SENIOR COUNTDOWN DATES
CLASS OF 2014
Graduation Philosophy
The graduation ceremony is the culminating formal activity sponsored by the Battle Ground School
District for family and friends to honor and recognize students collectively as a class and as individuals for their accomplishments while at Prairie High School. This ceremony is designed to formally
honor individuals and pull together some meaningful moments of shared history before these young
men and women take their next step toward adulthood. Earning a high school diploma will stand out
as one of the most important accomplishments in each of these students' lives. Therefore, to make this
memory special for all students, the tone of the ceremony will be one of dignity and respect. There will
be many opportunities to celebrate informally with family and friends at a later time. The Prairie High
School staff, the superintendent, and board of directors hope that you enjoy our graduation ceremony
to honor the graduating class of 2014.
April 15 – April 21
Prom Tickets go on sale for $30/person ($35 w/out ASB)
April 21
If you are were unable to attend the senior class meeting, make
sure to stop by the career lab to pick up your Senior Countdown,
check the status of your culminating project and pick up the Grad
Party Information Packet.
April 22 –April 24
Prom ticket price INCREASES to $35/person ($40 w/out ASB)
April 24
Participating seniors pulled out of classes for “Every 15
Minutes”.
April 25
Seniors pulled out of classes for “Every 15 Minutes” assembly.
April 25
2 ¼ Early Release Day, all students are released at 12:15pm.
April 26
Junior/Senior Prom will be from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. No
admission after 10:00 p.m. The prom is being held at Crystal
Ballroom.
April 28 – May 30
Provide proof of all scholarship offers (including those you do
not accept) to Karen in the counseling center. (Students who
have been awarded scholarships are listed in the graduation
program if given to counseling center by the May 30 deadline)
April 29 & April 30
Jostens will distribute announcements during lunch.
April 30
Girls may start signing up for the Senior Tea (Mother-Daughter)
in the counseling center. The organizers of the tea want all girls
to submit two photos, a baby picture and a graduation or recent
picture to office@cherrygrovefriends.org for a slide show by
May 9. Boys may start signing up for the Senior BBQ (FatherSon) in the counseling center. Both events are May 28.
May 1
If you were unable to pick up your announcements from Jostens,
you can pick them up in the counseling center before school,
during lunch or after school.
May 1 – May 31
Seniors are encouraged to submit personal pictures to Ms.
Havig’s box in the main office, ASB office or email to
phsseniorslideshow@battlegroundps.org for the Senior Video
that will be shown at the Senior Brunch on graduation day.
May 2
End of 12-week grading period.
May 5 – May 9
Teachers will identify any seniors in danger of failing and place
them on contract. Copies will be given to the appropriate
alpha/senior counselor. Teachers will call the parents of seniors
who are failing their class.
May 9
Last day for senior girls to submit two photos, a baby picture and
a graduation or recent picture to office@cherrygrovefriends.org
for a slideshow at the Senior Tea.
May 9
Deadline to contact Career Lab for completion status of
Culminating Project.
May 12
12-week progress reports distributed to students to take home to
parents. Senior fine list published.
May 12
ASL Variety Show at 6:30pm in the Auditorium.
May 12 – May 30
Teachers will contact parents of seniors who will fail a class.
Contracts need to be given to the correct alpha counselor.
May 12 – June 6
You may buy tickets in the ASB office for the June 11 Senior
Brunch being held at WSU-Vancouver. Brunch will run from
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost is $12.00 per person. The last day
to purchase a ticket will be Friday, June 6. Brunch is for senior
students only. You will need to provide your own transportation.
May 15
Mr. Prairie at 6:30pm in the Auditorium.
May 15
“Career & Technical Education Awards Ceremony” – 3rd Period
and STAT.
May 16
Deadline to have Culminating Project completed.
May 19 – June 6
Remember to ask Karen in the counseling center to send your
final high school transcript to the college you have decided to
attend. Transcript requests made after school is out cannot be
processed until August. Be proactive!
Jostens will distribute caps and gowns during lunches. After
May 20, you may pick them up in the counseling center.
May 20
May 21
Beginning today, you may sign-up for extra graduation tickets in
the counseling center. Admission to graduation will be by ticket
only. Each graduating senior will be given 8 tickets later in May.
If you have not completed your Culminating Project, your tickets
will be on hold until you have been cleared by the Career Lab.
Failure to complete your Culminating Project will result in your
not walking at graduation and not receiving your diploma. There
will be a limited number of extra tickets. Last day to sign up for
extra tickets will be Friday, May 30.
May 21
Last day for senior girls to sign up for Senior Tea (MotherDaughter) & for senior boys to sign-up for the Senior BBQ
(Father-Son) being held on May 28. Sign-up in the counseling
center.
May 23
Last day to check out library materials.
May 23
Pick up graduation tickets in the counseling center. Admission to
graduation will be by ticket only. Each graduating senior will be
given 8 tickets. If you will not need all 8 tickets, please return
your extra tickets to the counseling center so that they may be
given to someone who needs them. Tickets may not be sold.
Anyone doing so will be subject to discipline.
May23
The main office will post an updated list of all fines and fees still
owed by seniors. (Seniors need to have fines paid in full in
order to receive their diploma and official transcript.)
May 23
Last day to provide proof of scholarship information (including
those you don’t accept) to Karen in the counseling center for
inclusion in the graduation program. Let Karen know the college
you will be attending. If you miss the deadline, your awards will
not be recognized.
May 23
Make sure you have notified your counselor if you are not
walking at graduation.
May 26
Memorial Day – No School.
May 28
Senior BBQ (Father-Son) Released at 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
the Brush Prairie Baptist Church next door.
Senior Tea (Mother-Daughter) Released at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. at the Cherry Grove Friends Church.
May 30
All correspondence or online courses need to have tests
completed. This includes Homelink and credit recovery course
work.
May 30
Last day to sign up for extra graduation tickets.
May 31
Last day for seniors to submit photos for the senior video to
phsseniorslideshow@battlegroundps.org
June 2
Reserve seating for handicapped/elderly guest plus one family
member by calling Bree Loyd at 885-5012. Deadline for requests
is Friday, June 6 at 2:30 p.m.
June 3
Senior Awards Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Gym.
Students will not wear cap and gown, but please dress up. You
can invite family and friends.
June 3
Any extra graduation tickets will be distributed to seniors who
have signed up in the counseling center and have no fees and
fines.
June 4
“Senior Car Show” during lunch.
June 5
All APEX tests and coursework need to be completed.
June 6
Last day to purchase tickets in the ASB office for the Senior
Brunch. Cost: $12/person
June 6
Deadline to request handicap/elderly seating (885-5012).
June 8
Baccalaureate will be in the Prairie Auditorium at 3:00 p.m.
Seniors need to arrive at 2:30 p.m. in caps and gowns. No tickets
are required and all are welcome.
June 9
Seniors attend all day. Senior finals in periods 4, 5 & 6.
June 10
Senior finals in periods 1, 2 & 3.
June 10
All library books must be returned by 2:30 p.m. today.
June 10
All graduating seniors must have completed all their
requirements by 2:30 p.m. in order to walk in the graduation
ceremony on June 11. All tests, academics, behavior,
textbooks, library books, and fines must be cleared before
you can get your diploma. No senior will receive a diploma
or official transcript until all obligations to the school are
cleared. All Running Start students’ diplomas will be held
until we re-open in August as necessary for credit
verification.
June 10
Speech practice for Valedictorians with Mrs. Swart.
June 10
If you are a senior who needs to take the Algebra EOC, you need
to be here for this test at 8:00 a.m. All other students will begin
classes at 11:30am.
June 10 & June 11
Seniors – you remain a student at Prairie High School. Any
behavior issues that take place from now until graduation could
jeopardize your participation in the graduation ceremony.
June 11
If you are a senior that needs to take the Biology EOC, you need
to be here for this test at 8am. All other students will begin
classes at 11:30 a.m.
June 11
Graduation practice will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. at Prairie
High School. Every senior who will walk in the graduation
ceremony in alpha order MUST ATTEND PRACTICE. Please
contact Mrs. Swart prior to June 6 if you have a conflict. If you
miss practice and you are participating in graduation, you will be
at the end of the line if you haven’t had prior contact with Mrs.
Swart. (Do not bring your cap and gown to practice.)
Seniors who are attending the grad party are reminded to
bring your clear zip lock bag to practice today. Senior
parents will collect, tag and inspect your bag, prior to
transporting them to the grad party site.
June 11
Senior brunch at WSU - Vancouver 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you
must provide your own transportation.
June 11
Graduation in the Battle Ground High School gymnasium at 7:00
p.m. ADMISSION IS BY TICKET ONLY. All seniors are to
report to the East gym at Battle Ground High School by
6:00 p.m.
Photographs of each student receiving his/her diploma will be
taken at graduation by the staff of Grad Images. You can preregister at www.gradimages.com and click on Pre-event Email
Registration. This will assure that you will get notified as soon as
proofs are available. Proofs will be available to view on-line at
www.gradimages.com. For your convenience, you will be able to
order directly on-line. (If you pre-register, you get $5 off on
orders of $25 or more.)
Graduates who have completed all necessary requirements and
met all obligations will receive their diploma at graduation.
June 11
Seniors who are attending the grad party are invited for
refreshments in the BGHS East gym following graduation. Party
bus leaves Battle Ground High School parking lot at 10:00 p.m.
Please check in no later than 9:30 p.m. If students must leave
their vehicles while at the party, they should leave them in the
Prairie High School parking lot before graduation ceremony. The
graduation party parents will provide security at Prairie. Please
arrange to be picked up around 5:30 a.m. at Prairie on June 12th.
June 13
If you are a senior who needs to take the Geometry EOC, you
need to be here for this test at 8:00 a.m.
If you have any questions concerning graduation, feel free to
contact your counselor at 885-5002 or email them at:
A-FAR
FAS-LIM
LIN-RUB
RUC-Z
Mrs.Syverson
syverson.stacie@battlegroundps.org
Mrs.Roggenkamp roggenkamp.bonnie@battlegroundps.org
Ms. Linquist
linquist.chris@battlegroundps.org
Mr. Rhodes
rhodes.steve@battlegroundps.org
If you have questions concerning senior awards night, please
email alway.patty@battlegroundps.org. If you have questions
regarding anything else for graduations, please email Mrs. Swart
at swart.dora@battlegroundps.org.
CONGRATULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES!
GRAD NIGHT PARTY INFORMATION
Grad Night Party
Right after commencement, Wed June 11
Contact Jane Cook @ janes@pacifier.com for overall party questions.
Fundraisers:
Mill Creek Pub, Monday April 28, all day. All food profits from Prairie supporters go to the Grad Night Party.
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser, Saturday May 3, 8-10am. Buy/Sell $10 tickets to get a full pancake, egg,
and sausage breakfast. Proceeds go to the Grad Night Party. Contact Trish Arnold @ trishx156@comcast.net
for Applebee’s questions.
Ticket table for Grad Night tickets and Applebee’s tickets on the following days (staffed by
Senior Parents):
Thurs, 4/17 after school (11:50-12:30)
Mon/Wed, 4/21 & 4/23 both @ STAT
Mon, 4/28 STAT
Wed, 4/30 after school (2:30 – 3:00) (Last day to turn in money for Applebee’s tickets)
Wed....5/7 STAT
Wed....5/14 STAT
Wed....5/21 STAT
Wed....5/28 STAT
Wed....6/4 STAT
Mon....6/9 after school