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8th Grade

End of the Year Events

8th GradeEnd of the Year Events

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Be sure to see below for more details about each one of these events

  • Friday, May 16th-- 8th Grade Graduation Party- "Our Future Is Bright"
  • Tuesday, May 20th- 8th Grade Panoramic Picture
  • Friday, May 23rd- End of the Year Field Trip-Typhoon Texas
  • Thursday, May 29th- Promotion Ceremony, Celebration Lunch, Mustang Day
    • UPDATES added for clarity on the events

Volunteers Needed! Volunteers Needed!

Please sign up to help!

"Our Future is Bright"

  • Set up for 8th Grade Party
  • Take Down for 8th Grade Party
    • CHAPERONES NEEDED! Please email Alison Darnell at alisonhdarnell@gmail.com
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Mustang Families-


Are you able to donate your time on to help us with some end of the year events? The campus SEL and Admin team could really use your help.


Check out this sign up genius to let us know you can help:

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Promotion Ceremony


  • Chair and Sign Set Up the day before
  • Family Check in- morning of
  • Celebration Luncheon Set Up
  • Celebration Luncheon Take Down


Mustang Day- Shifts from 10:30-3:50


  • Office check in and check out
  • Lunch duty help
  • Outside Time Supervision-Recess on Field
  • Outside Inflatables-pop a shot, gaga-ball, football, volleyball, free play, music
  • Kona Ice Tickets
  • Dance in Small Gym

8th Grade Graduation Party "Our Future is Bright"

Calling all 8th graders for one last celebration! Please join us on Friday May 16, 7:00-9:00 in the OHMS courtyard. We will have a DJ, photo booth, games, prizes and snacks! Students leaving before 9:00 pm must be checked out by a parent.



CHAPERONES NEEDED! Please email Alison Darnell at alisonhdarnell@gmail.com if you are able to help.

8th Grade Class Picture 8th Grade Class Picture

Pre-Order Panoramic Picture

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8th Grade Class Field Trip 8th Grade Class Field Trip

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End of the Year Field Trip- Friday, May 23rd

Dear parents/guardians of O. Henry 8th graders,


The end of the year is fast approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about the 8th Grade Class Trip to Typhoon Texas on Friday, May 23. We love having the opportunity for all of our 8th graders to spend this day with their friends. The price for the trip this year is $50 which includes admission to the park, charter bus transportation to and from the park, a catered lunch, and a private pavilion in which to keep students’ belongings.

Pink Forms: 3 Mandatory District Forms


  1. Release of Liability Form

  2. Private Transportation Permit

  3. Field Trip Permission Slip

All 3 forms must be returned to science teacher no later than Thursday, April 24th


All money paid is non-refundable. Payment: will be ONLINE with a 3% service charge added to the $50 price of the trip. Please put student’s Full Name in the box labeled “Who are you purchasing this for?” by unclicking the “myself” box.

Please use the link provided to pay: tinyurl.com/3s23f3aa

  • one-time payment of $50, due by Friday, May 2nd

  • donation: sponsor other students to allow for as many 8th graders to attend as possible

  • contact Ms Zardiackas (bookkeeper) if you need to do a payment plan (teresa.zardiackas@austinisd.org); you can also write a check if you do not want to pay online


Students will be assigned to buses. Bus requests will not be accepted.


The following factors could affect your eligibility to go on this trip:

  • Referrals for behavior or misconduct

  • Chromebook obligations (lost or broken chromebook) Talk to Ms.Horvath!


Financial aid is available through the counselor. Please contact Rachel Price, Last Names A-L (rachel.price@austinisd.org) or Ivy Claflin, Last Names M-Z (ivy.claflin@austinisd.org) to see if you qualify for a scholarship.


If possible, please consider a donation to allow for as many 8th graders to attend as possible.


Please email Ms Gaffney (crystal.gaffney@austinisd.org) if you have any questions!

8th Grade Promotion and Recognition Ceremony 8th Grade Promotion and Recognition Ceremony

UPDATES**

  • We encourage families to consider the number of guests who will be in attendance due to limited seating.


  • Please save balloons, flowers, and other celebration trinkets for after the ceremony. We want to make sure we are not blocking other guests views, breaking fire-codes, and aware of allergens flowers may cause. Please no noise makers.


  • The celebration luncheon will be on the front lawn immediately following the ceremony. This is for OHMS students only.


  • Many guests and families stay after to take pictures and visit with other Mustangs. We welcome your attendance at our social time.


  • Some Mustang Students bring a change of clothes for the day. One set to dress nicely to walk across the stage and the second to play at Mustang Day afterwards. The Girls and Boys locker rooms will be available for students to lock their items up in advance. All clothing (ceremony and school day) will still need to be in AISD Dress Code.


  • Students will be able to use their cell phone during the school day to take pictures.


  • Safety and Security: Should you wish to take your Mustang to other family events following the ceremony, we ask that you officially sign out at the front office. If your Mustang will be going with a different family than your own, an email with your ID will need to be sent to OHenry047@austinisid.org no later than 8:00 a.m. on May 29th to ensure the front office staff is equipped to support early check out.


Thank you for making our celebration and recognition a safe and successful event.

Marlo Malott
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