Class of 2024 Students and Families,
It’s been a busy week at Mahtomedi High School as we prepare for the MHS Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony next Saturday, June 8th. To help make the final week of school as smooth as possible, please familiarize yourself with the information below.
Monday, June 3rd………Last regular day of classes for grades 9-12
Tuesday, June 4th.……..Finals for Class Periods 1 & 4
Wednesday, June 5th….Finals for Class Periods 2 & 5 and the Senior Wildwood Walk
Thursday, June 6th…….Finals for Class Periods 3 & 6 & MHS Senior Send-off
Saturday, June 8th…Class of 2024 Commencement 6pm at Aldrich Arena
***Please note that we have an adjusted schedule for June 4th & 5th (with our first final beginning at 9:30am) and an adjusted schedule for June 6th (with our first final starting at 9:05am)
Senior Check-Out Forms and Graduation Tickets: Students should be working on completing their Senior Check-Out Forms. Once all areas of the form have been resolved, students should turn in their forms to receive their 10 Graduation tickets.
Wednesday June 5th- Senior Wildwood Walk.
Please remember to bring your Cap & Gown (and all the accessories) to school! We will not release students to go home to get their cap & gown.
Seniors will be allowed to go out to their cars to put on their Cap & Gown after their 2nd hour Final.
Seniors that do not have a 2nd hour Final will be allowed into the building at 11am.
Seniors should meet in the Small Gym to walk to Wildwood as a class. Students are expected to walk as a group to Wildwood.
Students will arrive back in the building in time to eat C Lunch. Please remember, delivered lunches are not permitted.
Right now the weather looks great, but please keep an eye on the forecast. Students should bring umbrellas or rain gear if the weather looks crummy.
Graduation Practice: Graduation practice will take place on Saturday, June 8th at 10:30 am at Aldrich Arena. Practice is MANDATORY for all graduates. Students should be on time and find their way to the arena floor when they arrive. Practice will last until about 12pm. Students should not bring food or beverages into graduation practice.
Graduates Not Attending Commencement: Graduates not attending the commencement ceremony need to contact Susan Decker at susan.decker@isd832.net or 651-762-5808 ASAP
Graduate Arrival: Graduates should arrive at 5:15 pm on Saturday, June 8th. Graduates should park in the west parking lot of Aldrich Arena.
Family Entry to Aldrich Arena: On the day of graduation, family and friends will enter Aldrich Arena through the main doors on the East side of the building. Everyone must have a school-issued ticket for entry. Children under the age of three do not require a ticket. Doors will open for seating at 5:15pm
Handicap Accessible Seating: The top row on both sides of Aldrich Arena have been reserved for families that require handicap accessible seating. Please do not sit in the top row of the arena if your family does not require handicap accessible seating.
Lifetouch Photos: A professional photographer from Lifetouch will be taking a photo of each graduate as they receive their diploma and immediately thereafter. Text 35935GY24 to “90738” to be notified when the photos are available
Ceremony Video: Graduation will be live streamed by SCCTV on YouTube or on SCCTV Channels 19 or 801 (Comcast). The ceremony will be rebroadcast on June 9th at 5pm, June 10th at 7pm and June 11th at 7pm
Yard Signs: If you have not already picked one up, Class of 2024 Yard Signs are still available in the main office
Parents: We recognize that senior parents enjoy opportunities to share MHS milestone events with their graduates. With that said, for the safety and security of our buildings, parents will not be allowed into Wildwood for the Senior Wildwood Walk or into MHS for the Senior Send-Off. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We look forward to honoring the Class of 2024 and celebrating with you.
Sincerely,
Justin Hahn
Principal, Mahtomedi High School