Howard L. Goff Middle School will host its Elevation Celebration for graduating 8th grade students on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia High School gymnasium. Additional information about the event is listed below.
Q: Is there an Elevation Celebration rehearsal?
A: Yes, we will have multiple rehearsals. They will occur on Wednesday, June 24 and again on Thursday, June 25 during the school day.
Q: Will students be receiving tickets for Elevation Celebration?
A: Six tickets will be mailed to each graduating 8th grade student. If you do not require all six tickets, please return them to the Principal’s office at Goff. Any unneeded tickets will be distributed to those families requesting additional tickets. If you would like to request additional tickets, please submit a written request and additional tickets will be granted as they become available. Written requests can be sent to Mrs. Dessureau (dessurch@egcsd.org) in the 8th Grade Assistant Principal’s office. Tickets must be presented when entering the event at Columbia.
Q: When is Elevation Celebration?
A: Elevation Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia High School Gymnasium.
Q: What time do students need to be at CHS for Elevation Celebration?
A: Students need to arrive at the Columbia High School Auditorium by 6:15 p.m. in order to arrange the line-up and procession into the gymnasium. This will allow us to start the evening celebration promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Q: What is the length of the Elevation Celebration?
A: The ceremony will last approximately one hour.
Q: How early should guests arrive?
A: Guests should arrive no earlier than 6:15 p.m. Please try to be seated by 7:00 p.m. Late arrivals will be admitted, but will be seated toward the rear of the gymnasium. Other than ushers and monitors, there will be no standing in the back of the gymnasium.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Appropriate attire is suggested – dress, dress pants and a collared shirt or dress shirt (with or without a tie).
Q: Can photos be taken during the ceremony?
A: We ask you to stay seated during the ceremony and take pictures from your seat. Adirondack School Portraits will be present to take a photograph of each graduate as they receive their certificate. Each student will receive a free packet of two 3×5 photos mailed to their home. Additional copies of these photos will be available to view online and parents will be able to purchase them if they wish to do so. Instruction packets will be sent home with 8th grade students the last week of school.
Q: Will Elevation Celebration be livestreamed?
A: Yes. The livestream will be posted on the school website the day of the event.