMOTION & 1 VIP PARKING SPOT!

$10 per TICKET. UP TO 10 ENTRIES PER STUDENT

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FRIDAY, MAY 29th

 

Good afternoon, 8th Grade Families,

The window is now open to pre-order promotion flowers, leis, spirit beads, and other fun gifts to help celebrate our amazing Class of 2026 promoting 8th graders! 🎓🌺🎉 Pre-orders can be picked up on promotion day, June 9th, at 2:00 PM.

Not only is this a great way to celebrate your student, but a percentage of every purchase goes directly back to Stacey MS ASB to help support future student activities, events, and end-of-year celebrations. Pre-ordering helps give even more back to our school, although limited items will also be available for purchase on promotion day.

The Commencement Group / Order Here!

If you have any questions regarding your student’s eligibility to participate in the promotion ceremony, please contact Mr. Wharton (Last names A–L) or Mrs. Rife (M–Z), and we will gladly follow up with you.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us celebrate this exciting milestone!

Sincerely,
Stacey MS Administration

Last week of school is June 8th - June 12th 

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLASSES 6/8 - 6/12 (Exception 8th graders going to Knott's on 6/10)

• Modified days. Monday-Thursday 12:45p. Friday Dismissal @ 11:15 am

 

End of the Year Awards - Monday 6/1 @ 6:00p in Stacey Gym. Email notification sent to student receiving awards.

Exit Interviews (scheduled times) Friday 6/5. Chromebook turned in @ end of interview. Last day for backpacks. 

Library Returns All 8th graders must be cleared by Friday June 5

Promotion Practice - Monday 6/8 during FLEX/3rd period. Each student is given 4 tickets to take home. Number of tickets is due to gym capacity. School dismissal at 12:45pm

Promotion Practice - Tuesday 6/9 8:10a - 9:30a. Students with signed Permission Slip released to go home. School dismissal at 12:45pm. 

Promotion Tuesday 6/9 @ 2:00p  ***Information regarding TICKETS can be found under PROMOTION DETAILS - PARENTS. Student should arrived to the blacktop no later than 1:15p. Doors Open @ 1:15p first come, first served basis. 

8th grade Knott’s Trip - Wednesday 6/10. School dismissal 12:45p.

Yearbook Signing Party/Talent Show 6th period - Thursday 6/11

8th Grade School Dance Thursday 6/11 @ 2:00p - 4:00pm Students not at school on this day cannot attend the dance. School dismissal 12:45pm

Last Day of School Dismissal 6/12 @ 11:10am. Report Cards Mailed Home

8th Grade CLASS of 2026

 

Parents can order online at:

Sumner Photography and Publishing , Inc.  800-440-2002

Yearbook distribution will take place on Monday, June 8th, during 1st and 2nd lunch in Room E4.

For Students Who Purchased a Yearbook
Students who received an email confirmation of their yearbook purchase may come to Room E4 during lunch to pick up their yearbook.

Please remember to:
- Bring your student ID and a copy of your receipt, if possible.
- Note that this distribution is only for students who have already purchased a yearbook.

Waitlist / Extra Yearbooks
If you did not purchase a yearbook but are currently on the waitlist, you may come to Room E4 after school with $50 cash. Extra yearbooks will be sold in the order of the waitlist. If a student is not present at the time or does not have the $50 cash, the book will go to the next student on the list.

If you would like to join the waitlist, please visit:
www.jostens.com/apps/store/expired/1004518/20250604041605177107

We are excited for everyone to receive this year’s yearbook and celebrate all the memories from this school year!
 

Thursday, May 21st 4:00pm in the Stacey Gym

Friday, June 5th. Students will be given a scheduled interview time. 

Must bring your Chromebook charged and ready to be used for your presentation. 

Corporate attire creates a sense of confidence for Exit Interviews that will help enhance their public speaking and interpersonal communication skills. When choosing outfits, consider what you might wear to a formal event like a wedding or a church service.

Here is a link to a YouTube video showing suggestions on Corporate Attire

Girls

Boys

Here are some guidelines and items to avoid:

Suggested Corporate Attire:

General:

·         Collared shirts, ties, slacks, or very dark jeans

·         Blouses, work dresses, or skirts at appropriate lengths

·         Dress pants with blouses or sweaters

·         Shoes should be clean; heels no higher than 2”

·         Optional jackets or appropriate sweaters

·         Hair should be neat and faces clear

Please Avoid:

·         Casual wear such as t-shirts, shorts, and athletic shoes

·         Excessively tight or loose clothing

·         Clothing with logos, graphics, or overly bright patterns

·         Distressed or ripped clothing

·         Exposed shoulders and overly short hemlines

Please utilize existing wardrobe items rather than purchasing new ones. For assistance with attire, students can consult Dr. Nichols, Mrs. Rife, or Mr. Wharton in the office. This attire will also be suitable for our June promotion ceremony.

Thank you for your support as we guide our students in thinking about their futures.

Dear Stacey Community,

As we approach the end of the school year, it's a pivotal time for our 8th graders who are preparing to transition to high school. A key tradition is the annual Exit Interviews event, which is conducted with members of our school, district, and local business communities. If you know any friends, family, or co-workers who may be interested in being an interviewer for our 8th graders, please reach out to Mr. Wharton (wwharton@wsdk8.us) and I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We thank you in advance for encouraging them to participate in supporting our students through this milestone.

NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FORMS. DEADLINE HAS PASSED. 

DATE: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026

TIME: Leaving 9:15a and will return to the school by 5:30pm

HBUHSD phone number 714-903-7000 

Website: www.hbuhsd.edu

HBUHSD Open Enrollment (INTRA-District Transfer) (between schools within the district)

HBUHSD INTER-District Transfer (between school districts)

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🏈💙 Attention Incoming Marina Vikings! 💛🏈

The Marina High School Girls Flag Football Booster Club is excited to invite all interested incoming freshmen to their Summer Camp!

This is an awesome opportunity for students to learn the game, build confidence, meet coaches and players, and prepare for high school tryouts — no experience needed!

WHEN: 📅 June 29 – July 2
WHERE: 📍 Marina High School

Whether your student is brand new to flag football or already loves the sport, this camp is a great way to get involved, stay active, and start building connections before high school begins. Be a Viking. Make your mark! 💪🏽🏈

Please see the attached flyer for additional details and sign-up information.

Summer camp flyer Freshmen.pdf

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