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Calendar of Events
Rumble
Baccalaureate
Senior Brunch and Department Awards
Senior Salute
Graduation Information
Graduation Cap Decoration Rules
Grad Night Party

SENIOR EVENTS TIMELINE – BHS CLASS OF 2022

The Rumble, Wednesday June 8^th, BHS

The Rumble is an annual all-school tradition at BHS! Yearbooks are distributed in the PAC foyer.  Food is served at no cost. There will be multiple booths and events for students to enjoy. New this year there will be a cake walk. (Donations of baked good are requested. Contact Freya at s-fredmana@bsd405.org to sign up.) And as always, the Powder Puff football game (girl play and boys coach) will be a highlight.

This is also the day that caps and gowns will be distributed. Pick up will be at the BHS Concession Stand.

Baccalaureate, Friday June 10^th, 7:00 pm, Bellevue Presbyterian Church

Baccalaureate is a time for seniors to pause and take a moment to reflect on and express gratitude for the many opportunities and experiences offered during high school and the support of those who helped them reach this milestone. While this event is held at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, the ceremony is non-religious. ALL are welcome to attend this special event in which some of our very talented seniors will be showcased. Seniors will process in and sit together. Caps and gowns are not worn at this event. The attire is dressy casual. Baccalaureate is open to family and friends of seniors.

Seniors should plan to arrive at BelPres between 6:30 and 6:45 pm. 

The program will begin at 7:00. 

Senior Brunch and Departmental Awards, Wednesday, June 15^th, 11:00 am, BHS Commons

All seniors are invited to the Senior Brunch which will be held in the BHS Commons. Brunch will be served for the seniors, at no cost! BHS department awards honoring outstanding seniors for work in academics will be presented.

The awards portion of the Brunch will begin at 11:30 am. Parents of seniors who will be receiving awards will receive private emails.

Senior Salute, Wednesday, June 15^th, 1:00 pm, BHS Stadium

All seniors and their families are invited to the Senior Salute, a tradition at BHS to honor our seniors and their achievements. Senior Salute will be held in the BHS Main Gym.

Parents of seniors who were nominated and interviewed for a scholarship or who are receiving an award will receive a private email.

Attire for both Senior Brunch and Senior Salute is nice casual.

Graduation, Thursday, June 16^th, 12:30 pm, Alaska Airlines Arena, Hec Edmundson Pavilion, UW

Graduation Tickets:

For Graduation, all seniors will be given eight tickets. Tickets will be free. Seniors will not need tickets. Extra tickets will be available at no cost, as needed. Tickets will be available on June 1^st in the PAC Foyer.

Honor Cords:

Honor cord fees have been placed in student accounts. Seniors should check their accounts to see what cords they have earned. The cost per cord is $10.00. Payment should be made online. Cords will be available for pickup in the PAC Foyer on June 1^st after 12:40 pm. Proof of payment must be shown with either a paper or digital receipt. Contact Ms. Semler with questions.  

Parking Information for Graduation at UW:

Plan to park in lots E12 and E19.

Arrival time at UW for Graduation:

Seniors should arrive at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion at UW no later than 11:30 am. In order to walk in the graduation, seniors must wear a cap and gown. Caps and gowns will be available for pickup at the BHS Concession Stand on June 8^th. For those still needing to order their cap and gown, here is the link: www.highschool.herffjones.com

Disability Seating:

There is plenty of easily accessible disability seating for those who will need it. Reservations are not necessary.

Other Graduation Information:

Please do not bring large balloons into the ceremony as they may block the view for other families.

Diplomas/Awards:

Diplomas and awards will be available for pick-up in the Main office on June 21^st after 10:00 am.

Ground Rules for Decorating Graduation Caps

Please follow all of these rules while decorating your graduation cap. Failure to follow these rules will result in your cap being replaced with a plain graduation cap.

Your cap may not:

• Contain anything obscene, profane, vulgar or lewd.
• Display symbols, advertisements, initials, abbreviations, words, slogans, patches or pictures that refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, weapons or be of a sexual nature.
• Denote an affiliation with gangs or advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior which is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students.
• Threaten the safety or welfare of any person

Decoration rules:

• Only the flat, top area of the cap may be decorated. Nothing can be hanging off from the sides.
• Decorations must be flat on the surface, 3-D creations are prohibited.
• There may be no blinking lights, no moving parts, or anything battery operated.
• Do not use anything that will make noise, no bells, whistles, etc…

 The following is appropriate to put on your cap:

• Thank you to a parent, grandparent, teacher, or friend
• The university you will attend
• The year you are graduating
• The branch of the military you will be joining

 Graduation caps will be reviewed and approved in advance to the ceremony.

All-Night Grad Party, Thursday, June 16^th, 8:00 pm – Friday, June 17^th, 5:30 am. 

Drop off at BHS on Thursday evening, bus transportation to secret venues, pick up at BHS on Friday morning.

“What to Expect” and “Do’s and Don’ts”

Parents and Seniors: Knowing and adhering to the process below will ensure a smooth All-Night Grad Party check-in and avoid any issues so that the Seniors can enjoy the evening!

After check-in no one may leave the aux gym.

ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY TIMELINE

8:30 pm          Check-in, sign waivers, get wrist bands, and snacks. The FUN begins with entertainment!

(9:00pm check-in deadline)

Security officers will be doing pat-downs prior to entering the aux gym!

9:45 pm          Load buses!

10:15 pm        Buses depart for the PARTY!

5:30 am          Arrive back at BHS parking lot (by aux gym).

                        Please arrange pick up ahead of time.

WHAT TO WEAR

• Dress casual and comfortable. Some of the activities are high-energy.
• Jacket or sweatshirt (labeled with name).
• Closed toe shoes with socks.

WHAT TO BRING

• Photo ID (driver’s license or ASB card)
• Medical needs (e.g., Epi-pen, insulin, inhaler, if applicable) in a zip-lock bag clearly labeled with your name. To bring medication, the Emergency Care Plan for Life Threatening Conditions must be on file with the All-Night Grad Party committee. Submit to bellevuehs2022@gmail.com.
• Disposable cameras to capture memories from the night (optional)

 WHAT NOT TO BRING

• No purse, backpack, or fanny pack
• No money is needed
• No food/beverages; Dinner, breakfast, snacks, and beverages are provided
• No alcohol, drugs, vape pens or weapons

CELL PHONES (OPTIONAL):

• If you bring your cell phone, place it inside a zip-lock bag with name clearly labeled.  
• Cell phones will be collected at check-in.
• Cell phones will be returned to students on the bus ride back to BHS.

RULES

• Once in the aux gym, there is no leaving – NO EXCEPTIONS!
• The following is a sample of behavior which will get you sent home – no refunds:

• Possession of alcohol, drugs (including vape), or weapons.
• Foul/abusive language directed at a chaperone or event staff.
• Willful disregard for or failure to follow directions from chaperones or event staff.
• Intentionally harmful threatened or physical contact with another person.

Security officers will be present during check-in and throughout the night. Anyone intoxicated or displaying inappropriate behavior will be sent home without a refund. Parent will be required to pick student up.

POST PARTY PICK-UP (Friday, June 17, 2022)

Parents, please arrive at BHS at 5:30 am to pick up seniors.  

It is NOT recommended that seniors drive themselves home since they will be tired after a long night of celebrating. 

FAQs 

Q: Can I sit with my friends on the bus? 

A: YES! If they pre-signed up for the same color bus, you may sit wherever you would like.

 Q: Why can’t I have my cell phone? 

A: SAFETY! We want everyone to be fully engaged throughout the night as we have a lot of FUN activities/entertainment planned for you! As this event is only for BHS seniors, no cell phones ensure no posting on social media and risking ‘party crashers’. 

 Q: I have dietary restrictions – what can I do? 

A: The menus selected accommodate those with dietary restrictions. If you have a life-threatening condition, please complete the additional form ‘Emergency Care Plan for Life Threatening Conditions’. Depending on the severity of the dietary restriction, we will work with you individually to ensure a safe and fun event.

Q: When is the last date to buy a ticket? 

A: Limited tickets are still available to attend the All-Night Grad Party. Please contact bellevuehs2022@gmail.com for pricing and instructions on how to register and purchase your ticket.  Please see your school counselor for scholarship information.

Q: Do I have to stay all night? 

A: YES. For the safety of everyone, and to keep things moving efficiently, everyone is committing to staying until the buses bring everyone back to BHS at 5:30 am.

Questions?  Please contact the All-Night Grad Party Committee at bellevuehs2022@gmail.com    

BE PREPARED TO HAVE AN AWESOME NIGHT OF FUN CELEBRATING ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK THESE PAST 4 YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL!!

Questions about graduation or other senior activities? Please email bellevuehs2022@gmail.com