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8th Grade Important Dates

February 12-24, 2026 Yearbook Booster Ads

February 16-20 2026 Winter Recess

Monday, March 16, 2026 Dave and Buster Trip

Friday, March 20, 2026 School is closed Eid al-Fitr

March 30 - April 1 2026 8th Grade Spirit Days

April 2-10 2026 Spring Break

Wed-Thurs April 22-23 2026 NYS ELA (English Language Arts) Test

Wed-Thurs May 6-7 2026 NYS Math Assessment

Thursday, May 7, 2026 Science Innovation Night (6PM

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Spring Concert (6PM)

Thursday May 14, 2026 NYS Science Test

Thursday, May 21, 2026 Art Show, Moving Image, and STEM Exhibit – (6PM)

Friday, May 22, 2026 NJHS Induction Ceremony- Nate Harvey Theater (9AM)

Monday, June 1, 2026 End-of-Year 8th Grade Trip to The American Dream Amusement Park

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Return all items borrowed from teachers, library, etc.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8th Grade Awards Night – (6PM)

Thursday, June 4, 2026 Chancellor Conference Day- No Students

Friday, June 5, 2026 Clerical Day- No Students

Wed-Thurs. June 10-11 2026 Caps/Gowns/Tickets Distributed

Thursday, June 11, 2026 8th Grade Dance at Douglaston Manor (5:00-8:30PM)

Monday, June 15, 2026 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony (St. John's University – 9:00 AM)

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Algebra I Regents Exam

Thursday, June 18, 2026 Living Environment Regents Exam

Friday, June 19, 2026 Schools Closed- Juneteenth

Monday, June 22, 2026 World Language Checkpoint A Exam (8:30AM)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 U.S. History Regents Exam (8:30AM)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Yearbook Distribution and Senior Breakfast

Thursday, June 25, 2026 GS Challenge

Friday, June 26, 2026 Last Day of School for Students/Report Card Distribution