Shawsheen Valley Technical High School
Important Dates & Information for Seniors
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Dear Shawsheen Seniors and Families,
We held a senior class meeting this afternoon to review important end-of-year topics with the Class of 2026. During that meeting we provided a handout with information on important dates, listed in chronological order. That information is detailed for you below. You can view the PowerPoint that accompanied the handout during the meeting by clicking here. This is an exciting time for seniors, and we can't wait to see them cross the stage in just two months and seventeen days from today!
1. Yearbook Information
Link to order a yearbook from Jostens: SVTHS - 2026 Yearbook | Jostens.
Yearbooks will be distributed on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 during graduation rehearsal (if ordered).
Yearbook supplements with prom photos and graduation photos will be mailed directly to seniors over the summer.
2. May 2026 – 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).
The colleges you want final transcripts released to.
3. Friday, May 29, 2026 – Cap/Gown Distribution & Laptop Return
Students will receive their graduation cap & gown packages for graduation.
Seniors will return their laptops.
Laptops will be returned to students to keep during Graduation Rehearsal on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. If a student has not paid the Tech Insurance fee, they will not be able to keep their laptop.
4. Friday, May 29, 2026 – Senior Sign-Out
Last day of school for seniors who meet sign-out requirements.
Requirements: To sign out on Friday, May 29, 2026, 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 + Wellness (PE/Health).
5 credits required in English.
5 credits required in Related.
20 credits required in Shop.
5 Additional credits required.
Passing grade in Wellness (PE/Health) required.
Meet all graduation & CD requirements.
Complete shop hours & submit all co-op time cards.
Return your school laptop (on Friday, May 29, 2026).
Receive graduation caps & gowns (on Friday, May 29, 2026).
Return all books, materials, & tools.
Pay all outstanding bills. (i.e. tech insurance fee, missing books, etc.).
Serve all outstanding detentions.
Students who fail to meet sign out requirements will have to return to school on Monday, June 1, 2026.
5. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Senior Class Cookout at Kimball Farms in Westford, MA from 11am-4pm
Cost = $30 per person – check email for more details.
Ticket sales:
Tickets will be on sale Monday, March 23 – Friday, April 17 (before April break).
See Ms. Ferrari during homeroom in the library or after school in room 214 to purchase tickets.
Transportation: if you need transportation, please notify Ms. Ferrari so she can make arrangements.
6. Monday, June 8, 2026 – Senior Prom at Danversport Yacht Club from 6pm-10pm
Cost = $70 per ticket.
Ticket Sales:
Tickets will be on sale Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 22 in the school store during student lunches.
Please indicate any dietary restrictions at the time of ticket sales.
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 – all bags will be subject to search.
There will be no re-entry to the prom if students decide to leave early.
Reminder: All school rules apply – the senior prom is a school sponsored event.
7. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Senior Breakfast, Vocational Awards, Graduation Rehearsal & Yearbooks
Mandatory
Senior Breakfast in the Cafeteria – students must arrive by 8:30am (can arrive as early as 8am)
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
Yearbooks will be distributed (if ordered)
Laptops will be distributed (if tech insurance fees have been paid)
Yearbook signing (for one hour after graduation rehearsal ends)
8. Thursday, June 11, 2026 – 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.
9. Friday, June 12, 2026 – 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).
10. Thursday, June 11 – Friday, June 12, 2026 – All Night Grad Party
Starts at 10pm on Thursday, June 11, ends at 5:00am on Friday, June 12.
Free event hosted by the PAC but sign-up is required.
Sign-ups will take place the week of May 11th – more info to follow from Ms. Ferrari.