POMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies, Breakfast, and Promotion Parade & Picnic

2024-2025

8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies

WHO?
- POMS 8th grade students and their invited guests. POMS siblings are permitted to attend as long as they are not taking a HS credit exam during the ceremony. You must sign them out in the office upon arrival.
- Though there is not a limit on the number of family members who may attend, we are asking all families to complete this RSVP form to expedite the check-in process.
WHAT?
- POMS is holding promotion ceremonies by house to honor our 8th grade students for their hard work and accomplishments.
- It is recommended that students wear their school uniforms. All students must adhere to a school-appropriate dress code. Review the POMS Parent & Student Handbook for full details. Students must wear their attire for the full school day and will not be permitted to change their clothing for the ceremony.
- A photographer will be present to take photos of EACH student as they walk across the stage, so there is no need to crowd around the front or sides of the MPR. These photos will be available for FREE for ALL parents to download, thanks to our amazing 8th grade parents who purchased Underwriter/Club 8 Packages and generous 8th grade sponsors. Thank you all!
WHEN?
- Tuesday, May 27 (2:30 PM - 4 PM): C House
- Wednesday, May 28 (2:30 PM - 4 PM): B House
- Thursday, May 29 (2:30 PM - 4 PM): A House
WHERE?
- POMS MPR
- Check in at the front office.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early to give yourself time to check in and get seated.

8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing

WHO?
- POMS 8th grade students and their teachers
WHAT?
- Breakfast buffet for our 8th grade students to enjoy while they sign each other's yearbooks. Do not forget to bring your yearbook to the breakfast!
- Yearbooks will be distributed during lunch on Thursday, May 29 for all 8th graders who purchased. Students must show IDs to pick up their copy.
- Students should wear their 8th Grade T-shirts (or blue/gray/white POMS spirit shirts) and school uniform bottoms.
WHEN?
- Tuesday, June 3 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
- Students should report to the cafeteria NO LATER THAN 8:15 AM.
- Students will return to class after the breakfast.
WHERE?
- POMS MPR

8th Grade Promotion Parade & Picnic

WHO?
- 8th grade students and their invited guests. Please limit to 2 guests for the parade.
WHAT?
- A parade throughout the school for other POMS grades to cheer for our 8th graders.
- Students should wear school uniform bottoms and a shirt from the high school they will attend. Please contact your high school on how to purchase a school shirt. (Alternatively, a POMS 8th grade T-shirt or POMS spirit shirt may be worn.)
  - Bellaire High School: Will your 8th grade student be a BELLAIRE CARDINAL next year? Order online from the Bellaire HS spirit store and in the notes section, add your student's name. The deadline to order is May 28. Orders will be delivered to your student at POMS on June 2 during lunch.
  - Lamar High School: The Lamar School Store is open Mon-Fri from 8 am - 3 pm. Parents can stop by the school and purchase. Please call the school store with any questions (713) 522-5960.
- Picnic will feature treats, a DJ, games, and HUGE raffle prizes for students (must be present to win).
- A photographer will be present to take photos of students as they walk in the parade. These photos will be available for FREE for ALL parents to download.
WHEN?
- Wednesday, June 4 (9 AM - 11:00 AM)
- Check-in will begin at 8:30 AM and end at 9 AM.
- Parade lineup is at 9 AM. Parade ends by 9:30 AM.
- Picnic is for students only and begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 11:00 AM.
- Parents who wish to pick up their student may return after the picnic is over at 11:00 AM to sign them out.
- Students still on campus after 11:00 AM will return to class.
WHERE?
- POMS
- Students should report to the MPR NO LATER THAN 8:15 AM.
- Parents, please check in at the front office starting at 8:30 AM.
- Parents will be directed to line up along parade route.