8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
8th Grade Families,
We are excited to announce that our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 17th at 4:00 PM. This event will be held outdoors on the field located at the corner of 18th and Bay Avenue. Guests should enter through the gates to the field on Bay Avenue or 18th street. Gates will open at 3:15pm.
To ensure a smooth ceremony, students will participate in a mandatory rehearsal the morning of June 17th. Students must be in school that day and participate in the rehearsal in order to be part of the promotional ceremony.
On the afternoon of the ceremony, students should arrive at school and enter through the front of the building at 3:30 PM to prepare for the ceremony.
This is a formal event to honor the accomplishments of our 8th grade students. We kindly ask all attendees to refrain from bringing artificial noisemakers, such as air horns, as they can distract from the ceremony and take away from the experience of others. Thank you in advance for helping to make this a respectful and memorable occasion for all students and their families.
Dress Code:
We encourage students to dress nicely, reflecting the significance of this milestone. However, we ask that you are comfortable for the outdoor setting.
Examples of appropriate attire include:
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Sun Dresses, skirts, dress pants, or nice shorts
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Polo, button-down, or collared shirts
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Flat shoes (no heels please - we will be walking on grassy surfaces)
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Please ensure that all clothing follows school and district dress code
Please see below for a map of the event layout. Handicap parking will be available on the side of the brick building, with the remaining spaces in that lot available for general use.
OCIS is thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our students and families, and we look forward to seeing you on June 17th!
Thank you,
Mr. Engle
Principal, Ocean City Intermediate School
