Raider Nation Class of 2021
May 5, 2021---2nd edition
*Prom 2021*
Time: 8:00 p.m.- 12 midnight
Where: Southfork Pavilions
What to bring:
-Wylie ISD Student ID Badge
-Mask
-Dancing shoes!
*Each student will check-in with WEHS personnel before entering the event.
ID will be verified
Soda and Smoothie tickets will be issued
*Each student will check-out with WEHS personnel before exiting the event.
ID will be verified
Goodie bags will be issued (prom t-shirt & dessert)
*Cap Decorating*
We will allow students an opportunity to decorate their caps one of three ways:
*Must have approval from an Assistant Principal by: MAY 21st*
1. Raider Nation/ Wylie East High School Spirit
2. College or University of your choice
3. Military Institution
*Senior Awards*
**By invitation only----invitations will come to your email**
Date: May 12, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Wylie ISD Stadium
Attendees: Students, staff, family, and friends
Number of Guests: Each Senior is allowed to bring 10 guests.
Here is the live stream link for the Senior Awards:
https://www.wylieisd.net/livebroadcasts
**Invitations were emailed on May 5th**
*UPDATED info--Senior Walks*
*UPDATE*
Parents, you are welcome to meet the bus at your child's elementary school and take pictures with your graduate outside of the building.
Please keep in mind, parking is limited in the elementary school parking lots.
*Estimated time of arrival @ elementary schools is 10 a.m.*
**Seniors need to be in the WEHS Cafeteria at 9:00**
If you are a Remote Senior, please be sure to check-in the front office before coming the cafeteria. Thank you!
Date: May 14, 2021
**What to wear: Seniors will wear their cap, gown, and stole to this event.**
ARRIVE @ Wylie East Cafeteria at 9:00 a.m.
Where: @ Elementary Schools (morning event; you will ride the bus)
Seniors will walk (parade-style) through the hallways of the elementary school they attended in WISD.
**If you were not in WISD for elementary school-OR- you attended an elementary school not in the East feeder pattern, we will make sure you are assigned to a school.
*Order your Panoramic Picture*
(see flyer below)
Price Package:
$25.00– Large Laminated
Panoramic Picture
Order Your Picture at:
https://goldbeckcompany.net/covid19
Contact us with any questions:
Goldbeck Company ● 4407 Center Gate ● San Antonio ● TX ● 78217
1-800-656-9289 ● www.goldbeckcompany.com
*UPDATE-- Senior Sunset*
Date: May 14, 2021
Where: Wylie ISD Stadium (East and High together) #commUNITY
Gates open & Check-in starts @ 7:30 p.m.
Broadcast & Slideshow begins @ 8:00 pm
Select "Media Center"
Select "Listen Live"
What to do when you arrive at WISD Stadium:
-Park on the HOME side of the stadium.
-ENTER on the HOME side of the stadium.
-Check-in at the RAIDER NATION table
*Parents are welcome to join the event, but are NOT allowed on the field.
*Parents may sit in the stands on the HOME side of the stadium.
*Students will sit on the field.
--IDEAS--
1) The Senior Sunset is a great opportunity to have your yearbook signed by fellow Raiders.
Bring your yearbook and a writing utensil.
2) I encourage you to bring a blanket to sit on during this event. Chairs will NOT be allowed on the field.
*UPDATE* Going Remote Asynchronous starting May 17th*
May 17th -21st: Seniors who are finished with coursework, and have submitted all assignments will be remote asynchronous for the entire week.
**For attendance purposes, seniors will sign into their 2nd period Google Classroom and complete the daily assignment.
---Should there be a need for a senior to keep their Chromebook in order to satisfy course requirements to graduate, they will turn in (or pay for) Chromebooks at the time of graduation ticket pick-up.
May 24th (Senior Waiver Day): Seniors are not required to report for attendance on this day.
*UPDATE*
May 25th (Senior Waiver Day and Graduation Ticket Pickup): Seniors will report to campus to collect their graduation tickets. Seniors must complete the Senior checklist before tickets are distributed. Tickets will be distributed between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
***Park in the cafeteria parking lot. Senior Checklist stations begin in the cafeteria. Follow the signs.***
*Chromebook Collection 2021*
*Seniors will return or purchase Chromebooks on May 12th & 13th. If they need to keep it to complete required testing and/or coursework, then they will return on May 25th when they pick-up their Graduation tickets.
*Remote Seniors will follow the same schedule.*
It’s that time of the year to return your district-provided electronics! Attached is a list of fees for lost or damaged Chromebooks and electronic items. The district’s One-To-One Chromebook agreement you signed at the beginning of the year is attached as well. If your student needs to pay for lost or damaged items, you can pay in advance at wylie-isd.revtrak.net (snap a picture of your receipt) or send cash/check (made payable to Wylie ISD). All payments are due when your student returns his/her Chromebook on the designated day. If you have questions, please email any of the staff listed below.
- 20-21 Chromebook Return Schedule
- 20-21 WISD One To One Chromebook Agreement
- 20-21 Chromebook Repair Cost
Asst. Principal- diana.caldwell@wylieisd.net
Tech Support- brenda.johnson@wylieisd.net
Tech Support- tammy.nguyen@wylieisd.net
*Time UPDATES* Strike & Reel (All Seniors invited)*
Date: May 18th
Report to the WEHS Cafeteria @ 9:00 a.m.
Departure time: 9:30 a.m.
Return to WEHS @ 1:30 p.m.
**Seniors need to be in the WEHS Cafeteria at 9:00**
If you are a Remote Senior, please be sure to check-in the front office before coming the cafeteria. Thank you!
Transportation to and from Strike & Reel (all students will ride the WISD school bus)
*Thanks to many donations by senior parents and everyone who paid their senior fees, ALL seniors can attend this event at no additional cost.
- Seniors will be given a wristband as they board the bus to go to Strike & Reel.
- You must keep your wristband on for the duration of the event in order to be counted as part of our group.
- Anyone who does not have a wristband will not be included in our paid package and is not guaranteed availability to games or bowling lanes.
- Pizza and mozzarella sticks will be served for lunch. Unlimited drinks throughout the event.
*Senior Receptions*
*Dates & times vary depending on elementary school (see attachment below)
What is a Senior Reception?
These receptions are hosted by and located at every elementary school in Wylie ISD. Seniors provide their own transportation and attend the reception at the elementary school they attended in WISD. This event is a great opportunity to visit with former teachers and look through old yearbooks.
*If you did not attend elementary school in WISD, you are welcome to join a friend at their elementary school.
*UPDATE -- Graduation Ticket Pick-up Day*
**Each graduate will receive 10 tickets**
Date: May 25th
Time: 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
--Seniors can come to campus anytime between 10:00-4:00p.m. on May 25th.--
**UPDATE: Park in the cafeteria parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors to begin the check-out & ticket pick-up process. **
Where: WEHS Library (Enter through the front office to begin the process.)
*Before picking up tickets, each senior MUST have the following items completed:
-Complete all required coursework
-Return Chromebook & Charger
(Chromebook Chargers MUST be returned with the Chromebook)
-Lost, stolen or damaged chargers are $45
-Seniors may purchase their Chromebook for $80-120, depending on years in Wylie ISD.
-Return textbooks
-Return library books and pay any outstanding fines
-Collect awards (if applicable)
-Return Choir/Band/ROTC/Athletics items (if applicable)
*Pre-Ordering Flowers for your graduate*
You may pre-order flowers at https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/wylie-east-hs/.
The deadline for pre-orders is May 27 @ 8:00pm CT.
**The company will have a few items to purchase on graduation day, but supplies will be limited.
Your flowers will be waiting for you at the stadium on graduation day. No balloons are allowed in the stadium, but there is a graduation teddy bear option that appears when you go to check out.
*We will communicate the details of where to pick up your bouquet closer to graduation.
This is a fundraiser for our class and proceeds will go toward our gift to the school. We receive 25% of each order!
*Graduation Ceremony*
Date: May 28, 2021
Graduation Start Time: 8:00 p.m.
*SENIORS arrive at 6:30 p.m. to begin check-in & staging*
Stadium will be open @ 7:00 p.m. for guests.
*UPDATE: Due to limited parking, we encourage seniors to be dropped off by a family member. We also encourage family members to carpool.
Location: Wylie ISD Stadium
Tickets: each graduate will receive 10 tickets
Dress Code
White collared shirts and tops
Dark Pants (black/brown)
School-appropriate dresses/skirts
Dark Shoes
Ties are encouraged
In lieu of heels, wedges or flats are encouraged (for safety).Check out the WISD Graduation webpage for more specifics about seating, parking, etc.
https://www.wylieisd.net/graduation
Here is the live stream link for graduation:
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Twitter:
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