Senior News

Senior Class Graduation Meeting

Wednesday, January 15th 10:30 - 11:00 FLEX

Herff Jones Cap & Gown Sales: In Person

January 22nd & 23rd

During all 3 lunches - 11:00 am - 1:15 pm

Online sales anytime: HERE

ASVAB Testing

Tuesday, January 28th

Register HERE

TSI Testing

Wednesday, January 29th

(Needed for ACC FREE Tuition)

Register HERE

Senior Panoramic

Wednesday, February 5th

10:30 AM - Large Gym

Purchase NEXT DAY during lunches or ONLINE

Herff Jones Announcement Order Pick-Up

TBD

Herff Jones Cap & Gown Order Pick-Up

TBD

Senior Class Meeting

Thursday, March 6th 10:30 - 11:00 FLEX

MHS Cafeteria

**Mandatory for Seniors**

Senior Walk:

TBD

Graduation Ticket Pick-Up

May 12th - 16th: 8:30 - 10:00 AM or 5:00 - 6:00 PM

MHS Front Lobby

Senior Award Ceremony:

May 19th - 6:00 PM

Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center

Graduation Practice - MANDATORY EVENT!

May 21st - 2:00 PM

McNeil Gym - *Wear your Cap and Gown*

Graduation:

May 22nd - 12:00 PM

HEB Center at Cedar Park

Herff Jones will be on campus Wednesday January 15th during FLEX to talk to Seniors about cap and gown purchases. They will return the following week on Wednesday, January 22nd and Thursday, January 23th during all 3 lunches to collect in person order forms and payments. You can always order online on the Herff Jones website.

Cap and Gowns will be delivered to the campus by Herff Jones. Seniors will be escorted down during the English class to pick up all orders. Students who did not pick up their orders on these dates can pick them up in their office suites. These pick up dates are usually scheduled for April. Exact pick up dates coming soon!

Ticket Pick up: Monday May 12th - Friday May 16th 8:30 - 10:00 AM or 5:00 - 6:00 PM.

All tickets not picked up during this week will be placed into Senior Packets and passed out at Graduation Practice.

Additional Tickets: All students receive 6 tickets for the ceremony. An email for additional tickets went out in November. If you completed the form your tickets will be added to your packet at the ticket pick up dates. If you did not complete that form, additional tickets will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis at the ticket pick-up table.

Ticket Information: Admittance to the ceremony held at the H-E-B Center will be by ticket only. This is to ensure attendance does not exceed the appropriate capacity of the event center and to ensure the safety of students and guests.

All eligible students were notified through their student email accounts if they are eligible for a Graduation Stole. In the email there is a link to purchase your stole.

If you have any questions regarding stoles please email:

cte_department@roundrockisd.org.

All stoles are placed into Senior packets and passed out at Graduation Practice on May 21st.

Graduation cords are purchased through organization sponsors on campus. If you have questions about cords please speak with the teacher/staff member in charge of your organization.

All cords are placed into Senior packets and passed out at Graduation Practice on May 21st.

Click HERE to see a calendar with the upcoming list of Colleges coming to the McNeil

Maverick students and families that have questions about applying to college should check the McNeil Counseling Department webpage: Applying to College & Career Future Goals and contact Dr. Sonia Baker, McNeil High School Lead Counselor, with any additional questions.

Senior Mid Year Transcripts are ready!

If you have already requested a transcript, it has been sent out or is ready for pickup in the front office.
If you need to request a transcript and have not already filled out a request form, here are the steps:

1. Go to the McNeil website A-Z index, select E for "e-store", then "transcripts", and pay for a transcript request. (Or click HERE)

2. Go back to A-Z index, select T for "transcript request", fill out and sign the request form, then email it to the email address on the form. (Or click HERE)

Once we receive both your payment and transcript request form we will process your request within 2 Business days.You can also request transcripts in person in the main office.

The FAFSA is a graduation requirement. If you have completed your FAFSA, please send a copy of your confirmation of completion to sonia_baker@roundrockisd.org. If you choose to opt out, please see your counselor and he/she will provide you with an opt-out form. I will need that copy to clear you for graduation. If you are under 18, your parents will need to sign the form.

Fill out the Senior College and Scholarship Information forms. You can fill out this forms as many times as you need before Graduation. Scholarship recipients will be congratulated at the Senior Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 19th.

2025 Senior College/University & Major Information

2025 Senior Scholarship Information

Texas Scholarship Challenge

The Deerpark Middle School (DMS) PTA sets aside money each year to award scholarship funds to McNeil High School seniors aspiring to higher education.
Applicants must be in their senior year at McNeil High School and must have attended DMS during each year of middle school.
The deadline for the 2025 application is April 18, 2025.
This year, the DMS PTA will award two $1000 scholarships based on their essay and academics. The DMS PTA will select and inform the recipients by Friday, May 16, 2025. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the student’s higher education institution of choice to apply toward the cost of tuition.
If you have questions or need to submit the form offline, please contact Ruchi Messick, DMS PTA Scholarship Chair, at scholarships@deerparkmspta.org or work with your counselor.

Link to application: https://forms.gle/JRfxuxDEgw9sBdPFA

James G. Walsh Middle School is awarding two scholarships to RRISD high school seniors who are graduating in 2025 and attended Walsh Middle School. Scholarships will be in the sum of $500 each. See application for additional details.

Please share with any 2025 seniors! All applications due March 23, 2025.

Application Link

The Gattis Elementary PTA will provide two $500 scholarships to former Gators graduating from a RRISD high school in May 2025. Click HERE for more information and to apply. The application deadline this year is 4/20.

The Pearson Ranch Middle School Alumni Scholarship has been established by the Pearson Ranch MS PTA to award scholarship funds to former Pearson Ranch Middle School attendees aspiring to higher education. Click HERE for more information and to apply.

Applications will be accepted until April 30th and scholarships will be decided and notified by May 15th.

Mark your calendars…ACC Adulting Northridge - Adulting 101

Friday, March 7, 2025

Join us for Austin Community College’s Adulting 101 to learn skills needed to be successful inside and outside the classroom. This event is free and open to the community.

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | austincc.edu/adulting101

RSVP HERE

Graduation and our Project Grad Celebration are just around the corner. We NEED your help! Our fundraisers have been successful and have laid a great foundation. Our greatest NEED at this time is cash donations. Please consider making a donation to help ensure we can provide an excellent drug and alcohol free celebration for every senior who wishes to attend. We need to raise $55 for each senior in attendance. Any donation below, equal to, or above that amount is truly helpful!

Online store to make a credit card donation: https://ch2v-347.memberhub.com/store#

How do I donate tickets or request additional tickets?

The original deadline for extra ticket requests has closed. If you were unable to request tickets before this deadline you may still request additional tickets when you pick up your allotted 6 tickets during tick pickup days. These tickets will be first come first serve. If you do not need all of your allotted 6 tickets you can also donate them back to the campus. Donated tickets will be given out to other families needing additional tickets on ticket pick-up days.

What if I do not receive enough tickets for my family?

All five Round Rock ISD graduations will be live video-streamed on the District’s website.

May I enter the ceremony without a ticket?

No. Your ticket will be scanned upon entry. To expedite the entry process, please arrive early and do not bring bulky items. Tickets may not be duplicated, nor can they be scanned more than once. Children under 3 will be admitted without a ticket but will have to be seated on a lap.

Do I have to purchase a cap and gown?

Yes, all graduating Seniors must purchase a cap and gown from Herff Jones. The gowns have changed since 2022 so wearing previous years' caps/gowns is not permitted. Gowns are forest green with a navy blue cuff on the sleeve and the new McNeil High School Logo on the shoulder.

For any questions or concerns regarding graduation tickets, please complete the Let's Talk form on the McNeil High School Website.

Commencement ceremonies for the District’s five comprehensive high schools will be held at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in May.

The McNeil High School ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025.

Email: Mcneil_graduation@roundrockisd.org
Website: mcneil.roundrockisd.org
Location: 5720 East McNeil Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: (512) 464-6300
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Twitter: @MHSmavs