• 8th Grade Parents or Guardians:

    The morning of May 19th at 9:00 A.M., we are planning a special recognition program for our passing eighth graders.  The eighth graders will participate in a program similar to a graduation where they will receive a certificate acknowledging their successful completion of their middle school grades. This letter serves as an invitation to the event for immediate family and also provides information about requirements for the program.

    The recognition program is for eighth graders who are passing (having no more than one failing average for a subject). Students who will not pass the eighth grade will not be included, nor will those currently in the Alternative Learning Center (ALC).
    Students who owe fees for the following will not be allowed to participate. 

    *Athletics
    *Chromebooks
    *Textbooks
    *A+Curriculum supplies (novels,etc) 

    *Band
    *Art
    *Graduation gown rental
    *Cafeteria money

    Therefore, all fees must be paid by Friday, May 5th, all Chromebooks must be returned by Friday, May 5th, and textbooks must be returned by Friday, May 12th.

    * Students will be provided a graduation gown the morning of the ceremony. The gowns are theirs to keep.
    * There will be a required dress policy for this event.
    ~Our young ladies are required to wear a dress/skirt set/pantsuit/jumper of any color suitable
                    for Sunday church services. All outfits must be school appropriate (nothing too short, tight, or
                    revealing).
    ~Our young men are required to wear a collared button-up shirt of any color with a bowtie/tie
                    and dress pants with appropriate shoes.
    ~No jeans, tennis shoes, flip flops, boots, hats or jackets will be allowed.

    We want the students to look their best for this joyous occasion. Remember when choosing shoes, choose wisely and wear for comfort as opposed to fashion. NO spiked heels allowed on the field.

    Thursday, May 18th, there will be a MANDATORY practice at 1:00 P.M. for the recognition program. Please avoid making appointments for your child during this time. If for any reason your child is not at school that day, please make sure they arrive by 1:00 P.M.  or they will not be participating in the recognition program.
    Friday, May 19th, the morning of the program, students are to report to the gym by 8:00 A.M. in order to prepare for the program. They are to arrive dressed and ready for the program. Students are required to leave cell phones and personal items with a parent or guardian (including purses) - NO EXCEPTIONS.

    We will begin promptly at 9:00 A.M. on the day of the ceremony. Please be respectful of the students as well as other adults. No family will be allowed on the football field. We are extremely proud of all the students. Congratulations! Please make sure all fees are paid so your student can participate in the ceremony. 

    Sincerely, 

    CHMS 8th Grade Teachers