Pelham Gardens Middle School

School News & Events

• 8th Grade Senior Information

  Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

   

  Please be reminded that our 8th grade graduation ceremony will be held at the PGMS auditorium on Wednesday, June 24th 2026. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:30am. All students must report to their advisory classroom by no later than 8:30am. Graduation guests may arrive at PGMS beginning at 9:00am with their tickets. 

    

  Graduation Important Notes: 

  • Each graduating student will be given 2 tickets only! A google form link will be posted on Class Dojo and sent out on Gamma blast on Thursday June 18, 2026 at 5pm. You can apply for 2 extra tickets only. If granted, you will receive an email to your registered email address confirming your request.
  • Every person attending must have a ticket, excluding newborns/infants who will be held by a parent/guardian during the graduation ceremony. 
  • Students must be wearing their cap (with the tassel) and gown.
  • Students should wear any medals they received at the Senior Awards Ceremony on the day of graduation.
  • Students are permitted to decorate their Class of 2026 Graduation hat. All wording, designs, pictures and artwork must be school appropriate.   

  Senior Dance Important Notes: 

  • The senior dance will take place from 5pm-9pm at Eastwood Manor on Thursday June 25, 2026. 
  • Eastwood Manor is located at 3371 Eastchester Rd. Bronx, NY 10469.
  • Students MUST be marked present at school on Thursday, June 25th in order to attend the dance. Students can be picked up early from school by a parent or guardian if necessary. 
  • Students may wear school-appropriate “dressed up” clothing of their choosing. Any dress worn may not have any cut-outs, crop tops or overly exposed skin. Students are encouraged to bring comfortable shoes for dancing. 
  • Students can arrive at Eastwood Manor starting at 4:45pm to take pictures outside.
  • Use the main entrance when arriving at Eastwood Manor. 
  • Please arrive on time and make sure you have submitted a signed permission slip with your Parent/Guardian listed for pick up. Parents should arrive for pick up at 8:30 p.m.

   

  Please feel free to contact Ms. Spencer (kspencer@schools.nyc.gov), Ms. Hennessey (ahennessey@schools.nyc.gov), or Ms. Toomb (kkuschman@schools.nyc.gov) should you have any questions or concerns. 

   

  Thank you,

  Ian McGhie, 

  Principal

  Pelham Gardens Middle School-11X566

  • Important Graduation_Senior Dance Letter docx.pdf

  MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School