DATE - EVENT - LOCATION - TIME

March 16-29 : Applications to audition for Graduation performance - Sign up google form

Tuesday, March 31 : Jostens Delivery Day - SKHS Receiving Area - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

April 27-May 15 : Prom Guest Forms - Online & ASB office - Due by Friday, May 15 at 2:15 p.m.

Friday, May 1 : Senior Class Picture Day - SKHS Main Gym - at 1:20 p.m.

Before May, 11 : Pay any outstanding fines or fees. (Prom & Grad tickets will be withheld) - Online & ASB office - During lunches or After school.

May 11 - May 29 : Prom Ticket Sales - Online & ASB office - During lunches or After school.

Thursday, May 21 : Laurels Night - SKHS Theatre - 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27 : Pick up Pink Graduation Clearance form (if required) - Counseling office - During non-class time.

Saturday, May 30 : Prom - Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum - 7:00-10:00 p.m.

June 1 - 4 : Graduation & Shuttle Bus Ticket pick up (Students only) - Counseling office - During lunches & before/after school.

June 1-3 : Yearbook early pick up days for Seniors only - Room 178A - During lunches.

Thursday, June 4 : Books, uniforms, chromebooks and other school materials turn-in - Library/Classroom/Coach - By end of day.

Senior Breakfast - begins at 7:30 a.m. in the commons.

*Mandatory Grad Rehearsal at 8:30 a.m. in the Gym.

"Walk of the Grads" at middle schools. (Transport provided - return time varies by school. Approx. 11 a.m.)

Seniors are expected to arrange their own transportation and leave campus immediately on their return to SKHS.

Grad Rehearsal is mandatory, attendance is taken. Seniors who do not attend rehearsal will not be permitted to walk with their class at the Tacoma Dome.

Saturday, June 6 : Graduation Commencement Ceremony - Tacoma Dome - 1:00 p.m. (Students arrive 11:45 a.m.)

Mid July : Diplomas are available for pick up from mid-July at the ASB office. (Diplomas are not sent in the mail.)

REMINDERS!

If you do not plan to participate in graduation, contact Mrs. Greene in the Guidance Office as soon as possible. 360-874-5629

1. GRADUATION STATUS

If you receive an Academic Concern letter in mid-May your graduation status may be at risk because you have a C- or lower in a class required for graduation and/or you still have lessons to complete in your High School & Beyond Plan.

What to do! 

1. Beginning May 27: Pick up a pink Graduation Clearance form from your counselor. Get the form signed by your teachers and counselor once they confirm you will pass:

• All classes
•  Schoolinks (High School & Beyond Plan)

2. Turn in the completed pink form to the Counseling Office to receive your graduation tickets.

 2. MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL

Friday, June 5 at 7:30 AM

· Wear your cap and gown, including tassel and stole to rehearsal.

· Seniors begin with a Senior Breakfast in the commons

· Attendance is required—Students who miss rehearsal cannot walk in graduation on June 6.

· Set an alarm and remind your friends!

3. WALK OF THE GRADUATES

After rehearsal, graduates will be bussed to the middle schools for the Walk of the Graduates.

· Participation is optional.

· Students return to the high school around 11:00 AM and should leave campus afterward.

4. TICKETS

Prom and Graduation tickets will be withheld if you have unpaid fines or fees.

 · Prom— Guest Forms available April 27. All Guest forms must be approved by school administrators and are due by 2:15pm Friday, May 15 in the main office. Seniors are permitted to bring one guest.

Tickets on sale May 11 through May 29 at 3pm. Tickets can be purchased by seniors only from the ASB office. 

 · Graduation— June 1—5 : Graduating seniors receive free tickets for the Tacoma Dome for family or friends.                                             

Tickets will be available for pick up by graduates only from the Counseling office. Students must show their I.D. We do not release tickets to family or friends.

Free shuttle busses will run for students who need transportation to and/or from the Tacoma Dome.  Sign up at the Counseling office.

5. MORE INFORMATION

GRADUATION BULLETIN— Look out for further communication regarding ‘day-of’ event logistics at the Tacoma Dome coming via ParentSquare and Email during May.

More graduation information can be found on the high school website at:

skhs.skschools.org/learning/counseling-office/graduation regarding Cap decoration, Laurels, Prom and Graduation Stoles & Cords.    

If you have questions or need accommodations, please reach out to school administration ahead of time — we’re happy to help.