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      Important Dates for Senior Families

      • Important Dates: 

        ● May 13th -16th- Senior Spring Finals 

        ● May 13th-17th- All seniors must turn in their school-issued technology. Due by 4pm on Friday, May 17 to participate in senior week activities. 

        ● May 15th- Distinguished Scholars Ceremony (invitation only)

        ● May 16th- FINAL day for attendance recovery 

        ● May 16th- Last GU Family Night!! RSVP here! 

        ● May 16th- ACL Graduation in the PAC at 6pm 

        ● May 20th- MANDATORY Last senior class meeting (Location: PAC at 8:30 AM)

        ● May 20th -Senior Elementary/Middle Walks (Wear your cap & gown arrive at 10am, students only)

        ● May 21st- Senior Breakfast (9 am, students only)

        ● May 21st- Decision Day 10:30 am 

        ● May 22nd- MANDATORY Graduation Practice (1:30pm) - Practice Gym & Snake Pit

        ● May 22nd- Robing Ceremony 6pm

        ● May 23rd- Senior Final Walk – Wear your cap & gown (seniors MUST be here by 10:30)

        ● May 23rd- Senior Sunset- SMHS Rattler Stadium (8:00-9:00 PM- students only)

        ● May 24th- Graduation 2pm at Strahan Arena Seniors MUST report by 12:30PM 

        ● May 24th- Project Graduation!!! 

        ● June 30th- Student emails will no longer be available 

        ** events and dates are subject to change 

        ** Highlighted information has been added since last week 

         

        Senior Last Week Schedule: Seniors should NOT be on campus outside of event times.

         

        (May 20) Senior Elementary/Middle School Walks: The seniors get to choose one San Marcos CISD campus to walk in their caps and gowns. This is an opportunity for the seniors to see staff that have helped them along their educational path. It also serves as inspiration for the younger students to see our graduates in their regalia. Students must sign up to participate. Sign up deadline is April 30th by 4pm.

         

        (May 21) Decision Day: An opportunity for seniors to announce their post-secondary plans (i.e. college or trade school acceptance, military commitment). Representatives from the colleges and programs will be invited to attend the event to welcome students. 

         

        (May 22) Mandatory Graduation Practice: Seniors MUST attend graduation practice to be eligible to walk at graduation. Academic cords will be distributed at practice.

         

        (May 22 Evening) Robing Ceremony: All seniors have the chance to choose one SMCISD staff member that has impacted them throughout their entire educational experience. The student will get to write a brief letter to their selected staff member that will be read at the ceremony. The staff member will then “robe” the student by placing their graduation robe on them. Students must sign up to participate. Sign up deadline is April 30th by 4pm. 

         

        (May 23) Senior Final Walk: Seniors take a last walk through the SMHS halls. Families are encouraged to attend this event to see the seniors exit the building for a final time. 

         

        (May 23 evening) Senior Sunset: A senior-only event in which they are invited to watch the sunset at SMHS on their final day as high school students. 

        Graduation Regalia:

        Students are not allowed to wear decorated caps or gowns to graduation. They can only wear SMHS provided stoles, cords, and metals. We will not allow any personalized stoles or cords to be worn during the commencement ceremony. Any prohibited items will be taken up prior to the ceremony and will be available for pick up on 5/28 in the SMHS front office.

        Graduation Information 

        ● This is a non-ticketed event. You are encouraged to bring the whole family!

        ● Strahan does NOT allow balloons, airhorns, or posters in the building 

        ● Students need to report to Strahan by 12:30 on May 24

        ● Students may only wear regalia provided by SMHS for the graduation ceremony. They are not allowed to wear personalized caps, gowns, stoles, or cords during the ceremony. 

        ● Students are expected to dress appropriately for the graduation ceremony. They need to follow the SMHS dress code. If you need assistance with appropriate attire, please reach out to your counselor. 

        Donations! 

        ● If you would like to donate your cap & gown for the class of ‘25, we will have donation stations available at Strahan following the ceremony or you can drop them off at SMHS the week following graduation. 

         

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