• Senior Recognition Album // Deadline to Submit is May 8
• Senior Wrap-Up Meetings // May 10 & 11
• Senior Awards Ceremony // May 23, 6pm

• May 26 // Senior Breakfast Tailgate // 7a-8:30a

• May 26 // Graduation Rehearsal and Cap & Gown Distribution // 8:40a-11a
• May 27 // Graduation // 12p-2p // HEB Center
• Want a Free Car? // Application Due by May 2, 4pm
• How About Free Money?

When COVID forced the cancelation of in-person celebrations in 2020, the VHS Counselors decided to put together a senior slideshow in recognition of ALL seniors. It was such a wonderful tribute that we decided to do it again last year. Well, now it just seems like Viper tradition and we are excited to do the same for the Class of 2022.

We are excited to celebrate all 670+ seniors by creating a Class of 2022 Recognition Album. In addition to sharing their future plans, students will be able to share any outstanding academic, service, and military honors. Here's what we need from our seniors:

Create a single GOOGLE slide. We have pulled a few EXAMPLES from last year's album to provide you with some inspiration, or feel free to start from scratch and put your own creative stamp on it. Include absolutely anything you feel great about!

Information to be included on the slide:

• First and Last Name

• Celebrations & Accomplishments - Examples include acts of service, contributions to your community, leadership positions, holding a part-time job, etc.

• Awards/scholarships received - Examples include National Merit Scholar, National Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship

• What’s Next For Me? - A short statement about what’s on the horizon for you. Examples include joining the workforce in the field of…; attending X university to major in…; enlisting in X branch of the military

• Photo (optional)

• Make sure your slide is formatted in 16:9 widescreen ratio (this should be the default setting for Google Slides)

Save your GOOGLE slide using the following format: Last Name_First Name_Senior Slide

Submit your saved GOOGLE slide to the form below by Sunday, May 8th at 11:59 PM.

We know you're looking ahead to a bright future, but we have some things that require wrapping up here at the high school before graduation! So save the date: on May 10th & 11th we'll be meeting with seniors during their English 4 class periods, or PIT/ACC Off Campus periods for those of you who took ACC English. Again, this is a REQUIRED meeting and should only take 30-45 minutes of your (class)time. Full details will be posted on the Senior Information page and in the Class of 2022 Google Classroom as the dates approach.

Schedule for Wrap Up Meetings

The Senior Awards Ceremony will recognize seniors who have received outstanding academic, service, and military honors and/or awards. The ceremony will take place Monday, May 23rd at 6:00 pm in the Vandegrift High School Performing Arts Center. Seniors receiving awards and recognition will receive invitations to attend the Senior Awards ceremony, however, all are welcome to join the celebration.

This is a formal celebration - we encourage students to dress up (i.e. slacks, button-ups, dresses).

The VHS Student Council is hosting Senior Sunrise on May 26. See flyer below for more information.

Honda Leander, in exclusive partnership with Leander ISD, will host a HUGE celebration of the Class of 2022 to give away a BRAND NEW HONDA to a graduating senior. What’s the catch? There is none! Just be in good standing with your school and graduate. Honda’s mission is to give back to the community that is supporting us by supporting our future. Super Star Cool Car is a program that recognizes all of your hard work and will help make your next journey a little sweeter.

TO ENTER:

• The giveaway event will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, May 22 at Honda Leander, 9550 183A Toll Road, Leander, TX 78641. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
• Students who are unable to attend the drawing should not submit an application.
• By printing, signing, and returning this form to the Counseling Office, you are agreeing to be entered into the Super Star Cool Car giveaway and attend associated promotional events.
• This form must be turned in to the VHS Counseling Office by 4pm on May 2.
• Twenty of the submitted applications will be selected at random as the VHS Nominees.
• Graduating seniors will be randomly drawn from each Leander ISD High School and Alternative School. 125 Nominated Seniors will have a chance to win a completely FREE 2022 Honda , including all sales tax, title and licensing fees.

If you need a copy of the application printed for you, please see Mrs. Sanders in the Counseling Office.

The VHS Counseling website is regularly updated with scholarship opportunities. Make sure to check back often for new postings, or visit the Class of 2022 Google classroom, click on the "Classwork" feed, and locate the "Scholarships" topic. Though these applications can be time consuming, the payoff can be huge - FREE $$!

Many of the current scholarships have fast approaching deadlines, so jump on it!

We want you looking calm and crisp on graduation day, so don't delay!