8th Grade Activities

2024-2025 8th Grade Packet

8th Grade Dues are $150.00

8th grade dues include but are not limited to: cap & gown for Stepping Up Ceremony, yearbook, and admission to the 8th grade dance on June 11 at Vivo in Bayside. The Club Getaway Trip is a separate expense. 

No refunds can be given because we must pay in advance to reserve our party. Pay online at wjps.ticketleap.com/8gradedues/  

Cash payment must be made to Mr. Solimando in room 360, on Tuesdays at the start of 4th period only. The 8th grade contract and permission slip for the dance should be given to Ms. Xanthopoulos.

8th Grade 2025 Vivo Dance Permission Slip.pdf  

8th Grade Contract for Activities 24-25.pdf  

 

8th Grade Trip to Club Getaway is $110.00

8th Grade Trip to Club Getaway for Monday, May 5 2025 6:45 AM — 3:00 PM EDT

Trip may include climbing wall, scavenger hunts, horseshoes, ping pong, softball tournament, mountain hike, basketball, volleyball, zip line, nature walk 

Pay online at wjps.ticketleap.com/2025clubgetaway/       Cash payment must be made to Mr. Solimando in room 360, on Tuesdays at the start of 4th period only.

The permission slip for Club Getaway should be given to Ms. Xanthopoulos.

 8th Grade Club Getaway Permission Slip.pdf  

 

The whole 8th grade packet:

 8th Grade Trip and Stepping Up Packet 2025.pdf 

8th grade Activities and Important Dates

Important Dates:

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:00 pm Parent 8th grade Meeting at WJPS

Monday, May 5, 2025 8th Grade Trip to Club Getaway  7 AM Departure (separate fee)

Monday June 9, 2025 8:05 AM Stepping Up Rehearsal in Auditorium

Wednesday June 11th, 2025 at 9:00 am Stepping Up Ceremony WJPS Auditorium (Semi-Formal Attire) (included in dues)

Wednesday June 11th, 2025 at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance at Vivo! 201-10 Cross Island Pkwy Bayside, NY 11360 (included in dues)