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8th Grade Bobcat Parents and Families,
The end of the school year is fast approaching, and for our 8th grade Bobcats, that means the anticipation of culminating middle school events such as scheduling for 9th grade, the 8th Grade Formal, the 8th grade field trip to Busch Gardens, the 8th Grade Bobcat Bash, and the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony! These are all momentous occasions, and I am excited to celebrate with our Bobcats! I am reaching out today to give some information about these exciting events to help you prepare.
8th Grade Scheduling This Week During Health/PE Classes
8th grade Bobcats should have brought home the LCHS Program of Studies (linked here), the CTE Pathways book (linked here), and a letter from the LCHS counseling department (linked here) about scheduling classes for 9th grade next year. Please take time to review these resources and select elective courses using the directions in the letter.
The LCHS counseling team will meet individually with 8th graders for 9th grade scheduling this week during Health/PE classes. To streamline the process, we request that students take the completed high school scheduling letter to the scheduling meeting.
LCHS Mainstage and Music Theater Ensemble Auditions: Tuesday, April 28th
Auditions for the 2026-2027 LCHS Mainstage and Music Theater Ensemble will be held on Tuesday, April 28th in the LCHS Chorus/Theatre Classroom from 3:45-5:30 p.m.
Students should complete this Form or email Ms. Perry at [email protected] by Tuesday, April 21st. Ms. Perry will email students their assigned audition time slot.
Please review the audition requirements and the parent consent form here.
8th Grade Formal: Saturday, May 2nd
Date: Saturday, May 2nd from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Louisa County Middle School (Cafeteria and Gymnasium)
Theme: Neon Glow
-$15 Per Person/Ticket
-Hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and snacks will be provided!
-Permission forms (linked here) and money will be collected during lunch shifts on Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and April 24th.
Drop-off students beginning at 7:00 at the main entrance of the middle school. Pick up students beginning at 9:30 at the same entrance.
*Early pickups are difficult because students are still dancing! Pickups will begin at 9:30, but you can come between 9:30 and 10:00 to stagger the line.
Our 8th Grade Formal Committee will work to transform our gym and cafeteria into a stunning Neon Glow-themed setting!
8th Grade Field Trip to Busch Gardens: Tuesday, May 19th
We are looking forward to taking our 8th grade students to Busch Gardens on Tuesday, May 19th!
If your child would like to participate in the field trip, please return the permission form (linked here) with payment of $50.00 to room 802 (the 8th-grade teacher workroom) during morning arrival to school by Friday, May 1st (late permission forms will not be accepted). Students who are not attending the trip will be required to attend school and will be provided with supplemental activities. Students not attending school must have a written excuse per the attendance policy for the absence to be excused. We are encouraging every student to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
-Students and chaperones will need to be at LCMS before 8:30 a.m. to depart by 9:00 a.m. Students may ride their regular bus to school.
-Students will be returning to LCMS at 7:30 p.m. Please make sure transportation for your child is at LCMS by 7:30 p.m.
-Students will need to bring snacks for the bus and a bagged lunch unless they request a bagged lunch through the LCMS cafeteria.
-Students will need to dress appropriately for the trip (sneakers, comfortable clothing, sunscreen if applicable).
-For this trip to be a success, students must be on their best behavior and meet all school expectations.
-Students may bring a small bag to carry; however, all bags will be searched by security upon entering the park.
-Students may bring cameras and cell phones, but please be advised that any cell phones or cameras lost will be the responsibility of the student.
-Busch Gardens is a Cashless Park.
8th Grade Bobcat Bash: Wednesday, May 20th
On the morning of Wednesday, May 20th, 8th graders will have promotion ceremony practice. Following rehearsal, 8th graders will receive their guest tickets to the promotion ceremony and then enjoy an 8th Grade Bobcat Bash, including a cook-out lunch and activities such as cornhole, bounceables, yearbook signing, and music!
By Friday, May 1st, please complete the permission form for your child to participate in the cookout lunch (hamburger/cheeseburger, hotdog, and bag of chips – no cost), and/or the bounceables.
*Students will also have the option to pack their lunch and/or choose a lunch from the cafeteria.
We are looking forward to a day of fun with our 8th grade Bobcats!
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony: Thursday, May 21st
Date: Thursday, May 21st at 8:30 a.m. at Louisa County High School (Gymnasium)
The ceremony will start at 8:30 a.m., and students must report to LCMS on time (by 7:55 a.m.) to participate.
-Students should arrive wearing semi-formal attire:
-Boys -- pants (no jeans/shorts), dress shirt/collared shirt, tie/bowtie (optional)
-Girls -- dress/pants (no jeans/shorts), blouse/collared shirt
-No flip flops, hats, hoods, or sunglasses
-Each student is permitted up to three guests into the ceremony. All individuals attending the ceremony will need to have a ticket. Tickets will be given to students after rehearsal on May 20th. The ceremony will take place during the school day at LCHS; given the available parking and building capacity, we are not able to issue additional tickets. Each student is permitted up to three guests.
-Guests arriving at LCHS will need to enter through door 34, located on the right-hand, lower level of the school. (This is also the entrance to athletic events within the gymnasium.) The LCPS Clear Bag Policy will be in place and guests will enter through weapons detectors upon arrival.
-Guests will park in the lower student parking lot, which is located at the bottom of the LCMS parking lot.
-Each student will be awarded a certificate by a member of the LCMS administrative team and have their picture taken crossing the stage.
-Following the ceremony, parents/guardians and other attendees will be invited into the LCHS cafeteria for a reception including cookies and lemonade.
This is an exciting time for our 8th grade Bobcats! If you have any questions, please call our LCMS office at (540) 894-5457.
Amanda Harper, Ed.D.
Principal
Louisa County Middle School