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Important Dates for the Class of 2025

Alison Russo

April 22, 2025

Dear Parents/Caregivers of the Class of 2025,  

We are so excited to celebrate our seniors, beginning with the Senior Luncheon on May 2nd and ending with the graduation ceremony on June 25th, 2025.  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 2025 Google Classroom for frequent updates.  

Important Dates & Information:


  • Senior Luncheon May 2nd at noon (this is a half day for all PK-12 students)- THS Cafeteria 

    • Tickets are $17 per person and are on sale now!  See Mrs. Kiera to purchase tickets.

  • Last Walk for Seniors at Elementary School June 13th  at 9am

    • Our seniors, dressed in their caps & 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 8:45am.  They will be greeted by teachers, students and staff in the hallways of Tonawanda Elementary School.

  • Stop DUI Presentation & Senior Picnic - June 16th

    • Seniors will report to school at 8am 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 17th from 6:30-10:30 (dinner at 7)

    • Location: The Sterling 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 with Mrs. Kiera.

  • Graduation Rehearsal- June 23rd at 1pm- Clint H. Small Stadium

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

  • Graduation- June 25th at 5pm - Clint H. Small Stadium

    • Seniors must arrive ON TIME to the Middle School Gym at 4:00pm

    • Tickets are not required.

    • Gates open at 4:30pm for family and friends

    • In the event of inclement weather, graduation would take place June 26th at 5pm.

Important Reminders from the Counseling Department 

  • All seniors must have 20 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 in to Mrs Barber in the counseling office no later than June 10th, 2025.

  • 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
Renee Smith, Assistant Principal 
Jackie Kiera, Senior Class Advisor
Pam Kiely, Counseling Department Chair