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8th Grade Family News

It's an exciting year for our 8th grade students and their families! This is where you can find important information just for you about the transition to high school, end-of-year celebrations and 8th grade graduation. 

Key Dates

Wednesday, May 27: Last Regular Day of School

  • Full Encore and Core classes

Thursday, May 28: Final Classes & Graduation Rehearsal

  • Yearbook signing

  • Locker cleaning

  • 28-minute Core classes

  • Graduation rehearsal

  • Graduation gowns sent home

Friday, May 29: 8th Grade Trip

  • 8:00am – Report to Encore

  • 10:00am – Depart for Enchanted Castle

  • 2:00pm – Return to school

  • 3:00pm – Dismissal

*Permission slip and information in ParentSquare

Monday, June 1: Graduation Day

  • 11:00 AM Dismissal

Class Tree

Since 1999, every graduating class has planted a tree to honor their time at CMS. To keep the tradition alive, students can:

  • Contribute $1 to $3 toward our goal of $400

  • Bring donations to your science teacher by Friday, May 29

  • The class of 2026 will be honored on a plaque at Jewett Park Community Center

*Information shared in ParentSquare

Graduation Details

Graduation Tickets: Coming Soon!

 

What to Wear

Students should dress appropriately for this special occasion:

  • Dress pants and shirt/blouse and skirt/dress

  • Dress shoes (no gym shoes)

  • No flashy jewelry or flowers

  • Gown provided by the school

Graduation Schedule: Monday, June 1, 2026

  • 5:00pm – Graduates report to Deerfield High School (DHS)

  • 5:30pm – Ceremony begins in the DHS Auditorium

  • 6:30pm – Robe return in hallway

  • Post-Ceremony – Reception in DHS Cafe until 7:00pm (purchase tickets from the PTO)

PTO Yard Sign

Looking to celebrate a 2026 graduate?

Visit Caruso’s PTO website to learn more about purchasing a yard sign.

Final Report Cards & Drivers' Education

We know it seems too soon to talk about Drivers' Ed, but you know time speeds by! 

When report cards are posted on Friday, June 5, please download a copy of your child's final report card (and any other report cards you wish to save) from Family Access. When our systems roll over to the new school year in July, your child will no longer appear in your Family Access account; if this is your youngest child, you will no longer have a Family Access account. You will need that report card if your child will be taking a private driver's education course before he or she receives a report card from high school.