Congratulations Class of 2023 Seniors!

You've worked hard over the past four years and now it's time to celebrate your achievements! There are a lot of exciting events coming up in June - don't miss these opportunities to celebrate with your classmates:

  • Senior Prom: Saturday, June 3rd from 8 - 11 pm [Bellevue Art Museum] - This event is being organized by the Senior Cabinet.
  • Baccalaureate: Sunday, June 11th at 4 pm [St. John Vianney Church in Kirkland] - Free. This is an unofficial event organized by Senior Parents.
  • Senior Sunset: Monday, June 12th at 8:30 pm [The Bergh] Bring blankets & snacks!
  • Elementary School Senior March: Here are the dates and time for the Senior Marches at the various local feeder elementary schools:
    • Juanita Elementary: Wed, June 7th at 1:30 pm (grads - please arrive at 1:20 pm dressed in your cap and gown)
    • John Muir Elementary: Wed, June 7th at 1:30 pm
    • Thoreau Elementary: Wed, June 7th at 1:45 pm
    • Lakeview Elementary: Wed, June 7th at 1:55 pm
    • AG Bell Elementary: Fri, June 9th at 3:10 pm
    • Sandburg Elementary: Fri, June 9th at 3:25 pm (group photo at 3:15 pm - click here for more info)
    • Robert Frost Elementary: Mon, June 12th at 3 pm (arrive at 2:45 pm)
    • Helen Keller Elementary: Tues, June 13th at 3:15 pm
  • Last Day of Class for Seniors: Tuesday, June 13th.
  • Senior Breakfast: Wednesday, June 14th before school at 6:30 am [JHS Commons] Organized by JHS Teachers.
  • Graduation Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 14th in the morning at 7:45 am [JHS Field House] THIS EVENT IS MANDATORY! Graduation tickets will be passed out afterwards
  • "Moving Up" Assembly: Wednesday, June 14th after rehearsal at 9:10 am [JHS Field House] This event is optional, but the Lip Dup will be shown for the first time at this event.
  • Senior Celebration: Wednesday, June 14th from 7 - 10:30 pm [McMenamin's Anderson Schoolhouse in Bothell] Ticket sales are now closed and will not be available at the door. This event is for JHS Seniors only. Organized by the PTSA. 
  • Graduation: Thursday, June 15th at 6:30 pm [Alaska Airlines Arena at UW] - Free, but must have a ticket to attend. Please see the official graduation page on the JHS School website.


Below are explanations of some of the events and items that you might come across as you prepare for graduation:

GRADUATION
Cap & Gown Orders – December.  $$  Watch for email to order your cap and gown for graduation.  Contact the Dean or Students or your counselor if you need help with the cost for this.  If you don't want to keep your gown, donate back to JHS to help students for next year.

Senior Announcements - $$ Some students order professionally printed announcement cards, with or without their photo included.  These are given or mailed to friends and relatives as a way of announcing their graduation.  This is not required.

Senior Prom - $$  An evening dance with a band or DJ organized by the ASB Senior Cabinet.  Often held at a location in Seattle during May.  Purchase tickets through ASB.  Most students get dressed up in long evening gowns and suits/tuxedos.  Get together with friends and take pictures beforehand.  Some students also go to dinner before, and/or have a party after.
               PRO TIP: Watch for "promposals" where one student creates an elaborate sign, gift, display, or announcement as a way of proposing or asking another student to prom.

Baccalaureate - An optional non-school sponsored faith-based service open to all graduating seniors and their families. This is a student-lead service focused on honoring faith and the soon to be graduates. 

Senior Breakfast - a breakfast at school put on by staff and volunteers.  Usually on the morning before graduation.

Senior Assembly - An at-school assembly of the senior class.  Usually following the Senior Breakfast.

Senior Celebration - see our info about the PTSA sponsored Class of 2023 Senior Celebration here: https://jhsptsa.com/Page/Senior%20Celebration/Senior%20Celebration