Prom: April 23rd 7pm-11pm at Stonebrook Manor
On Wednesday, you would've received an email from Amanda Novak, high school assistant principal, with information regarding prom stating,
Who: 9th-12th grade students are invited to purchase tickets. A limited number of tickets are available. Current students may bring guests, but they must complete and turn in a guest form at least one week prior to the event.
When: Friday, April 23rd, 2021 from 7:00pm-11:00pm
Where: Stonebrook Manor
Cost: Tickets will be on sale beginning 4th quarter and the ticket price is still being determined
COVID considerations: Masks will be still be required. Social distancing may not be maintained at all times as dancing is welcome at this event. Stonebrook Manor has large ballrooms with various spaces, including a large outdoor space, a parlor, and an upstairs area in addition to the main ballroom. Chaperones will encourage social distancing. There is food (dessert) and soda service included, so students may take off their masks to enjoy the food and beverages.
"Bre-anch" is the 2021 Senior created version of the annual Senior Brunch that takes place leading up to Commencement and is intended to be a way for the school community to celebrate and honor the Seniors. The seniors who brace the sun for an
8:20 class on Fridays came up with this name, it's a mix of lunch, breakfast, and brunch. As
May 21st approaches, we will ask for donations of breakfast items to ensure food is store-bought and individually wrapped to align with current guidelines. Please keep an eye out for further information as mid-May nears!
National College Decision Day - May 1st
Decision Day occurs annually
on May 1st. For Westgate, it is a time to celebrate all of the various decision that our Seniors make post high school. Please update Autumn Washington with your post-secondary plans as you have them so that we can include you in our Decision Day announcement. More information about Decision Day will be coming soon!
Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2021
Given updated guidelines, we are working diligently to plan a Commencement ceremony that would not only align with current restrictions and safety protocols but would also be a way to truly honor our Seniors as they graduate from High School and embark on their post-secondary journey. We will provide more information regarding Commencement in the coming weeks.
Currently, we are inviting seniors to be a speaker or performer for Graduation. Applications and auditions will be discussed during senior seminar within the coming weeks. Seniors who wish to speak/perform at graduation are encouraged to reach out to myself as soon as they can.
National College Decision Day - May 1st Decision Day occurs annually
on May 1st. For Westgate, it is a time to celebrate all the various decisions that our Seniors make post high school.
Please update Autumn Washington with your post-secondary plans as you have them so that we can include you in our Decision Day announcement. We want to celebrate all our seniors and their decisions, including university bound, exploration year, trade school, entering the workforce, joining the military and more. More information about Decision Day will be coming soon, but there are some things that you can begin to prep for now if you want to join us in some of our Decision Day highlights!
One way we like to share out these awesome decisions are through a senior created slide deck or video. Guidelines are posted in the Senior Advocacy Edlio and on the Senior Teams page are some guidelines for you to create these if you want to start that now! If you do create a slide deck or video, please email the finished product to [email protected].
Thank you for your patience with all the uncertainties. I am myself am a planner and this uncertainty and ambiguity has been difficult, but coming together, even around uncertainty, is a wonderful and enjoyable way to create community. Our Seniors are handling this year with such grace and I appreciate you being a supportive part of this community.