June 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians of all 8th Grade Students:
The 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony in celebration of our students’ accomplishments is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the HIGH SCHOOL gymnasium. In order for the ceremony to run smoothly and efficiently, we are requesting all attendees adhere to the following guidelines:
WRISTBANDS: Your family’s allotment of wristbands are included with this letter.
Due to very limited seating in the High School gymnasium, only three (3) wristbands per family will be issued.
Every adult and child must be wearing a wristband to enter the gymnasium.
8th grade students participating in the ceremony are NOT required to have a wristband.
We cannot accommodate requests for additional wristbands.
LOCAL LIVE STREAM OF CEREMONY: Any person without a wristband will be directed to the High School auditorium where they will be able to watch the ceremony via Live Stream. Additionally, a link for the Live Stream will be posted on the district website giving family and friends not in attendance the opportunity to watch the ceremony from any location.
Local Live Link: https://events.locallive.tv/events/178039
STUDENT ARRIVAL: If you plan to drive your 8th grade student directly to the High School, please have them there by no later than 8:30 a.m. All students should immediately proceed to the gymnasium to take their seat. 8th grade students arriving at the Middle School by bus should report directly to the Cafeteria and will be escorted to the High School by staff members.
STUDENT DEPARTURE: If you plan to take your 8th grade student with you immediately following the ceremony, please discuss with them a location to meet up. Those students who will be taking the bus home will be directed to meet up with staff members in the High School cafeteria and will then be escorted back to the Middle School in time for dismissal.
PARKING: Attendees will have access to the High School parking lots beginning at 8:00 a.m. Once the High School lots are full, attendees will be directed to park in the Middle School lots and shuttle buses will be available to transport those attendees to the High School.
CEREMONY ATTIRE: We are requesting all 8th grade students wear appropriate attire for the ceremony (i.e. dresses, collar shirts/blouses, dress pants/skirt; dress shoes).
CELL PHONES: We are requesting the 8th grade students do not carry their cell phones on the day of the ceremony. Cell phones should be left at home or with a parent/guardian.
If you have any questions regarding the ceremony, please send an email to msoffice@mw.k12.ny.us or call (845) 460-6400.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation and we look forward to seeing you at the ceremony!
Sincerely,
MWMS Administrative Team
Local Live Link: https://events.locallive.tv/events/178039
8th Grade Moving up Ceremony Information - English/Spanish (Printable PDF)