IMportant Dates to know:

• Here is a link to the 8th Grade Calendar; we encourage you to bookmark it.  This calendar is updated weekly by teachers, featuring assessments, project due dates, district assessments, and other essential events.

  • September 15-16: Mrs. Harman will meet with students during their social studies classes to introduce the high school class selection process. 

  • October 24: High school counselors will speak with students in their social studies classes.

  • November 13-14: Mrs. Harman will again meet with students in their social studies classes. 

  • December 11-12: Mrs. Harman will again meet with students in their social studies classes.

  • January 15: All 8th graders will take a field trip to the high school they are zoned to attend. More information about this trip will be sent out in December.

  • January 26: High school counselors will meet with students individually during their science classes to develop their high school plans.

  • February 26: Austin Spurs College and Career Readiness field trip. Additional details will be provided in January.

  • April 15: ELA STAAR

  • April 21: Science STAAR

  • April 22: Social Studies STAAR

  • April 29: Math STAAR

  • May 8: 8th grade formal. More information will be sent home about this in March.

  • May 20: 8th grade end-of-year field trip to Austin's Park. More information will be shared in March.

  • May 29: 8th Grade last day celebration. (Early release)