Eighth Grade Promotion
Hello Parents and Caregivers of the 2025 BCS 8th Grade Class! Our promotion is less than 2 weeks away and we still have needs. Please make note of several updates listed here above the Event Details section!
Volunteer Opportunities
We need more chaperones for the PSU party, picnic blankets, tables and help with set up/clean up.
Please be sure you have a current PPS volunteer screening on file: http://www.pps.net/volunteer. If you are unsure if your volunteer screening is current, please reach out to Ali or Carrie in the front office.
Donations
Our goal is to raise $1500 by June 5th to cover the costs of the festivities! Every dollar counts! Donations can be made here: https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/8th-Grade-Promotion-Donation/Sb5WNAX
Thank you to all who have generously donated to the funds needed to celebrate our 8th graders!
New Announcements
- Please note that Grant High School does not allow: helium balloons, glitter, food, or pets.
- Be sure that your student has a signed permission form in order to attend the PSU event: PSU Party Permission Form
- If you ordered yard signs by May 14, your 8th grader will be bringing it home on Monday, June 2.
- There have been a few small changes to the schedule for the day on June 11. Scroll down to see the updated schedule!
Event Details
This webpage includes many important details for the 8th grade End of Year Activities. Please look over all the details so you are up to date!
June 10, 2025
Regular School Day for 8th Graders
- 6pm: 8th Grade Promotion at Grant High School
- 7:30pm: Load busses to head to Portland State University Viking Game Room
- 10:15pm: Students return from PSU/Parent Pickup at BCS
June 11, 2025
8th Grade Special Activities
- 8:45 AM - Advisory
- 10:00 AM - Donuts and Yearbook Signing at BCS Courtyard
- 10:45 AM - Locker Clean Out
- 11:15 AM - Picnic and Games at Grant Park (Hollyrood Covered Area)
- 1:30 PM - 8th Grade Volleyball Practice
- 1:55 PM - 8th Grade vs. BCS Staff Volleyball Game
- 3:00 PM - 8th grade clap-out
June 12, 2025
No school for 8th graders!!
Promotion Ceremony Details
- Location: Grant High School Auditorium - 2245 NE 36th Ave, Portland, OR 97212
- Timing: Coming soon!
8th Grade Clap-out Details
It is a BCS tradition that on the last day of school for the 8th graders, all students and staff assemble in the halls and honor them with applause and standing ovation as they exit BCS doors one final time. Parents, family, & community, who are able to attend, line up in two lines outside on the blacktop by the cafeteria doors and continue applauding and congratulating all the 8th graders. This is quite a moving and memorable tradition for our students. There's usually not a dry eye in the place, so bring your tissues!
8th Grade Congratulation Yard Signs
Yard signs are available for purchase from Spirit Hero for $20.
After May 16, the price of the yard signs increases to $39.99 so get yours ASAP!
Thank you for helping us celebrate these amazing 8th graders! If you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact community@beverlylclearyschool.org.
