Senior Timeline
All seniors need to pay particular attention to the dates in the Senior Timeline and are encouraged to mark their calendars. Please continue to check the WHS Class of 2023 webpage found under Activities, for ongoing and updated news and information, as well check here for any updates to the Senior Timeline as we proceed through second semester and graduation.
Download 5/18/23 Senior Timeline
All seniors need to pay particular attention to the following dates. Seniors and parents are encouraged to check the WHS homepage or the WHS Class of 2023 webpage found under Activities for ongoing and updated news and information as we proceed through second semester: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/class-of-2023.
Now National Anthem Audition Sign Ups: Now through April 17
- Auditions take place on Tuesday, April 18, 3:30 p.m. in Room 409 by sign up
- Seeking seniors for the Commencement Ceremony, Senior Awards, and the Moving Up Assembly
- Senior/Underclassmen auditions also take place for Moving Up Assembly performances
- Performances can be vocal or instrumental
- Auditions Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/1Uwr3YdcKQzbNwuq5
Now Grad Night Sign Ups: Now thru May 15
- Class of 2023 Grad Night Event tickets are on sale for $195 by 3/31/23, or $210 by 4/30/23, or $225 after 5/1/23.
- Grad Night takes place on June 13 from 9:30pm – 5:30am and is sponsored by the parents of graduating seniors. It is not affiliated or sponsored by WHS or NSD.
- Learn More Here! —> Grad Night Flyer 2023: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bmQLf6aWr25HTxKSiA_OnQuuBA-QUSpka1F_P5Qv7Zg/edit?usp=sharing
- Need-based scholarships are available. Please contact your WHS counselor for information and criteria qualifications.
- Sign up and learn more here: https://forms.gle/jDx6gFZk6RL867g76
- Grad Night Event questions can be answered by emailing whsgradnight23@gmail.com.
Now Submit Photos for Senior Events: Now through June 1
- Upload photos you would like to see in upcoming senior events such as Senior Breakfast, Moving Up, and graduation
- Can be any photos from your 4 years at WHS
- Upload here: https://forms.gle/JNeevYmTsZjPs2ht6
Now Pre-Register for Commencement Ceremony photos with GradImages: Now through June 12
- GradImages is the official photographer for the Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony at Pop Keeney on June 13!
- By pre-registering with GradImages before the ceremony, you'll save 20% and ensure that they can deliver your proofs to you in a timely manner.
- Pre-registration link: https://www.gradimages.com/registration/Register?ClientID=100263&OccasionRef=182894
March
21 Senior Class Meeting, during Activity Tuesday (Bel Schedule #10), 10:55-11:00a, Commons
- Student-Selected Student Commencement Speaker nominations included at this meeting
- Running Start seniors, please make plans to attend
22 Jostens Commencement Announcement Distribution*
- Main Office Foyer during Lunches from 11:45a to 1:05p and after school 3:20-3:50p
- If a senior is unable to attend, a friend or relative can pick up the items; however, a signed note from the parent/guardian must be provided to Jostens. The individual picking up the items will be required to sign for them, relieving Jostens of responsibility if they should become lost or misplaced.
- Questions? Contact Jostens at 360-653-9102 or by Email at jostenspnw@jostens.com
April
01 Senior Survey & Scholarship Reporting begins – due May 3
- Every senior must complete the Senior Survey via Naviance, which includes your final transcript request to the college/university you are attending in Fall 2023 and scholarship reporting for Senior Awards.
- The Senior Survey instructions are on the WHS website under Activities, Class of 2023: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/class-of-2023/senior-survey-scholarship-reporting.
- To access the survey, log into Naviance through Clever (https://my.nsd.org/) and click on Planner, Tasks, Senior Survey ‘23.
- After completing the Senior Survey, seniors who reported scholarships must submit proof of the scholarship(s) via this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLEbTsoMk8sfaPrA7uAFeA3MgMLz7jv2B-ODxq4GD9zX6W-w/viewform
- Due to printing deadlines, notifications received after May 3 will not be published in the printed Senior Awards publication.
- Please email Ms. Tang at mtang@nsd.org for any questions regarding your Senior Survey & Scholarship Reporting.
01 Artwork submissions for the printed Senior Awards publication being accepted April 1-May 3
- Calling all students from the Class of 2023 who would like to have an opportunity for consideration of their artwork to appear on the cover and in the Senior Awards publication!
- Upload your digital .jpg submission (max 10MB) via this Google Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyRyz1YxMiXcLbykgMJbxVnK4lEHoMTDOi7QOwRCVFBpplFg/viewform by Wednesday, May 3 at 11:55 p.m. Thank you in advance for your creativity!
- A committee will be reviewing all submissions and will advise the selected cover art by May 17, 2023.
- If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Porter by email at rporter2@nsd.org
01 “That 70s Tolo!”*
- WHS Commons, 8-11p
- Tickets on sale 3/27-3/31, $15 w/ASB, $20 w/out ASB
- Tickets at the door 4/1, $25 (cash/check ONLY for WHS students only-no guests at the door)
- Learn Tolo details at: woodinville.nsd.org/activities/tolo-dance-tickets-2022-23
07 End of 3rd Quarter
10 – 14 Spring Break
17 – 21 Public School Volunteers Week
18 Auditions for the National Anthem & Moving Up Assembly Performances
- Auditions take place on Tuesday, April 18, 3:30 p.m. in Room 409 by sign up
- Seeking seniors to perform the National Anthem at the Commencement Ceremony, Senior Awards, and the Moving Up Assembly
- Senior/Underclassmen auditions also take place for Moving Up Assembly performances
- Performances can be vocal or instrumental
- Auditions Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/1Uwr3YdcKQzbNwuq5
24 - 28 Senior Survey & Scholarship Notification Week
24 – 28 Mental Health Week
28 Senior Class Meeting, during 3rd Period “Activity Friday” Bell Schedule #10,
Commons, 10:55-11:30a
- Running Start seniors, please make plans to attend
28 Counselors notify off-track seniors
May
01 Wear Your Colors! National College Decision Day is Monday, May 1!
01 - 10 Prom & Senior Breakfast Ticket Sales Window*
- See the Class of 2023 Prom & Senior Breakfast webpage for complete details: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/class-of-2023/prom-2023
- Save $$ by purchasing the Prom & Senior Breakfast Bundle for $50, May 1-10!
(Prom only $40, Senior Breakfast Only $15)- Prom is May 13 at MoPop and Senior Breakfast is June 8 at the WHS Commons
01 - 12 AP Exams - Testing Window
- Look for additional information from our AP Coordinator Paul Cho (pcho@nsd.org).
- Testing Schedule will be on the WHS Advanced Placement website when it becomes available: https://woodinville.nsd.org/academics/advanced-placement-ap-programs
03 Senior Survey & Scholarship Reporting DUE!
- Every senior must complete the Senior Survey via Naviance, which includes your final transcript request to the college/university you are attending in Fall 2023 and scholarship reporting for Senior Awards.
- The Senior Survey instructions are on the WHS website under Activities, Class of 2023: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/class-of-2023/senior-survey-scholarship-reporting.
- To access the survey, log into Naviance through Clever (https://my.nsd.org/) and click on Planner, Tasks, Senior Survey ‘23.
- After completing the Senior Survey, seniors who reported scholarships must submit proof of the scholarship(s) via this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLEbTsoMk8sfaPrA7uAFeA3MgMLz7jv2B-ODxq4GD9zX6W-w/viewform
- Due to printing deadlines, notifications received after May 3 will not be published in the printed Senior Awards publication.
- Please email Ms. Tang at mtang@nsd.org for any questions regarding your Senior Survey & Scholarship Reporting.
03 Artwork submissions DUE!
- Artwork submissions for the printed Senior Awards publication are due May 3
- Calling all students from the Class of 2023 who would like to have an opportunity for consideration of their artwork to appear on the cover and in the Senior Awards publication!
- Upload your digital .jpg submission (max 10MB) via this Google Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyRyz1YxMiXcLbykgMJbxVnK4lEHoMTDOi7QOwRCVFBpplFg/viewform by Wednesday, May 3 at 11:55 p.m. Thank you in advance for your creativity!
- A committee will be reviewing all submissions and will advise the selected cover art by May 17, 2023.
- If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Porter by email at rporter2@nsd.org
05 School Lunch Heroes Day: thank our lunch staff for serving you!
08 – 12 Teacher Appreciation Week: Take time to say thank you to your teachers!
10 National School Nurse Day: Thank our nurses for serving you!
13 Prom* (Ticket Sales Window May 1 - 10)
- MoPOP, Seattle, 7-11p
- Save $$ by purchasing the Prom & Senior Breakfast Bundle for $50, May 1-10!
(Prom only $40, Senior Breakfast Only $15) - See the Class of 2023 Prom & Senior Breakfast webpage for complete details: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/class-of-2023/prom-2023
15-26 Senior Breakfast Only Ticket Sales Window*
- Save $$ by purchasing the Prom & Senior Breakfast Bundle for $50, May 1-10! (Prom only $40, Senior Breakfast Only $15)
- See the Class of 2023 Prom & Senior Breakfast webpage for complete details: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/class-of-2023/prom-2023
18 National Honor Society Induction & Recognition, Main Gym, 6:30p
19 Night of the Arts/Almighty Woodinville, Details TBD
23 Senior Class Photo, during 3rd Period Activity Tuesday, Bell Schedule #10, Commons, 10:55a
- Running Start seniors, please make plans to attend
24 Independent coursework/outside credits DUE: All independent online coursework/outside
credits must be completed by the student and their final grade verified by the counselors.
Participation in the Commencement Ceremony may be in jeopardy for online coursework
verified after that date.
29 Memorial Day: No School
30 Last day to enter the Yearbook Lottery
31 Teachers will notify the counselors of those students with failing grades
- Seniors who were previously failing and are now passing a required course, are in compliance with the attendance policy, and have met all other graduation requirements will be reinstated to the graduation roster and may take part in the Commencement Ceremony.
- The counselors will contact students and parents via phone.
June
01 Senior Awards Ceremony, Main Gym, 6:30p (Seniors report to Auxiliary/Back Gym by 6p)
- Senior Awards Night is as a way to honor, recognize, and provide a social environment for the entire graduating class and their loved ones.
- The excitement of seeing future graduates acknowledged by faculty, picking up their cap and gown, smiling as they sign yearbooks, and making memories with one another is a highlight.
- As some seniors and parents/guardians wonder, seniors typically dress well for this event (dress shirts, blouses, slacks, dresses, etc.)
01 Commencement Ticket & Senior Yearbook Distribution*, after the Senior Awards Ceremony
ends (appx. 8p)
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Each senior receives 5 free tickets
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Additional tickets can be purchased for $7.00 ea. (no limit) from after the Senior Awards Ceremony concludes through Monday, June 12 at the Main/Cashier’s Office.
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Tickets are not available for purchase on June 13 at Pop Keeney Stadium.
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Tickets are required for anyone over the age of 2.
01 Senior Class Cap, Gown, & Stole Distribution*, after the Senior Awards Ceremony ends (appx.
8:00p)
- If a senior is unable to attend, a friend or relative can pick up the items; however, a signed note from the parent must be provided to Jostens. The individual picking up the items will be required to sign for them, relieving Jostens of responsibility if they should become lost or misplaced.
- Contact Jostens at 360-653-9102 with product specific questions.
- Contact Assistant Principal Ron Taylor at rtaylor@nsd.org with other questions.
06 Medical Professions Academy Graduation Ceremony, WHS Theatre, 6:00p
06 Senior Device Collection Day during English class periods (devices, cases, chargers,
hotspots)
07 NSD/WHS Items Returned: If not handled previously, textbooks, library books, devices,
chargers, hotspots, uniforms, locks, cameras, photography and art supplies,
equipment and any other property that belongs to the Northshore School District/Woodinville
High School must be returned to the staff person who checked it out.
07 Last regular day with seniors
07 Beach Day/Yearbook Distribution*, Last Early Release Wednesday
08 Notice from counselors: The counselors will compile a final list of students still failing and “not
walking” in the Commencement Ceremony. The counselors will notify the parents by phone
and the students will be removed from the final Commencement Ceremony list and not
allowed to participate in the ceremony.
08 Senior Class Meeting (Just prior to the Moving Up Assembly), WHS Theatre, 8:45 a.m.
- Commencement Ceremony seating assignments posted
- Bell Schedule #16
08 Moving Up Assembly, after the Senior Class Meeting, Main Gym, 9:10 a.m.
- This is a special time to honor our seniors with the entire school
- Bell Schedule #16
08 Senior Breakfast*, buffet by Alexa’s Café (After the Moving Up Assembly),
WHS Commons, 10:20 a.m.
- Further details, ticket pricing, and sales information to follow on the Class of 2023 webpage: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/class-of-2023/prom-2023
- Bell schedule #16
09 Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal at WHS, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
- Meet in the Theater at 9:00 a.m. sharp
- ·Seniors must participate in rehearsal to walk in the Commencement Ceremony
13 WHS Commencement Ceremony*, Pop Keeney Stadium at 6:00 p.m.
- Seniors should be prepared to be dropped off at WHS at 2:45 p.m. (no vehicle parking on the WHS campus)
- All seniors will ride district transportation from WHS to Pop Keeney
- Details to follow in the mid-May WHS Grad Guide
- Seniors must have a return ride home from Pop Keeney (buses will not return to WHS)
20 Last 2022-23 Underclassmen School Day
20 "Takeout" your Google Drive, and save all of your hard work!
- Google Drive and NSD email accounts will remain active for one year after graduation.
- After that period, they will be deleted.
- Use the summer to transfer your important files to your personal account.
- Google makes it easy at takeout.google.com.
28 Diploma Packet Pick Up, WHS Main Office Loop, Wednesday, June 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Pending official verification graduation requirements have been met, diploma packets will be available for pick up drive-thru style at the Main Office Loop on Wednesday, June 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (For efficiency, It is helpful to have a sign with your last name in the car window.)
- Student immunization records for our graduating seniors will be included in the diploma packets.
- If your immunization record is not in your diploma packet, you may register your child at https://wa.myir.net/rorl to receive a .pdf of your child's Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) form. You may find this information on the nurse's letter in your packet.
- Please make arrangements to pick up the packet as soon as possible, as diplomas are often a piece of documentation needed in the graduate’s near future.
- As diplomas are not reproducible and the packets contain sensitive information, the packet must be picked up and signed for by the graduate or the graduate’s parent/guardian (friends of the graduate are not authorized).
- Thank you for ensuring fines and fees have been taken care of and any outstanding textbooks or materials have been returned.
- Fines and fees can be paid online through the parent TouchBase accounts or checks can be made payable to WHS and mailed to: WHS at 19819 136th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072, Attn: Bookkeeper.
- If you should need your TouchBase username or password, please email whsattendance@nsd.org.
- Summer hours for pick up after June 28 are Wednesday, July 12 & 19 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the WHS Main Office.
28 Cap & Gown Donations
- WHS gladly accepts donations of caps and/or gowns for future graduates in need.
- Graduates who are not planning on keeping their cap and/or gown are welcome to bring the cap and/or gown and drop if off at the Diploma Packet Pick Up event on Wednesday, June 28.
- There is a particular need for gowns 5’9 and under.
* Student fines/fees must be paid, cleared, or arrangements made before students can purchase: Event tickets (Tolo, Prom, Senior Breakfast, Commencement, etc.) and/or a parking permit; and/or pick up graduation supplies (announcements, caps/gowns/stoles, etc.), and/or yearbooks; and/or participate in sports, and/or the Commencement Ceremony. Students with financial need are encouraged to contact their counselor throughout the school year. Families qualifying for free and reduced meals can learn how to submit for waived extra-curricular fees via this link https://woodinville.nsd.org/resources/payments#fs-panel-148324 pursuant to pursuant to House Bill 1660:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1627067652/nsdorg/udwhkmop85ujj8vrbzmv/NSDHB1660Summary7-8-2021AR.pdf
NOTE: Seniors needing a final transcript mailed to a post-secondary institution must make their final transcript request via completion of the Senior Survey & Scholarship Notification process outlined under April 1 and May 3.
Updated 4/4/23 (6/28 Diploma Packet Pick Up follow up dates)
Updated 4/11/23 (5/1-10 Prom Ticket Sales Window)
Updated 4/18/23 (Prom & Senior Breakfast Ticket Pricing)
Updated 4/25/23 (June 8 Senior Meeting, Moving Up, Senior Breakfast timeline/bell schedule and June 13 drop-off arrival time)
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Updated 5/18/23 (Yearbook Lottery, Rehearsal 9a-11:30a)