Senior Scoop

Important Dates for Seniors

April 27-May 20: IB Exams

May 20-29: Senior Week - See details and permission slips here

May 24: Sturgis West Prom- See details, permission forms and ticket info here

May 30th: Graduation

Message from the IB Office:

Students who are writing IB exams this year (all grade 12, some grade 11) should be aware that IB Exams are April 27-May 20, 2026. Full details can be found on the Sturgis IB Office website. Please ensure your student will be in school on all of these dates. Elective appointments or engagements (e.g. dentist, vacation) should be scheduled for other times. If you have any questions, please contact Camille Manrique, IB Coordinator at cmanrique@sturgischarterschool.org

Sturgis West Graduation Information

Dear Families of Sturgis West Seniors,

Graduation for the Class of 2026 is coming soon! Here are a few things to keep in mind to prepare your graduate(s) and hopefully answer any questions in advance that may arise. 

The Class of 2026 graduation will take place Saturday, May 30th at the Melody Tent.

The tent is open seating and we will allow people to take seats 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

May 29th, Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal: 

Please note, all school issued materials (books, Chromebooks, uniforms) are due back by rehearsal.

West campus will take place at 9:45 a,m.

Rehearsal will not begin until all seniors are present, so please plan to arrive early or on time at the Melody Tent wearing your cap and gown. 

May 30th, Day of Graduation: 

The West campus ceremony will take place at 10:00 am, the length for each will be approximately ninety minutes.  All graduates received 8 invitations for guests. Seating in the tent will be for guests with tickets only.

Seniors need to arrive with cap and gown no later than one hour and 15 minutes  before the ceremony and meet in the Atrium in the West campus. Sturgis has hired a professional photographer, Estaben Marte, who will make all captured photos available to download for free. 

Parking:

On graduation day parking for families is available at the Melody Tent and seniors will park at Sturgis West. There are handicap accessible parking spaces and seats available at the Melody Tent.

If anyone attending graduation needs an interpreter, please email Emily Masil at emasil@sturgischarterschool.org.