Everything Seniors

SAVE THE DATE!

2025 Graduates are requried to complete the FAFSA or a FAFSA Non Participation Form prior to diploma pick-up.

Hello Raider Senior Family!

Thank you to everyone who has already placed their cap and gown order for graduation. If you have not ordered, there is still time. The final group order deadline is December 1st. Please note, after December 1st, a late fee will be applied to the cap and gown portion of your order.

The graduation cap, gown and tassel as well as custom announcements, senior apparel, diploma frames, and class rings can be ordered directly on jostens.com. The cap and gown unit can be ordered as part of a package or as an individual unit. Get all the details and deadlines HERE.

Our Jostens reps are happy to help at any time with questions. Please contact them at 708-620-8634 or by emailing cranley.office@jostens.com.

Thank you!

Jostens Chicago

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SchooLinks

SchooLinks is a College, Career and Military Ready platform that your student is using here in the Valley View School District. Your student is using this platform about twice a month during Future Ready, but can also access this platform from home!

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Important Dates For Graduates:

• Tuesday, May 13 - Last day for senior attendance (unless failing a class needed to graduate)

• Friday, May 16 - Last day for a senior to attend and bring up grade(s)

• Friday, May 16 - Required Graduation Practice at 7:30am in the BHS Fieldhouse

• Graduation tickets and yard signs will be distributed after practice

• Sunday, May 18 - Graduation Ceremony at 11:00am.

• Student check-in at 9:30am through door #2

Important Information for Graduates:

Graduation practice will be held in the fieldhouse on May 16 at 7:30am. All students participating in graduation are expected to attend.

On graduation day, graduates will enter BHS through Door 2 to check-in to their designated area in the B-Wing Classrooms. Graduates may begin entering at 12:30pm. The processional line up will begin promptly at 10:15am. All graduates participating in the graduation ceremony are required to wear a cap and gown. A student’s graduation attire may be accessorized with items associated with one’s cultural, ethnic, or religious identity. Graduation Honor Cords will be provided to students by their BHS club sponsor if the organization is nationally recognized. Fancy flip-flops and flat dress shoes are encouraged, as no heels are allowed on the field. Students will not be allowed to bring cell phones, purses, or other items into the ceremony, so they should plan accordingly.

Important Information for Parents and Ticketed Guests:

• Student Processional
• The student processional will begin 15 minutes before the offical start time of the ceremony.

• Tickets

• Each graduate will receive six (6) tickets for an outdoor and three (3) tickets for an indoor ceremony at the conclusion of the required graduation practice Friday, May 16

• The Athletic Stadium (used for an outside ceremony) will not accommodate more than 6 tickets per graduate.

• The Fieldhouse (used for an indoor ceremony) will not accommodate more than 3 tickets per graduate.

• Three (3) additional tickets will be given for the Main Gym projector screen viewing of the live ceremony. Graduates with process and recess through the Main Gym, but ticket holders in the Main Gym will not see the ceremony in-person.

• All guests (ages 3 and over) must have a graduation ticket to enter the ceremony.

• Once tickets have been issued, no duplicates will be issued if the tickets are lost.

• Stadium Availability

• Gates will open at 9:30am for guests to begin seating.

• Gates will close promptly at 10:45am to allow for the student processional to begin.

• Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Parking

• Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at Bolingbrook High School.

• Alternate parking will also be available at Jane Addams Middle School and Independence Elementary School.

• Shuttle buses will be available at each alternate parking location from 8:30am to 2:00pm.

• Students should try to arrive in the same vehicle with guests due to limited parking.

• Handicapped parking will be provided to guests with a handicap placard or license plate.

• Professional Photos

• Photos will be taken of all graduates as they receive their diploma.

• HR Imaging will have portraits available online approximately ten days after the ceremony.

• Families will have an opportunity to purchase photos through HR Imaging.

• No guests will be allowed on the field during the ceremony to take pictures.

• Additional Information

• The ceremony will be televised live on BCTV (channel 6) and AT&T (channel 99)

• The ceremony will last approximately two hours.

• No strollers or balloons will be allowed in the stadium.

• After the ceremony, graduates and their guests will be permitted to take photographs together in designated areas around campus.

• To respect all graduates, we ask that guests hold their applause until all graduates' names are read.

Accommodated Seating

Accommodated seating is for guests who are physically unable to climb the stairs to sit in the bleachers.

• All accommodated seating will be reserved by name.

• To make a request for accommodated seating, complete the Accommodated Seating Request Form by May 9, 2025.

• Anyone requesting accommodated seating must have a ticket to get into the stadium.

Inclement Weather

In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place indoors on Sunday, May 18 at 2:00pm at Bolingbrook High School.

Here’s to the Class of 2025!

Dr. Jaclyn Lennox

Assistant Principal | Teaching and Learning

Bolingbrook High School | 365 Raider Way | Bolingbrook, IL 60440

www.vvsd.org/bhs | lennoxjr@vvsd.org

For the most up-to-date information, please view the 2025 Graduation Information Packet.

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Location: Bobak's Signature Roo

Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm

Guest Information

• Interested in bringing a guest?
• Complete the guest request form by April 11, 2025

Ticket Information

• Before you buy a Prom ticket, school fees must be paid in full
• Log in to Infinite Campus to check account - school fees
• Pay fees on Infinite Campus - credit/debit card
• Pay school fees at bookstore - cash, card, check to VVSD
• Questions? Contact Ms. Mszal 630-679-3427
• Tickets will be on sale March 24, 2025 - April 22, 2025
• March 24th - 28th $90 (Online Only)
• April 7th - 11th $110 (Online or Bookstore)
• April 4th - 17th $120 (Online or Bookstore)

Schedule your Senior's Portraits with our photography company, HR Imaging, at senior.hrimagining.com. Below are the senior portraits dates and times:

Fall/Winter Sessions in A119C

• Monday - Friday 12/02 - 12/06: 3:00pm - 9:00pm

• Monday - Friday 12/09 - 12/13: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
• Thursday 01/16: 7:30am - 2:00pm (Yearbook Picture Only)

Questions? You may contact Root Seniors here or call (815) 433-1766

Trip Details:

● Come to BHS for check-in @ 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 10th. Departure is at 8:00 PM.

● Return to BHS @ approximately 5:00 AM on Sunday, May 11th.

Cost: $100 (online payment) or $110 (in-person cash) (Season tickets cannot be applied for this trip.)

● Transportation To & From BHS & Admission to Grad Nite at Six Flags Great America.

● World-class Roller Coasters

● An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet (Additional food options available for purchase.)

● Student Lounge → Music, Movies, Games, Charging Stations, and Prizes

Permission Slips: Please detach and turn-in your signed permission slips at the DEANS OFFICE (D211) by Tuesday, April 8th for review.

Ticket Sales:

● March 14-April 14, 2025: Online Sales (Cost: $100)

● April 8-11, 2025: Before & After School @ the Bookstore (Cost: $110)

● All school fees must be paid in full.

Trip Requirements:

● Students must be a graduating Senior in December or May 2025 .

● Students may NOT have excessive behavior referrals or unexcused absences.

● NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK is permitted in the park.

● Students are limited to a small purse or drawstring backpack.

● All items subject to search prior to leaving BHS.

Prepare and create your account today to manage your transcripts after graduation. Visit www.parchment.com.

Order your yearbook here at www.yearbookforever.com. Don't delay!

Principal, Dr. Jason Pascavage: "Whoever you are, Wherever you go, Honor Bolingbrook, Honor the Raiders"

Associate Principal, Dr. Lennox: "Be confident with whatever decision you make"

Associate Principal, Lauren Willis: "Learn financial literacy and what that means"

Assistant Principal, Claudia Gurney: "Whenever you can, travel, see the world, learn new cultures, invest in the experiences. You wont regret it!"

Assistant Principal, Charles Mark: "College is your opportunity to be whomever you want to be. So be the best version of yourself!"

Assistant Principal, Patrick Woods: "Be kind, work hard. Nothing is ever as good as it seems, nothing is ever as bad as it seems, it’s always somewhere in the middle! Good luck in your future endeavors."

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Website: https://bhs.vvsd.org/

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