Senior Schedule of Events: 2022
NOTE: All Fees must be paid, and all pictures and/or picture money, books, and other property belonging to the school must be turned in to the school by Friday, May 6th, in order to participate in graduation and senior activities.
Note: The following dates are subject to change if conflicts occur.
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April (This week)
Cap and Gowns will be delivered. ($50.00 due to Gaston before delivery.)
Wednesday, April 27th
Deadlinefor pictures for Baccalaureate video to be turned in to senior sponsors or emailed to Mrs. Sims at rena_sims@ecboe.org
April (TBA)
Graduation Invitation orders will be shipped to student’s home address. The balance must be paid in full to Balfour before orders will be shipped. You should receive a postcard in the mail with your balance.
Wednesday, May 4th
Baccalaureate Service at James Memorial Baptist Church
No chewing gum during service.
Boys- Dress is the same as Graduation, no cap.
Girls- Dress is the same as Graduation, no cap.
Meet at the side door of James Memorial Baptist Church at 5:45 p.m.
Services begin at**6:00p.m.**and will end around 7:00p.m.
Friday, May 6th
Deadline- All fees must be paid and all pictures and/or picture money, books (not needed for instruction), and other property belonging to the school must be turned in to the school.
Friday, May 6th
Senior Field Trip to GSCC (8:15 – 12:30 / Lunch provided)
Spring Fling at Gaston - Afternoon
Seniors Finals May 9th – May 13th
5/9/22 – 4th and 8th periods
5/10/22 – 5th and 7th periods
5/11/22 – 2nd and 6th periods
5/12/22 – 1st and 3rd periods
5/13/33 – Make-ups
May 13th – May 26th
Senior Summer School
Tuesday, May 10th Senior Honors Night
James Memorial Baptist Church
(6:00 p.m.) Dress- church attire / business casual (no jeans).
Tuesday, May 17th
Highland Senior Walk-through
(Seniors arrive at 8:15 – Walk-through at 8:30)
Wednesday, May 18th
Practice for High School Award’s Day Program. (Practice time will be announced).
Friday, May 20th
High School Award’s Day, Pictures, and Picnic
Cap and Gown Group Picture
Group Picture, Beta Club, 13-year seniors, etc. will be made.
Meet in the Library following announcements
Leave all valuables with your family as we do have to march in.
Boys- Dress is the same as Graduation, including cap.
Girls- Dress is the same as Graduation, including cap. (no shorts).
Immediately after Award’s Day, meet at the North Gadsden Park (Purple Park)
Bring dish for picnic.
Wednesday, May 25th(Football Field)
High School Graduation practice.
Football Field at 1:00
NOTE: Seniors must be at Graduation Practice to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.
Friday, May 27th (Football Field)
High School Graduation (6:00 p.m.)
Arrive at 5:15 p.m. dressed in cap & gown(no chewing gum).
Leave all valuables (cell phones, purses, combs, cameras, car keys, etc.) with your parents because we all have to march in.
Graduation Attire:
Girls- Wear solid black or dark dresses under their gown and dress shoes (patterns can show through the gown). Dresses to be worn under the gown should be in accordance with school guidelines. Thin straps are to be covered with a sweater, and strapless dresses are not permitted. Cap and gown.
Boys– Wear khaki or dark dress pants, dark dress shoes (no athletic shoes), white shirt, black or navy tie (no designs that show at neck), cap and gown.
