Seniors

Timeline for Seniors May-June, 2022:

• June 1, 2022 - Last academic day for seniors
• June 2, 2022,  9am-3pm - Seniors return Chromebooks, chargers, pay fines fees in Multipurpose Room.
• June 2, 2022, 9am-3pm - Distribution: Seniors pick up cap, gown and ticket envelope  in the Lecture Hall (after reporting to the Multipurpose Room).
• June 3, 2022, 9:45am - Seniors report to the Park High Gymnasium for graduation rehearsal (mandatory attendance).
• June 3, 2022, Senior picnic following the rehearsal in Wolfpack Stadium.
• June 5, 2022, Graduation Ceremony at 5:00pm in Wolfpack Stadium.
  Students report to the stadium at 4:10pm.
• Tickets: 6 per student contained in the graduation envelope at the time of distribution.
• The graduation ceremony will be live streamed - a link will be available on June 5.

Inclement weather arrangements:

• If we experience inclement weather, the graduation ceremony will be held at Aldrich Arena.
• Ceremony, June 5, 2022 at 5::00pm at Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109.
  Students report to Aldrich at 4:10pm (buses not provided).
• Tickets: 6 per student contained in the graduation envelope at the time of distribution.
• The graduation ceremony will be live streamed - a link will be available on June 5.

• Spectators who require handicap accessible seating need to make their request by May 15, 2022.

• Spectators who require sign language interpretation need to make their request by May 15, 2022.

• Stadium: The stadium will be open to spectators beginning at 4:00pm. Spectators are not permitted on the field unless seated in the handicap seating area.
  Contact: Ms. Lynn Deiman at 651-425-3702.

• See the link to pay the graduation fee:
• PARK HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR GRADUATION FEES 2022

• Cap and gown distribution will be held from 9:00am-3pm on Wednesday, June 2 in the Lecture Hall and Multipurpose Room. Seniors will also turn in Chromebooks and pay any outstanding fines or fees prior to receiving their cap and gown.
• Due to the limited stadium seating capacity, tickets for the graduation ceremony are limited to 6 per family.
• Payment for honor stoles may be paid prior to rehearsal/Chromebook return and distribution. Payments may be made in the main office between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm beginning May 1. The cost of an honor stole is $25.00. Students eligible to receive an honor stole will be notified by U. S. mail. The senior honor stole is the property of the student or the stole is eligible for a refund/return by Friday, June 10, 2022.
• Cap and gown - height/weight entries:
• https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1062808/Park-High-School/-/1576860611/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/1576860628/
• click on add to cart after entering student height/weight
• click to view your cart and enter student name

• November 5, 2021 at 8:35am - Senior Meeting and Panoramic Photo
• April 20, 2022 at 8:35am - Senior Meeting (mandatory); graduation information provided.
• May 26, 2022 - Last day for seniors to complete course work.
• June 1, 2022 - Last academic day for seniors.
• June 2, 2022 at 9:00am-3:00pm - senior last day in the building, Cap & Gown Distribution in the Lecture Hall, 9:00am-3:00pm. Chromebooks and materials returned in the Multipurpose Room from 9:00am-3:00pm.
• Tickets distributed with cap and gown in the Lecture Hall - 6 tickets per person.
• June 3, 2022 at 9:45am - Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Picnic
• June 5, 2022 at 5:00pm - Graduation Commencement, Wolfpack Stadium
• June 5, 2022, graduates arrive at 4:10pm

June 5, 2022 - Graduation rain-out information (see below):

• Graduation ceremony will take place at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood.
• Graduation ceremony at 5:00pm
• Address: 1850 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109
• Graduates arrive at 4:10pm 
• Tickets distributed with cap and gown in the Lecture Hall - 6 tickets per person.
• Students may ask classmates for extra tickets if family members are not attending.

Graduation rehearsal is in the GYMNASIUM, June 3, 2022 at 9:45am. 
Topics to be covered in the 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 graduation rehearsal will be held in the gymnasium beginning at 9:45am - please be on time. The senior picnic will follow the rehearsal.

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.
• Graduation announcements may be purchased through Jostens: https://www.gradsmn.org/park

Time to register for the Senior All Night Party! The All Night Party will take place at park high school.

Learn more and register

Check out our Volunteer Sign Up Genius to help us make the party wonderful for all.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA4AB2BA7FD0-senior

Senior All Night Party: 50/50 Raffles (signupgenius.com)

Go to our Facebook page and request friend:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/988545382051872/
Watch for updates on activities and ways you can help here, in the weekly announcements and on our Facebook page!

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. If you are interested in organizing the Senior All-Night Party for the Class of 2022, please contact Becky Kulka at parksanpvolunteers@gmail.com.

When you are a graduate of Park High School, graduated seniors will no longer have access to their school provided Google Apps account. Make sure you download/copy the files you want to keep onto another device not owned by the District. After August (every year) there will be no means of retrieving the files. 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.

The message below was sent to senior students via Schoology on March 28, 2022.

Seniors:

• On April 20 at 8:30am we will hold a mandatory senior meeting to discuss graduation. Please do not report to hour one, instead go straight to the Auditorium.
• If you or a friend would like to speak to your senior class at graduation, please sign up in the main office no later than April 8 at 3pm. You may register as a single speaker, duo or trio. Be prepared with a short speech to share with your class at the meeting on April 20. Following the meeting, your classmates will vote for the person or team of their choice.
• If you need disability seating for a family member or a family member requires a sign language interpreter, please sign up in the main office no later than April 20 at 3pm.

Senior Student Meetings will take place in the Park High School auditorium on November 5, 2021 and April 20, 2022. If you have 
questions, please see Ms. Deiman in the main office.

• Friday, November 5 at 8:35am: presentation from Jostens, cap and gown sizing, senior panoramic picture.
  • Seniors are asked to go to www.gradsmn.org to submit their Cap and Gown sizes (completed).
• Wednesday, April 20 at 8:35am: mandatory meeting to present "need to know" information for graduation exercises. You will also vote for student speaker, class motto, class song and honor staff. This is a mandatory meeting.

Senior Meeting Presentation