AHS Class of 2024 Newsletter - May 23

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Class of 2024 Newsletter - May 23


Annandale Seniors and Families:

Tomorrow seniors will complete the last final exam of their high school career! After W2, seniors will be dismissed to attend the Senior Picnic at Ossian Hall Park. There, they will enjoy a light breakfast and have an opportunity to sign yearbooks. Seniors will get their ticket to the picnic on Friday morning in their W2 class. Those who do not have a class during W2, or are enrolled in an academy class during that time can pick their ticket up in the Main Office.

In preparation for next week, there are several items students must complete before Cap & Gown distribution on Thursday, May 30. This includes paying dues, completing the senior survey, resolving any outstanding obligations, and returning their FCPS laptop. See below for important information about these tasks.

For the latest information about upcoming senior events, check out the Class of 2024 Schoology group. If you have any questions, please contact our senior class sponsors, Jeff Smith, Pat Brown, and Jane Scharankov, or our senior administrator, Aaron Schneider.

Sincerely, 

Shawn DeRose, Principal


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Do it now

Do It Now!

Senior Dues - $70: Senior dues, which cover cap and gown, diploma covers, and the senior gift, are $70. Members of the Class of 2024 must pay their senior dues to be eligible to walk in the graduation ceremony. Senior Dues can be paid online via myschoolbucks.comHere are instructions on how to access MySchoolBucks.com.

 

Senior Survey: Students who were unable to complete their senior survey or need to make updates or corrections, please check-in with your counselor as soon as possible. If you have questions or concerns, please email Nick Zubieta.

 

Sign Up for the Graduation Walk: On Friday, May 31 at 1:30pm students will have the opportunity to revisit their previous elementary school and parade the halls in their cap and gown, celebrating their achievements and the journey that has led them to this momentous occasion. Interested students must submit this form by May 24.

 

Laptop Return: Students should return their laptop after the last exam for which they need it in the Main Gym Lobby. Once students have turned in their laptop and any school-issued books or supplies, they are dismissed from school. May 23: 12:00pm- 3:30pm; May 24: 9:30am- 10:00am

 

Pay Obligations: Seniors must pay all outstanding obligations, including Senior Dues, prior to receiving their cap and gown. Financial obligations can be paid online via myschoolbucks.com. Here are instructions on how to access MySchoolBucks.com. All senior obligations must be paid before picking up their cap and gown. If you have any questions, please email Jeremy DeBoe, Finance Technician.

 

Purchase All Night Grad Party Tickets: Annandale High School’s All Night Grad Celebration is June 6 from 11:00pm-5:00am at Audrey Moore Rec Center! Tickets are on sale now. Students can order tickets here, or pick up the ticket form in the office. If you would like, you can Sponsor a Senior and purchase their ticket! Questions? Please contact the ANGC Chair Rheanna Bernard if you have questions or concerns about the All Night Graduation Celebration.

 


Important Dates

May 23-24 - Senior Laptop and Book Collection: Beginning Tuesday, May 23, students who no longer need their FCPS issued laptop can return it at the Main Gym Lobby after each senior exam block. Once students have turned in their laptop and any school-issued books or supplies, they are dismissed from school. May 23: 12:00pm- 3:30pm; May 24: 9:30am- 10:00am

 

May 24 - Senior Picnic, 9:30am: Immediately following the W2 exam, seniors will be released from their last day of school at 9:35am. Members of the Class of 2024 will gather in the Senior parking lot or Ossian Park to enjoy a light breakfast, and sign yearbooks. The event will end at 11:30am.

 

May 28 - Senior Sunset, 7pm: Senior Sunset will take place on May 28 from 7:00-9:00pm. Students are encouraged to come watch the sunset on the football field with music, drinks, and food to celebrate the last day of their senior year.

 

May 29 - Senior Awards Ceremony: Our annual Senior Awards Ceremony will be held on May 29 from 10:00-11:15am at Annandale High School. This ceremony provides us an opportunity to recognize seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in each content area, as well as celebrate those seniors who have been selected for community based awards and scholarships. We will provide more details as we get closer to the ceremony and will be communicating directly with the students and families of our award recipients. If you have questions or concerns, please email Brian Yeagley, College and Career Specialist.

 

May 30 - Senior Obligations & Cap and Gown Distribution: Seniors must pay all outstanding obligations, including Senior Dues, prior to receiving their cap and gown. Financial obligations can be paid online via myschoolbucks.com. Here are instructions on how to access MySchoolBucks.com. All senior obligations must be paid before picking up their cap and gown. If you have any questions, please email Jeremy DeBoe, Finance Technician.

Students can pick up their cap and gown and senior gift on May 30 during their assigned times listed below.

  • 10:00-11:00am - Last names A-L
  • 11:30-12:30pm - Last names M-Z

Students enter through Door 11, at the front of the building, to the upper gym where they will turn in all equipment and supplies and pay any obligations in order to become eligible to graduate. 

 

May 31 - Graduation Rehearsal, 10:00-11:00am or 11:30-12:30pm: Graduation rehearsal will be held on the Annandale High School stadium field. Seniors who choose to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must attend graduation rehearsal. Seniors who choose to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must attend graduation rehearsal during their assigned times below. 

  • 10:00-11:00am - Last names A-L
  • 11:30-12:30pm - Last names M-Z

Students should meet on the home side stadium bleachers where they will receive information about the ceremony.

 

May 31 - Graduation Walk, 1:30pm: We are thrilled to extend an invitation to participate in the Graduation Walk event on May 31 at 1:30pm, where students will have the wonderful opportunity to revisit their previous elementary school and stroll through the halls adorned in cap and gown, celebrating their achievements and the journey that has led them to this momentous occasion. Interested students must submit this form by May 24. Transportation will not be provided. All students who would like to participate must safely get to their school on their own.

 

June 3 - Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony, 9:30am: Graduation will be held on Monday, June 3 at 9:30am at Eagle Bank Arena. Tickets are not required.

 

June 4 - All Night Grad Celebration: Annandale High School’s All Night Grad Celebration is June 4 from 11:00pm-5:00am at Audrey Moore Rec Center! Tickets are on sale now for $45. Students can order tickets here. After June 1, tickets will only be available at the door for $60. If you would like, you can sponsor a Senior and purchase their ticket! Questions? Please contact the ANGC Chair if you have questions or concerns about the All Night Graduation Celebration. Parents can join the fun by volunteering to help! It takes a lot of volunteers to make this a successful night for our seniors. Please look at the sign-up and find a shift that works for you.


Important Information

 

Yearbooks Still Available! Yearbooks are available for pick-up and cash purchase in room 262 after school on Monday, May 20 and during all Red day lunches. If you pre-ordered a yearbook, bring your student ID when you come pick up your book. In-person sales must show purchase confirmation or bring cash. Use yearbookforever.com to purchase. Cost is $85.

 

Download Your Data! Your FCPS Google Workspace account is automatically turned off the day after your last day of enrollment. This includes your access to FCPS Gmail. It is important that you download any files you wish to keep before you leave FCPS. Follow these instructions to download your files and view your accounts using "sign in with Google."


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Opportunities

Graduation Flowers Available Now! Want to purchase flowers to give to your graduate on graduation day and support the Class of 2025 at the same time? Click here to pre-purchase a red and white carnation mini bouquet for just $5 to be picked up at Eagle Bank Arena the morning of graduation. Proceeds support the Class of 2025. All orders must be placed by May 29.

 

Graduation Announcements: Interested in purchasing graduation announcements and other graduation related items? Go to our Jostens School Store and pick up everything you need to celebrate this milestone. Note: Caps, gowns, tassels, and diploma covers are included in Senior Dues and provided to all graduates.

 

Graduation Photos: Legacy Studios will be at graduation to capture this incredible moment. Students or families can order graduation prints to be delivered directly to the graduate's home. All images will be posted to the Legacy Studios Webpage. Use code 4542E24. Once on the website, you'll see several events posted. Select the Annandale HS - Graduation option. For assistance with questions or ordering, please contact Legacy Studios directly at customercare@legacystudios.com or 716.512.6336.  Please do not contact the school.


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