Class of 2027: Senior Update

Senior year is off to a great start for the Class of 2027! While graduation is still some time away, there are numerous important topics and events we want you to be informed about throughout this important year. We want to ensure our seniors are set up for success both this year and as they prepare for their next chapter after graduation.

Throughout the year, we will be sharing occasional updates with you - senior students and families. As we move closer to graduation, you can expect more frequent updates. It is important that students check both their MyPanthers email and Schoology frequently to ensure they are getting all the information they need to be successful this year.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your student’s counselor or our main office.

We look forward to the special senior moments and events in the months to come.

Megan Jahnke

Principal

The Spring Lake Park High School Class of 2027 will officially graduate at our commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2026 at Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. We'll have much more information to come. In the meantime, mark your calendar for June 3.

Ordering your cap and gown early helps ensure proper sizing and availability. The cost is $38, and custom orders are due by December 30, 2026. Orders placed after the deadline may not have guaranteed sizing. Place your Cap and Gown order online.

Seniors came together on September 15 for their first senior class meeting. Topics included senior photos, counselor intros, important senior to-do's, career and college guidance and more. View the fall senior class meeting presentation.

The Senior Panoramic photo will be taken on Tuesday, October 27 at the end of the school day outside on the Panther Stadium bleachers.

Counselor meeting invitations have been (or will soon be) emailed out to all families this year. Students and parents are invited to these meetings, to attend either in person or virtually.

Parents, please have your student review their credits with you. If you are worried about a failed course, reach out to your counselor to discuss options for credit recovery.

In October, Spring Lake Park High School is joining Minnesota’s statewide effort to help students explore their options after high school and take the next steps toward their future. Throughout October, students can take part in a variety of events, including:

• College Fair field trips

• College essay writing help

• FAFSA application support

• MN Goes to College Virtual sessions

• Visits from college representatives

• And more!

Plus, students won't want to miss the College Fair happening at Spring Lake Park High School during the school day on October 23.

Check out the full calendar of College Knowledge events to see all the opportunities happening in October.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open for seniors beginning October 1 this year. Please keep your eye open on help sessions here at the high school over conferences this fall where you'll be able to speak with your student's teachers and get help with financial aid all at the same time. Learn more about FAFSA.

• 2026-2027 SLPHS Yearbooks are now on sale. Purchase a yearbook online.

• Early Bird Pricing (available now): $80

• Tier 2 Price: $90

• After distribution in May: $95

• The last chance for students to have their senior Yearbook picture taken is Wednesday, October 28 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Fine Arts Center.

• A reminder about selecting your portrait: Seniors cannot submit their own Yearbook picture. If you had a studio portrait session with David Bank Studios, please select the portrait you would like included in the Yearbook and contact the studio with your choice. David Bank Studios has provided instructions, and their office will continue sending reminders. The studio will provide the school with a complete set of edited senior portraits approximately 1–2 weeks after the final Last Chance Senior Picture Day on October 28.

• Senior deadlines for the Yearbook:

• Baby Ads are available while ordering the Yearbook. The deadline to purchase a ad is December 6.

• Senior Bios are due in December. A Google Form will be available soon.

• A final yearbook print count will be submitted at the end of January, so families are encouraged to order before then to guarantee a copy.

  
  

Questions regarding the senior portraits, yearbook, senior bios, or yearbook orders should be directed to Ms. Deegan.

• Thursday, October 1: FAFSA opens

• Friday, October 23: College Fair, Panther Gym, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, October 27: Senior Panoramic photo, Panther Stadium, end of school day

• Wednesday, October 28: Last Chance Senior Picture Day, Fine Arts Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Sunday, December 6: Seniors Yearbook Bios are due

• Wednesday, December 30: Cap and Gown orders are due

• Thursday, June 3: Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2027, Lee and Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul

Note: senior events will be added throughout the year!