Dear Senior Students and Families,
It is with great pride and privilege that the Administration and Senior Class of Pioneer High School announce the graduation of the class of 2024. Pioneer High School Commencement Ceremony will be held in the Dick Torres Memorial Stadium at Pioneer High School on June 5th, 2024.
Pioneer High School Graduation Ceremony Expectations
Graduation is an important dignified ceremony with significant meaning for the graduating seniors, parents, families, and Pioneer High School Staff. The ceremony signifies the successful culmination of thirteen years of education. To ensure a graduation ceremony that is meaningful to all, the following is expected of all participants:
- Graduates must be courteous during the ceremony and refrain from disruptive, distracting, or dangerous activities.
- Graduates are not to carry anything with them into the ceremony. For example, graduates cannot bring cell phones, purses, bags, presents, flowers, or cameras during the ceremony.
- Graduates are to dress appropriately for a ceremony of this nature. Therefore, it is encouraged that all graduates dress professionally.
- Caps & Gowns may not be altered or decorated in any fashion.
- Graduates may only wear approved school-provided regalia (distributed at Senior Awards Night & Top Tier Titan events).
- Any student who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance will not be allowed to participate. In addition, smoking is not permitted at any time before, during, or after the ceremony.
If a candidate for graduation violates any of the above behavior standards, they will not receive a diploma at diploma distribution and will be asked to leave the ceremony. In addition, the student will be required to attend a parent conference with the principal the week following graduation.
REMINDERS:
- Graduates must attend the Senior Breakfast / Cap & Gown Distribution on June 3rd and Graduation Rehersal on June 4th.
- In addition, all school fines must be cleared to receive their diploma by May 31st at 3:00 PM.
Student Expectations up to and through Graduation
Students are expected to continue to follow our school-wide discipline policies as outlined in the student handbook and senior contract. Students who do not follow our school-wide discipline policies will be subject to consequences as outlined in our student handbook and may not be allowed to participate in senior activities, including but not limited to graduation.
Pioneer High School Regalia Expectations
- Caps & Gowns may not be altered or decorated in any fashion.
- Graduates may only wear approved school-provided regalia distributed at Senior Awards Night & Top Tier Titan events.
- Students that would like to wear traditional tribal regalia or stoles that represent their culture or religion are asked to stop by the B&A Office to get their regalia approved by Friday, May 31st.
Textbook and Chromebook
All Textbooks, Chromebooks, and chargers must be returned by Friday, May 31st, at 3:00 PM. Textbooks must be returned to Learning Materials (J2) and Chromebooks and chargers to the Computer Lab (H13). Failure to return materials will result in fines that must be paid to receive your diploma.
Whittier Union High School District is pleased to announce the availability for seniors to purchase their current Dell 3100 Chromebook at the price of $40 and keep it as a personal device to assist in their next adventure beyond graduation. The Aeries "Online Store" - available through the Aeries Parent Portal - is the only way families can purchase these items. Parents/Guardians can visit the parent portal at https://www.wuhsd.org/chromebook-purchase/.
Last day to purchase online is May 24, 2024.
Graduation Rehearsal: June 4th @ 9:00 AM
Who: All graduating seniors must attend
When: Tuesday, June 4th
Where: Large Gym & Dick Torres Memorial Stadium
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Titans, please wear comfortable clothes and a hat, and don't forget to bring a water bottle.
Distribution of Graduation Tickets will take place after the rehearsal.
Graduation Check-In: June 5th @ 4:30
When: Wednesday, June 5th
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Large Gym
- Graduates are not to carry anything with them into the ceremony. For example, graduates cannot bring cell phones, purses, bags, presents, flowers, or cameras during the ceremony.
- Graduates are to dress appropriately for a ceremony of this nature. Therefore, it is encouraged that all graduates dress professionally.
- Caps &Gowns may not be altered or decorated in any fashion.
- Graduates may only wear approved school-provided regalia (distributed at Senior Awards Night & Top Tier Titan events).
PHS Business & Activities Office
Website: phs.wuhsd.org
Location: 10800 Ben Avon Street, Whittier, CA, USA
Phone: 562-698-8121 (5010)