Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School and Ronkonkoma Middle School’s eighth grade students celebrated the end of their middle school careers and the beginning of their high school journeys at moving-up ceremonies on June 21 and June 24, respectively.

The ceremonies consisted of heartfelt speeches and songs, reminiscing on the positive and unforgettable experiences of students’ time in the middle schools. During the ceremony, held at Connetquot High School, students also received special awards,Date Added: 6/25/2024 recognizing their accomplishments in various subjects throughout the year. At the ceremonies’ end, students walked across the stage to receive their certificates, marking their official next chapter of becoming high school students.