Moving Up Information 2025

Dear 8th Grade Families,

Our 8th-grade students are about to complete their middle school journey and transition to high school.  We are excited to celebrate this milestone with you and your children. 

The annual 8th Grade Barbeque, sponsored by the PTA will be held in the courtyard at LMK during the school day on Friday, June 20th. The barbeque provides an opportunity for students to gather together, sign yearbooks, and share stories about the past three years. 

The Moving Up Ceremony on Thursday, June 26th is a particularly special occasion that recognizes your child's accomplishments during their time at LMK Middle School. I have outlined information about the Moving Up Ceremony. Please read the important procedures and protocols carefully.

• Day/Time/Location:
  • Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
  • Ceremony Start Time: 5:00 PM
  • Arrival Time for Students: 4:00 PM
  • Location: Harrison High School Performing Arts Center
• Student Attendance: If your child is unable to attend the Moving Up Ceremony, please email me, by June 13 (frieds@harrisoncsd.org)
• Ceremony Tickets:
  • Each family will receive two tickets for the 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony due to limited seating.
  • Tickets will be distributed to students at the rehearsals during the final week of school.
  • It is important that students attend the in-school rehearsals; however, if your child is absent on the day tickets are distributed, tickets may be picked up in the main office after school the week of the Moving Up Ceremony.
  •  The Moving Up ceremony will be live-streamed. 
• Live Streaming:  For those who are unable to attend the ceremony in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed via a link on the district website. The link to the live stream will be available on the day of the ceremony.  
• Parking: Parking for the Moving up ceremony will be available on-site at Harrison High School. There is limited parking on the high school campus, and we ask that families come to the ceremony in one car.
• Arrival and Pickup Procedures:
  • Students are to arrive for the Moving Up Ceremony no later than 4:00 pm.
  • Families may meet their children after the ceremony in the Harrison High School Student Union and patio area outside.
• Ceremony: The ceremony will include live speeches by students, administrators, and the Board of Education. Additionally, each 8th grader’s name will be announced as they cross the stage to receive a certificate from the principal.
• Behavioral Guidelines and Student Attire:
  • Each student is expected to behave in an appropriate and respectful manner.
  • Students should dress neatly, and there should be no eating, drinking, or gum chewing while on stage during the ceremony.
  • Polite applause is welcomed and encouraged, but there should be no yelling, whistling, or excessive unruly cheering.
  • Each student is expected to dress neatly and appropriately and conform to the following dress code. Boys:  a collared dress shirt and khaki/dress slacks. Girls:  dress slacks, a skirt, and a blouse, or a dress. All blouses must have sleeves; no spaghetti straps, tank tops, or halter style tops are allowed. Students who have any questions as to whether or not their clothing is acceptable should ask an assistant principal or me about it before the day of the ceremony.
• Photographs: Opportunities to take pictures during the ceremony are restricted. Parents will NOT be allowed to leave their seats and approach the stage to take photographs during the ceremony. A district photographer will take photographs of graduates as they receive their certificates. These pictures will be posted on the district website.
• Guests with a Disability: Provisions will be made to accommodate guests with a disability. If you have a guest who requires these accommodations, please contact me at 914-630-3031.

We look forward to celebrating with you and the LMK Class of 2025.

Sincerely,

Scott Fried
Principal