Seniors

This year, senior photos will be submitted directly to Jostens LINK using the link provided. The photos MUST meet the following criteria:

• Vertical head and shoulder photos only (no profile photos)
• No full body photos
• Please keep the photo background simple
• Photo must use portrait alignment-not horizontal
• Color photos only with no black and white or color alterations
• Any props used MUST be approved by the yearbook advisor before you submit
• We do NOT encourage taking prints from your photographer and then scanning them. The quality is usually poor. Ask your photographer to submit the electronic image directly.
• Photo size requirements for yearbook submission
• Minimum requirement 3 inches by 2.25 inches aspect ratio (300 dpi min)
• Larger photos may be used, but the yearbook staff has the right to crop larger photos
• No Snapchat filters

These specifications are in place to maintain uniformity throughout the section but allow each student to choose their own photographer. For any senior who does not submit a photo, the school picture on file will be used. If there is no picture on file, then no picture will be included in the yearbook. 

Questions can be directed to Amy Johnson, Yearbook Advisor at ajohns14@sowashco.org

Baby Ads - DUE DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2021

Recognitions Ads will be available for parents, family members or friends to purchase for the graduating class of 2022. The Ads are purchased directly from Jostens and will be placed in the yearbook. Use the Jostens LINK to make your personalized 

recognition of your graduating senior.

• May 12  - Senior Ballots Due By 3:00 pm
• May 20 - “Seniors say thanks”  card drop off
• May 27 - Final date for Credit Recovery work to be completed
• June 1  - Last academic day for Seniors & Last day to complete course work.
                No late work accepted after this date.
• June 2 - Seniors last day in the building, Cap & Gown Distribution, iPad and
               materials turned in (Activity Center) from 8:30am-3:00pm.
• June 4 - Graduation Commencement Fee DUE BY 3 PM.
• June 6 - Graduation Commencement 2:00 pm, Wolfpack Stadium

• Spectators who require handicap accessible seating need to make their request by June 3.

• Spectators who require sign language interpretation need to make their request by June 3.

• Stadium: The stadium will be open to spectators beginning at 1:00 pm. Spectators are not permitted on the field unless seated in the handicap seating area.
  Contact: Ms. Lynn Deiman at 651-425-3702.

• Cap and gown distribution will be held from 8:30am-3pm on Wednesday, June 2 in the Activity Center. Seniors will also turn in iPads and pay any outstanding fines or fees prior to receiving their cap and gown.
• Payment for honor stoles may be paid prior to rehearsal/iPad return and distribution in the main office between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm. The cost of an honor stole is $25.00; students keep the honor stole.

Graduation rehearsal is in virtual format this year.  Topics to be covered in the virtual rehearsal, include:

• Time to arrive at commencement for line-up.
• Name Cards
• Protocols for marching onto the field, when to stand and when to sit.
• Procedure for walking on stage to receive your diploma cover.
• Commencement Photographer
• Tassels and Tossing Caps
• Diploma Distribution procedure
• The Virtual Graduation rehearsal will be posted on the Graduation webpage and the link will be sent to the senior’s apps accounts. (see link below and at the top of this page).

Optional graduation items can be purchased here through Jostens.

• Announcements: Students have the option to order graduation announcements through Jostens. These announcements feature our school crest on custom paper. It will also include specific information regarding the date, time and place of your ceremony. Ordering announcements is not required.
• Class Rings & Tags: Proudly display your graduation in timeless fashion with Jostens class rings. Seniors have the opportunity to purchase a customized, commemorative class ring or tag from Jostens.
• Apparel: Show your senior pride with quality senior apparel designed to match your style. Product availability varies by school.
• Photo Cards: Photo cards are used to add personality to announce your graduation. Photo cards add a personal touch to your announcement package.

The Senior All-Night Party is an independent event that is organized and run the parents of PHS students. Staff or Administration are not responsible for this event. More information will be shared as the event approaches. 

Once you gradation, in August graduated seniors will no longer have access to their school provided Googles Apps account. Make sure you download/copy the files you want to keep onto another device not owned by the District. After August, there will be no means of retrieving them. Follow the steps below:

1. Using the device you want to download them to, log onto your Google Drive.
2. Click on the file you want to save and download. (To download multiple files, press Shift or Control ("Command" on a Mac) while clicking other files.)
3. Right-click and select Download.

Note: Dragging a file from Google Drive to your desktop will NOT download it. Be sure to follow the steps above. 

Parents must review their senior's meal account balance to determine what to do with any funds that remain in their student's account after graduation. Be sure to remove any automatic payments made to your student's account. More information can be found here.

Senior Student Meetings will take place during Raptor Time for the 2021-22 school year (in the Loft Stage). The presentations will be posted below shortly after each meeting date listed below. If students have questions regarding the information presented, they should contact their counselor or administration.

• Monday, September 20, 2021 - During Raptor Time (10:20-10:50 am)
  • Cap & gown sizing information will be presented at this meeting. Seniors are asked to go to www.gradsmn.org to submit their Cap and Gown sizes. Questions, please see Mr. Boothe in the main office.
• Monday, April 11, 2022
• Monday, 2, 2022