Eighth Grade Transition Program Class of 2030
Watchung Hills Regional High School offers opportunities for parents and perspective students to learn about our school community and begin the transition into Warriors!
- January 29, 2026 - 8th Grade Curriculum Night
- April 22, 2026 - Orientation for 8th Grade Students - 7PM PAC
- Summer Tours w/ Peer Leaders. Summer Tours for students new to the district will run every Wednesday from July 22nd - August 12th. They will be led by the WHRHS Peer Leaders. Students will receive their schedules, see their classrooms and pick up their Chromebooks. Tours will run approximately 45 - 60 minutes. Please arrange transportation accordingly. Register required.
- Wednesday, July 22 - 10am -11 am, 11am-12pm
Wednesday, July 29 - 11am-12pm
Wednesday, August 5 - 10am - 11am, 11am-12pm
Wednesday, August 12 - 11am-12pm - Sign up here!
- Wednesday, July 22 - 10am -11 am, 11am-12pm
- New Student Transition Group - TBD - A group to help prepare your teen for High School - 1 week session (Monday - Thursday).
- Informational flyer and Sign-up Form
- August 25, 2026 - Ninth Grade Orientation - 7:30 AM - Bus riders will be picked up at their normal bus stop at their normal time.
Eighth Curriculum Night 2026
FAQ's
- Is this the only orientation or will we have one in the summer?
- Can arrangements be made to tour the school building over the summer?
- Who will my counselor be?
- How do I sign up for fall sports?
- What is the rule about not having to take gym?
- Does WHRHS have a student government with representation from all grades?
- Where do I find information about setting up my Genesis accounts and my student email accounts?
- How do we contact other students if our email addresses are all numbers?
- Are we allowed to bring our own computers to school?
- Where can I find information about the summer reading assignment?
- Can you use a phone in between classes or during lunch?
- Are we allowed to wear bandanas as a headband?
- Still have more Questions?

