The following eblast was sent on 11/20/2022 at 6pm:

ISD 728 Infinite Campus Messenger

November 20, 2022

Good evening Students and Guardians of the Class of 2023.

Attached you will find information regarding Graduation Cap/Gown and Regalia ordering.

The window to order these items is Monday, November 21 to Monday, November 28. Monday, November 28 is a  firm deadline.

When purchasing items, please enter the name of the Advisory Teacher in the Comments section.  All graduation cap/gown items will be distributed in May 2023 and the honors items will be distributed during graduation rehearsal.

Remember that all outstanding fees need to be paid prior to purchasing a Prom ticket and to participate in our graduation ceremony.

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Bartlett via email at: jennifer.bartlett@isd728.org.

Thank you,

Mrs. Bartlett, Senior Administrative Assistant

Graduation Coordinator

763.241.3434

 Letter 11/20/2022

RESOURCE: FAQ: Graduation - Cap/Gown/Regalia

 

Back by popular demand, the Elk River Class of 2023 will have their senior panoramic taken. 

The panoramic picture will take place during advisory on Monday, September 19th. 

• Students will report to their Advisory class for attendance, leave their bags, jackets, and supplies in the room before reporting to the gym. 

• All Seniors were given an order form in their Advisory on Monday, September 12. If your student did not receive one, you are able to order via online using the following  link. Once on the site, enter code: FM391774.

• Order forms can also be dropped off in the Main Office during school hours, up to the time of the Panoramic.

It's good to be an ELK! 

-ERHS Administration Team

SENIOR SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE COMPLETED VIA COMPUTER, NOT PHONES.

Senior Recognition Ads:Graduation Ads (senior recognition ads) Parents can celebrate their Senior in the yearbook. Order your Class of 2023 - Yearbook Graduation Recognition Ad which is due by November 5, 2022, by clicking the link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1062734  

Senior Photos: Class of 2023 - Your Senior Photos are due November 5, 2022! All photos must be 300 resolution or higher. Format must be 2"x3" PORTRAIT (vertical) minimum. If the photo is not in high quality, it may not be placed in the yearbook. This is the responsibility of the person who submits the photo. 

IMPORTANT DATES: Items and details will be posted on the ERHS Calendar

• August 18 & 19, 2022 - New Student Registration (must have filled out ISD728 New Student Enrollment application - click HERE for the link)
• August 22, 2022 - ERHS Housekeeping
  
  • Student Pictures for ALL students in Gr 9-12 (Come photo ready!)
  • Pick up your School Schedule
• August 31, 2022 - ERHS Open House
• September 6, 2022 - First day of Senior Year!
• September 9, 2022 - Gr 9-12 Student Pictures
• September 19, 2022 - Class of 2023 Senior Panoramic Photo
• October 30, 2022 - College Fair at ERHS
• October 14, 2022 - Retakes for Gr 9-12 Student Pictures
• October 17, 2022 - No School / Conferences
• October 18 - 21, 2022 - No School
• October 25, 2022 - Evening Conferences
• November 5, 2022 - Class of 2023 Senior Photo Submission &  Class of 2023 Senior Recognition Ad DEADLINE!
• November 14, 2022 - No School
• November 18 - 28, 2022 - Class of 2023 Graduation Cap/Gown/Regalia Ordering Window
• November 23- 25, 2022 - Fall Break - No School
• December 23 - 31, 2022 - Winter Break - No School
• January 2, 2023 - Winter Break - No School
• January 16, 2023 - No School
• January 26, 2023 - End of 1st Semester
• February 20, 2023 - No School
• February 21, 2023 - Evening Conferences
• February 27, 2023 - Scholarship Drive Presentation to Seniors in Advisory
• March 1-15 - Class of 2023 Scholarship Drive
• March 31, 2023 - No School
• April 3 - 7, 2023 - Spring Break - No School
• April 18, 2023 - Virtual Learning Day - ACT for Gr 11
• May 1 - 12, 2023 - AP Testing Window
• May 4, 2023 - Evening Conferences
• May 13, 2023 - ERHS Prom 2023 (off-site)
• May 15, 2023 - Class of 2023 Scholastic Awards will be distributed during Advisory classes. PSEO students can pick up in Main Office.
• May 17, 2023
  • Class of 2023 Scholarship Awards Ceremony
  • Cap and Gown fees must be paid by this date. 
  • Potential High Honors Student Bios are due via Google Form.
• TENTATIVE: May 22, 2023 - Class of 2023 Senior Walk at Elementary Schools (during Advisory & 3rd hr)
• TENTATIVE: May 22, 2023 - Cap and Gowns will be distributed during Advisory. Cap and Gowns must be paid for prior to pick up!
• May 29, 2023 - No School
• June 2, 2023 - Class of 2022 - LAST DAY!
• June 2023- Seniors may turn in Chromebooks after they have completed their courses.
• June 8, 2023 - Gr 9-11 Last day of School
• June 8, 2023 - 
  • The Elk River Education Association (EREA) sponsored senior breakfast is at 7:00 am. 
  • Graduation Practice is at 7:30 am. If the graduate is attending the 7:00 p.m. ceremony on Friday night, they are required to be at practice. *Four (4) guest tickets are handed out at rehearsal ONLY.
  • Honors Tassels will be handed out with tickets during rehearsal.
• Graduation is on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 7:00 pm. ERHS Doors open at 6:15pm to the public. Gym doors open to ticket holders at 6:15pm. All graduates will arrive at the high school in their cap and gown or black pants/white shirt at 6:30pm. 

Updated 9/15/2022

Ceremony eligibility can be found in the ERHS Student Handbook.

BEHAVIOR:

• Seniors who have discipline problems during the last days of school can be suspended from the ceremony. The graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right.
• Class skip days are not authorized. Unapproved absences will result in ISS and/or detention.  Class credit will be withheld and zeros will be given. 
• Seniors under the influence of alcohol/drugs will not be permitted to go through the ceremony.
• It is important to think of safety during the final senior week and after graduation.

TICKET INFORMATION:

• All obligations/fees MUST be cleared to receive tickets.
• Each graduate will be given FOUR (4) guest tickets to the ceremony in the Main Gym. Anyone attending the ceremony must have a ticket, regardless of the guest's age. Tickets will be collected and reentry is not allowed.
• All tickets will be handed out to the graduates at graduation rehearsal on Thursday, June 8th, 2023. 
• Handicap seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
• All ISD 728 Graduations will be streamed live. The link will be live 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony: www.isd728.org/Livestream-ElkRiver
• The Zabee Theater will be available for overflow guest attendance on a first come, first served basis. The theater can accommodate up to 800 people with a large drop down screen to view the live ceremony.