Embedded Files
for Mid-Term Grads
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
It is a graduation requirement that all students either complete the FAFSA form, or file a waiver stating that they are choosing to skip the form, before earning a high school diploma in the state of Illinois. Class of 2026 students should fill out the 2026-27 FAFSA.
To fill out the FAFSA, first create an FSA ID here: FSA ID Then fill out the 2026-27 FAFSA form itself here: www.fafsa.gov It can take up to 2-3 days for your FSA ID to be validated before you will be eligible to complete the FAFSA form.
To fill out the waiver form, click here: FAFSA Non-Participation Form (Scroll allllll the way down and click on the "FAFSA Nonparticipation Form" button at the bottom of the page.)
WHAT SHOULD I DO ONCE I'VE FILLED OUT THE FAFSA?
You will get an email from the US Department of Education that is titled "We've Received Your FAFSA Form." Just forward that email to your counselor and you're all set! Counselor email addresses can be found on the "Meet the Counseling Staff" portion of our webpage.
Scholarships
Click here to see what local scholarships have come into our office: Scholarships
Senior Awards Night
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
RHS Main Gym
6:00 pm
Students who will be receiving an award will receive a personalized invitation mailed to their home.
Prom
Friday, May 1, 2026
Bolingbrook Golf Club
More Information Coming Soon!
Senior Trip
Odyssey Lake Michigan Cruise
Friday, May 15, 2026
9:30 am - 6:30 pm
$80
Deadline to register: March 27, 2026
Tickets available for purchase at the RHS School Store (link below). Create an account using your personal email address.
Questions? Email Ms. Hines at hinesrp@vvsd.org
Senior Superlatives
Include your vote in the Class of 2026 Senior Superlatives!
The survey will close February 14, 2026.
Cap & Gown Ordering
All seniors who plan to walk in the graduation ceremony must wear a Cap & Gown. The price will go up the longer you wait to order! Click here to order yours today: Class of 2026 Cap & Gown Unit
Cap & Gown Distribution
If you ordered in advance, pick up your cap & gown and learn other important information about graduation at this OPTIONAL (but helpful!) assembly.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
8:30 am (Second Period)
RHS Main Gym
Name Coach
Have you entered a recording of your name into Name Coach yet? This is how we will make sure that you name is pronounced correctly when we read it out at the graduation ceremony. (Please use your VVSD email address when signing up to record your name.)
Cap & Gown Decorating
Information Coming Soon!
Graduation Practice
All seniors who plan to walk in the graduation ceremony must attend a MANDATORY graduation practice. This is also where you will receive any honorary cords or stoles, as well as your guest tickets for the ceremony itself.
Monday, May 18, 2026
2:00 pm
RHS Fieldhouse
Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
RHS Football Stadium
5:30 pm: Graduates report to RHS fieldhouse
6:40 pm: Processional of graduates from fieldhouse to stadium begins
7:00 pm: Graduation ceremony begins
Graduation Ceremony Rain Date: Wednesday, May 20 @ 7:00 pm
SchooLinks Alumni
Account Setup
You’re invited to join Valley View CUSD 365U’s alumni community on SchooLinks, where you can:
• Take important alumni surveys and check-ins
• See updates and opportunities from other alumni
• Post content about your career or college to help other students
• Get or send your transcript
Here's How:
Click this district-specific link to begin: https://app.schoolinks.com/onboarding/district_alum/DGLoxE/
Choose “Sign Up with Email”
Create a new account using a personal email address and answer all questions. This allows a seamless connection between your account and your existing SchooLinks data.
a. If for some reason you get an “Account Already Exists” error, click on “Forgot Password” to reset your password.
Problems? Reach out to SchooLinks support via the chat bot in the bottom right hand corner OR by contacting support@schoolinks.com.
Senior Exit Survey
Help us out by telling us about your plans after high school. Click here: TBA
Final Transcript
If college is in your future, you must request that RHS send a copy of your final transcript to your college of choice. You can also order an unofficial copy of your transcript for yourself. Final transcripts are generally available around June 15 of each year. Click here to request a final transcript: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/10788/account
Contact the RHS registrar at 815-407-5014 or harpern@vvsd.org if you have any questions about transcripts.
What is a Mid-Term Graduate?
Mid-Term Graduates are seniors who have enough credits to graduate in December of their senior year instead of May. In essence, students attend high school for 3.5 years instead of 4.
To qualify to be a mid-term graduate, students must:
Start their senior year with 18.5 credits or more.
Make arrangements in advance with their counselor.
Have parent or guardian approval to leave school one semester early.
Stay in contact with RHS staff and students to remain aware of key senior & graduation information.
Mid-term graduates can still walk across the graduation stage with their graduating class in May, attend prom, attend the senior trip, and participate in other senior events. Mid-term graduates CANNOT participate in winter or spring sports or clubs. Mid-term graduates will also lose access to their school email addresses, Google Classrooms, and SchooLinks account in mid-January.
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