By Sarah R.
The 8th-grade class of 2026 will soon be graduating and saying goodbye to Assumption! Being a part of the class means you’ve shared many moments with people who you have been around for years. Now they are ready for high school, and they all feel the mix of excitement and nerves growing each day. June 5th, 2026—the kids’ last day and graduation mass—will symbolize the end of a chapter and the beginning of something new.
The whole class has been working on final projects, checking grades, and trying not to let senioritis take over, even though it’s definitely tempting. Lately, they’ve been paying attention to the small things: inside jokes with friends, the way teachers encourage them one last time, and all the memories of experiences they’ve shared that came rushing back to them. It’s important to capture these feelings because they’re part of what makes this moment special.
During the graduation ceremony, each student should feel special in their own way as they say goodbye to their faith families at the Assumption Church.
Jayden L., one of the graduating students, feels excited about going on with his journey. “I feel scared but happy. I think high school is going to be hard compared to Assumption, and I’m going to miss my friends!” he states.
Mr. Poon, who was the class’ 6th-grade homeroom teacher and math teacher, stated, “I feel excited for them to embark on a new journey! I'm going to miss their leadership and all of their quirkiness. I think everybody has the potential to go big; it depends on their ability to stay focused on what they need to do!” When asked if he is going to miss the class, Mr. Poon said, “Absolutely!”
🗞️ Introducing the Assumption Student News Lab!
Over the past few weeks, our creative and curious junior high students stepped behind the camera, the microphone, and the notepad as campus reporters in the Assumption Student News Lab.
Rather than sitting through traditional lectures, these young journalists managed their own newsroom and mastered a professional production pipeline:
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The Journalistic Lens: Learning to spot timely, impactful school stories.
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Professional Interviewing: Crafting open-ended questions and conducting respectful campus interviews.
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The Inverted Pyramid: Structuring news articles with engaging headlines and factual openings.
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Ethics & Integrity: Rigorously editing their work for accuracy and fairness.
Over the next few weeks, we are incredibly proud to feature their finalized news articles right here in Assumption Life. Get ready for a student-led look at our vibrant campus life—from sports highlights and teacher spotlights to behind-the-scenes glimpses of school traditions!
🎤📸 Enjoy our student features!