Special 8th Grade Events

Special 8th Grade Events

School of St. Mary eighth-graders attend several celebratory and special functions throughout their eighth-grade year. Students may find attire guidelines for Confirmation, May Crowning, Dinner, Dance, & Graduation here.

8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip 

April 26th to April 29th 
A returning opportunity for our 8th graders to travel together and explore our nation’s capital. If your child is interested, please visit www.grandclassroom.com and create an account. Please note creating an account is not registering for the trip. 

Morning Mass & Breakfast

8th Graders and their parents are invited to attend the 7:30 a.m. Mass together as a class during the school year. Dates listed below (Fall, Winter, and Spring). After mass, the students will gather for breakfast in the cafeteria. Sign up to provide breakfast or help.

• Friday, November 3, 2023
• Friday, February 23, 2024
• Friday, May 17, 2024

Spring Musical

“ High School Musical”
April 22nd, 10:00 a.m. School Performance, 6:30 p.m. Parent Performance

Contact: Randy Manges 

Volunteer Sign-Up

May Crowning Luncheon

Friday, May 10, 2024 - Knollwood Club

Following the May Crowning ceremonies, the 8th graders and their mothers attend a luncheon together. 

Volunteer Sign-Up

Ribbon Ceremony 

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 10:15 a.m.* - Church of St. Mary

This is a wrap-up prayer service, which is an opportunity for reflection on the experience at the School of St. Mary. Each 8th-grade student is pinned with a ribbon on the altar during the school Mass with all 4-8th graders in attendance. It is led by 7th-grade students. 

Time is tentative; school Mass begins at 9:05 a.m., and the Ribbon Ceremony is at the end. 

Good Bye, God Bless

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - following Mass - MPR

SOSM Alumna and Parent Mrs. Slingerland leads a breakfast to reminisce about your time at the School of St. Mary and blesses our families as they move on to high school. 

Saints & Scholars Honors Night - Academic & Athletic Awards

May 16th, 6:30 p.m. - Church of St. Mary

This will be an inspiring event for our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students as we recognize both academic and athletic excellence in our school community. All Middle School students are encouraged to attend.

8th Grade Clap-Out (last day)

June 4th, 3:00 p.m. - UGC Parking Lot

8th graders proceed through school hallways together for their last time as fellow students and staff applaud and congratulate them. Parents gather under the breezeway to greet them and take pictures.

8th Grade Artwork

Due before Dinner Dance on June 5th

Each 8th-grade student will paint two pictures, which will be displayed in the foyer at the UGC and at the 8th-grade dinner dance. Students will choose a Patron Saint (Confirmation Saint) to paint, as well as a copy of a “masterpiece” where they will incorporate a personal change. This work is done during Art Class. Framing the painting is optional. If you want the picture framed, parents are responsible for having the original masterpieces framed and having it at Deerpath Inn prior to the Dinner Dance.

SOSM Contact: Art Teacher, Wendy Antrim wantrim@schoolofstmary.org

Dinner Dance

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. - Deerpath Inn

8th grade parents and students attend the Dinner Dance at The Deerpath Inn. Clergy, Administration, and all 8th grade teachers attend this special evening as guests of the 8th grade class. Invitations with response cards are sent to each 8th grade family. A cash bar is available for adults.
This is a semi-formal event with the following schedule:

• Cocktail Hour: Student artwork on display while attendees mingle.
• Dinner: sit-down dinner with presentations acknowledging families whose youngest/only is graduating from St. Mary’s.
• Dance/DVD: Parents retire to the Hearth Room to view the 8th grade DVD and socialize. Students and teachers remain to enjoy the dance.

Volunteer Sign-Up

Graduation Mass

Friday, June 7th - 5:30 p.m. - Church of St. Mary

May Crowning Attire should be worn.