Graduation Information for Seniors and Parents 2025

Graduation is almost here! Please see important final information below.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE

Wed., May 28 - Marching practice and senior project presentations will be LATER to accommodate the extended advisory schedule at GHS:

Marching Practice - 9:30am-11:30am
Senior Project Presentations - 12:03pm-1:04pm

SEATING CHARTS

Please access the seating charts HERE. Note that there are 3 tabs, and a fourth will soon be added which will list marching partners.

CLASS NIGHT, GHS Gym, THURSDAY 5/29

Class Night is mandatory for all seniors and open to families and community members. No tickets required.

ASL INTERPRETATION

There will be ASL interpreters at both Class Night and Graduation.

LIVE STREAMING

The Graduation ceremony will be live streamed on the MSAD 51 YouTube channel.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Breakfast will be served at the Congregational Church in Cumberland Tuesday morning, 5/27, 7:00-7:45am
Seniors should park at GHS and walk over.
Caps/Gowns will be distributed Tuesday morning, and seniors must bring $45 CASH. If you have any questions about whether your order is all set, please reach out to Mrs. Foster, [email protected]

Schedule

GRADUATION WEEK EVENTS

The week of 5/27-5/30 will be full of senior activities. Please leave ALL of these dates clear on your calendar.

All events in BOLD are MANDATORY. Students must participate in all practices and other ceremonies in order to march at Commencement.

Tuesday, 5/27

- - Breakfast at Congregational Church: 7:00 - 8:00 am
  - Marching practice: 8:00-10:00am - Graduates are urged to wear sunscreen/sunglasses/hats with brims for all outdoor practices
  - Cap & Gown distribution: 10:00-10:30 am
  - Speech practice: 10:30am-12:00pm

Wednesday, 5/28

- - Marching Practice - 9:30am-11:30am
  - Senior Project Presentations - 12:03pm-1:04pm
  - Senior BBQ & Movie Night at the picnic tables outside the cafeteria – 6:30 dinner and 7:45 movie (movie needs to be confirmed with student government)

Thursday, 5/29

- - (Rain date for previous activities - LEAVE THE DATE OPEN)
  - Advisory Farewell - Stop by to say goodby to your advisor! - 10:50-11:10 am
  - Lunch & Field Day at Twin Brooks – 11:30 – 12:30
  - Class Night Rehearsal: 2:00-4:00 pm (performers only)
  - Class Night: 6:30pm, GHS Gym (Seniors arrive at 6:00 for lineup in Cafeteria)

Friday, 5/30

- - Marching Practice/Ticket Distribution: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
  - Lunch Break: 12:00-12:45 pm (Lunch NOT provided)
  - Senior walk: 1:00-2:00 pm

Saturday, 5/31

- - There are no events scheduled on this day; seniors are encouraged to use this day to take pictures on and around campus since large crowds may make that difficult on

Sunday, 6/1 Commencement - 1:30 pm

- - Senior arrival - 12:45 pm - at the Greely Amphitheater (Rain: GHS Gym)

General Information

GRADUATION TICKETS

If we are outside in the Amphitheater:

- - Each senior will have a pod of 8 reserved seats
  - Overflow seating will be available behind the pods - First come, first served
  - Chairs will be provided in pods and overflow

If we are in the Gym due to inclement weather:

- - All 8 tickets will be honored in the Gym
  - Seating is general admission
  - Overflow seating with livestream in the Greely Center for the Arts (general admission)

CAPS & GOWNS

Caps & gowns will be delivered during graduation week.
Payment will be due at delivery: $45 cash only
If you have any questions about whether your order is all set, please reach out to Mrs. Foster: [email protected]

SENIOR DEBT & SENIOR EXIT FORM

It is important that you take care of any debts and turn in library books, textbooks, other academic materials, and athletic uniforms. Seniors will not receive their graduation tickets until all debts are paid, materials returned, and their Senior Exit form has been submitted (found on the guidance webpage later this spring). It is not too early to begin working on these items!

ACCESSIBLE PARKING/SEATING

If anyone in your party will need accessible parking, please notify Mrs. Bailey by Fri., April 18.

The accessible lot will be located closest to the seating area, and we will reserve the pods closest to that lot for your family.

Please note that a permit is required for the accessible parking area, but there will also be golf cart shuttles running between all parking areas and seating pods.

PHOTOGRAPHY

The commencement ceremony will be professionally photographed by LifeTouch, and you will have the opportunity to purchase photos from them. You are welcome to take any photos/video that you wish during the ceremony, but please DO NOT LEAVE YOUR SEATS to do so.

Sarah Bailey, Graduation Coordinator
[email protected]

Heather Perkinson, Senior Class Advisor

[email protected]