8th Grade Promotion Information

 

The 8th grade promotion ceremony is approaching, and we are excited to celebrate our students as they prepare to move on to high school!

This year’s promotion will be held indoors in our gym on Tuesday, June 2nd at 2:00 PM. Please note that due to space limitations, there will be no additional standing room available.

At this time, we are still finalizing the number of tickets each student will receive. We will share that information as soon as it is confirmed.

Students will participate in mandatory rehearsals on Monday, June 1st and Tuesday, June 2nd to prepare for the ceremony.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we plan this special event. More details will be shared soon.

Each student will receive (TBD) tickets. Additional tickets are not for sale. 

 

If a ticket is lost, it must be reported to the main office at 510-317-5501. Once reported, the lost ticket will be voided and rendered unusable. A replacement ticket will then be issued. Please note: lost tickets cannot be reported at the ticket counter during the promotion.

 

Yes! If your entire party cannot be present to turn in tickets, you may leave tickets at will call for them to pick up later. Please be sure to write their full name on each ticket to ensure proper distribution.

 

You are welcome to share your extra tickets with another student’s family, but tickets can only be used for one guest.

 

Children who can sit on an adult's lap do not need a ticket.  Everyone else will need a ticket.

 

Handicap parking will be available in the staff parking lot. There will be limited parking in the parking lot loop. Street parking is recommended. 

 

Promotion starts at 2:00pm and is expected to last no more than 1 hour. Side gates in the Staff Parking lot will open for entry at 1:30pm.

Yes, however balloons, signs, flowers and gifts must be dropped off in the Balloon room across from the GYM before the ceremony. They are not allowed in the seating area during the promotion. After the ceremony, you may pick them up from Balloon Room. 

 

Please Note: Balloons and signs in the seating area can obstruct the view of the ceremony for others. To ensure all families have an equal opportunity to enjoy the event, balloons and signs are to be kept out of the GYM.

 

This is a special event for everyone involved.  We would like our students to be picture ready for any photos capturing the moment.  Shoes should be comfortable and students should be prepared to walk up and down a small set of stairs in their shoes and outfits. 

 

Students need to be in the gym at 1:30.

 

https://dorianstudio.com/ type ‘Washington Manor Middle School’ in the search bar and select the green register button and follow the directions.

 

We ask that all guests remain seated to best allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy the event without missing a thing.  You are welcome to take photos and videos from your seat.

 

If someone in your party requires special accommodations, please reach out to the main office at (510) 317-5501 ahead of time so we can be sure to make note of those accommodations and have preparations in place to ensure a comfortable and inclusive experience for everyone.

To ensure that the aisles remain clear throughout the ceremony, we respectfully ask all guests to remain seated. Strollers may be accessed as needed in the designated stroller area.