This page is for seniors and their parents. While much of this information can be found in other locations on the website the idea is to have most of the information you may need in one spot.
Senior Newsletter - 2019 Sr Newsletter - The Senior newsletter outlines end of the year senior to-do's and dates {look for the newsletter in the spring}. It will be emailed home.
Senior Last Day is a full school day that consists of the following: Senior breakfast, senior video, grad walk, assembly, spring fling.
Important Senior Dates - printable
Senior After Graduation Party - Class of 2019; the Grad Night Celebration is June 18th following Graduation. Tickets are $50 if you buy them by June 7th and $75 June 8th-14th. Tickets will not be sold after the 14th.
Cap & Gown Orders and Rings & Jackets
2018-2019 Has arrived and graduation will be here before you know it. Josten's will be on campus October 4th to accept student orders for their cap and gown, class rings, or grad announcements. You can also order online or call Jostens (800) 922-7007.
Thursday, October 4th: 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the library Josten's representatives will be available for questions and to submit your grad order. Orders can also be submitted during both lunches this same day.
Josten's will be on campus this spring (date TBD) during both lunches to help you with your class ring and jacket sizing. They will return at a future date during lunches to take orders for rings and jackets.
Graduation orders will be handed to seniors in March during both lunches.
Be sure to check all graduation orders as soon as possible to determine if all items ordered were delivered and sized are accurate. If there is a problem contact Jostens @ 800.922.7007 or 253.851.9396 or email dan.sommerfeld@jostens.com.
2018 Grads interested in Graduation photos please click here.
Prom
Senior / junior prom is Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 8 pm - 11 pm. This year prom is at Foss Waterway.
Honor Grad Dinner
The 57th Annual Fife High School Scholarship Foundation Honor Graduate Dinner is Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP with the form so the committee has accurate numbers for seating and meals. {*RSVP form will be linked as soon as it's available.}
Senior Award Night
Recognition for awards and scholarships will be held Thursday, June 6th, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Columbia Jr High School. Please dress appropriately for this ceremonial affair.
Graduation Information
The Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony will be held at the ShoWare Center in Kent at 7:00 pm June 18, 2019. The doors will open at 6:00 pm. There is ADA seating available. Tickets are not required to attend graduation.
Graduation Practice
Attendance is mandatory. Caps and gowns should not be worn at practice. Practice is approximately two hours.
Graduation
Graduation is considered a formal occasion and in order to be dressed appropriately students should dress as follows:
- Gowns—Graduation gowns should be ironed before wearing.
- Shoes—please wear dress shoes, no tennis shoes or beach sandals. Girls should wear shoes that they can walk up and down stairs in safely. Some high heels are challenging footwear when students are experiencing graduation excitement.
- Shirts—boys should wear a shirt with a collar. Ties are recommended, but not required.
- Pants—Dress pants are recommended. Jeans or shorts are NOT considered appropriate.
- Students are not allowed to wear any accessories on their caps or over their gowns during the ceremony that are not provided by the school. Individual students who desire to wear accessories that have cultural symbolism must get prior approval from the principal.
Students who fail to comply with the above standards may have their diploma held pending discipline.
> Graduates and faculty only will be allowed in the lineup area before the ceremony.
> Parking is free at the ShoWare.
> Tickets: Fife High School does not require tickets for the graduation ceremony.
Class Act Portraits (253-569-1627) takes photos during the graduation ceremony. They will explain options during graduation practice.
Diplomas
Diplomas will be available on June 19 in the counseling office at Fife High School (ALL books must be returned and fines must be satisfied before you can get your diploma). Office hours are 7:30 am - 3:00 pm. Student must be present to pick up their diploma.
Scholarship Information
Fife High School Scholarship Foundation - click here for more information
Fife High Counseling Center - click here for information from our counselors about college planning, NCAA, scholarship info, etc.
*Requesting a transcript: Plan ahead if you need a transcript sent, it takes 48 hours to process your request.
For more financial aid information go to the FHS Counseling page.
To Do Check list
- Checked your name with the registrar for correct spelling on your diploma?
- Yearbook purchased?
- All fines cleared?
- All books returned?
- Cap & gown ordered?
- Scholarship Applications?
- College applications?
- After Graduation Senior Trip?