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Graduation Ceremony: Important Dates

students in graduation gowns seated at ceremony

Date

Senior Event
Monday, April 20 No School for Students, Staff PD day
Saturday, April 25 Prom at Fort Lewis College
Wednesday, April 29 Academic Awards 12th Grade by invitation only
Monday-Friday, May 4-16 AP Testing- Check CollegeBoard for test specifics
Monday, May 12 Athletic Awards 9th-12th DHS Auditorium 5:30pm by invitation only
Tuesday & Wednesday May 12 &13

Senior Final Exams
Senior Checkout Sheets available in Counseling Office
Wednesday, May 13
 
 
 Last day of class for all Seniors 
Check AP schedule & with teachers to ensure you do not need to attend class after May 13
Friday, May 15
 
 
 

MANDATORY Senior Checkout & Yearbook Distribution - Gym 2- 9:00 am-2:00 pm (closed 12-1 for lunch)
Saturday, May 16

Native American Graduation Ceremony at Noon at FLC Ballroom
Tuesday, May 19
 
 
  • MANDATORY Class Meeting - 10:00 - 10:30 am - DHS  Auditorium
  • Cap and gown pick up right after class meeting - 10:30 am
  • Senior BBQ at Folsom Park - 12 noon
Wednesday, May 20

Seniors walk-through Elementary Schools 9-10 am
Two middle schools Walk-throughs 1-2 pm
 Thursday, May 21
 
 
 
  • MANDATORY Rehearsal - 3:15 - 5:45 pm, DHS Main Gym
  • Dinner provided
  • Senior Celebration- 6:00 - 8:00 pm, DHS Main Gym
Friday, May 22
 
 
 
 
 
  • Graduation Ceremony (all seniors arrive by 4:30 pm)
    The DHS campus will be closed from 2:00 pm -4:30 pm to prepare for graduation.
  • Ceremony begins at 6:00 pm
  • Ceremony live feed presentation will be available
  • Gates open at 4:30 pm for general public. Seating is first come/first served
  • Additional details will be available in late April in the Family and Friends Tip Sheet