• Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

    Important Information for Seniors

    Monday, March 18, 2024

     

    On Friday, March 15, 2024, we held a senior class meeting to review important end-of-year topics with the senior class. During that meeting we provided a handout with information on important dates, listed in chronological order. That information is detailed for you below, and can also be viewed in a PDF by clicking here. The yearbook links referenced in that meeting are included under item number 1 below and in the linked PDF handout. You can view the PowerPoint that accompanied the handout during the meeting by clicking here.

     

    1. Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Yearbook Purchases & Ads Due

    • Yearbooks & Personalized Yearbook Ads:
    • Yearbook Fundraising Opportunity to Offset Costs -- $150 in ad sales = one free prom ticket:
      • Students can sell ad space to local businesses (or place a second personal ad) for $100.
      • Seniors who sell one personal ad ($50) and a business/second personal ad ($100) will receive one (1) free prom ticket.
      • Payment and submission of the second business/personal ad must be made directly to Shawsheen by cash or check, and can be submitted in the school store during lunches or to Mr. Hirsch in room 531.
    • $150 in ad sales = one (1) free prom ticket
    • Contact Mr. Hirsch at dhirsch@shawtech.org with questions.

    2. Friday, May 10, 2024 – Senior Prom at Castleton, 58 Enterprise Drive, Windham, NH 6pm-11pm

    • Cost = $70 per ticket.
    • Ticket Sales:
      • Tickets will be on sale Monday, March 25 – Friday, April 12 in the school store during student lunches.
      • Please indicate any dietary restrictions at the time of ticket sales.
    • Professional Photos:
      • Smile Pro will be on site for outdoor photos (weather permitting) and indoor professional photos.
      • Parents were emailed the information on photo packages. Please print and bring to Castleton your envelope with payment to Smile Pro.
    • Buffet dinner will be served promptly at 6:30pm.
    • Guests:
      • Seniors and Shawsheen guests must meet all eligibility requirements to attend the prom.
      • Guest permission forms are required for non-Shawsheen guests and are available in the school store.
      • Adult guests who are 21+ are not allowed to attend.
    • Large bags will NOT be allowed – small bags (e.g. clutch purse) will be subject to search by school staff.
    • There will be no re-entry to the prom if students decide to leave early.
    • School Attendance & Dismissals:
      • Shawsheen students must be present in school the day of the prom in order to attend.
      • Early dismissals (10:43am or later) will be excused for students attending the prom that evening.
      • Dismissal forms will be provided at the time of ticket sales.
        • Students can bring in dismissal forms starting on Monday, April 29.
    • Co-op: Students must work at least a half day or report to school for a half day.
    • Reminder: All school rules apply – the senior prom is a school sponsored event.

    3. May 2024 – Senior Sign Out Form

    • Guidance Counselors will meet with seniors individually in May to complete the Senior Sign Out form. This form helps us gather information about how to contact you after graduation, what your postsecondary plans are, and where you want final transcripts released to.
    • Be prepared with the following information to complete this form with your Guidance Counselor:
      • Your contact info for after graduation (NOT your Shawsheen email address).
      • Your plans after graduation and any supporting documentation (college acceptance letters, employment offers, military paperwork, etc.).
      • The colleges you want final transcripts released to. 

    4. Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – Cap & Gown Distribution & Laptop Return

    • Students will receive their graduation cap & gown packages.
    • Seniors will return their laptops.
      • Laptops will be returned to students to keep during Graduation Rehearsal on Monday, June 3, 2024. If a student has not paid the Tech Insurance fee, they will not be able to keep their laptop.

    5. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – Senior Sign-Out

    • Last day of school for seniors who meet sign-out requirements.
    • Requirements: To sign out on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, seniors must successfully complete the following:
    • Meet with your guidance counselor to complete the Senior Sign Out Form.
    • Earn passing grades in 35 credits worth of courses + PE/Health.
      • 5 credits required in English.
      • 5 credits required in Related.
      • 20 credits required in Shop.
      • 5 Additional credits required.
      • Passing grade in PE/Health required.
    • Meet all graduation requirements.
    • Complete shop hours & submit all co-op time cards.
    • Return your school laptop (on Tuesday, May 28, 2024).
    • Receive graduation caps & gowns (on Tuesday, May 28, 2024)
    • Return all books, materials, & tools.
    • Pay all outstanding bills. (i.e. tech insurance fee, missing books, etc.).
    • Serve all outstanding detentions.

    6. Monday, June 3, 2024 – Senior Breakfast, Vocational Awards & Graduation Rehearsal

    • Mandatory
      • Senior Breakfast in the Cafeteria – students must arrive by 8:30am
      • Following Breakfast (report to the gymnasium)
        • Vocational Awards
        • Graduation Rehearsal
          • Graduation tickets will be distributed
            • 6 per student if outdoors
            • 2 per student if indoors
          • Student records will be distributed
          • Laptops will be distributed

    7. Thursday, June 6, 2024 – Graduation at 6pm

    • Seniors report to assigned rooms by 5pm
    • The parking lot fills quickly on graduation night and we strongly encourage seniors and families to carpool and minimize the number of vehicles that will be arriving for each graduate.
    • Caps, Gowns, Stoles, and Tassels: Don't forget to bring all parts of your graduation attire, including your cap, gown, stole, and tassel.
    • Footwear: Pointy high-heel shoes should not be worn this evening on the turf field.

     8. Friday, June 7, 2024 – Graduation at 6pm (RAIN DATE)

    • Option 1: outdoor graduation at Shawsheen (6 guests allowed)
    • Option 2: if the weather requires, graduation will be moved indoors at Burlington High School (2 guests allowed)

     9. Thursday, June 6 – Friday, June 7, 2024 – All Night Grad Party

    • Starts at 10pm on Thursday, June 6, ends at 5:30am on Friday, June 7
    • Free event hosted by the PAC but sign-up is required (available end of May with Mrs. Ferrari)
    • Highlights include: Food and beverages throughout the evening and donuts in the morning, DJ, Video Gaming Truck, Inflatables, Selfie Station, Hypnotist, Caricature Artists, Henna & Airbrush Tattoos, Angel Card Readers (positive fortune), RC Car Racing, and Students vs. Teachers/Admin games.
    • Each graduate will also receive an alumni t-shirt. (Be sure to answer survey re: t-shirt size from Mrs. Ferrari)