5th Grade Transition Milestone

The Fifth Grade Milestone, also called Level Up, celebrates the exciting transition from Saint Matt's Kids into Saint Matt’s Youth. It’s both a moment of looking back with gratitude and looking forward with anticipation as students begin their middle school journey.

Fifth graders are invited to a special evening filled with food, games, prizes, and connection with both Kids and Youth leaders. At the same time, parents are given space to reflect on their child’s growth, connect with other parents, and receive support for the new joys and challenges that come with the middle school years.

Along with this celebration, students also get a “sneak peek” of Youth Group before the school year ends—helping them build friendships, grow in faith, and feel at home as they enter middle school. Finally, we recognize our Fifth Graders at a special commissioning in worship where parents and kids are both celebrated, encouraged by the truth that they are not walking this journey alone but surrounded by a community of faith.