8th Grade Resources

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Dear Stacey 8th Grade Parents and Staff,

As you are hopefully aware, we have a themed day every week called Corporate Attire Tuesdays. This is a great opportunity for students to dress as corporate/business leaders, which prepares them for success beyond school. Furthermore, we will offer weekly raffles as an incentive for students who participate by dressing in corporate/business attire.

2025-2026 Yearbook Purchase 

 

2025-2026 End of the Year Information COMING SOON!

June 8th - June 12th

• Modified days. Monday-Thursday 1:15p. Friday Dismissal @ 11:15 am

 

5/27/26 - Awards Night 6pm in the Stacey Gym 

6/5/26 - Exit Interviews (Chromebook turned in @ end of interview)

6/9/26 - 8th grade Knott’s Trip

6/11/26 - 8th Grade School Dance

6/12/26 - Promotion Practice  - 8th Graders released to go home ONLY with signed permission slip. Must return by (time) on the blacktop. 

6/12/26 - Promotion @ (time) Each student is given 4 tickets due to gym capacity.

***More information regarding TICKETS can be found under PROMOTION DETAILS - PARENTS.

6/12/26 - School Dismissal @ 11:15am. Report Cards Mailed Home

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Textbook Book Library Return (During Language Arts class)

Stacey Sports BBQ @ 1:30

Spanish Dual Immersion Celebration 5:00-7:00p

Last day for 8th graders to bring their backpacks

ASB Pep Rally

Promotion Tickets Given to Students

Promotion Practice 3rd period

Yearbook Signing Party 6th period

Talent Show

June  th during your Language Arts Class

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 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 have them complete the Google form below as soon as possible. We thank you in advance for encouraging them to participate in supporting our students through this milestone. Stacey MS 8th Grad Exit Interviews Interest Form If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Wharton (wwharton@wsdk8.us) and I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

DATE: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026

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

 

 

 

8th Grade Promotion

The 8th grade promotion ceremony is held on June __th @ ____pm 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   

• 8th graders should report to school at the normal start time on Thursday and go to their homeroom class. Students should be ready for promotion when they get to class. 

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

• 8th graders should not bring any belongings with them. 

• Once 8th grade students go to their homeroom class, they will not be able to meet up with their families until after the ceremony.  

• Besides reporting to homeroom, 8th graders classes will not be in session.

• After the ceremony, students will be released to their parents on the blacktop.

• 8th graders who are not participating in the promotion ceremony will report to room A3 and remain there until dismissal at 11:15am. 

THIS INFORMATION WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPDATED.

PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY

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

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 at school on 

• 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 – Prior To & After Ceremony

Promotion Practice

• First Practice: 

• Second Practice: 

• Instructions: Promoting 8th graders must arrive on time and report to their homeroom class.

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Promotion Day Instructions

• Date: Tuesday, June 9th

• Arrival: Students must arrive at 

• Location: Report to 

• Students must arrive dressed and ready for the promotion ceremony.

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Early Checkout on Promotion Day

• Strongly discouraged. If absolutely necessary:

  • A SIGNED PARENT PERMISSION SLIP (attached) is required.

  • Students must return to school by ---- PM and meet their class on the blacktop.

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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.

• The only exception is a home-packed lunch, if not eating school lunch.

  • Lunches should be left in the homeroom.

 

FAMILIES: PRIOR TO & AFTER CEREMONY

• Gym opens for seating around ----pm. 

• We are anticipating the end of the ceremony to be around ---- pm.

• 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 1:29p 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. 

Calling ALL 8th Graders!

• This year’s trip will be of the Eastern Seaboard where we will visit DC, Boston, and New York during the dates of Spring Break, April 6th - April 13th, 2026.
• Contact Mrs. Ortega by email: vortega@wsdk8.us for any questions or concerns.
• The school office does not have information for this non-school sponsored trip. 
• Registration Information!

The price goes up on Wednesday, October 1st so hurry and secure your spot now!

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