Welcome, Class of 2027!
This is your graduation website for all information having to do with your graduation events. Please bookmark it and check in often. For questions, email Julie Richardson @
richardson.julie@battlegroundps.org
River Homelink's Class of 2027 graduation ceremony will be Wednesday, June 2nd, 7pm at the District Stadium.
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At River Homelink, the senior parents plan the graduation events! ALL seniors and their parents are invited to attend the graduation meetings. Here are the Tuesday evening meeting dates. They will be held in the Commons from 6:30-7:30pm.
Graduation planning meeting dates:
November 17th-Jostens will be there to take orders.
February 23rd-Committees will meet
March 30th-Committees will meet
April 27th- Cap and gowns will arrive
May 18th-Last committee meeting
The committees are : Fundraising & Gifts, Baccalaureate, Graduation Reception, Senior Breakfast , Teacher Appreciation Dinner and Jostens. Plan to join a committee at the next graduation meeting.
September 29th Meeting Notes
*Committees were formed. If you missed the meeting, just join a committee at the next meeting.
*Jon Morton, Jostens rep, announced the price for the basic cap and gown has not changed form last year. It is $59 plus tax. If you need financial assistance, please reach out to me at richardson.julie@battlegroundps.org. Ordering packets will be dropped off on November 10th for pickup at the front desk. Orders will be turned in at the November 17th graduation meeting at 6:30pm in the Commons. There are flyers with info in Room 5.
IMPORTANT and TIME SENSITIVE-
Jostens has a promotion from November 10th to December 1st-
Order by Dec 1st and get Fall pricing. The price goes up after that.
*Rings start at $99 and come with a free companion ring and $20 mascot shop gift card.
*The Lynx Package includes: diploma frame, 2027 relaxed hoodie,
free custome spirit wear, 25 announcements, choice of tassel,
keyring, zipper pull, cap and gown. 4 payments of $80.25
“For orders $300+, use code 300SENIORSHIP27 to get free shipping at checkout. All orders containing only the cap & gown unit will automatically receive free shipping at checkout.”
All of these specials will be honored at the next graduation meeting on November 17th @ 6:30pm in the Commons.
To contact Jon Morton go to JEM.Office@jostens.com or go to
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1465197/River-HomeLink-High-School/
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*Jostens Committee: They met with Jon M and they narrowed down the graduation announcement choices to eight. The entire group who attended had the option to vote on their three favorite. After the vote, the three choices will be sent out to the entire senior class (via a google form) to be voted on. The design with the most votes will be the Class of 2027 announcement. These can be ordered when the cap and gown is ordered on Nov. 17th.
Graduation/ Reception Committee: They divided up the work between them. They will contact BGHS ROTC to schedule the Color Guard. They have contacted seniors to sing the National Anthem. They have decided on refreshments and decorations.
Fundraising/Gifts Committee: They brainstormed ideas for fundraising ie: selling poinsettias for the holidays. They discussed senior gift ideas.
Baccalaureate Committee: They have two locations to check on.
This event will be Tuesday, June 1st. Time and location TBA. They discussed refreshments, speakers, and music.
Senior Breakfast Committee: They discussed the menu-asking seniors to list their favorite breakfast food when they were kids. Discussed having a photo area for seniors and how many years they have attended RHL. This event happens immediately after graduation rehearsal on Wed. June 2 in the small gym.
Teacher Appreciation Committee: They discussed the menu: BBQ, sides and decorations-potted plants on tables. Perhaps play games such as Bingo. They are looking into having a speaker, too. Date, time are TBA. It will take place in the small gym.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 17th @ 6:30pm in the Commons. Jostens will be receiving orders and committees will meet.
The committees are : Fundraising & Gifts, Baccalaureate, Graduation Reception, Senior Breakfast , Teacher Appreciation Dinner and Jostens. Plan to join a committee at the next graduation meeting.
Jostens- to order you cap and gown online, use this link:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1465197/River-HomeLink-High-School/
If you have questions, please contact Julie Richardson, Senior Class Liaison
richardson.julie@battlegroundps.org
360-334-8238 or 8216
NEW! Please follow the instructions below on graduation day.
Cap Decoration Guidelines
Caps* and gowns will be worn in the proper manner, as designated by the school administration and class advisor. (*The student bodies of Battle Ground Public Schools determined expectations around cap decoration. Failure to meet the following expectations will result in the removal of the cap at the ceremony or you will not be able to participate)
Suggestions/ideas:
Thank a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend
Recognize the university you will be attending
Graduation year
Military branch
Caps may not contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, words, slogans, patches or pictures that are of a sexual nature or refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons.
Caps may not denote an affiliation with gangs or advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, hate, or disruptive behavior that is detrimental to the safety and welfare of others.
Caps may not be obscene, profane, vulgar or lewd.
Caps may not threaten the safety or welfare of others.
Only the flat, top area of the mortar board may be decorated. Nothing may hang from any sides of the cap.
Decorations must be flat on the surface. 3-D creations are prohibited.
No blinking lights, nothing battery operated.
Make sure decorations will not come off the cap during the ceremony.
Caps may not contain anything that makes noise: no bells, whistles, horns, etc.
Caps will be reviewed and approved in advance of the ceremony through a process established by each school.