Commencement
Commencement will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6 p.m., at the Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University. The ceremony will last approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. Graduates will meet at the high school and take one-way buses to the Wolstein Center. As you plan for this special evening, please be sure to allow ample time to meet your graduate after the ceremony and exit the vicinity.
The only items Seniors must purchase for the Commencement ceremony is the cap & gown set from Jostens (tassel is included). The cost for this basic set is $29.63 before tax and can be ordered here online at Jostens. Please note, the basic tassel for the ceremony is included in the set. It is not necessary to order the Keepsake Tassel, which is an additional cost. In years past, boys wore red caps & gowns and girls wore white caps & gowns. However, students may choose to wear either color, red or white, to the Commencement ceremony. Jostens offers many other keepsake items and packages (graduation announcements, class rings, etc.). Please purchase caps, gowns, and any other items now so they arrive in a timely manner.
PLANNING AHEAD
Seniors will receive guest tickets for the Commencement ceremony along with their caps & gowns at Passport to Commencement, our annual graduation fair that occurs in late May/early June.
We anticipate providing each graduate with 10 guest tickets for Commencement. Please complete this form to request extra tickets if needed.
Special-needs seating will be available for those who have disabilities or are unable to climb steps. Access to these seats will be first-come, first-served on June 5.
Graduates will receive a diploma cover when they walk the stage on June 5. The actual diploma can be picked up at the high school beginning the afternoon of Friday, June 7.
All student fees and fines must be paid before receiving the actual diploma.
Additional information will be shared in the coming months with final instructions and reminders.
Save the Dates
April 29 - May 2 - Black & White Photo Sessions
Friday, May 3 - Senior Project Check-Out Day
Monday, May 6 - Senior Project Begins
Saturday, May 18 - Senior Prom & AfterProm
Wednesday, May 29 - Senior Clap Out @ Elementary Schools
Wednesday, May 29 - Senior Project Showcase
June 4 - Party in the Park (1 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 5 - Commencement (6 p.m.)
The countdown to graduation is on and the Class of 2024 has so much to celebrate! Don't miss out by signing up for all of the events below:
Yard Signs - The PTO invites families of seniors to celebrate with Shaker grad yard signs! Delivery during week of May 13. Limited time only so be sure to pre-order NOW with this two-step process:
- online payment
- request form
Black & White Photos (April 29 - May 2) - These photos are free to all seniors and will be taken by a professional photographer during school hours. Sign up here.
After Prom (May 18 - 19, 11:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. @ St. Dominic’s Church) - After Prom will have food, mocktails, DJ, raffles, casino games, non-casino games, magician, airbrush tattoo artist, balloon artist, and more. Cost is $10 per attendee. Fill out your promise form and sign up here.
Clap Out (May 29, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) - During this free event, students will be provided a cap and gown for clap out and may return to any of the 5 elementary schools or Woodbury to be celebrated by teachers and current students. Sign up here.
Party in the Park (June 4, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Horseshoe Lake Park) - The class of 2024 celebrates together at this free event with music, games and ice cream. Sign up here.
More information about Prom and Commencement coming soon!
Visit www.shakerpto.org/seniors to learn more about these incredible traditions. Questions? Email [email protected].