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Class of 2024
8th Grade Promotion

The George Washington Middle School administrators, teachers,
and PTA volunteers are working hard to plan the final three weeks
of school for our 8th Graders. We hope this schedule of festivities
and fun will send them off with fond memories of three happy
years, precious friendships, and high hopes for the future!

TBD

Class Picture

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Friday,
May 24th

8th Grade Farewell Field Trip - Kings Dominion

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Busses depart from school at 9:00am and leave the park at 5:30pm

  • $75 per person includes bus, park entry, meal and unlimited drinks

  • Financial assistance is available (first come, first served)

  • Field trip forms are due by May 10th! (no exceptions)

  • Students must have taken the math SOL the day before (or submitted the necessary paperwork for that SOL)

  • VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

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Friday,
May 31st

8th Grade Dance - GWMS Main Gym

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • $5 per person

  • Tickets will be on sale in the cafeteria 5/5-5/29

  • No tickets sold at the door for security reasons

  • Financial assistance available (all students will participate)

  • Transportation not provided by GWMS

  • ​No outside guests but students may invite 6th or 7th graders to attend

  • VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

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Monday, June 10th

8th Grade Field & Food Truck Day

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Activities will include obstacle course moon bounces, field day games, soccer games hosted by Alexandria Soccer Association coaches, DJ Malone, food trucks, water & fruit stations

  • Locations will include the parking lot, tennis court, track and fields behind the school (see map below for details)

  • Activities and ice cream are free to students!

  • School lunch will be available, but students can also choose to buy burgers, hot dogs and tacos from food trucks ($10-$15 range)

  • VOLUNTEER!

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Tuesday,
June 11th

8th Grade Promotion - ACHS Auditorium

3330 King Street, Alexandria VA 22302

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Students must arrive at Alexandria City High School by 4:00pm

  • Due to space limitations, each family will receive two free tickets to the ceremony in the ACHS Auditorium. No additional tickets will be available

  • Overflow seating will be available in the Cafeteria with CCTV viewing

  • VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

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FAQs

How Can I Help?

Please see the volunteer signup sheets above to learn how best to help make these special events happen! We will need chaperones for the field trip. We will need volunteers to set up, clean up, and chaperone the dance.  We will need volunteers to set up, clean up and work the activity stations on field day. We will also need donations of waters, gatorades and fruit.  There’s something for everyone!​

How Do I Buy an 8th Grade Promotion T-Shirt?

These white, short-sleeved Gildan brand tees will come in Sizes S-XL for $10 and Sizes 2X-3X for $10. You can place an order for your students and donate a shirt to a classmate HERE. Orders must be placed by May 15th with the goal of receiving them by the first week in June. The shirts will be distributed in the cafeteria during an 8th Grade lunch period or outside at the 8th Grade Field & Food Truck Day on June 10th.​

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How Do I Buy an 8th Grade Promotion Yard Sign? 

You can purchase a George Washington Middle School Proud Family yard sign HERE! These 24-inch x 18-inch, single-sided yard signs are made of 4m corrugated plastic and come with a metal stake for display. They are $20 each and will be sold through May 15th. Signs will be shipped to the school where we will arrange for two days of pickup.  After that, please arrange for late pickup by emailing Greta Gordon at gwmspta@gmail.com.

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Can I Still Order a Yearbook?

Yes! There is still time to order your 2023-2024 GWMS yearbook HERE! The GWMS ID number is 14437624. Yearbooks will be sent home with students during the final weeks of school. 

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Will There Be Refreshments at the Promotion?

GWMS will not provide food prior to the promotion ceremony, so please eat before you arrive! Parent booster organizations may sell waters or flowers after the fact. We will share more details on that if/when they become available. 

I Have More Questions! Who Can I Ask?

For questions about the Field Trip or Promotion Ceremony, please contact Dean Ortiz at aisha.ortiz@acps.k12.va.us. For questions about the 8th Grade Dance, please contact Ashley Lombardi at ashleyrlombardi@hotmail.com. For questions about the 8th Grade Field &
Food Truck Day, please contact Missy Estabrook at missysantoro@yahoo.com.  If you are interested in volunteering at any of the events above, please use the sign up sheets above or contact Ms. Victoria at victoria.menjivar@acps.k12.va.us.

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