Class of 2023 Info - June Update

We are so excited to share with you this very special milestone in your lives. At last, this highly anticipated day and the culminating event of your high school career is right around the corner. In order to give you all the information and details you need to know prior to the big day, please visit the Enumclaw High School Class of 2023 webpage for the latest updates.

Please take a look at the newsletter and if you still have questions, please contact Dr. Merrell, Principal of Enumclaw High School via email at - rodrick_merrell@enumclaw.wednet.edu or, via phone at 360-802-7673. Should any of this information change, we will update the website Class of 2023 page as soon as possible.

Go Hornets!

Thursday, June 8, 2023

• Seniors start checkout process through their English class.

Friday, June 9, 2023

• EHS End-of-Year Celebration, Enumclaw High School, 12:05 PM
• Seniors may pick up graduation tickets once they have completed check out

Sunday, June 11, 2023

• Enumclaw Seniors Baccalaureate, Trinity Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM (This is an optional event not scheduled by the high school)

Monday, June 12, 2023

• Class of 2023 - Last Full Day of School
• Seniors may pick up graduation tickets once they have paid all fines and completed the check out process.
• Class of 2023 Virtual Video Awards Program Released

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

• Class of 2023 Graduation Practice, EHS Gym, 8:00 AM
• Class of 2023 Moving Up Ceremony, EHS Gym, 9:30 AM
• Seniors may take graduation photos in Commons in their Caps and Gowns - after Moving Up Assembly
• Make 'Em Weep, Various Locations, 11:30 AM

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

• Class of 2023 Graduation Practice, Pete's Pool, 9:00 AM
  
• Graduation Ceremonies, Pete's Pool, 7:00 PM (Seniors should report the the Field House by 5:30 PM)
• Class of 2023 Graduation Party - Hosted by the parents of the Class of 2023, Immediately following graduation (This is an optional event not scheduled by the high school)

Thursday, June 15, 2023

• Graduates may pick up diplomas starting at 8 AM.

Senior Check Out Procedures will begin on Thursday, June 8th. All fines can be paid online or in person on or before this date. Students will return their chromebook & charger, textbooks and library books. In addition, they will pick up their immunization card, check and pay cafeteria balances, take the senior survey, and pay all fines. Once students have paid all fines and completed all check-out stations they will be able to pick up their the graduation tickets.

Students will check out through their English Classes. Running Start students may report to the library/media center between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM to complete the check out process.

Please take into consideration the following rules when decorating your graduation cap.

Decoration of your graduation cap is not required. Graduation caps will be reviewed and approved in advance of the ceremony. Failure to follow these rules will result in the removal of the cap before the ceremony.

Expectations:

• Designs must not be inappropriate or privilege will be taken away.

• No objects such as signs, stuffed animals, bells, flowers, or any 3D object may rest on the cap.

• ALL decorations MUST lay FLAT(1 inch) on the cap.

• Nothing can lay perpendicular thus allowing us to see the decoration beyond eye level.

• Nothing can hang down from any side of the cap.

• Your cap CANNOT make noise.

Suggested Cap Designs May Include:

• Thank a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend

• Recognize your post-secondary plans (college, trade school, military)

• Recognize your high school activities (ex. sports, clubs, co-curricular activities)

• Your graduation year.

• Include an inspirational message.

• Leave it blank. Decoration of your graduation cap is optional.

Cap decorations must be school appropriate and cannot include:

• Offensive language, flags, derogatory names or statements

• Contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that: refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons or be of a sexual nature.

• Nicknames (unless approved)

• Gang-related signs/slang

• Boyfriend or girlfriend’s name

• Political affiliation

• Alcohol, drugs, weapons, or be of sexual nature

• Threaten the safety or welfare of any person

Students, we highly suggest you trace your cap onto cardboard and decorate the cardboard. In case you make a mistake, you can start over with a new piece of cardboard. We cannot furnish new caps if you damage yours when decorating. You may purchase extras from Jostens. After you decorate it, stick it to your cap with double-sided tape or Velcro stickers.

Administration will reserve the right to disallow anything that is not considered appropriate for the commencement ceremony.

Baccalaureate is is a non denominational, religious ceremony for seniors. Senior attendance at this event is not required. Baccalaureate will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 7:00 PM. For more information or to submit a picture for the slide show, please contact Tammy Rismiller @ 253-335-7200.

When: Tuesday, June 13th

Directions:

1. Complete the sign up survey sent via student email by June 6, 2023. Survey Link
2. Bring your cap and gown with you to EHS on Tuesday, June 13th.
3. Drop by the Main Office Conference Room and sign in. Pick up the honorary diploma for the staff member you have selected.
4. When you arrive at the appropriate location, surprise your person by playing pomp and circumstance on your way in. Have your group stop the music. You then need to be ready to hand your person the honorary diploma and thank them by letting them know how they have made a difference in your life and why you selected them. Your group should then capture a photo with your phone/camera. Repeat this for each person in your group.
5. When you are finished visiting your honorary staff member please sign out.
6. Thank You for taking the time to celebrate a staff member that made a difference in your life!

If you do not have a cap and gown we will have extras available but they will need to be returned immediately following the event.

Each senior will receive at least 8 tickets which can be picked up 24 hours after all fines/fees have been paid. Students must sign for their tickets when they pick them up starting on June 9th. Additional tickets will be allocated on an equitable basis. We will base the additional number of students who requested additional. If you need more than your allotment, please note the number needed on the graduation ticket survey - 2023 Graduation Ticket Request.

All students should complete this form and request additional tickets for the ceremony. You can also use this form if you are requesting seats for anyone in the party who is mobility impaired.

We will make every effort to ensure that all requests are filled.

When: Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:00 PM

Doors Open: 5:00 PM

Where: Pete's Pool

Tickets: 8 Per Student

Ticket Price - Free!

We will hold graduation at Pete's Pool again this year - rain or shine. Doors to the ceremony will open at 5:00 PM. Last year we had a mini traffic jam outside the venue. Please plan to arrive early and carpool if necessary. You can access the parking map below for information on parking at Pete's Pool.

We lucked out on weather last year and are hoping for sunshine again. Please keep your fingers crossed for a similar outcome this year.

Graduates will be asked to arrive no later than 5:30 PM in the field house.

The 2023 EHS Commencement Ceremony is an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free event. Additionally, air horns, silly string, and beach balls, balloons, or any other items that could distract from the ceremony are not permitted.

Seniors, if you are going to attend a college, trade school, an apprenticeship, or military in the fall you will need your final transcript. Please visit this link - Transcript Link - for instructions. Diplomas may be picked up on Thursday, June 15th at 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM through June 20th.

Email: lisa_phinisee@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Website: https://ehs.enumclaw.wednet.edu/
Location: 226 Semanski Street South, Enumclaw, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 882-7669
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnumclawHS/
Twitter: @EnumclawHS1