April 1, 2014
PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND CLASS OF 2014:
With graduation just around the corner, there are a number of related activities and issues you
should be informed about:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: CLASS DUES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO THE PROM – Dues
are $5.00 for each year that you have attended PRHS; see Mrs. Prescott.
GET YOUR PROM TICKETS IN THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE STARTING APRIL 7th
JOSTENS DELIVERS CAPS, GOWNS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 17th
Jostens will be in the lobby outside the cafeteria on Thursday, April 17, during lunches to deliver
graduation caps, gowns, announcements, etc. and collect any money owed. If you have not paid
for your cap and gown yet, the cost is $23.00 (please make check payable to Jostens). Caps and
gowns should be removed from the packages and tried on at home. Place gown on hanger to help
remove wrinkles. If anyone has a problem with the fit of his or her gown, please stop by to see
Mrs. Prescott and she will correct this.
IMPORTANT: There will be a MANDATORY Prom meeting with Mr. Parsons (for PRHS
students only) on Thursday, May 8th time and location to be announced.
STUDENTS MUST BE IN SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, MAY 9th AND ATTEND THE PROM
MEETING IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE PROM.
ALSO, ALL PRHS STUDENTS ATTENDING THE PROM MUST COMPLETE AND
SIGN THE ATTACHED PROM PARTICIPATION CONTRACT AND RETURN IT TO
THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE.
SENIOR/JUNIOR PROM: SATURDAY, MAY 10 “Fly Me to the Moon” 6:00 - 11:00 PM
The Prom is again at The Courtyard Marriott, Concord, NH, Saturday, May 10, from 6:00 PM –
11:00 PM (Exit 15W off I-93 at the Grappone Conference Center). Students must arrive no later
than 7:00 p.m. Call 254-9414 if you have unexpected complications that prevent you from
arriving at the Prom by 7:00 PM. (All senior prom tickets are FREE; just sign up with Mrs.
Prescott and pay your class dues to pick up your ticket; you must have a ticket to be admitted to
the Prom.) Underclassmen and guest tickets are $60 each purchased in the Principal’s Office
during break, lunch periods or after school until Wednesday, May 7th. A complete buffet dinner
will be served and music for dancing will be provided by Cuzin’ Richard Entertainment
Associates from 6:00 - 11:00 PM.
Prom photos will be taken by Lifetouch Studios and will begin at 6:00 PM. Students will receive
photo packet information and prices from Mrs. Prescott when they pick up their tickets. You will
pay the photographer for your pictures with either cash or check at the Prom (no credit
cards).
PROM GUESTS, not from PRHS, must complete and return to the Principal a “Request to
Attend a PRHS Function” form (forms may be obtained in the Main Office or Principal’s
Office).
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SENIOR CLASS PICTURE: MAY 29 - 11:00 AM
Lifetouch Studios will take the Senior Class group picture in the high school gymnasium on
Thursday, May 29, at 11:00 AM prior to graduation rehearsal. GRADUATION GOWNS (No
Caps) ARE MANDATORY FOR THIS PICTURE (please bring them to school on that day).
You can mail your order form with a check to Lifetouch Studios and they will mail your pictures
directly to your home address.
GRADUATION REHEARSALS: – MAY 29 AND JUNE 6
MANDATORY: - graduation rehearsals will be held on the following days:
Thursday, May 29 - 11:30 AM (PRHS Gym - prior to yearbook assembly)
Friday, June 6 - 8:00 AM (John C. Foley Gym-PSU)
It is MANDATORY that all seniors attend rehearsals so we can line you up in the order you will
be walking on graduation day as this is how the diplomas are arranged.
YEARBOOK ASSEMBLY: – MAY 29 (Note: graduation gowns worn for assembly).
On May 29, the yearbook assembly will be held at approximately 1:00 PM. Seniors will rehearse
starting at approximately 11:30 AM prior to this. At the yearbook assembly seniors will walk in
dressed in their graduation gowns, be seated, and enjoy the assembly, the senior video, and the
distribution of yearbooks. If you have not purchased a yearbook ($50) see Mrs. Prescott in the
Principal’s Office. Also on this day, outstanding underclassmen Student of the Year Awards will
be presented.
SENIOR EXAMS: MAY 30 and June 2, 3 & 4 (Exams are in the gym except make-ups):
FRIDAY, MAY 30
PER 1 BLUE EXAM 7:30 – 9:00
BREAK
9:00 – 9:10
PER 3 BLUE EXAM 9:10 – 10:40
LUNCH
10:45 – 12:45
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
PER 2 BLUE EXAM
BREAK
PER 4 BLUE EXAM
LUNCH
MAKE-UP EXAMS
MONDAY,JUNE 2
PER 1 WHITE EXAM 7:30 – 9:00
BREAK
9:00 – 9:10
PER 3 WHITE EXAM 9:10 – 10:40
LUNCH
10:45 – 12:45
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
PER 2 WHITE EXAM 7:30 – 9:00
BREAK
9:00 – 9:10
PER 4 WHITE EXAM 9:10 – 10:40
LUNCH
10:45 – 12:45
MAKE-UP EXAMS
12:45 – 2:20
BACCALAUREATE: JUNE 1ST
7:30 – 9:00
9:00 – 9:10
9:10 – 10:40
10:45 – 12:45
12:45 – 2:20
Sunday, June 1st, 7:00 p.m., at the Plymouth Congregational Church.
SENIOR AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT: JUNE 3rd – 5:30 PM
The Senior Awards/Scholarship Ceremony will begin at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, at the
Silver Center for the Arts at Plymouth State University. Seniors need to arrive at 5:00 PM and
report to the band room for lining up and processional into the auditorium.
The class treasury pays for each senior plus two free guests. Others are invited to attend at $5.00
each. Please indicate on the attached form how many will be attending (including you and your
two free guests) and return the form to Mrs. Prescott by Friday, May 23rd.
SENIORS MUST RETURN THE ATTACHED FORM IF THEY PLAN TO ATTEND, EVEN
THOUGH THEIR ADMITTANCE IS FREE, SO THAT WE HAVE AN ACCURATE COUNT
FOR SEATING AND REFRESHMENTS.
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SPRING SPORTS AWARDS: THURSDAY, MAY 29, 6:00 PM
MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL: JUNE 6
Friday, June 6 - 8:00 AM (John C. Foley Gym-PSU): Casual dress, no caps or gowns.
GRADUATION: JUNE 7th – 9:00 AM
Again, this year, Commencement exercises will be held at the John C. Foley Gymnasium at the
Plymouth State University Physical Education Facility. Graduation will start at 9:00 AM on the
morning of June 7th. Seniors should plan to arrive no later than 8:00 AM and report to the indoor
tennis courts to be lined up for the processional. Please allow yourself ample time to get to the
P.E. Center, keeping in mind the amount of traffic.
APPROPRIATE GRADUATION ATTIRE
Graduation is a formal occasion where students are representing their school, family and
community; therefore, they are expected to dress accordingly.
Specifically, students are to wear under their graduation gown semi-formal clothing – dress pants,
shoes (no sandals), socks, collared dress shirt (no tee shirts) and tie (recommended; not mandatory)
for young men; and dresses/skirts/dress slacks, appropriate tops and shoes/sandals (no flip flops)
for young women.
Graduation Caps may have pictures or appropriate language written on them; they will be checked
before graduation.
NO JEANS, SHORTS, SNEAKERS OR WORK BOOTS WILL BE ALLOWED.
If students come to graduation and are not wearing the appropriate clothing or shoes, they will be
sent home by an administrator to change into appropriate attire and will jeopardize whether they
arrive back in time to graduate. So please students, dress appropriately so you and your family can
enjoy this momentous and joyous occasion without added stress.
One other issue that needs to be addressed is a serious and dangerous one. This issue is drinking
and driving. To avoid any tragedy at this time of year, I ask that you take every precaution to
make sure your son or daughter is not drinking and driving. Please make sure you know the
activities your son or daughter plans to attend. Will you also consider the fact that it is illegal to
supply alcohol to a minor? I think we should be doing whatever we can to send a strong message
to our children that they should not drink. Let's work together to make this a very enjoyable,
memorable, and safe occasion.
A GIFT FROM THE CLASS OF 2014: The Plymouth Regional High School Senior Class has
generously donated money from their class treasury to hire a professional photographer for
graduation. Lifetouch Studios will have two photographers at graduation and will provide each
senior with a 5x7 photograph. This will ensure that every parent/guardian receives a photo of their
graduate receiving their diploma without the stress and chaos of everyone trying to find a place to
take pictures. Pictures will be mailed home by Mrs. Prescott. Duplicates of the photo will be
available upon request through Lifetouch Studios (800-577-6453). Plymouth Regional High
School wishes to thank the Class of 2014 for their most generous donation.
Sincerely,
Bruce W. Parsons
Bruce W. Parsons, Principal
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SENIOR AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY – JUNE 3rd
Return to Mrs. Prescott in the Principal's office NO LATER THAN May 23rd.
______________________________ will attend the Awards Ceremony.
(NAME OF SENIOR)
Number of free guests
____ (limit 2 free guests)
Number of paying guests $5.00 each ____
Amount enclosed _______________
SENIORS MUST RETURN THIS FORM IF THEY PLAN TO ATTEND, EVEN THOUGH
YOUR ADMITTANCE IS FREE, SO THAT WE MAY HAVE AN ACCURATE COUNT.
(Tear along perforated line)
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PLYMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM PARTICIPATION CONTRACT
“I, ______________, have chosen to participate in Plymouth Regional High School’s 2014
Junior/Senior Prom. To do anything which could potentially harm my body or cause harm to
someone else would be irresponsible of me. I agree to remain free from alcohol and other drugs
during the entire Junior/Senior Prom weekend. I fully understand this pledge extends to preProm activities, the Prom and post-Prom activities. If I have a problem or need help fulfilling this
contract, I understand that the school’s social worker and school counselors will be available to
help me. The consequences for violation of this contract are as follows:
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If I am a senior, I will not be allowed to participate in the 2014 Graduation Ceremony.
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If I am a junior, sophomore, or freshman I will not be allowed to participate in the 2015
Junior/Senior Prom.
I also understand that the above consequences do not preclude the administration from taking
further disciplinary action in accordance with the rules and regulations as outlined in the Student
Handbook. I pledge to abide by all rules and policies and to help all of my classmates abide by
the same rules and policies.
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Student Signature
________________
Date
“As the parent/guardian of ______________________, I understand and support this contract
and pledge that my son/daughter has signed. Student health and safety is the goal of our program
and I support the school system in its efforts to attain this goal.”
______________________________
_________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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