Senior Class Information
Important Dates
All Seniors (and parent/guardian Canvas Observers) should have access to a Canvas course named "East Graduating Class - Flannery-Bosin". There, you will find graduation and senior-specific info throughout the year. Please check to be sure you have access to that page, and email Graduation Coordinator Mrs. Flannery-Bosin if needed (flannerybosinj@aasd.k12.wi.us).
Much more information regarding Graduation and Senior Events will be coming, but for now, note these dates:
November - Preliminary Info
- Mark your calendar for Appleton East’s Graduation Ceremony - Wednesday, May 28, 6:30pm. ***Attendee limit - each Graduate receives 4 tickets for the Ceremony. A wait-list for more will open May 19.
- Check the “East Graduating Class” Canvas page, and be sure Senior Students and Observers (Parents/Guardians) have access to view all items.
- Order Cap & Gown Package (Order HERE Full package price/fees/tax = $40.92). DUE February 10!
December/January - Senior Signature Apparel Orders
- Sign the “25” & order t-shirts/hoodies to rep your class! Orders due January 6th. Stay tuned for info!
February 10 (Monday) - Cap and Gown Orders Due
- Review ordering information and order online (or via paper form/check from Mrs. Flannery-Bosin) ***Confirm completion via Canvas “Grades.” NOTE: Late orders may incur a LATE FEE! Order ASAP!
March 17 (Monday) - Senior Slideshow Submissions Open (Mrs. Nilsson-Jarolimek)
- Submit up to 3 pictures of yourself (1 baby/toddler, 1 childhood, 1 senior), and submit additional group pictures of senior class members throughout the years. Don’t forget prom pictures after 5/10!
- Confirm photo submission completion via Canvas “Grades.” DUE May 2 (May 16 for PROM pics only)
April 4 (Friday) - Optional - Graduation Speaker “Draft” speech due
- If interested, prepare a draft speech and submit it to Mrs. Flannery-Bosin by 3:30pm at the latest!
April 7 - 11 (M-F) - Optional - Graduation Speaker auditions
- Present draft speech to a panel of Staff judges during the week of April 7 (schedule to be determined). ***Chosen Speakers will work with staff in April/May to finalize and practice speech.
May 2 (Friday) - “Wear Your Future” Day, Ceremony Agreement & Slideshow Pics DUE!
- Wear shirts or apparel to represent your post-grad plans. Group photos will be taken during FLEX.
- Submit the “Graduation Ceremony Agreement” (distributed in Advisory on April 28).
- Submit final photos for the Senior Slideshow - must be submitted by 11:59PM, no exceptions!
May 6 (Tuesday) - Scholarship Notification
- See Mr. Hoffman or Mrs. Scaletty in Guidance by this date if you are receiving a scholarship and would like to be recognized at the Senior Scholarship & Awards Ceremony (Ceremony takes place May 19).
May 14 (Wednesday) - Optional - Final Speeches due
- Graduation Speakers only - Submit finally speech to Mrs. Flannery-Bosin by 3:30pm.
May 19 (Monday) - Cap & Gown Distribution (and final week of classes for Seniors)
If eligible (passing grades, no fines/books due), receive cap & gown items in Advisory, check pieces/fit.
Final week to clear detentions, pay fines, and turn in Library books and Chromebooks/Chargers.
May 27 (Tuesday) - Senior Trip, Sunset & Slideshow - details TBD.
May 28 (Wednesday) - Graduation Day!
- Attend the Graduation Rehearsal & Senior/Staff Breakfast, report to the Patriot Gym at 8:45am
- Attend the Graduation Ceremony - Arrive 5:30 pm, Ceremony begins at 6:30pm
- Attend the “Class of ‘25 Post-Grad Party” planned by the Post-Grad Party Committee. Info TBD.
Other upcoming Senior Class events
- Yearbook Orders Due 1/31 for a personalized yearbook. DUE 2/25 for non-personalized
- Prom - Saturday, May 10, 7pm - midnight, Hilton Paper Valley. Planned by AASD Prom Committee. Info TBD.
- Senior Awards/Scholarship Recognition Night - Monday, May 19, 7:00pm, East Auditorium.