Greetings Students & Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2025!
This is an exciting time for seniors and families with graduation just around the corner!
Greetings Students & Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2025!
This is an exciting time for seniors and families with graduation just around the corner!
Important Dates
Scholarship & Awards Ceremony - Wednesday, May 21st @ WHS Auditorium, 6:30pm (by invitation only)
Senior Picnic - Thursday, May 30th @ Boulder Ridge, Barkhamsted, 8:30am-5:00pm
Yearbook Signing Luncheon - Monday, June 2nd 2:15-3:00PM
Senior Prom - Saturday, June 7th @ Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT, 6:30pm (doors close at 7:30pm)
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal #1 - Monday, June 9th @ WHS, 2:30pm (Caps & Gowns distribution)
Elementary Walkthroughs - Tuesday, June 10th 9:30am, All graduates are invited to
walkthrough the halls of their elementary schools on graduation day with their cap and gown
on as "alumni" greeted by current students and staff.
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal #2 - Tuesday, June 10th @ Wethersfield Cove Park, 1 pm (WHS if graduation is indoors)
Motorcade Information: Procession leaves WHS parking lot at 5:00 p.m. prior to 6:00 p.m. graduation *See route highlighted in pink on the map to the right, seniors will park at the cove.
Graduation at Cove Park - Tuesday, June 10th, 6:00 p.m.
For graduation photos go to: https://www.gradimages.com/Home/Search
Please contact the Class of 2025 advisor, Mrs. Castellanos with any questions regarding senior activities at acastellanos@wethersfield.me.
Class Dues
Class dues are an important part of the reason why we are able to have these events and make sure they are funded. If you are unsure what your student owes then have your student visit Mrs. Castellanos in Room 114.
$25 For Each Year; $100 total for all four years.
This can be paid by cash or check payable to WPS Escrow with "Class Dues Class of 2025" in the memo line. This can be turned into Mrs. Castellanos in Room 114 or the Main Office.
If you have not yet paid your class dues in full you will need to before attending events such as Senior Prom & Senior Picnic.
Graduation Rehearsals
There are two rehearsals for graduates lasting approximately 1.5 - 2 hours; the first will take place the day before graduation at 2:30 p.m. at WHS. Students will receive their cap & gowns and any honors cords needed for the ceremony at this first rehearsal and are not distributed before this date.
The second rehearsal will take place the day of graduation at Cove Park/WHS (location is weather dependant) at 1:00 p.m. Rehearsals are mandatory.
Obligations (Outstanding Materials/Balances)
Chromebook Return (dates to be determined) -If chromebooks are not returned, students will be charged for the cost of their chromebook, case & charger ($300).
Book Return (dates to be determined) - Books must be returned to the teachers' classrooms. If books are not returned students will be charged for the cost of lost materials.
Students who have not returned all materials and/or paid outstanding school debts are not eligible to receive their cap & gown or diplomas until all balances are paid in full. Please see Mrs. Wood in the Main Office with any questions regarding unpaid balances.
Motorcade (day of graduation)
This year we continue the tradition of the Graduation motorcade for our students & families. The motorcade is a "vehicle parade" that starts at WHS and continues towards the graduation venue. Please note - in case of inclement weather/indoor graduation ceremony there will be NO motorcade.
The Wethersfield Police Department will facilitate the motorcade from Wethersfield High School to the Cove parking lot. Students will assemble in the WHS parking lot near the tennis courts. Arrival at 4:30 p.m. and depart at 5:00 p.m. All motor vehicle laws will be enforced by WPD including the following: street legal vehicles only, cannot exceed maximum allowable passengers per vehicle, no sitting in the back of pick-up trucks, etc. Please be mindful that the State of Connecticut motor vehicle laws which are there to protect the safety of our graduates & families in advance of their graduation.
Students will depart out of the Wintergreen Lane exit and turn right onto Westway. Students will then turn left and head north on Wolcott Hill Road, then take a right onto Nott Street where they will cross the Silas Deane Highway with police assistance. The motorcade will continue on State Street past Cove Park. It will proceed by taking a left onto Main Street, and concludes at the Cove parking lot. Students will park there and walk over to Cove Park and line up on the sidewalk.