7th & 8th Grade

Experience meaningful relationships, spiritual investment, and be equipped to represent Jesus in the world.

Ignite Student Retreat

What 7th & 8th Looks Like

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Weekly from 9:30–10:30 am

Sunday Mornings

At 9:30 am, all 7th and 8th grade students are invited to join us for donuts, Bible study, and fun in the . Our team has created engaging & inspiring Jesus-centered lessons, activities, and space for community with one another. Friends are always welcome!

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Weekly from 6-7:30 pm

Wednesday Nights

Meet us on Wednesday nights during the school year from 6-7:30 pm in the . Join us for dinner, fun games in the gym, and teaching led by Tyler and Elise. No registration required and friends always welcome! Carpool drop-off along McFarlin Blvd.

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Your Gifts are Needed!

Serve With Us

Volunteer to use your gifts to impact the next generation by spending one Sunday a month with our 7th & 8th Grade ministry. To learn more, contact Elise Waterston.

children's choir

Faith Formation Through Music

Students Choir

We believe faith formation through music and worship is a unique gift you can give your child and we are dedicated to providing a content-rich program for the glory of God and the flourishing of others. Join us this year as we learn about creation and the Creator! Learn more here.

Upcoming 7th & 8th Events

student boys bible study

Sundays, May 31–July 26

Sunday Night Boys Summer Bible Study

  • 6:00 pm
  • 7th-8th grade, High-School, Summer
All entering 7th-12th grade boys are invited to our Summer Bible Study on Sunday nights from May 31-July 26 from 6-7:30 pm. Bring your friends! No registration is necessary. Everyone…
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Highland Student Sunday Night Community Groups

Mondays, June 8–July 13

Girls Monday Night Middle School Bible Study

  • 6:00 pm
  • 7th-8th grade, Summer
Inviting all girls Entering 7th–9th grade to join us for a Summer bible study! We will meet in the Bell Center for dinner and then will break into separate rooms…
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June 23–25

Entering 5th–9th Mission Trip – Dallas, TX

  • 5th-6th Grade, 7th-8th grade, Missions, Serve our City, Summer
Trip is Full  Hey entering 5th-9th graders! Join us June 23-25, 8:15 am–1pm for an exciting summer mission trip as we partner with our Outreach Ministry to be the hands and feet…
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July 8

Fun Day at Hurricane Harbor

  • 11:30 am
  • 5th-6th Grade, 7th-8th grade, Elementary, Summer
Enjoy some fun in the sun at Hurricane Harbor in Arlington from 9:30am-4pm on July 8! Cost is $60 and all entering 1st through 9th grade students are welcome! Transportation…
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July 17

Girls Craft Afternoon (Entering 5th–9th Grade)

  • 1:00 pm
  • 5th-6th Grade, 7th-8th grade, Summer
All middle school (entering 5th-9th grade) girls are invited to join the middle school interns for a day of crafts in the Bell Center! Registration is required. Read More
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July 17

Boys Smash Bros Tournament

  • 1:00 pm
  • 5th-6th Grade, 7th-8th grade, Summer
Get ready to battle it out from 1-3pm on July 17! Boys entering 5th-9th grade are invited to an epic Super Smash Bros. tournament filled with friendly competition, big laughs,…
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August 16

Move Up Sunday

  • 5th-6th Grade, 7th-8th grade, Early Childhood, Elementary, Featured, High-School, Summer
Move Up Sunday is finally here! Join us as we kick off our 2026–2027 Sunday Class year for all Highland Kids and Students classes. Everyone will move up to their…
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Weekly on Wednesdays beginning Aug. 26

7th & 8th Wednesday nights Kick Off

  • 6:00 pm
  • 7th-8th grade
Meet us on Wednesday nights during the school year from 6-7:30 pm in the Bell Center. Join us for dinner, fun games in the gym, and teaching led by Tyler…
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October 28

7th & 8th Wednesday nights – Halloween

  • 6:00 pm
  • 7th-8th grade
Joins us for a special Wednesday Night with Halloween fun! Throughout the school year, we meet on Wednesdays from 6–7:30 pm in the Bell Center and gym. High-energy nights are…
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thanksgiving meal

November 18

7th & 8th – Friendsgiving

  • 6:00 pm
  • 7th-8th grade
Join us for a special night of Friendsgiving! Details to come! Throughout the school year, we meet on Wednesdays from 6–7:30 pm in the Bell Center and gym. High-energy nights…
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December 9

7th & 8th – Christmas Party

  • 6:00 pm
  • 7th-8th grade
7th & 8th Christmas Party! Join us for a special night with friends! Details to come! Throughout the school year, we meet on Wednesdays from 6–7:30 pm in the Bell…
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confirmation retreat

What Is Confirmation?

One of the most meaningful milestones in your student’s journey of faith is Confirmation, a year-long community group for 7th graders. The goal of Confirmation is to give students the opportunity to confirm their faith in Jesus, walk in biblical community with other believers, and learn what it means to participate in the life of the Church.

Each week, Confirmation students to attend Wednesday Nights with the 7th 8th grade ministry. Once a month, we will gather on Sunday evenings for Confirmation-specific teaching and discussion. In addition, we will come together once in the fall for a spiritually formative weekend retreat.

Our hope and prayer is that, through this journey, your student will grow in their ability to articulate their faith, experience what it means to be seen, known, and loved in community, and, most importantly, come to know and trust Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Confirmation

confirmation

Questions?

Contact Elise Waterston, Associate Director of Middle School