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• 6/4/25: livestream link, link to graduation rehearsal slide show
• 6/2/25: diploma distribution, how to wear cap/gown/stole, reminder about office being open, reminder about livestream link, reminder about temperature and associated accommodations
• 5/22/25: added info about Stripe Exchange
• 5/17/25: added senior map
• 5/12/25: updates about graduation pictures, grad thank you's, senior slide show, senior social and media shout outs
• 4/27/25: updates about Sober Grad including URL to buy tickets plus dates for Senior Parade/Grad Walk
• 4/24/25: added senior letter and senior meeting slide show
• 3/25/25: ordering flowers/leis for your graduate
• 3/18/25: sober grad info & yard sign flier attached

We are thrilled to host graduation to honor the Class of 2025 - the 114th graduating class of Lincoln High School. This is one final opportunity for our students to come together as one herd to celebrate their achievements and perseverance in high school.

Graduation will be hosted on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 8 pm in the LHS Stadium. Each graduate will be able to invite up to 12 ticketed guests to sit in the bleachers. We also plan to live stream the graduation for all of the other friends family, near and far, to enjoy at home.

Leading Up to Graduation:

• Tuesday, 5/27: receive graduation patches/cords after End of Year Assembly
• Thursday, 5/29 (before school): pick up personalized senior checklist
• Monday 6/2 - Thursday, 6/5: get checklist completed and turn it into the office to pick up 12 paper tickets for graduation

Graduation Day!

• Wednesday, 6/4 and Thursday, 6/5, 8:30am: graduation rehearsal; students cannot attend graduation if they do not attend rehearsal; rehearsal will start in the Pence Gym; students should dress comfortably and wear sunscreen or sun protection! Here is the slide deck with details if you need to review it!
• Thursday, 6/5, 7:30am: Senior Breakfast in the Cafeteria
• Thursday, 6/5 7-7:15pm: students arrive to Pence Gym to assemble for graduation
• Thursday, 6/5, approximately 7pm: stadium will be opened for ticketed guests
• Thursday, 6/5, 8pm: graduation ceremony begins; we expect it will last 90 minutes or so; students will receive their diploma DURING the ceremony
• Thursday, 6/5, 8pm: livestream of graduation will start - click here
• Thursday, 6/5, 11pm: Sober Grad Night Event (get ticket here!)
• Friday, 6/6 or Monday, 6/9- Thursday, 6/12, 7:30am-4pm: office open for any last minute needs

(updated 6/4/25)

We met with our Seniors on the morning of April 24th. Included in the slide show are all the FAQs that seniors submitted as a part of their attendance. (updated 4/24/25)

• Senior Letter - English
• Senior Letter - Spanish
• Senior Meeting Slide Show - click here

If you haven't ordered your cap/gown yet, you must contact Premier Grad Products right away - premiergradproducts.com / 916-435-2331. Please note that when you purchase a cap and gown from Premier Grad, it INCLUDES the yellow LHS stole and a tassel for your graduate's cap!

Later this spring (beginning in May), pins, patches, and cords will be distributed separately by the teachers/departments honoring their students. Patches and pins can be affixed to the stole (be sure to use a towel between the iron and patch to avoid burning the material!). Graduates - if you earned a pin or patch from a teacher at any point as an LHS student, please add those to your stole!

You are encouraged to unwrap and iron or steam your gown and stole; take care not to burn the fabric; using a towel between the iron and material is helpful.

A reminder that your tassel, pins, patches and cords should be worn/affixed to your yellow stole at graduation. Students cannot personalize their items with their names - this is keeping with the tradition of unity in our last gathering as a class.

California state law specifically protects students’ right to wear “traditional tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance as an adornment at school graduation ceremonies." (more specific information is here).

Graduates should carry in their cap, gown, tassel and stole into the Pence Gym and will put those items on after they've checked in at the Pence Gym.

Appropriate attire for under the graduation gowns includes:

• dresses (but not floor length and no trains - we don't want anyone to trip!)
• blouse or shirt with a collar (dress or polo)
• skirt/dress pants/slacks/khakis
• shoes: flats or platform shoes (no shoes with spiked heels) or hard soled dress shoes with socks; spiked/narrow heeled shoes may cause ankle injuries and can damage our field
• no jeans, shorts or sweatpants are allowed.

California state law specifically protects students’ right to wear “traditional tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance as an adornment at school graduation ceremonies." (more specific information is here).

Graduates should carry in their cap, gown, tassel and stole into the Pence Gym and will put those items on after they've checked in at the Pence Gym. Students will wear their cap, gown (zipped up), and stole during the ceremony.

Graduation is an important milestone in student's lives. Graduates and families should not bring/wear items that are distracting in nature or take away from the ceremonial aspect of graduation.

While it won't be cool, the high is 90, and as the sun sets, it will cool off quickly! The sun will dip below the bleachers by 8pm, so our guests and graduates will NOT be in any direct sun from the bleachers/field during our event. No matter, we encourage you to dress for the weather.

To support our guests at graduation, you can expect:

• cold water and snacks will be available for purchase with cash or digital payment; proceeds benefit LHS Cheer
• there are shaded areas around the stadium (on both the visitor and home side); it will be much cooler in the shade than in the direct sun
• we will be giving water to our graduates to ensure they are hydrated
• we have an AMR ambulance and LPD on site during graduation to meet the needs of any guests or graduates

Please do not bring pop ups or other shade devices that obstruct the view of others. If you bring an umbrella to shade yourself between 7-8pm, you will be asked to lower it during the graduation. (updated 6/4/25)

The Graduation Ceremony is on Thursday, June 5th, 2025!

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updated 5/12/25

Stay tuned for additional details. The link will be published at lhs.wpusd.org in a pop up for easy access. Click here for the direct link. (updated 6/4/25)

PARKING:

• Parking will be difficult for graduation.
• We do have accessible parking as required by law, but will not have extra accessible parking available so please know that accessible parking will be limited. If you need to drop off a guest at the top of the loop because they cannot make it from afar, feel free to drop off at the loop before you park in the community/parking lot. Please do NOT loiter in your vehicle at the loop.
• We will have every gate on the perimeter of campus open so that families can park in the community and can walk through campus to access the stadium.
• We strongly encourage you to carpool with friends/family. Be sure there are no valuables visible in your vehicle.
• Please be sure not to block the driveways of our campus neighbors and to be respectful of their homes/property by not leaving garbage or other items in the neighborhood.

GUEST EXPECTATIONS:

• There will be two entrances - beginning at 7pm, both main gates (off the main parking lot by J Street) will be open, and the gate off the lot on Nicolaus/by baseball fields will be open. You can access bleacher seating from either gate
• Guests cannot bring in popups, coolers or other large/bulky items that take up space beyond your own seat or would obstruct the views of guests.
• If you bring an umbrella, we will ask you to close it before the ceremony begins.
• If you bring items like flowers or balloons, we will ask you sit at the edge or top of the bleachers or otherwise out of the way so that you do not obstruct the views of our guests.
• Guests cannot save space for others in the bleachers. Seating is first come first serve.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING:

There is accessible seating in both the home and visitor bleachers.

• Guests will need to climb a few steps (there is a rail) or use the ramp to access the seating.
• We ask that guests who require accessible seating sit there with one family member and have the rest of their family sit in the traditional bleachers so that all guests can be safe and comfortable.

Should we run out of accessible seating in the bleachers, there will be additional seating available on the track in chairs that are against the edge of the bleachers.

• Our staff will make that seating available (for the guest who requires it plus one additional guest) if all accessible seating in the bleachers is taken.

We met with our Seniors on the morning of April 24th. Included in the slide show are all the FAQs that seniors submitted as a part of their attendance. (updated 4/24/25)

• Senior Letter - English
• Senior Letter - Spanish
• Senior Meeting Slide Show - click here

It's the last quarter of school and before you know it, school will be over. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

• If you would like to be involved over the summer, be sure to check on schoology for job postings, volunteer opportunities as well as summer learning opportunities. If you need more information, stop by the College and Career Center to see postings and additional information.
• If you are a Senior, we would love to get you on our College & Career Map! Please email or stop by the College and Career Center and let us know where you are heading in the fall to pursue higher education.
• Seniors, also make sure you filled out your FAFSA and requested a transcript through parchment. Please come see Mrs. Vadgama if you need assistance. At the bottom of this newsletter are step-by-step directors to order a transcript. Transcript orders start here.

Drop by to see Mrs. Vadgama (our college and career technician). Her office is at the end of the 70s wing, or you can schedule an appointment by reaching out to svadgama@wpusd.org.

We will be celebrating our athletes who will continue their journey in college/JC on Monday, 5/19 at 3:30pm in the Pence Gym. All are welcome!

updated 5/12/25

Our Zebras are headed all over the globe for their next adventure!!! Complete this form to be added to our Senior Social Media Shout Outs and to the map! (added on 5/17/25)

We are so excited to invite you to participate in a new Senior Tradition - the Zebra Stripe Exchange! We will welcome the kindergarteners from our feeder schools to LHS - they will come to the stadium for games and a special moment with our seniors. Our goal is to celebrate you (you'll be a celebrity) AND inspire our youngest learners to engage in school and get excited about the potential for their own future as a Zebra! Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra!

Details:

• Tuesday, 6/3 | 8:30am-11am | Stadium
• Wear Zebra Gear and/or athletics/club gear
• You must clear your participation with your p 2 and p 4 teachers, as you will be missing class
• You must sign up by Saturday, 5/31 to participate - use this link!

We are excited to make this event happen for you and our Kinders! If you have any questions, let Mrs. Hladun or our Campus Monitor Mrs. Brown know!

You can still order your yearbook online! Order here! See Mrs. MacQueen in the Activity Center with any questions!

This is a special tradition that provides a safe space for our graduates to make memories, eat, socialize, win amazing prizes, and stay safe! Get more information by reaching out to zebrasobergrad@gmail.com.

Get your ticket online here!!!!

(updated 4/27/25)

Our Floral Design Team is selling leis, flower bouquets, and celebration teddy bears to help you surprise your graduate after the ceremony!

Items should be ordered in advance, and will be picked up in the Stadium AFTER Graduates are dropped off for graduation. Please note that graduates will NOT be allowed to wear these items during graduation but can be presented with them after the ceremony. This is the only exception for leis and similar items: California state law specifically protects students’ right to wear “traditional tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance as an adornment at school graduation ceremonies." (more specific information is here).

There will be items available to purchase the day of graduation but supplies may be limited! You can pick up your purchased items from the table set up on the plaza by the Visitor Bleachers. All proceeds benefit the LHS Floral Design Program

https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/lincolnhigh/

(updated 6/4/25)

One of our most favorite senior traditions is taking our seniors back to their elementary and middle school in their caps and gowns to visit! It's a great opportunity for our seniors to thank teachers and staff who made a difference to them, the staff LOVE seeing their former students all grown up and hearing about what they have planned next, and it's incredible for our younger students to see our older students as role models! We are excited to share this special tradition with graduates from LHS, TBHS, and PHS!

The Parade will happen on Monday, 5/19 and Tuesday, 5/20. Permission slips are available in the office now. (updated 4/27/25)

We are putting together a series of audio "thank you's" recorded by Seniors. The audio recordings will be played in the Stadium as our families gather before the ceremony begins. Students can come and record a Senior Thank You during period 3 - you need to reserve a smart pass and get permission from your teacher to leave class to participate. It should take about a minute to record - so 15 minutes total with travel time max! We can accommodate up to 10 seniors during each recording session, and recording slots are first come, first serve in SmartPass.

Seniors can use smart pass to select ONE recording session to attend from the following options:

Friday, 5/16 between 10:30-11 or 11-11:30am

Tuesday, 5/20 between 10:30-11 or 11-11:30am

Thursday, 5/22 between 10:30-11 or 11-11:30am

Students should come prepare with a simple thank you. It might sounds like:

This is (insert name) from the Lincoln High School Class of 2025. Next year I plan to (insert plans). I would like to thank (insert name(s)) for (insert reason).

updated 5/12/25

We love to honor our seniors through a social media "shout out!" Families will be able to nominate their graduate using a google form and then can watch for their student to be included in our daily post. We can't wait to honor our Zebras for their successes and for our broader digital community to see what makes Lincoln High School a great place to learn and grow and we set kids up for College and Career!

Submit your Seniors Spotlight at: https://bit.ly/lhs2025spotlight

updated 5/12/25

We will be putting together a senior slide show. You can submit up to 10 photos to be included. Guidelines:

- photos need to be school appropriate

- photos should be shared in landscape orientation (not portrait)

- photos should be emailed to bdobbs@wpusd.org

All photos must be submitted by Monday, 5/26 to be included. Once the slide show is created and shared, we will share it here for all families to access and watch again!

updated 5/12/25

Steps to order a transcript:

1. - lhs.wpusd.org
2. - Academics
3. - Counseling
4. - Transcripts
5. - Order Records
6. - Sign in as New User if an account has not been created

If you have not created an account yet, you will be asked to create your profile. If you are a parent creating an account for your student(s), you will add students by clicking on "Profile" on the top right corner and selecting "Add Student". If you have more than one child, you can add them all to your account through this selection. If you have already created an account, make sure you verify you have the correct student selected by checking their name at the top of the page.

EXPERT TIP: open an account with a PERSONAL email address (not your @wpusd.org email).

7. - Order Your Transcript

8. - Where would you like to send the credential?

You can choose a school by using the search bar or you can select "I'm sending to myself or another individual". If you select that you are sending it to yourself or another individual, you will be asked to select which one of those two you are wanting. This can be used if you cannot find the college you need to send it to in the search bar or you are sending it to a business.

9. - Enter Recipients Information

The next screen will allow you to review who you are sending it to and payment information (the school pays for this service for current students).

On this page, you will also be asked to list when you would like it to be sent. If you select "Send Now", the transcript will be sent immediately. If you choose "Hold For Grades" the school will wait to send it to your recipient when the final Semester 2 grades are updated on the transcript. This is a great option for those that would like to order your final transcript ahead of time and have it automatically sent as soon as grades are finalized.

At the bottom of the page you will then sign and date that you give approval for your information to be released to your selected recipient.

10. - Once you complete your order, you will see an order confirmation screen.

We encourage you to order multiple transcripts - one to be sent to your home and one to be sent to your college/university/trade school. Please be sure to mark "HOLD FOR GRADES" and it will be sent in mid-June after Semester 2 grades are posted.

EXPERT TIP: order at least 3 transcripts - one for your own records, one you keep sealed at home in case of a crisis, and one you send to your next school/employer. Once you open a transcript it is no longer official - keep that in mind!

Orders are filled within 1 business day during the regular school year. If you enter a request between mid June and mid July, your order may take up to a week to be completed.

EXPERT TIP: Do this NOW ...you do NOT want a crisis when you are trying to start college, school, or a job! We could tell you horror stories...don't let that be you! Do it NOW! We send all the transcripts out in a big batch on the Tuesday after graduation (or as soon as grades are finalized).

Note that electronic transcripts are FREE through October 12th. Print copies are $7 each.

If you have any questions, check in with Mrs. Stewart (mstewart@wpusd.org). Note that it may take 24-48 hours for her to respond to your question!

Home of the Fighting Zebras!

Email: jhladun@wpusd.org
Website: lhs.wpusd.org
Phone: 916 645 6360
Facebook: facebook.com/LincolnHighSchoolWPUSD