8th Grade EOY Activities

Our incredible 8th graders are reaching the summit of their Beacon Hill journey! To honor their achievements and send them off in style, please join us for our Capstone Ceremony.

• The Commitment: While the formal ceremony lasts one hour, please allow two hours total to account for seating and our post-ceremony celebrations.

• The Milestone: Let’s come together to cheer them on as they take this giant leap toward becoming the DHS Class of 2030!

After our upcoming capstone event, we want to ensure a smooth and safe checkout process for you and your student should you decide to check your child out after the event. Please complete the pre-checkout form by Friday May 15th. We are unable to accept submissions on the form after that date. The google form is a pre-checkout. At the conclusion of the event, you will be directed to meet your child to finalize checkout.

Additional information to help the process go smoothly and safely:

• You can only check out your own student.
• The form requires a valid email address for submission.
• Students are not permitted to check themselves out, so please plan accordingly.
• Adults listed in Infinite Campus and verified on the pre check out form will be able to check students out from DHS.
• Families who have not completed Pre Check out and want to take their child home will have to check the child out at BHMS, following normal check procedures.
• You must know the name of your child's 3rd period teacher to complete the pre check out and to check out your child at Capstone. Tables will be organized by 3rd period teacher.

Prior to the Ceremony:

• If you wish for your 8th-grade student to leave the ceremony with you directly instead of returning to BHMS, please complete the Pre Check Out Form.
• 8th-grade students should report to BHMS at the regular arrival time on May 20. Following a clap-out tradition where 6th and 7th graders and teachers will cheer them on, students will walk over to DHS with their teachers.
• Parking at DHS is limited. Please use the parking garage at Agnes Scott College.
• To help you see your student and ensure a smooth dismissal, please note your child's 3rd period teacher's name and sit in the designated bleacher section for that teacher.
• The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 AM at DHS.

After the Ceremony:

• At the conclusion of the ceremony, students will be dismissed to one pre-authorized adult.
• Family members and friends not involved in student checkout are asked to exit the gym immediately after the ceremony to allow for dismissal setup.
• Once dismissal procedures begin, please promptly exit the floor area to ensure an efficient flow, as DHS will be in session for their students.
• Your patience is appreciated as we work to make the dismissal process as smooth and safe as possible for all 453 eighth-grade students.

Please click here to access and submit the document.

This is it! Our 8th graders are officially closing the chapter on middle school and heading toward the big leagues of high school. Before they trade lockers and move on to new adventures, let’s give them one epic final night to celebrate their friendships and memories. We can’t pull off this "Glow Out" without our incredible village of volunteers.

💃 Ways to Get Involved

We have shifts and donation needs for everyone:

• The Setup Squad: Help us transform the gym into a neon wonderland before the doors open.

• The Party Pros (Chaperones): Witness the legendary dance moves firsthand and help the night run smoothly.

• The Finish Line Crew: Help us pack up the magic so we can all head home smiling.

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We’re taking the 8th grade on the road Monday, May 15th, and we want you to be part of the fun! Our students will be scaling walls, exploring the deep sea, and making final middle school memories at:

• Main Event 🎳

• Indoor Rock Climbing 🧗

• The Georgia Aquarium 🐠

• The Botanical Gardens 🌷

The best part? Our teachers handle the heavy lifting and supervision—we just need a few extra sets of adult hands to help the day run smoothly. Use the link below to snag a spot and volunteer one last time before high school!

Sign Up to Chaperone!

New to Decatur High School? Parents/Guardians are invited to join us on Monday, May 11th, at the DHS Performing Arts Center. We'll have optional tours, a welcome program, and highlights of key information to know to hit the ground running! Optional tours of the school are available starting between 5-5:30 or at 7. {Start times for the tours end at 5:30 to allow tour participants to finish the tour before the program begins}

Schedule

5-5:30: Optional Tours Start from the PAC

6-7: Programming

7: Optional Tours

Location

Decatur High Performing Arts Center (PAC)

310 N. McDonough St

Helpful Info

• The entrance to the PAC is across from the intersection of N. McDonough & E Maple
• The entrance to the upper parking lot is off W. Howard Ave near the traffic light at W. Howard Ave. and N. McDonough St.

Friday, May 8: 8th Grade Dance 6-7:30

Thursday, May 14: Yearbook Distribution

Friday, May 15: 8th Grade Experience Day

Friday, May 15: Early Check out Form due

Monday May 18: 8th grade Device Return

Wednesday May 20: Moving on Ceremony @DHS Gym 10am

Friday, May 22: Last Day of School

Contact your child's 3rd period teacher with questions!