Spring 2024- Senior Events
Caps and Gowns, Prom, Commencement, & More! (Update 3/26/24)
Dear Seniors and Families,
Congratulations on reaching your High School Graduation! It's an exciting and busy time for all of you. In this News Story, you'll find several important dates that you should keep in mind. We'll be sending out more details and information in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help and look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with you.
-Holland High School Administration
IN-PERSON SENIOR CLASS MEETINGS - Location: Performing Arts Center. Attendance is required.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
- Emergency Response Training- 8:00 AM
- Essential safety strategies for urgent situations, hosted by Ofc. Hamburg & Mr. Soto
- Community Resources After High School with Mr. Mouw, OCSN Coordinator- 9:30 AM
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
- Senior Meeting with Mrs. Salazar and Mrs. Mehall - 8:00 AM
- Cap and Gown Pickup - Starting at 10:00 AM
- Senior Video Shoot - Starting at 9:00 AM
- Senior Class Picture - 10:30 AM
PROM - FRIDAY, APRIL 19- Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St. SW, Grand Rapids 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Save the date! Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased in the Athletic Office or online at hhsdances.ludus.com. Guest pass applications can be picked up in the Student Success Office and are due no later than Tuesday, April 16 at 3:05 PM. Free transportation is available.
MORTARBOARD DECORATIONS - Seniors may decorate the mortarboards on their graduation caps, with permission from administration. A link will be sent to students detailing decoration instruction and a way to submit their designs by April 12. HEC seniors may reuse their cap and gowns at Davenport commencement. Seniors are encouraged to decorate cardstock to apply to the top of their mortarboards. The deadline to submit mortarboard decorations is Monday, May 6. Submissions will be reviewed on May 7.
SENIORS’ LAST DAY - MONDAY, MAY 13 - The following events comprise the day’s agenda. Details coming soon:
- Chromebook/Charger collection, beginning at 7:30AM- PAC Lobby
- Senior signing event in the PAC
- Walk the halls of the elementary buildings in caps and gowns
- Lunch
- Senior Assembly
SENIOR EXAMS - This only applies to Seniors needing to take exams.
Seniors earning a B- or better in their classes are exempt from taking final exams.
All final assessments will be administered IN CLASS by Friday, May 10.
Senior grades will be finalized by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14 for Commencement.
Students not earning a passing grade by May 14 at 3 PM may continue to work until June 4th. Students may attend in person or complete work from home and submit electronically.
SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT - Attendance is optional - Sunday, May 19, 6:00 PM, Performing Arts Center
Students who are receiving awards will receive an invitation, and all other graduates are welcome, but not required to attend. Students and families will enjoy a dessert reception after the event. Semi-formal attire for students is preferred. Attendance is strongly encouraged for award recipients.
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL - Attendance is REQUIRED - TUESDAY, MAY 21 AT 12:30 PM, DeVOS FIELDHOUSE, HOPE COLLEGE
All graduating Seniors must attend graduation rehearsal on Tuesday, May 21 at 12:30 PM at DeVos Fieldhouse on the campus of Hope College. Failure to participate in rehearsal will disqualify you from participating in the evening commencement ceremony.
QUESTIONS? The following people work closely on the planning of Senior Events. If you have a question, feel free to reach out to one of the following:
Veronica Salazar: Associate Dean of Students / Graduation Advisor. Point person for Senior related events including, Seniors Last Day, Commencement, Caps and Gowns, and mortarboards. vsalazar@hollandpublicschools.org
Dana Loveland: Counselor / Graduation Advisor. Point person for Senior Awards Night and Senior Signing event. dlovelan@hollandpublicschools.org
Sarah LeFebre: English Teacher / Senior Class Advisor - Point person for Prom and Seniors Last Day. slefebre@hollandpublicschools.org
Andrea Mehall: Principal - amehall@hollandpublicschools.org