Class of 2027

There are a lot of details leading up to the graduation of the class of 2027. Here is all the info we

have as of right now. We will update this newsletter when we get new information, so be checking

back often.

AUG- Senior Portraits with Cornerstone

AUG 25- Senior Sunrise

AUG 26- Senior Meeting; Senior Class Portrait

SEPT 8- Senior Contracts Due

SEPT 1- District College Fair

SEPT 30- Senior Dinner

SEPT 26- Homecoming Dance

DEC 2- Athletic Signing #1

DEC 3- Senior "I Applied" Event

FEB 3- Athletic Signing #2

FEB 6- Winter Formal

FEB 11- Senior Hug Day

MAY 5- Athletic Signing #3

MAY 15- Prom

May 25- Senior Sunset; Yearbook Distribution

MAY 25-28- Senior Finals

MAY 28- Senior Rally; Grad Bash- Universal Studios

JUN 1- Senior Awards Night, Reagan Library

JUN 2- Grad Rehearsal

JUN 3- Graduation Day

JUN 4- Diploma Drive-Through

Additional Questions? Visit the ASB Office Monday-Friday at 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. (For all Senior-related transactions, the ASB Office only accepts cash or credit. No checks.)

Ms. Rotellini

Class Advisor and Senior Parent Points:

Ms. Lev

Academic, Behavioral, or Attendance Needs:

Ms. Diaz

Ms. Hoffman

Ms. Russell

Dr. Farin

And as always our principal Ms. Zapata is available for any questions you or your family might have regarding the successful end of your time here at Royal.

For any questions regarding academic requirements, contact your counselor:

Graf A-E

Boucher F-L

Bishop M-Q, and multilingual learners

Becker R-Z

Murcia College and Career Counselor

• Counselors will be redoing senior grade checks & notifications will be sent home by Feb 1
  
• Seniors who have a D or F on the 3rd quarter grade report will have a letter sent home
• If seniors have a D or F in Aeries by the end of April, a letter will be sent home
  
• Seniors will not be able to pick up their graduation materials until they have been cleared by their Counselors as well as all other on campus holds.
• Concurrent spring classes at Adult School must be completed by the May 18th deadline (For another Adult Ed form, see Counselors)
  
• Please see the Registrar in the Counseling Office to have transcripts sent to your university or community college (deadline is usually July 1st)
  

Cornerstone is the official Senior Portrait Photographer of Royal High School! Only photos taken with Cornerstone will be in the senior pages of the yearbook.

The earlier you book the better. Waiting too long to take your portrait means you may not have the option to pick your favorite shot for the yearbook.

Reach out to Cornerstone with any questions! Contact them at cs@cornerstone.photo or call (805) 529-3187!

Seniors must return all books and laptop computer to the Library and be cleared of all holds in both the Library and ASB Office by Tuesday, June 2. Seniors not cleared will not participate in important steps like picking up commencement tickets, picking up cap and gown, etc.. You can check with ASB and the Library if you are unsure if you have outstanding debt. Another Hold could be the Senior Exit Survey; more information to come.

Your Google Accounts will be disabled shortly after you graduate. If you have items saved in your Drive that you will need after June 6, you should start downloading them to a different drive or device now.

Also go into your email and make sure your school account is not used to receive information from important things like your next school, work, etc. Change your email for other accounts to a personal address so you do not miss information.

See Miss Myszkowski if you have questions.

Attention Parents and Students of the Royal Family!

We’re proud to announce that yearbook sales are open and we are so excited! This year’s book is shaping up to be our best yet!

Why You Don’t Want to Miss It:

• 288 pages — the largest yearbook in Simi Valley

• Packed with stunning photography and historic moments

• A true keepsake of an unforgettable year

Current Price: $85
Price increases on September 1st — order now and save!

Order yours today at: www.highlanderyb.com

Let’s celebrate another amazing year together—don’t miss out!

Be sure to submit your content by December 14, 2026!

Senior Sunrise- Aug 25, 5:30 am in the stadium

Join the senior class for breakfast as the sun rises on your senior year.

Senior Dinner- SEPT 30, 6pm in the MPR

The senior class will gather for food, fun, games and the results of the senior polls. Dinner isis $22 with ASB and $25 without. Tickets are on sale until 9/25.

Senior Hug Day- Feb 11, before school and at passing period

Valentine's Day? Nope! It's Senior Hug Day. This is a day the senior Class gets to show each other how much they love and appreciate each other. Make a hug day shirt or buy one from the Royal Forge.

Senior Send-Off Rally- May 28

The Senior Send-Off Rally is during 4th period. Here seniors receive awards and honor cords, watch the senior slideshow, and have a lot of fun.

Senior Sunset- May 25, 6pm in the stadium

The seniors will get together for food, yearbook pickup, and a movie. Don't miss it.

Senior Recognition & CSI Presentations- June 1st, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

5:00 pm CSI Project Presentations

6:00 pm Awards Ceremony

Students who have made outstanding achievements during their time at RHS will be recognized at our Senior Recognition Night. An invitation will be sent to students who are receiving the specific school-wide, community, and national awards given at this event. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. CSI Project exhibition will be from 5:00-6:00, and the Awards ceremony will begin directly after.

Prom will take place at the Odyssey Restaurant and Event Center on May 15th. Tickets prices are TBD. Tickets will be on sale from April 13th to May 1st or until sold out. Dinner is included.

The Odyssey Restaurant and Event Center

15600 Odyssey Dr

Granada Hills, CA 91344

Grad Bash will be held May 28 at Universal Studios Hollywood (100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City) running from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am.Tickets prices are $150 and MUST be purchased in ASB. When purchasing your ticket, you will chose the bus you want to be on. Make sure you purchase at the same time as your friends so you get on the same bus. Tickets will be on sale from April 6th to April 22nd or until sold out. There are only 300 tickets available. Don't miss out!

Seniors will meet in the MPR at 2:45 pm for searches and instructions. We will leave ASAP so don't be late. We will leave Universal at 2am to return to school. A security guard will be on campus all night in the parking lot with your cars.

The Commencement Ceremony will take place at the Royal Stadium on Thursday, June 3 at 6:00 pm (Gates will open at 4:00 pm). Attendees may start waiting in line at 3:00.

Seniors report to Gym (5:00 pm)

You can order online at Josten’s or by phone 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367). The prices go up each month so buy as soon as you can.

• If you want to use a sibling's cap and gown, it is possible to order a tassel and stole only.
• For any student/family that would like assistance with obtaining a cap and gown, speak to Ashley Rotellini in the ASB office.
• IMPORTANT NOTE! Cap and gowns do not ship to your home. They will be picked up on campus on June 2.

Seniors who are interested in being the student speaker at the Commencement Ceremony should submit speeches to Room 10-2 by May 1st. For questions, speak to Mrs. Lev. Speeches must be no longer than 2-3 minutes. Speech messages and themes must relate to this year's senior class quote/motto below. Speeches will be chosen by a committee of staff and peers.

CLASS OF 2027 QUOTE/MOTTO: TBD

Graduation Rehearsal and the Senior Lunch will be held on June 2.

The mandatory Graduation Rehearsal will begin in the Gym at 9am. Every participating senior must attend the rehearsal in order to walk in the ceremony. The luncheon and cap and gown and ticket distribution will follow rehearsal.

ADMISSION IS BY TICKET ONLY-All attendees require a ticket (this includes infants).

Tickets will be distributed June 2. Tickets guarantee admission to the ceremony, but not necessarily a seat. Each graduating senior will be given 4 free tickets after rehearsal. They may purchase up to an additional 4 tickets for $15 each on rehearsal day. The tickets are given to the senior to distribute, Royal will not get involved with family conflicts about tickets.

Celebrate your graduation with one or two (or more) beautiful flowered leis. Order forms will be made available closer to the ceremony. Although these leis are not allowed to be worn in the ceremony, they are wonderful for before and after ceremony photos and keepsakes.

Sponsored by The Royal High School PTSA.

Cornerstone Photography will be attending our Graduation. All graduates will be professionally photographed during the ceremony once they receive their diploma. You will receive an email link within 1-2 days following the ceremony to view the portrait proof and purchase online if desired.

Seniors will pick up Diplomas on June 4. 8:30am-11:30am in the West parking Lot. Seniors or parents can pick up the diploma with their graduates student ID. During the graduation ceremony, seniors are handed the empty diploma cover. This allows them to sit with their friends for the ceremony.

The Graduation Ceremony will take place at the Royal Stadium on Thursday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm (Gates will open at 4:00 pm). Seniors report to Gym (5:00 pm) Attendees may start lining up at 3:00pm.

Tickets

ADMISSION IS BY TICKET ONLY-All attendees require a ticket (this includes infants).

Tickets will be distributed after grad rehearsal. Tickets guarantee admission to the ceremony, but not necessarily a seat. Each graduating senior will be given 4 free tickets after rehearsal. They may purchase up to an additional 4 tickets for $15 each on rehearsal day. The tickets are given to the senior to distribute, Royal will not get involved with family conflicts about tickets.

Graduation will be live streamed at youtube.com/@RoyalHighSchool. We encourage those who cannot be in the sun and heat for long periods of time (young children and the elderly) to watch the live stream.

Disabled person accessible parking and seating is limited and is on a first come first served basis. One disabled person and one companion may sit in the reserved areas. The rest of your party must sit in the general seating areas.

The ceremony lasts about 2 hours and temperatures can be hot that time of year. We strongly discourage families bringing infants and young children. Strollers will not be allowed. If you do bring infants and young children, they also require a ticket for admission.

Important Commencement Reminders

• Seniors will not be allowed to bring cell phones, cameras, keys, balloons, flowers, leis or other loose items on the field during the commencement ceremony. It’s best to leave these items in your car or with your parents prior to reporting to the gym.

• Seniors may not alter/decorate cap or gown.

• Balloons and umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium during the ceremony because they have a tendency to block the vision of other guests. All umbrellas brought into the stadium must be lowered before the start of the ceremony.

• Handicapped parking and seating is available, but limited. Arrive early for best parking and seating.

• Stadium opens at 4:00 pm for families. Guests may begin lining up at 3pm.

• Students may wear only flat soled shoes during the commencement ceremony.

• No one will be allowed on the track and field following the ceremony. Parents and guests can meet their graduates outside the stadium in the MPR plaza or the Main Quad.