Senior Year Planning - Class of 2025
Commencement Ceremony Information for Families
Instructions for seniors, below
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Pesonen Stadium (in the event of severe weather, see "Weather," below)
Guests: No tickets are required, and there are no limits to the number of guests each graduate may invite
Recording Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/xlF0xIytKGs
Weather: The ceremony will be moved indoors to the OHS gymnasium only in the event of severe weather. If we are required to move inside, we will request that families limit the number of attendees to five or fewer, to ensure seating for all. If severe weather conditions necessitate a move indoors, we will communicate with parents and students as soon as we are able, with the goal of notification by 1:00 p.m. If the ceremony is moved indoors, the gymnasium doors will open at 5:00 p.m.
Parking: Parking is available anywhere on campus. There are handicapped spaces available outside the Activities Center. There will be parking attendants available to help with handicapped parking near the stadium entrance. The Orono Schools campus map shows all parking lots.
Guests & Seating: There are neither limits on the number of guests, nor tickets needed. Seating is based on a first-come, first-served basis. There are spots on the upper (plaza) level of bleachers for handicapped guests (these spaces will have signs denoting reserved for handicap only). If we are required to move inside, we will request that families limit the number of attendees to a maximum of five to ensure seating for all, but we will still not require tickets. You may come to the stadium (starting at 8am) and lay down a blanket to reserve a space. No tape is allowed. There will be twine for you to tie your blanket down.
Photos: There will be opportunities for photos available on the plaza after the ceremony.
Seniors: Action Items and Deadlines
| Dates/Deadlines | Action Item | Link or Contact Info |
| ASAP | All seniors are charged a Senior Fee of $40. Please plan to pay this fee before May 15 to cover portions of the fees associated with senior year, including transcripts and Commencement. The senior fee is under your student's name in MyPaymentsPlus. | MyPaymentsPlus |
| ASAP | Senior Party: The Senior Party will follow the graduation ceremony on June 5, 2025. A registration and consent form must be completed for each student attending the party. Please also ensure the Senior Party Planning Committee has your email address. Contact oronoseniorparty2025@gmail.com to add your email address or to submit questions. Confidential scholarships to cover costs are available. |
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| Now | Cap and gown pick-up from the main office. | You must complete the Graduation Survey (in MaiaLearning) before you can receive your cap and gown. |
| June 2 | Last Day of Classes | |
| June 3 |
Senior Retreat Day. Students have received sign up information for this.
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| June 4 | Senior Day of Service. NHS leaders have coordinated service and volunteer opportunities for all seniors. | |
| June 5 |
8:30 a.m. Cap & gown parade (optional) through the elementary and middle school buildings. Meet in the high school mezzanine at 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. The MANDATORY Commencement rehearsal (no cap & gown required) begins at 9 a.m. Students will meet in the gymnasium. Students who do not attend rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. 6:15 p.m. Seniors should report to the gymnasium no later than 6:15 p.m. to line up for final instructions. No one will be allowed back into OHS after the ceremony. (Parents/guardians: Your child should only bring their car keys/phone to the ceremony.) Graduate Attire:
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