Senior events & Calendar
Calling all Parents! We need your help with our upcoming senior activities. Sign up to help please!
Please make sure you check the Calendar tab frequently - there is so much happening!
Below are a few of the upcoming highlights! (See Calendar tab for full year details)
- GradBash: Sat April 22nd
- Senior Final Exams: April 24th - 28th
- Banner Hanging Day: Monday May 1st 2:30PM to 8PM
- AP Exams: May 1st - 12th
- Senior Clearance, Senior Decision Days & Cap/Gown Pickup: May 10th & 11th
- Senior Last Day! Walkout & Parade: Friday May 12th. Seniors wear your senior T-shirts!
- AICE Senior Recognition: May 15th
- Graduation Rehearsal: Wed May 17th (Mandatory)
- Graduation at Amway Center: Thursday May 18th @ 8:30 AM. Arrive @ 7 AM.
IMPORTANT YEAR-END ANNOUNCMENTS
SENIOR BANNERS
Parents/students can hang banners around the fence of our school on Monday, May 1st 2:30pm to 8pm. You can purchase banners from wherever you'd like - or if you already have a WHS banner from sports or another activity, please feel free to use that one.
We ask that banners not be larger than 3ft wide and 6ft long (see example to the right) Please do not cover anyone else's banner when you come to hang your banner, and know that WHS is not responsible for your banner and/or any damage that may occur to your banner.
We have a store where you can purchase the banner, yard signs, and other items. Items will ship to your house. Check out the store.
SENIOR GIFT
The Class of 2023 Senior Gift this year is a Mural.
YEARBOOKS (Use School Code 16745)
There are 378 yearbooks remaining. Once they sell out, there will not be anymore available. Click here to order your yearbook today.
SENIOR SHIRTS
Students will need their senior shirt to wear for senior walkout. If your shirt is too small or you can't find it, click here to purchase a senior shirt for $10. The schoolpay link is for sweatshirts but just put in $10 and then bring the receipt to the CCC and show Mrs. Laurenzana. LIMITED Supply is available.
CAP, GOWN & HOOD FOR GRADUATION
Cap, gown, hood, tassel required for seniors walking in the graduation ceremony. Click here to order your cap, gown, & hood now, if you haven't already! The basic package from Herff Jones includes the cap, gown, hood, medal and tassel.
Students who have already ordered will pick up their cap and gown at Senior Clearance May 10th and 11th.
GRADUATION CEREMONY & Info
Delivery of Cap & Gown
Students will pick up their cap and gown during Senior Clearance May 10th and 11th.
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal
- This will take place the day before Graduation on Wednesday May 17th at the Amway Center.
- Students only - parents are not required. Please be on time and allow time to park.
- Regular school dress code applies.
Graduation Ceremony Thursday May 18th at Amway Center
- Arrive at 7 AM.
- Ceremony begins at 8:30 AM.
Graduation Tickets
- Each Senior will receive 8 tickets that will be given to them at Senior Clearance, May 10th & 1th.
- Extra tickets for the graduation will be guaranteed for parents who volunteer at Senior Events at the rate 1 ticket per hour of volunteering.
- If you are unable to volunteer, click this link to request tickets and they will be given on an availability basis.
- The graduation will also be presented virtually through a livestream.
Amway Center Bag Policy & Procedures
- Amway Center is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all patrons. Guests in need of assistance may seek out a team member or security officer, visit one of the Guest Assistance locations (on the north end of the Terrace and Promenade Levels) or call our security office at 407.440.7010.
- Bags are not permitted at Amway Center events. Guests are permitted to bring one small clutch that is 4.5" x 6.5" x 1" or less. Medical and parent bags are exceptions but will be subject to X-ray at designated locations for entry to Amway Center (max. 14"x14"x6").
- Click here for full details on the Amway Center list of prohibited items.
Dress Code for Graduates
Acceptable:
- Dark Trousers, Collared Shirts, Tie (Bow ties are permitted),
- Dress or Skirt/Slacks & Blouse/Sweater,
- Dress Shoes or Sandals,
- If wearing dark trousers, then Dark Dress Shoes and Socks should be worn.
- Official school recognized honor cords or stoles are the only acceptable displayed additions to the traditional cap and gown ensemble.
Unacceptable:
- Students should not write or decorate cap and gown
- Leis and Flowers should not be worn, carried or pinned to gown
- Sneakers, flip flops, t-shirts, jeans are not acceptable for participants
- Cell phones
Important Links
Parents Stay Informed, Get Involved & Join the Fun!
It takes a village! Parents, we have an amazing year ahead of us with an action packed schedule. We need donations, parent involvement, and a genuine commitment for everyone to stay informed so that you don't miss any of the fun! Make sure you keep an eye on the official WHS Senior Webpage for important updates!