8th Grade Class of 2026

Welcome 8th Grade Families!!!   

Always check back on this page for updates and changes.


8th Grade Activites

All extra curricular activities like the Picnic Lunch and Celebration Party/Dance are supported solely by donations from parents. 

We are hoping for a contribution of $50 for each student but any contribution you can give helps.  
Fundraising will also help us meet our challenging money goals to provide the best events we can.
Please attend our 8th Grade Committee Meetings if you can.

Contact the committee via email for more information or if you would like to volunteer to help. 
MagruderClassof2026@gmail.com
 

Date Activity
 

All dates and activities are subject to change. 
Sep.  Parent letter sent out.  
Oct 21  .  8th Grade Committee Meeting - 6:30pm   Via Zoom  Link will be sent out in email.  Discuss fundraising and all actvities 
 
Jan? TUSD & El Caminio Early College Program -- Deadline for application is TBD
Feb 11 8th Grade Promotion Pictures
Feb 17  Panoramic Class Picture    Picture orders are online only. Click here for flyer
Mar TBD North High Athletics Informtion Night - 6:30pm at NHS Auditorium

April TBD

North High School on campus -  8th Grade  Presentation about selecting classes for next year.
For Students Only during Social Studies classes 
April TBD 8th Grade Parent Night - at NHS  6:00pm    
Meeting held in the Performing Arts Center.  Parents Must Attend:  Important meeting to recieve  information about transition, class selection, and registration for your student attending North High School next year.   DO NOT MISS!

April TBD

North High Class (Schedule) Selection At Magruder   8am - 3pm
Counselors from NHS will be here to help student officially select their classes for next year.  If a student is absent this day he/she/they will have go to NHS to complete this process.

April TBD

North High "Next Step Event" - 4:30 - 7:00on See flyer - there is an admission fee.
Click here for Flyer with info and a link to purchase tickets
Information will be emailed out..   Both Magruder and Casimir  NHS bound students will be able to partipate in a fun campus orientation program that includes a Spirit Assembly, games, etc. to help get to know their new campus.   

June 5

All Textbooks, Library Books  must be turned In
(Unless otherwise directed by a teacher) all textbooks and library books are to be returned to the school. Any book still outstanding from this year or previous years will be transferred with student's records to the high school.  Non-return of books my keep your from attending the Dance and/or Picnic.

June 5

Celebration Party/Dance at Magruder - 7pm - 10pm
Please see FAQ's for appropriate dress code.  If any parent is interested in chaperoneing please email a committee member. Students must be eligible to attend.  All parents must pick up their student no later than 10pm, students will not be allowed to walk home after the dance.

June 10

Picnic at Columbia Park 
This is a student only event. All eligible students can participate. Lunch will be provided.   A signed Permission Slip is required. Cost of this event is paid for from your 8th grade donation and fundraisers - thank you!
June 11

Promotion Practice at NHS with dismissal from NHS.
Students will attend 1st period at Magruder and walk to NHS together.  Students will be dismissed from NHS and should be picked up by 10:30 when practice is scheduled to end.

June 11

Promotion Ceremony 6:00pm - at North High School - Field 
Please read the FAQ section for detailed info on parking, location and student expectations   This event is for all eligible students and a signed permission slip is required. 
   

Enjoy the Summer and Congratulations!