WGHS Class of 2021
Everything You Need to Know about Your Senior Year
Class of 2021 Graduation: May 14, 2021, 6:30 p.m., Moss Field
How to Have a Great Senior Year:
1. Fulfill all senior obligations.
Class Work
Regular class work continues in all classes for the members of the Class of 2021 through 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5. The last weeks of the school term are crucial for seniors. Each senior must be certain that all required work such as class assignments, special reports, projects, and tests are turned in/completed by Friday, May 7. Senior exams will begin on May 5.
Financial Obligations
All financial obligations must be paid by May 5.
1. All books, textbooks, and library books must be returned.
2. Fees, such as those in industrial technology, must be paid.
3. Lost book charges, library fines, etc. must be paid.
NO DIPLOMA WILL BE ISSUED IF ALL OF YOUR OBLIGATIONS ARE NOT MET!
2. Pay for your cap and gown.
Please email cotner.roro@wgmail.org or call Ms. Cotner at 314-918-4125 for any questions or concerns.
4. Parents: Order Senior Ads for the yearbook.
5. Submit Your Yearbook Senior Baby Photos.
Submit a baby photo of your senior student to the Google Form provided before November 13th. To ensure your senior’s photo makes it into the book, and to ensure there are no lost memories, no other submission types will be accepted. Issues or questions? Please contact Amie Keane at keane.amie@wgmail.org.
Submit here: https://forms.gle/fJPi4a1fme7zEzsJ8
6. Order your class rings/graduation announcements/memorabilia.
Seniors can pick up information regarding graduation announcements and memorabilia as well as class rings from the high school in the Activities and Main Offices. Specifics on rings and announcements can be answered directly by our Jostens representative, Larry Glennon at 636-230-7350 or Larry.glennon@jostens.com.
On a date TBD (after October 23), a representative from Jostens will be in the cafeteria during both lunches for seniors to order class rings and graduation announcements.
7. Order Graduation Photos
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Password: statesmen
Please sign up before the event so that you will receive an email when the pictures are ready. If you wait until after the pictures are posted, you will still be able to see and order, but will need the password above.
8. Keep up with important senior dates.
Senior activities are coordinated through the Activities Office. Please call Kim Edwards at 918-4176 if you have any questions or concerns. Also, please note that all dates are subject to change or cancellation due to COVID-19 district, county, and state guidelines.
October 3 SAT
October 24 ACT
November 4 Senior Panoramic (tentative)
November 7 SAT
December 5 SAT
December 12 ACT
February 6 ACT
February 17 Distribute Senior Packets (Senior Awards information; nominations)
April 10 ACT
April 13 Senior Day
April 16 Top Hat Awards
April 17 Prom
April 29 Senior Awards Night
May 5 First Day of Senior Checkout
May 7 Last Day for Seniors
May 14 Graduation, 6:30 p.m., Location TBD
May 15 Senior Party
9. Follow the college/career planning checklist.
- Begin completing applications for admission (most students apply to 3-7 schools).
- Ask teachers and your counselor for a letter of recommendation, if applicable.
- Request your transcripts through Naviance. Don’t forget to request your official test scores from ACT or SAT.
- Keep a spreadsheet or calendar to organize your applications and due dates.
- Submit the FAFSA as quickly as possible (opens October 1) in order to be eligible for the most financial aid.
- December—Apply for local scholarships (Counseling Office will send more information).
January
- Continue to work hard on your studies. Your high school courses continue to count throughout your senior year.
- Give all Mid-Year report forms to your counselor, if applicable.
- Submit the FAFSA online if you have not already done so.
February-March
- Continue to monitor your applications to be sure that all materials are sent and received on time.
- Watch for financial aid awards from each college. Carefully assess each with regard to how much of your need the award will cover. Inquire about other financing plans if a college does not meet your total need.
May
- Decide where you want to go. May 1 is National College Decision Day.
- Take Advanced Placement (AP) examinations if appropriate. Many colleges offer advanced standing based on AP exam results.