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I've move a lot, 9 times I think. I, too, moved before my first year of high school, but to another country. It's not easy to move, but try to make the best of it. Once you get there, join a rec center or somewhere else you know there will be people your age. This way you'll meet some people besides your best friend who you can talk to once you start school.
When I moved right before my 9th grade year, I made some major mistakes. I'll share them with you and I think they should help you. I didn't have a lot of friends in 8th grade, but those I did have I felt close to. When I moved I became very active in the school and made a lot of new friends. I desperately wanted to stay in touch with the old, too. Only one would initiate conversations with me. Of course she hated who I became (I didn't become a bad person; like all teens I matured. I became more confident -- the person I am today) and this led to a lot of disputes. The other 4 I always had to be the first to phone or instant message. Throughout freshman year I turned down invitations so I could talk to old friends. Really, they sucked at keeping in touch and had no basis for not trying to keep in touch.
What I'm trying to say is be yourself. Your friends won't fully understand your new world. Incorporate them, but also listen to their new experiences.
And at school, be open. Join some clubs or sports. Talk to a variety of people at your school, and eventually you'll become a part of a fun circle of friends. Instead of thinking about what you could've been doing had you not moved (such as, 'oh I should be at my friend Stephanie's party!') focus on enjoying yourself in your new town. However, don't forget about your old friends. Tell them about your new friends, but don't forget to listen to them.
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