April Newsletter Class of 2025

We are proud to announce that the Class of 2025 has eight Valedictorians, Tayla Abundis, Kayli Benjamin, Logan Bouck, Madeline Brimhall, Ailya Fager, James Hardin, Shanna Hellewell, Jefferson Smith and Salutatorian, Dannen Oliver.

Well done to all of our top ranked scholars who will be recognized at Laurels in May and presented with individually engraved graduation medallions.

• Samantha Diener
• Noelle DeCrona
• Tayla Foshay
• Brianna Neifert
• Riley Mueller
• Hailey Gunyan
• Emma Schmutz
• Liam Johnston
• Briella Morgan

Class Rank/Honor Roll/Principal's List can be found on the high school website. Click on the button below.

Jostens Spring Delivery Day is Monday we get back from Spring Break. Monday April 21st during Lunches (10:30 am – 12:30 pm).

Collect your cap, gown, stole and any other items you ordered, PLUS your yard sign! Jostens tent will be set up in the North Parking Lot by the Wee Wolves entrance.

This year's senior class aerial photo will be taken on the football field at 1:20 p.m. on Monday, April 28th by Lifetouch.

Seniors will be released from class at SKHS at 1:15 p.m. to participate, in order to still be able to catch the bus home where applicable. Running Start and West Sound Tech students are encouraged to attend if possible.

If you qualify to wear the Scholar-Athlete (white) Stole, or Performing Art (silver) Stole. *check with the Athletics office, ASB office or your band/choir/drama teacher if you are unsure of whether or not you qualify.

Stoles will be available to purchase from the ASB office for $10 each beginning May 1st.

Tickets for Graduation and Prom are withheld from students who have outstanding fines and fees at the ASB office. Return any school property, that you no longer need... uniforms, books or missing technology (even if it's from middle school) and take care of any fines now so you are not disappointed later!

If you need financial assistance call or visit Ms. Arkin in the ASB office; we are here to help whenever it is possible, but leaving it to the last minute always results in frustration. We want to avoid that as much as you do. Call 360-874-5610 or email arkin@skschools.org with any questions.

Looking for Performers!

Do you want to perform at the 2025 graduation?

Get some friends together and perform a dance or a song, read a poem or a speech. Be a part of a group or on your own! Be creative, it's your graduation!

If you are graduating with the class of 2025 and are interested in auditioning to perform at graduation, please fill out the application form in the class of '25 google classroom. Auditions will be April 23rd at 2:15 p.m. So sign up NOW!

Share your plans for the future with us!

We want to recognize the many paths our seniors will take after graduation. If you have been accepted to a college, university, trade school, community college, or other training program, we want to know! If you are enlisting in the military, we want to know! If you are going into the workforce, we want to know!

Come by the Counseling Office to let us know your plans. Seniors can come in and have their picture taken via a polaroid and we will "post" it on the SK Wolf Gram "social media" board in the hallway.

Want to go to college, but need some help with expenses? College scholarships and grants can help you attain your education dreams! It's not too late to apply. See Mrs. Nass in the Career Center with any questions.

Are you planning to enter the work force after graduation? Check here for current openings, announcements and hiring events! Seasonal positions are shared as well. These are a great fit for those who plan to leave in the fall for school.

Most apprenticeships last from one to five years, depending upon the occupation. Apprentices are paid an hourly wage, along with other benefits which include educational, medical, dental, retirement, and paid vacation. For more information about apprenticeships, contact the SKHS Career Center or click the link below.

All branches of service have information detailing the programs available on their websites.

Want to get a head start on planning and logistics for Graduation Day at the Tacoma Dome? Visit their website for parking, security and clear bag policies.

Tacoma Dome / Plan Your Visit

We’re excited to announce our annual Senior Parade is coming up! This event has become a special tradition that our seniors, their families, and the community look forward to every year.

While it’s a lot of work—and not cheap—we are committed to keeping it free for all. No tickets, no entry fees, no barriers. We want every family to feel welcome and able to focus on celebrating their graduate, stress-free. That’s what makes this event so meaningful. Expenses are traffic control, permitting, DJ, professional staff, professional traffic equipment all required by the City, and insurance. Roughly $8,000.

To make this happen, we’re hosting just one fundraiser:

Comedy & Music Night — May 10th at McCormick Woods

We’ll be selling tables for $250. You can fill your table however you’d like—invite friends and family for a fun night out, or sell individual seats to help cover the cost. Either way, it’s always a blast!

We’re also looking for a few silent auction items. If you or someone you know owns a small or large business and would like to donate, we’d be incredibly grateful and happy to showcase your support.

You can reserve your table via Venmo @skhypesquad, check, or cash—we provide receipts, and yes, we’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under SK Hype Squad.

16 tables is max capacity.

Thank you all for making this tradition so special year after year. Let’s keep it going strong!

To connect with the senior class parents and families, please join their Group Facebook page.