Class of 2024 Graduation News
End of Year Important Information
Upcoming Dates
All About Seniors
May 9: Senior Class Meeting #2, FAC during PRIDE time (no call outs)
May 16-17: Final Exams for Seniors
May 16: CCA Senior Awards Night, 5:30pm Catz Den
May 16: Senior Sunset, 8pm Football Stadium
May 17: Last Day of School....you made it!
May 21: Senior Academic and Athletic Awards Night, 6:30pm FAC (invite only)May 22: Farewell Assembly, 1:45pm FAC
May 23: Graduation Practice, 8:50am Main Gym
May 23: Graduation, 7pm
End of Year To Do
- Senior iPad turn in will be May 15-17. Students can return iPads in to the window next to the Technology office (across from the Media Center).
- Book return: any library or text books should be returned to the Media Center.
- Any outstanding fines/dues must be paid. Diplomas will not be mailed if any outstanding balance.
- Athletic uniforms and equipment must be returned to the coach.
- After the end of the school year, seniors can pick up their student file from the main office.
Caps and Gowns
Most seniors have picked up their cap and gown, and a few are still on the way. If you have not placed an order, please contact Mrs. Ewing in the main office.
269-792-2254 ext. 1001
Walking Partner
Every senior must sign up for a walking partner for Graduation. Sign ups are in the main office. You may also email Mrs. Ewing ewingj@waylandunion.org
If you do not sign up, a walking partner will be chosen for you.
Getting Ready for Graduation
Cap Decorating
Cap Decorating is allowed this year, if seniors wish to do so. Included is a list of rules for you to follow.
Any student that does not adhere will not participate at graduation.
Do's:
- Future Plans
- Loved Ones
- Hobbies
- Sports
- Meaningful Quote
- Clubs
- All decorations must be flat on cap (small flowers acceptable)
Don'ts:
- No inappropriate sayings
- No drug/alcohol references, including signs and pictures
- No gun references
- No inappropriate pictures
- Nothing referencing harming others
- Nothing against typical school dress rules
- Nothing coming off the top of the cap (Including bulky flowers)
- Nothing hanging off the sides of the cap (Including bows) The tassel is the only allowable item.
See example below of what is NOT allowable:
Dress for Graduation
**Heels must NOT puncture the turf**
The Week of Graduation
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Senior Academic and Athletic Awards Night
Awards Night will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:30pm in the FAC. This is an invitation only event. Anyone receiving an award will be notified in writing. Students receiving additional cords for graduation will receive them at the ceremony. This will be live streamed.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
District Tour/Elementary Parade
This is optional for any senior who wishes to participate. Seniors will wear their cap and gown on a parade through the elementary buildings as they receive warm send offs from our future Wildcats.
Meet at the main entrance of the high school at 11:45am. Buses will leave at 12:00pm!
Students will parade through Dorr Elementary, Baker Elementary and Steeby Elementary.
Farewell Assembly
Thursday, May 23, 2024
You've Made It...Graduation Day!
Graduation Practice
Graduation Practice is MANDATORY for all seniors. Practice will begin at 9am, so plan to arrive shortly before that, 8:45am. Students will meet in the Main Gym. Seniors will be lined up in walking order. Weather permitting, we will continue to the stadium.
No cap or gown is needed for practice.
Grad Bash Bag Check
Grad Bash Committee will be set up during practice in the Catz Den for bag check. All bags will be labeled and checked. Students can check their bags before or after Graduation Practice.
What to pack:
- Comfy clothes for both warm and cold weather (shorts, sweatshirt...).
- Tennis shoes (or closed toe shoes).
- NO paraphernalia, vapes, alcohol, weapons allowed.
- All bags will be searched.
Graduation Ceremony
- Graduation ceremony will begin at 7pm. Weather permitting, it will be held on the football stadium. The Main Gym will be used for backup.
- Seniors must arrive at 6pm at the FAC. (If attending Grad Bash, students cannot drive themselves home. It's a good idea to make arrangements to be dropped off).
- Gates will open at 5pm for the stadium (Doors will open at 6pm if held in the Main Gym).
- Seniors will be lined up in walking order and led into the stadium when the ceremony begins (or main gym if needed).
- Graduation will be live streamed.
Grad Bash
There will be time after Graduation to take pictures and to change for Grad Bash. Students should send graduation clothes home with family before they leave. Grad Bash buses will be lined up and students will report for check in no later than 8:45pm before boarding. Seniors will load buses by 9pm, and will leave promptly after. The community will line the streets through town, cheering, for your send off!
Seniors are not allowed to drive themselves home following Grad Bash. NO student cars will be allowed overnight in the parking lot.
Please make sure you have arrangements to be picked up Friday morning at the FAC. Bus arrival time is 5am.
GRAD BASH Contact: waylandgradbashinc2024@gmail.com
Please join this Facebook group as a lot of information will be shared here: "WUHS Class of 2024 Parent Group"