8th Grade Student Information

All 8th Grade Students, Parents, Family, and Friends!
Congratulatory Ads in the 2026 Yearbook
The yearbook consists of a section for Congratulatory Ads which are:· 1/8 of a page
· Messages that you can send to a graduate
· Published towards the end of the yearbook
· Giving a special feeling to the graduate and can be read over and over again.
· $12.50 plus fees
· Available to purchase February 12th- March 6th 2026

Anyone can send a congratulatory ad to a graduate. We encourage parents, relatives, family, friends, teachers, and faculty to send a message to a graduate of the school.

If you are interested in sending a congratulatory ad, please follow the directions using the link below: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/nathanielhawthornems74 

• 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