senior family update
Tickets for seniors will be distributed during the Senior Luncheon in the South Gym, following the Candlelight Assembly on May 12th. If students are unable to pick them up at the luncheon, they can collect their tickets in the main office that afternoon.
Reminder that all senior obligations need to be taken care of before tickets can be issued. This includes settling any parking fines, returning textbooks and library items, turning in uniforms for athletics, choir, or band, returning equipment from Gone Boarding, and any outstanding project fees.
If your family is in need of extra tickets, we ask that you coordinate with fellow senior families that will not be using all of their allotted tickets.
We will not have extra tickets in the office. Many parents post their request for extra tickets on the FHN Class of 2026 Parent Group.
9:30 am 12:00 pm Northern High (North Gym)
A heartfelt tradition where the senior class symbolically passes leadership and wisdom to the juniors. This event will also now include our Senior Celebration, making it a combined gathering that honors both the legacy of the graduating class and their impact on our school community.
By combining Candlelight Ceremony with the Senior Celebration, we hope to create one meaningful and memorable event—while also being mindful of your time during this very busy season. Families are warmly invited to attend and celebrate all that our seniors have accomplished.
Lunch for seniors will be provided immediately after the ceremony in the south gym.
⭐Tickets will be provided to seniors immediately following Senior Luncheon. If students aren’t able to collect their tickets at the luncheon, the tickets will be available to pick up in the main office in the afterwards.
⭐Yearbooks will be in the south gym for seniors to pick up during the luncheon.
7:00 pm at Calvin University
Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex in the Van Noord Arena
Located at 3195 Knight Way SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Seniors are to arrive no later than 6:00 pm.
The commencement ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Doors Open for guests at 6:00 pm.
The commencement ceremony will be live-streamed. Please feel free to share the link below with family and friends who are not able to attend in person.
Please note: The same link will be used for all three FHPS Commencement Ceremonies.
Congratulations, Huskies! As the Class of 2026 prepares to walk the stage, we want to ensure every graduate has a seamless way to view their graduation photos.
📸 Your Official Photographer
We are excited to announce that Jim Hill Photography will be on-site capturing the professional moments of our ceremony. To ensure your photos find their way to you, please complete the registration process before the big day.
📝 How to Register
Instead of searching through thousands of images of your classmates, follow these steps to get your personalized gallery:
Visit the Registration Link: Go to https://www.quic.pics/checkin/27360107.
Upload a Selfie: You will be prompted to provide a selfie during registration. This allows the system's facial recognition to automatically find you in the crowd.
Wait for the Alert: After graduation, you will receive an automated email or text message the moment your photos are ready.
Private Preview: The link you receive is just for you! You can preview your individual photos privately before deciding which ones to keep.
🐾 Don't Miss Out!
Registering early means one less thing to worry about during the graduation rush.
Meet in Stadium at 6:45 am
Seniors celebrate the start of their senior year of high school with the Senior Sunrise. The senior class gathers in the football stadium to watch the sunrise together, bond as a class, and kick off their final year. Students are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs to spread out on the field and sit with friends. Donuts and juice will be provided.
ORDER DEADLINE 10/08/2025
Show your pride by displaying a graduation sign in your yard. All proceeds support the Senior All-Night Party—a safe and fun celebration for our graduates immediately following the ceremony.
Details:
$30 each per sign
Design shown above. Corrugated plastic on a wire stand sized 18 x 24
Personalized with your graduate’s first or last name
Signs will be available in November. Pick-up details to be announced
Consider ordering extra signs for both parent households, grandparents or to use as festive decor at your Senior’s graduation party!
Sunday, September 28th - Monday, September 29th
Senior Retreat has become one of the most anticipated traditions for seniors at FHN, and each year, more and more seniors choose to participate in this bonding experience. Our hope for the overnight retreat is that more friendships will be formed and a more cohesive and inclusive class will return!
When: Sunday, September 28th-Monday, September 29th
*Students should arrive at school on Sunday by 9:15 am; Students will return to school on Monday around 11:30 am and should return home.
Where: Camp Henry (5575 S Gordon Ave, Newaygo, MI; 616-459-2267)
Cost: $115 per student
This covers the following…
Transportation to/from camp on school buses
Admission to Camp Henry (including 2 meals)
Lunch and a late-night snack
Ceiling Tile creation
Payment is due September 12th to the main office. You are also required to complete a waiver for Camp Henry, which will be emailed to you. PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER REFUNDS.
If you are interested in attending Senior Retreat, all of the details are in the permission slip linked below.
October 8, 2025 9:50 am in Auditorium
This is a senior student-only meeting. Seniors will receive information about purchasing cap and gown packages, as well as announcements and other senior celebration items. This information will also be emailed to parents.
It is important to note that we have changed our gown style in 2024. The new gown has Husky Blue cuffs on the sleeves. Please note that while shopping on jostens.com, the image for the gown will be all black, but this is simply a stock photo and does not represent the actual gown.