Important Dates in May for Seniors
Graduation time is drawing near and I’m sure that you and your senior student are excitedly looking forward to the big event. This letter will let you know some of the dates, times, and particulars regarding graduation.
End of the year dates:
Ø May 3 - Seniors Pick Up Caps and Gowns (8:20-3:20) MUST BE PAID FOR PRIOR TO RECEIVING
Ø May 12 - Baccalaureate at the Community Center 7:00 p.m.
Ø May 12 - Last full day of regular classes for all seniors
Ø May 13 - Senior Breakfast (7:45) for Students and Staff
Ø May 13 - Award’s Assembly (8:30) Parents are welcome.
Ø May 13 - Commencement Practice (10:00 -10:45)
Ø May 13 - Senior Check-Out (10:45 – 3:20)
Ø May 14 - Senior Semester Test, if needed (8:30 a.m. HS Library)
Ø May 16 - Commencement 2:00 pm (1:30 p.m. for seniors)
Checkout sheets may be picked up in the office at the beginning of the day on May 12th. All academic work must be completed, books turned in, fines and fees paid, and detention time made up before turning the sheet into the office on Thursday, May 13th. All students must be present on May 13th.
Commencement ceremonies will start at 2:00 on Sunday, May 16th in the High School Gymnasium. All seniors should be at the school by 1:30 to put on their robes, get academic medals, and line up in processional order. Graduates will not need to wear masks. We do encourage our families to wear masks when near others.
Attendance is important these last few days of school and we expect the seniors to be here for every class. Students with unverified absences in any class will be required to make up that amount of time before they are allowed to check out.
Seniors need to see Mrs. Clausen for an exit interview and to verify proper credits. The Board of Education policy and the state requirements regarding credits must be met in order for a student to graduate and participate in the ceremony. No one will walk across the stage unless he/she has passed the necessary classes, including PE.
Baccalaureate is not a school event, but one that is planned by the senior class officers and sponsored by the local churches. Because this is not a school sponsored function, attendance is not required, but it is strongly encouraged as it will show gratitude for a supportive community. Seniors will be wearing their caps and gowns to Baccalaureate. It is held at the Community Center and generally lasts under an hour. Seniors should arrive by 6:45.
Appropriate dress is required for the commencement ceremony. Men should wear dress slacks and dress shirts with collars and ties and women should wear skirts or dresses (not mini length). Dress shoes should be worn by all (no casual flip–flop sandals or tennis/athletic shoes). Please be sure the graduation gowns are neatly pressed.
Three senior class members have been selected as speakers. The high school band will perform a musical selection as part of the commencement program. Senior class colors: navy blue and white; Flower: Rose; Motto: “Cherish yesterday, live for today, and reach for tomorrow.”
Weather permitting; there will be a congratulatory line outside on the east side of the school following the ceremony. The ceremony will last approximately one hour and the reception line another 15-20 minutes. All students are expected to stay for the reception line.
I would like to offer my congratulations to you and your son or daughter on his/her upcoming graduation. If you have any questions regarding graduation, please feel free to call me at 947-4328.
Sincerely,
Mr. Phil Goetstouwers, HS Principal