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Senior Information and Dates

Timeline

Yearbook - Senior Photo and PDA:

  • If you missed the March deadlines email clee@syvuhsd.org there are no guarantees though

  • Submit by March 1st to prevent our using your shcool photo

  • Please upload senior portraits via this link: Senior Portrait OneDrive

  • Senior Parents, if you want a dedication page (PDA), visit the Ad page for information: PDA Ad Page. The final deadline is March 1 - EXTENDED email clee@syvuhsd.org ASAP

  • More Info: www.syvpirates.org / Activities & Programs / Yearbook

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Pick-Up Cap and Gowns Orders (Tuesday April 12th):

  • Seniors can pick up their cap and gown orders April 12th at lunch and after school. A representative will also be on campus to take new orders.

  • Orders can still be made on the day with cash or card only. Or online at https://www.jostens.com/apps/catalog/gradProducts.mvc?customerName=Santa+Ynez+High+School&customerId=1007482

  • If your seniors misses the pickup day they can go to Ms. Aichinger in the Principals Office Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:45 pm with the last day to do so being Friday May 27th. If you have any questions please email saichinger@syvuhsd.org

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Prom ( Saturday, May 14th):

  • No theme picked yet

  • For juniors and seniors, underclassman only by invite

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Senior Car Decoration ( Monday May 16th):

  • Optional, but really fun for the seniors to see what parents have done to their cars 

  • Suggestions: window paint, balloons, banners, college colors

  • Between 8:00am – 9:15am (first period)  


Flex Day, (Monday, May 16th) 

·         School dismissed at 12:10pm for all students


Senior Class of 2022 Parade (Monday May 16th, 1:00 - From SYHS to Riverview Park)

  • This is not a School Sponsored event, therefore, it will not be supervised by school staff.

  • Line up in the school parking lot at 12:30pm, depart at 1:00pm. 

  • Route will be: Leave from SYHS, turn right towards Solvang, continue to Buellton. End at Riverview Park.

  •   Seniors may drive themselves or have an adult drive for them so they can wave.  Other family members, siblings, or friends may ride with a driving senior, if the senior has been licensed long enough to allow for passengers.  

  • ALL laws and rules of the road are to be followed..ie. NO hanging out windows, NO riding on top of cars…etc.

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Senior Scholarship Night (Wednesday May 18th):

  • Students with scholarships will be recognized

  • This event may be combined with the Senior Awards Assembly held on May 20th circumstances depending

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Baccalaureate (Sunday, May 22nd):

  • Chair:

  • Will need parents to organize.

  • All students are invited.

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Senior Breakfast (May 26th):

  • Chair:

  • Students will receive a bagged breakfast before they board the bus to go to Disneyland.

  • Will need parents to organize.

  • All students are invited.

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Disneyland Senior Trip ( Thursday May 26th – May 27th) :

  • Contact Stephanie Aichinger for information, saichinger@syvuhsd.org

  • Bus check-in 7:00 am, buses leave by 7:30 am. Return at 6:00am on Friday.

  • No open containers, water and treats provided

  • Photo ID required for check-in

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Senior Survey (Due by Friday, May 27, English Classes):

  • Survey will be given to seniors in their English Class.

  • This is an obligation all seniors need to complete for graduation.

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Final Transcript:

  • Seniors must request that their final transcript be sent. Seniors can list their college/university in the Senior Survey they will complete in their English classroom. If you have questions, please email Melissa Shaw at mshaw@syvuhsd.org

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Senior Textbook Return Day ( Tuesday, May 31, 7:30 – 3:45 pm SYHS Library):

  • Students can return all school related materials.

  • Fees and fines can be paid in the business office.

  • All obligations, fees, fines, books, devices, and survey must be completed.

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Mandatory Commencement Practice (Thursday, June 2, 2:00 pm Stadium):

  • All students who plan to participate in commencement must attend

  • All obligations must be satisfied, and debts paid prior to the graduation practice

  • Allow 1½ hours – Athletic Field

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Diploma Pick-Up (Thursday, June 2, 3:30 pm Stadium):

  • Seniors will pick up their diploma after graduation practice.

  • Pick up will be at the Home Ticket Booth.

  • All obligations must be satisfied, and debts paid prior to diploma pick up.

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Graduation Ceremony Decorations (Friday, June 3, AM):

  • School only provides lattice/banners/stage

  • Senior Graduation Planning committee organizes donations/set up.

  • Contact: Rachel Mojonnier to help


Graduation Day: (Friday, June 3, 2:00 pm New Gym): (Ceremony starts at 4:00 pm)

  • Seniors need to be in the new gym at 2:00pm, dressed appropriately (slacks, collared shirts, and dress shoes, skirts or dresses with dress shoes or sandals, NO Flip-flops)

  • Seniors may decorate the top of their caps (must be tasteful and appropriate)

  • One graduation lei is permitted, but hand-carried bouquets are not.

  • Wind is an issue, secure your cap and gold stole (bring lots of bobby pins)

  • Students should bring no other items to check-in as nothing may be hand-carried into the ceremony and nothing may be left in the gym. Do not leave anything in the gym.


Safe & Sober Grad Night After Party (Friday, June 3 to Saturday, June 4 ):

  • Co-Chairs: Amanda Miller abay203@gmail.com & David Watkins davidwatkins1@comcast.net

  • Tickets on sale starting March 30. Purchase early for more raffle tickets. $60 includes everything! Scholarships are available by seeing Ms. Aichinger in the Principals Office.

  • Check in: 9:30pm – 10:30pm

  • Event Ends: 3:00am

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Updated information available at www.syvpirates.org – parent – senior information

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