SENIOR PANORAMIC

SENIOR PARTICIPATION:	This is the official G-P senior class photo, and all seniors are asked to participate.
EVENT DATE & INFO:	Thursday, April 20, 2023 during 2nd Period

Helpful Info:

• Student can buy panoramic photos Tuesday, April 25th and Wednesday, April 26th or online ordering is available at:

  www.herndonpanoramics.com  

  Shipping fees apply ~ All online orders are mailed.

• Choose from the following package options 

  $25-10x32 Sr. Class Panoramic 

  $35 -10x32 Sr. Class & 5x15 Fun Pose  

   $40- 10x32 Sr. Class & 10x30 Aerial Formation 23 

  $45- 10x32 Sr. Class & 10x30 Form. 23 & 5x15 Fun Pose 

  $20- 10x25 Aerial Formation 23 

  $10-5x15 Fun Pose 

• All students are asked / encouraged to participate in taking this photo during the school day.

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Prom

SENIOR and JUNIOR PARTICIPATION:	This is a formal event for GPHS juniors and seniors.
EVENT DATE & INFO:	Saturday, May 6, 2023   8:00pm-Midnight Portland Community Center Theme: Viva Las Vegas

Helpful Info:

• All outside guests must have a permission form completed by their home high school administration. These forms can be collected in the GPHS office. The form is due to the GPHS administration office no later than May 1st.
• Tickets will be on sale beginning Monday, April 24th TICKET PRICES Seniors $20, Juniors and guests $40

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Robing Ceremony | Class of 2023

SENIOR RSVP DEADLINE:	Monday, May 1, 2023 | CLICK HERE to RSVP | Seniors, when you complete this RSVP form you must ALSO submit the name of a teacher/staff member who has made a great impact on your education. This individual will robe you during the ceremony and be recognized for their contribution to your learning and life. The form requires that you also submit a statement about WHY you have selected this person. The teacher/staff member you choose MUST be a current employee of G-PISD at any campus. You can choose anyone from your school experience here, whether elementary, middle, or high school.
GUESTS / ATTENDEES:	There are no tickets required, and no RSVPs required for families/guests who would like to attend the event. However, SENIORS must RSVP above to participate by the deadline of May 1, 2023.
EVENT DATE & INFO:	Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6 p.m. | Seniors must arrive by 5:30 p.m. and be seated immediately. | Event Location: G-P High School Shirley Rowe Competition Gym (4601 Wildcat Drive in Portland, Texas)   Live streaming of the event provided by our very own GPHS News Crew can be found at: https://vimeo.com/event/2434764

What is a Robing Ceremony?

This is a new event for our students beginning this year. Graduating seniors will be robed -- receiving their cap and gown during a celebration and recognition event -- by someone who has greatly helped them throughout their journey to this moment. More information will be provided soon to those being robed (seniors) and those participating in the celebration. 

Helpful Event Info:

• RSVPs for student participants MUST be entered using the link above by Monday, May 1, 2023. This is a requirement for planning purposes, and the deadline is solid.
• Doors will open by 5:30 p.m. for all participants and attendees.
• Award recipients (seniors) should arrive on site no later than 5:30 p.m. to find their seat and be in place for the ceremony immediately upon arrival.
• No tickets are required for the audience, however students must RSVP by Monday, May 1st.
• Student and participant attire is "Sunday Best" -- similar to graduation, and aligned with G-PISD dress code.
• Attendee attire is suggested similar to students and participants, as may be desired.
• We are planning to live stream this ceremony. The link will be posted here, on this web page, on the day of event.

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SENIOR AWARDS Ceremony

SCHOLARSHIP / AWARDS NOTIFICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:	Monday, May 8, 2023 | CLICK HERE to SUBMIT | Award notifications must be entered in this manner to ensure senior recognition. This includes notice of any/all scholarships being earned by any senior as of the deadline above.
SENIOR AWARDS RSVP FORM DEADLINE:	Monday, May 15, 2023 (after invitation is received ) | CLICK HERE TO RSVP | Seniors, if you received an invitation to the Senior Awards Ceremony as of May 15, 2023 to receive an award, please fill out this RSVP form to let us know that you will be attending.  RSVP UPDATE: Due to some awards not being sent until May 15th, the RSVP deadline will be extended until 11:59pm on May 16th.
EVENT DATE & INFO:	Wednesday, May 17, 2023 @ 6 p.m. | Seniors must be seated by 5:45pm | Event Location: G-P High School Shirley Rowe Competition Gym (4601 Wildcat Drive in Portland, Texas) Senior Awards Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/2434764

What is the Senior Awards Ceremony?

Each year our graduating seniors who have earned scholarships and/or are being awarded by G-P High School with a significant honor are recognized during the Senior Awards Ceremony. In years past, this event was held by invitation only during the school day, given the limited space available in the Charlotte Brown Performing Arts Center.

For this year, the ceremony will be held in the evening to allow ample space/seating for families/attendees and also to ensure most families will be able to attend if desired after the regular work day. We will continue the practice of recognizing only those seniors who are earning honors and/or scholarships, and using the link above families or staff can submit information for any senior recognition before the deadline listed.

Senior Awards to be presented include:

• Top 10 Recognition
• Academic Achievement
• Scholarships
• NHS Collars & Cords
• "Who's Who" as elected by G-PHS Teachers

Helpful Event Info:

• Senior award submissions MUST be entered using the link above by Monday, May 8, 2023. This is a requirement for planning purposes, and the deadline is solid. 
• All invitations will be hand-delivered to students and emailed out to families listed in Skyward prior to the RSVP deadline.
• Doors will open by 5:30 p.m. for all participants and attendees.
• Award recipients (seniors) should arrive on site no later than 5:30 p.m. to find their seat and be in place by 5:45 p.m.
• No tickets are required for the audience.
• Student and speaker/presenter attire is "Sunday Best" -- similar to graduation, and aligned with G-PISD dress code.
• Attendee attire is suggested similar to students and participants, as may be desired.

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SENIOR WALK @ G-P ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ATTENDANCE / PARTICIPATION:	There is no RSVP required for this event. Seniors will have the opportunity to board the appropriate bus to attend, at their choosing on the day of this event.
EVENT DATE & INFO:	May 22, 2023 @ 8:30 a.m. | Buses load at this time at G-P High School.

What is a Senior Walk?

G-P High School collaborates with our G-PISD elementary schools to offer seniors the chance to walk the halls of their former elementary campus in full cap and gown with regalia. Our youngest students line the hallways to cheer on our graduating seniors. Inspiration goes both ways -- from our young and aspiring Wildcats who look up to our seniors and from our incredible seniors who offer a source of joy, pride, and desire from among the littlest of G-P learners. This is an invitation-only event held during the school day.

Helpful Event Info:

• G-PISD buses will transport the senior class to a G-PISD elementary school along the schedule provided during the regular school day.
• Each elementary campus -- East Cliff, S.F. Austin, T.M. Clark, and W.C. Andrews -- will be among the destinations a senior can choose to attend.
• Buses will begin loading at 8:30 a.m. on the day of this event.

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SENIOR SUNSET

SENIOR PARTICIPATION:	Optional for the Senior Class, no RSVP required. This event is a chance to watch the sunset together while reviewing some reflections our seniors wrote during the Senior Sunrise at the beginning of the year.
EVENT DATE & INFO:	May 22, 2023 @ 7:45 p.m. | Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium

What is a "Senior Sunset" event?

Our Student Council (STUCO) is hosting this opportunity for the Class of 2023 to watch the sunset together and spend some time reflecting on the year they have experienced as seniors. This event is the culmination of a prior event -- Senior Sunrise -- in which our seniors came together earlier this year to watch the sun rise and write their own reflections. At the sunset, they will review what they had written and enjoy this memorable opportunity together.

Helpful Event Info:

• This is a senior-only event, and seniors may participate as desired. There is no requirement to attend; completely optional.
• If you have questions, please contact Student Council.

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Baccalaureate Ceremony

ATTENDEE / RSVP INFORMATION:	More information will be posted soon, as we are working with our event host organization to determine logistics. It is yet undetermined whether seniors will need to RSVP for this event, however please check this web page for future updates as the event date approaches. Thank you!
EVENT DATE & INFO:	Sunday, May 21, 2023 @ 5 p.m. | GracePoint Church, 4755 Wildcat Drive in Portland, TX (next to G-P High School)

What is a Baccalaureate Ceremony?

This type of ceremony offers an opportunity for reflection and pause, including moments of silence and/or the potential for religious speakers/celebrants. Like other events, it is entirely optional and is a celebration that our community has provided for our seniors at a location that is not on school property. We will soon be provided with information about this year's event from a host group/organization, and upon receipt will release more information. Stay tuned, thank you!

Helpful Event Info:

• Coming soon! 
• Note: This is not a school-sponsored event, however school staff can assist in answering questions. Please see the "ASK A QUESTION" button at the bottom of this web page to submit any questions you may have regarding this event, and we will provide transparency / information for all families on this web page. Thank you!

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COMMENCEMENT / GRADUATION Ceremony

ATTENDEES / GUESTS:	No tickets are required for attendance to this event. Guidelines for events at the stadium must be followed in addition to any/all other guidelines set by the campus/district.
EVENT DATE & INFO:	Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ 8 p.m. | Seniors must report to the Shirley Rowe Competition Gym by 6:30 p.m. | Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for guest seating at the stadium. | Event Location: Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium (4600 Wildcat Drive in Portland, Texas) REHEARSALS will be the same morning (May 25th) at 8:30am. Students will meet in the competition gym to begin.

What is a Commencement / Graduation Ceremony?

This is the moment our seniors have all been waiting for, and the moment their families, teachers, and staff have helped prepare them for since their earliest years. It is a time of joy and reflection, and is a formal ceremony. We plan to make this a celebration full of honor and recognition for our graduates, and ask that all attendees join us in lending this event and especially our graduates their full attention. The highest degree of decorum and community pride is requested and expected at this most exciting and memorable of all senior celebrations!

Helpful Event Info:

• All guidelines for stadium events must be followed, and will be enforced. This is a requirement set forth by the school district, campus, and law enforcement for the safety of all attendees. Please check this web page prior to the event for further details.
• The stadium will open at 7:30 p.m. for guest seating. Audience members requiring assistance to their seat may enter at 7 p.m.
• Award recipients (seniors) should arrive on site and report to the Shirley Rowe Competition Gym no later than 6:30 p.m. for event prep and processional order.
• No tickets are required for this event.
• Student and participant attire is "Formal / Sunday Best" -- similar to graduation, and aligned with G-PISD dress code.
• Attendee attire is suggested similar to students and participants.
• We are planning to live stream this event for our families. Please check this web page on the day of the event to access a web link (to be posted here).

If weather does not permit us to hold this outdoor event on the evening scheduled, the same event details will be in effect for the following night -- Friday, May 26, 2023.

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Q: What visitation and participation will be allowed for parents and other guests that would like to watch the senior walk at the elementary campuses?

A: Each campus will have their own senior walk layout. It is best to contact that elementary campus to inquire about this.

 

Q: May students decorate their graduation caps?

A: No, decorated caps during the graduation ceremony are not permitted. All regalia for the commencement ceremony should be school issued/approved.

 

Q: How do I submit my student's acceptance into a US military branch (and subsequent scholarship)?

A: Use the submission link on this senior information page in the Senior Awards Ceremony section. On numbers 3 and 4 in the submission form, you will type in the name of the military branch and on number 5 (for the total amount) you can put unknown.  We will get a list of amounts from the military branches to verify everyone before the actual ceremony. 

 

Q: Will audience members be allowed to use confetti canons and noise makers at the ceremonies?

A: No, we ask that, out of respect for all attendees, maintenance/custodial department, and the city of Portland, loud noisemakers or items that would be scattered and require additional cleanup are not used in the celebration.

 

Q: Are Eagle Scout cords considered part of school-related regalia.

A: Yes, if your senior has earned the Eagle Scout cord, this cord will be announced at the awards ceremony and will be worn at graduation.  Please make sure to submit the award of this cord in the link for award/scholarship submissions in the Senior Awards section of this webpage.

CLICK HERE to view!

Thank you to all of our graduating seniors who participated, to the families who came to celebrate, to the staff of Team G-P who helped make this event possible ... and of course to those honored by the gracious and thoughtful sentiments expressed by our CLASS of 2023!