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Important Information for THS Seniors

Tonawanda Webmaster

April 17, 2024

Dear Parents/Caregivers of the Class of 2024,  

We are so excited to celebrate our seniors beginning with the Senior Luncheon on May 3rd and ending with the graduation ceremony on June 25th, 2024.  We have many important events coming up so please plan accordingly.  There will be some events that some seniors will be invited to separately as well.  You will receive personalized invitations for these events.  Below you will find a list of important dates and information along with some reminders from the counseling department.  Please make sure you and your child are also checking the Class of 2024 Google Classroom for frequent updates.  

Important Dates & Information:

  • Senior Luncheon May 3rd at noon (this is a half day for high school students)- THS Cafeteria 

    • Tickets are $15 per person and are on sale now!  See Mrs. Kiera to purchase tickets.

  • Last Walk for Seniors at Elementary School June 12th  at 10 am

    • Our seniors, dressed in their cap & gowns, will be walking over to Tonawanda Elementary School for one last walk.  Students will meet Mrs. Todaro and Mrs. Smith in the HS cafeteria at 9:45 am.  They will be greeted by teachers, students and staff in the hallways of Tonawanda Elementary School.

  • Stop DUI Presentation & Senior Picnic - June 13th

    • Seniors will report to school at 8 am for a Stop DUI Presentation and then go to Beaver Island for the Senior Picnic.

    • All students attending the senior picnic must ride the bus to and from Beaver Island.

    • Permission slips will be sent home in May. This is completely free for our students.

    • All students planning to attend prom are required to attend the Stop DUI presentation.

  • Senior Prom- June 20th from 6:30-10:30 (dinner at 7)

    • Location: The Timberlodge At Arrowhead Golf Club located at 12292 Clarence Center Rd, Akron, NY 14001

    • Prom ticket prices will be determined after the luncheon and be on sale for the month of May.  Students will need to sign up for a table when they purchase their tickets. Tables can consist of 8 or 16 people.

  • Graduation Rehearsal- June 24th at 1 pm- Clint H. Small Stadium

    • Students MUST attend graduation rehearsal to understand the procession and procedures for their special day.

  • Graduation- June 25th at 6 pm - Clint H. Small Stadium

    • Seniors must arrive ON TIME at the Middle School Gym at 5:00 pm

    • Tickets are not required.

    • Gates open at 5:30 pm for family and friends.

    • In the event of inclement weather, graduation would take place June 26th at 6pm.

Important Reminders from the Counseling Department 

  • All seniors must have 15 Community Service hours completed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

  • Any scholarship information that you would like to be included in the graduation program must be turned into Mrs. Barber in the counseling office no later than June 10th, 2024.

  • Each senior should complete their senior survey to let us know what their final plans are for next year. Your child must tell their school counselor the college they will be attending in September. In doing so, their final transcript can be sent which will verify their high school graduation.

  • If you have not completed your FAFSA and TAP applications for college Financial Aid, you should do so immediately.

If you have any questions, please call our high school main office at (716)694-7670 or the counseling department at (716) 694-7673.  We look forward to celebrating your child and the entire senior class over the next few weeks! 

Thank you,

Lyndsey Todaro, Principal

Jackie Kiera, Senior Class Advisor

Pam Kiely, Counseling Department Chair