Dear Woodgrove Seniors and Parents,
Your final year of high school is off to a great start. As we celebrate the new year, the Class of
2015 has begun its final stages toward graduation on June 18th. Please take the time to
review this senior information packet. It contains an outline of important senior events for the
remainder of the year.
Please adhere to any and all deadlines that are mentioned in the packet, as this will
contribute to the success of our various senior events. We hope to make the remainder of the
school year a memorable and joyous time of celebration for the Class of 2015. If you have
any questions or concerns at any time during the year, please contact senior sponsors Kelley
Hines at kelley.hines@lcps.org and Heidi McPhillips at heidi.mcphillips@lcps.org
Sincerely,
Kelley Hines
Heidi McPhillips
Graduation Practices
Each scheduled graduation practice that appears below is MANDATORY. You must attend each
rehearsal. If you do not attend the practices, you may not be permitted to participate in the graduation
ceremony. Rehearsals will be held during school hours on the dates shown below:
March 26th (during FLEX BLOCK) - indoor practice (exception: MTC/AOS students-we will try to
work with MTC on these dates)
June 5- FINAL GRADUATION PRACTICE – Mark your calendars now as this is a MANDATORY
PRACTICE Final graduation rehearsal will be held in the field. (exception: MTC/AOS students-we will
try to work with MTC on these dates)
Any extenuating circumstances that would prevent you from attending these practices must
be brought to the attention of Kelley Hines or Heidi McPhillips, at least one week in advance.
The senior class sponsors will grant approval or disapproval with input from the administration.
Please do not contact the administration or guidance offices, as the senior class sponsors are
responsible for running the practices and, therefore, need to have first-hand knowledge of any
conflicts.
Practice will last until completion of rehearsal – you must remain for the entire practice!
JUNE 1st, 2015
8:00 am – 8:30 pm
Class Trip to Kings Dominion
$70.00
This year’s senior class trip will be to Kings Dominion in Ashland, VA. We will meet at Woodgrove
High School at 7:45 am and busses will depart promptly at 8:00 am. Park in the student lot and report
to the auditorium for attendance and bus assignments. All seniors must ride the busses to and
from Kings Dominion- no exceptions. Students are expected to bring a brown bag lunch or enough
money in order to purchase themselves lunch and dinner at the park. Senior Class Council will
provide water and snacks on the bus trip. Please note, this is a school-related trip and therefore, all
school rules must be followed. In the event that we have an emergency and/or a disciplinary issue,
Mrs. Hines and an Administrator will remain at the park until a parent arrives. PARENT
CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT: KELLEY HINES @
kelley.hines@lcps.org.
Your Senior Class t-shirts will be in and distributed by this date. You are strongly encouraged to wear
them on the trip Please remember you will only receive a senior t-shirt if you have paid your dues
by February 20th.
Permission slips are required. Please properly complete all forms located on a link on the Senior
Page. Forms should be turned in to Hines or McPhillips-in person. DO NOT place the form on a
desk or table in the classrooms. Forms and money ($70.00) are due no later than April 10.
Wednesday, June 2nd
Cap and Gown Distribution
Lunch Shifts
Tables will be set up outside the cafeteria in order for students to pick up cap/gown orders during
lunch. Please note that all students MUST pick up their own cap and gown and sign for these items.
No cap or gown will be handed out to a friend, neighbor, etc. If a parent needs to pick up a
cap/gown for their child, please call or email a sponsor in order to make an appointment to do so. If a
student is at Monroe Technology Center or AOS on the day of distribution, they may report to Room
307 before school or during open lunch on June 3rd or June 4th. Balfour staff will be available during
cap/gown distribution, so please inspect your items to make certain they are intact. Seniors should
ensure that they have their cap, gown, stole and tassel before they leave for the day. Balfour will be
on hand to fix any problems. Seniors are expected to wear their caps/gowns at the Senior Awards
assembly on Monday, June 8th.
Cap and Gown Care
Please remember to take your graduation apparel home. Store your gown and stole on a hanger. Do
not leave it crumpled up in your locker or in the trunk of your car. CAUTION: The gowns are made of
polyester and great care should be taken if you attempt to iron it to remove any wrinkles. The material
will scorch easily.
June 2nd
Community Awards Event
7:00 pm
This event will be held in the auditorium and is an opportunity for the community to recognize the
outstanding efforts of select senior class members. Please note that you will be notified if you are an
award recipient. The Guidance Office will provide details as we get closer to the date of this event.
June 5th
Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice
June 8th
Senior Class Breakfast- 8:00-8:45
Cafeteria
Senior Awards Assembly
9:30 am
Senior Awards Assembly: The Woodgrove Community will celebrate the growth and
accomplishments that you have experienced during your years at WHS. Seniors will represent the
Class of 2015 and their school in the most respectful manner possible at the assembly. Ladies
should wear a nice dress or pant suit. Gentlemen should wear nice slacks, a dress shirt and
tie – no jeans or shorts allowed. You will also be expected to wear your gowns and stolescaps not required.
The Senior Awards Assembly will serve as additional practice for graduation. Therefore, all students
will report to their homerooms by 8:55 where they will receive additional instructions from their
homeroom teachers. It is imperative that you arrive to school on time.
Senior Panoramic Picture- Main Gym
Senior’s No Moe Luncheon- Aux Gym/Outside
Catered by Moe’s Southwestern
Senior Graduation Ticket Pick-up- Main Gym
Why do I need tickets?
The ceremony will be held outside in the stadium if weather permits. In the unfortunate event of
inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the main gymnasium. Should the ceremony take
place indoors, tickets are necessary. Students will be issued 10 tickets (four white-allow
entrance into the main gym; six green-allow entrance into the auditorium or overflow
classrooms). These tickets will be distributed on June 8th-no earlier. Please note that all
students MUST pick up their tickets and sign that they have received them. No tickets will be
handed out to a friend, neighbor, etc. If a parent needs to pick up tickets for their child, please call
or email a sponsor in order to make an appointment to do so. If a student is at Monroe Technology
Center or AOS on the day of distribution, they may pick up their tickets anytime after June 9th.
Thursday, June 18th
Graduation Ceremony
Start time 8:00 am
Arrival Time- 6:30 am- Report to your Senior Homeroom
Woodgrove High School’s graduation ceremony is a dignified celebration of the accomplishments of
the entire senior class. Consequently, for each individual graduate, participation in the ceremony is a
privilege and carries significant responsibility. Each graduate is expected to represent their family,
school, and community in a truly Wolverine manner.
The ceremony will be held outside in the stadium if weather permits. In the unfortunate event of
inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the main gymnasium. Should the ceremony take
place indoors, tickets are necessary. Students will be issued 10 tickets (four white-allow
entrance into the main gym, six green allow entrance into the auditorium). These tickets will
be distributed on June 8th-during senior luncheon- no sooner.
Please remind your guests that this is a formal ceremony and that appropriate dress and personal
conduct are required of everyone choosing to attend. If, due to a disability, you and/or your guests
need assistance to enable you and/or your guests to attend Woodgrove High School’s
graduation ceremony, please contact Mrs. Hines at kelley.hines@lcps.org or 540-751-2600 at
least FIVE WORKING DAYS prior to the event. For any one person in need of special seating,
two additional tickets to the same seating area will be provided.
Appropriate Dress- Your caps and gowns are navy blue with kelly green trim on the sleeve.
Your stole is kelly green.
Men should wear a white dress shirt, tie, dress pants, dark socks, and dark dress shoes. No shorts
allowed.
Women should wear dress attire (white is traditional but not required) and dress shoes. Be careful
that your dress is not longer than your graduation gown. We will be walking quite a distance to the
stadium from the school and down the track. During the ceremony, you will walk across the astro turf
field to the stage to receive your diplomas. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you wear a
lower heeled shoe, as high heels will be difficult to walk in gracefully and may get caught in the turf
field.
Tassels are worn on the right side of the cap during the ceremony. Caps must be positioned correctly
and securely on your head so style your hair appropriately. DO NOT WRITE OR TAPE ANYTHING
ON THE TOP OF YOUR CAP – IT IS A MORTAR BOARD, NOT A BILLBOARD. Absolutely no
jewelry, flowers, or other adornments of any sort may be worn or attached in any way to your cap,
gown or stole. Pins that have been awarded to you through participation in athletics and extracurricular activities may be worn on your stole.
Those seniors who earn a 3.75 GPA or higher will be given an honor graduate stole at cap/gown
distribution on June 4th.
Diploma Name Verification Form
Your high school diploma is an official document and, therefore, should include your full name
which is listed on your birth certificate. Please print your formal name on the lines below.
Include any special capitalizations, hyphens, accents, etc. Please sign your name below and
have your parent or guardian verify with a signature as well.
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Proper Pronunciation of Your Name: __________________________________
Student Signature
Date
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature
Date
Turn this form in to Homeroom Teacher on Monday, February 9th