Columbia Central Jr./Sr. High School
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May 7, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We are approaching the end of your child’s Senior year. While this is not the end of the year we planned on, together we will make it special for you and your family. This group of students has persevered through an uncertain time and will be strong as a result. We look forward to celebrating all of their accomplishments and wishes for their future endeavors. Listed below are the important dates, times, and events to come. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with questions you may have along the way.
Dates and Events
May 1-15-Reminders for the following items-
Please email a baby and senior photo of your child for the graduation video to kendon.smith@myeagles.org
Seniors need to email Mrs. Diefenthaler all completed volunteer hours and Red Cross donations for their graduation cords to wendy.diefenthaler@myeagles.org
Students need to complete the Senior Survey if they have not done so yet. We are working on Senior Spotlights and want to be sure we include the entire class. The survey asks about their t-shirts size as well. We need this by Friday, May 8
May 8, 6-8 PM-Locker clean out pick up for Seniors-
Seniors will pick up their belongings, hand in textbooks, pick up graduation announcements, other personal items purchased from Jostens, and graduation yard signs. We will maintain appropriate COVID-19 safety precautions. (Caps and gowns will be provided to students on July 24.)
May 15-Last day of school for Seniors-
Any students still completing classes for credit must hand in all assignments by May 28.
May 15-Senior Car Parade-7: 30 PM-
Seniors will be asked to meet at the baseball field before the parade begins at 7:15 PM. They may decorate their cars. Parents and community members should bring decorated signs to cheer and watch the Car Parade of Seniors in the high school parking lot area. Be the Light for the Class of 2020 will take place to end the parade.
May 27-Senior Scholarships-
We are working with community leaders to finalize scholarships for Seniors. Letters will be mailed to Seniors indicating any academic awards and/or scholarships they have received. Directions will be included on how to access the scholarships. We will celebrate all of these honors with students on July 21 at our Senior Brunch.
June 15-Fines for outstanding uniforms, textbooks, calculators or other school related items-
Parents will receive a letter regarding any fines that need to be paid. All fines will be posted to PowerSchool and it will be updated with any new information through June 15. Student fines must be paid prior to graduation. If you are having difficulty paying a fine, please contact nianne.prendel@myeagles.org for support. Students will not receive diplomas until all outstanding fines have been paid.
Senior Week-Tuesday, July 21-
Lifetouch Graduation Photos, Senior Brunch, Student Award Presentation, Decision Day Announcements, Jostens delivery for caps, gowns, and tassels, Photo sessions by appointment will begin at 8:30 AM and brunch will begin at 10:30 AM. This is a student event and should last until approximately 12:30 PM.
Wednesday, July 22-Prom-8-11 PM, Location TBA
Thursday, July 23-Baccalaureate-7 PM, Location TBA
Friday, July 24-Graduation Practice-9:30-11AM, Graduation-7 PM, Jackson College Potter Center
We want nothing more than to be able to hold each event as planned to honor this strong, united, and special class. Please keep in mind as we look toward our Senior Week dates and events, we will continue to closely monitor all current CDC requirements and abide by these important procedures to protect our students and community. Please note details for graduation and other events are subject to change as a result.
Other Important Information
Graduation yard signs are available for purchase in the high school office for $20. Students may pick them up at Locker Clean Out or you may come to the high school office on any Tuesday or Thursday from 9 AM-1 PM for a sign.
Be the Light for the Class of 2020-Columbia Central will join schools across the nation every Friday at 20:20 (8:20 p.m.) by lighting up the football stadium in honor of the Class of 2020! We would love to have parents and community members attend for the final two Friday evenings, May 8 and May 15, to share our love and support for our Seniors. Reminder: We cannot have gatherings. People who attend must remain in their car. Please no parking or standing outside of your vehicle. #Bethelight, #Classof2020, #GoldenEagles.
Together, we want to remind seniors of the dangers of excessive, unhealthy celebration. We want all of our students to be safe and enjoy the graduation season.
I want the end of the year to be special for every student and family. Thank you for all of the love and support you have given these wonderful students. They are determined leaders who are prepared for the future. Please let me know if I can help in any way as we prepare for the memorable events to come.
Sincerely,
Christi O’Neil
Christi O’Neil, Principal
Columbia Central Jr./Sr. High School