Class of 2024
Below is your guide to all senior events!
Pay special attention to dress code!
TIME: 940am
Location: Hawk Stadium
SCHOOL EVENT ONLY, no parents
Seniors will receive their cap and gowns from the the staff or faculty member of their choice (if they submitted the Google Form and have paid for the cap/gown via Jostens). The Google Form (linked here) will be sent on MARCH 16 is due APRIL 10.
DRESS CODE: Free dress for all seniors who are participating in this event.
TIME: meet in commons at 815am
Location: BSL Community Center
YOU WILL NEED A PERMISSION SLIP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. It is linked HERE.
Permission Slips must be turned into Mrs Pidgeon ONLY in room 132A by April 19th.
SCHOOL EVENT ONLY, no parents
Seniors will enjoy breakfast provided by the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce and listen to guest speakers from our community. The other high schools in the county will be there as well, so we need to show up and do what HAWKS do!
DRESS CODE: Business Professional/Business Casual as per handbook pages linked here.
TIME: 815am
Location: Meet in HHS commons to load buses
SCHOOL EVENT ONLY, no parents
Seniors will wear their cap and gown and walk the halls of all district schools. After parade, students can choose to return to school or attend a springtime fun afternoon at East Rec in Diamondhead. Permission slip required and linked HERE.
Permission Slips must be turned into Mrs Pidgeon ONLY in room 132A by April 19th.
DRESS CODE: FREE DRESS PERMITTED for all participating. Open toe shoes are permitted!
Each day at school, all seniors will have free dress and access to tea at all lunches.
YOUR LAST DAY OF CLASSES AT HHS will now be May 9th!
Soak it up and know that no matter where you go, HHS will always be your home!
Seniors must check in at PAC by 530pm
Location: Performing Arts Center
PARENTS AND GUESTS MAY ATTEND.
Seniors will receive class and club awards and honors as well as scholarships, cords, and other awards. This will be held in the PAC.
DRESS CODE: Business Professional/Business Casual as per handbook pages linked here. Specific attention must be paid to the length of a skirt or dress, which should be longer than the finger tips without adjustments. All students may wear dress pants. NO ONE MAY WEAR SHORTS. Shorts are prohibited in any form, including but not limited to shorts, rompers, skorts, and “dressy shorts.” Open toe dress shoes or sandals are acceptable. No spaghetti straps are allowed; no backless garments, no denim, no athletic shoes, and no visible undergarments. For gentlemen, ties are recommended but not required.
Arrival by 820am
Ceremony begins at 830am
Location: Hawk Stadium
PARENTS AND GUESTS MAY ATTEND. They will be seated in the HOME SIDE bleachers.
Seniors will participate in an honorarium assembly during which featured speeches and musical performance will be made. This also doubles as a promotion ceremony (seniors to alumni, juniors to seniors). This will be held in the stadium, weather permitting. Parents, friends, and guests are welcomed to attend.
DRESS CODE: Business Professional/Business Casual as per handbook pages linked here. Specific attention must be paid to the length of a skirt or dress, which should be longer than the finger tips without adjustments. All students may wear dress pants. NO ONE MAY WEAR SHORTS. Shorts are prohibited in any form, including but not limited to shorts, rompers, skorts, and “dressy shorts.” Open toe dress shoes or sandals are acceptable. No spaghetti straps are allowed; no backless garments, no denim, no athletic shoes, and no visible undergarments. For gentlemen, ties are recommended but not required.
TIME: 830am
Location: Meet in GYM
SCHOOL EVENT ONLY, no parents
DRESS CODE: Free dress guidelines should be followed. Open toe shoes and sandals are acceptable.
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you bring a hat and wear sunscreen!
Also, bring a water bottle!
Senior arrival time: 630pm
Meet in GYM
Ceremony Begins: 730pm
Location: Hawk Stadium
PARENTS AND GUESTS MAY ATTEND.
In the case of a weather cancellation, we will move to May 24th at either 10am or 8pm and continue attempts daily at 8pm until we are able to hold a rain free commencement.
DRESS CODE: Seniors must adhere to business professional dress code in accordance with handbook guidelines linked here. The graduation gown must be worn zipped and the graduation cap must be worn in the same condition it was issued. Students may not decorate, add to, or replace the standard cap issued by the cap and gown supplier. Only regalia received at senior awards may be worn during the ceremony. Specifically, skirts or dresses must not show or hang longer than the graduation gown itself. A student may wear a solid colored dress shirt and solid colored dress pants. Gentlemen are required to wear a solid colored tie. All shoes must meet business professional standards as outlined in the handbook. If heels are worn, wedge heels or flats are recommended as graduation takes place on turf, which is not safely compatible with spike or stiletto heels. Athletic shoes, flip flops, chacos, crocs, or casual boots may not be worn.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Double Check each post above! Click the links to access needed files and forms!
Still need answers, email Mrs. Amanda Pidgeon - apidgeon@hancockschools.net
A message from Mrs. Pidgeon, head senior sponsor,
These are your moments. In order to make the most of them, it is essential that you fufill the guidelines provided by your school and school district. These guidelines were created with you in mind. Please remember that no school celebrates their seniors like Hancock does, and that is because we are SO so SO proud of everything you have accomplished. This is the finish line. You made it. You deserve all this. Congratulations.