Graduation

Live Graduation Ceremony Link

GRADUATION FEE: Payable Online via your MyPaymentsPlus account. District 196 requires a participation fee of $40.00 for ALL seniors participating in a graduation ceremony.  EHS graduates who participate in the SES and/or EHS ceremony are included.  This fee helps defray the various costs of holding the ceremony. The deadline for paying online is Wednesday, May 10th. 

22-23 EHS Academic Honor Cords (Optional) - Students receiving an academic honor cord for Summa Cum Laude (Gold) or Magna Cum Laude (Silver) and/or with Honors Status (Green/Blue) to be worn at the graduation ceremony must return or purchase their honor cord(s) in exchange for their diploma. If you with to purchase the cord(s), you can pay now or when you pick up your diploma after the graduation ceremony. 
Payable Online via your MyPaymentsPlus account.
The cost is $12.00 per cord.

Caps and Gowns: The senior class has decided that graduates will wear blue caps and gowns. We plan to distribute cap, gown and tassel packages on Wednesday, May 10th during lunch periods (11:26 a.m. to 12:46 p.m.) in the Auditorium. Caps, gowns, and tassels are provided to all ceremony participants and are theirs to keep.  Beginning on Thursday, May 11th cap and gown packages will be available in Conference Room A (in the Main Office). There will be an ample supply of extras for students who didn’t order a package last fall; there is no need to call the EHS office.

Diplomas will be issued to students who have met all requirements for graduation. Diplomas may be held pending final grades/transcript and return of text or library books and technology equipment, which may also affect PSEO seniors.  Please have your student check their credit status with their EHS counselor to avoid any problems.  Call 651-683-6921 to reach the Counseling Office.

After the ceremony on June 3rd, graduates will proceed to the classrooms near the Attendance Office to pick up their diploma (signs will be posted) from approximately 3:45-4:30 p.m.   Those wearing honors cords will go to the Library entrance area to return cords and receive diplomas. 

Diplomas that are not picked up the afternoon of graduation will NOT be mailed out; this includes both on- and off-campus graduates.  Go to the Counseling Office any weekday beginning Monday, June 5th and throughout the summer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to receive your diploma.  We urge all graduates to pick up their diploma as soon as possible, or have a family member do so.
 

All colleges and universities require a final transcript.  Please visit this this webpage and follow the directions to order. Ordering Transcripts Instructional Video 

OUTDOORS LOCATION: Eagan High School Stadium (weather permitting)  
Graduates must report to the EHS Gym by 1:50 p.m. and no later than 2:00 p.m. They are to park in the South (faculty) lot and enter the building through the South entrance (‘horseshoe’ driveway area).  Students will pick up their diploma name card from their assigned seats and be in the correct place in line by 2:00 p.m. We expect to be walking out of the space in processional order to the Stadium with participating faculty members by 2:15 p.m.

The ceremony has been planned by the senior class to be dignified and formal; we expect graduates to honor that decision and dress accordingly.  Caps and gowns may not be altered in any way for the ceremony.  All participants must wear flat soled shoes – no high heels on the turf field. 

The Stadium opens at 1:23 p.m. to the public.  No tickets are required if we are outdoors.  The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:23 p.m. with the processional of graduates and faculty.  The ceremony will end at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Rain or shine, the Auditorium will also be open for those who prefer to be inside.  Entrance to the auditorium will be allowed after 1:40 p.m (or after graduates depart the auditorium if we have an indoor ceremony). 

The ceremony is broadcast live on E-TV, channel 20, for those who prefer to watch from home in Eagan.  It is also live streamed on the EHS website. It will be re-broadcast throughout the summer.

INDOORS LOCATION: Eagan High School Gymnasium (inclement weather) 
A decision to change location will be made by 10:00 a.m. on June 3rd.  Please check the EHS website.

We're hoping for sunshine; however, if the ceremony needs to move indoors, free tickets will be issued for family admission to each graduate at their rehearsal on Friday, June 2nd:  Three (3) tickets for Gym seating, and one (1) ticket for Auditorium seating to watch live on a big screen will be issued.  Due to the size of our class, no extra tickets for the gym are available.  However, extra seating with a big screen and not requiring a ticket, will be available in Lecture Room A on the main floor, and the Multipurpose Room (081) located near the East entrance. 

Please note If we must move indoors:  
The Gym opens at 1:23 p.m. for ticket holders.  No entry without a ticket!
If the ceremony is moved indoors, graduates and faculty will be assembling in the Auditorium.  They will move to the Gym at 2:10 p.m., after which entrance to the Auditorium will be permitted with a ticket.
Once the Processional into the Gym begins, entry doors to the Gym may be closed by order of the Fire Marshall if seating capacity has been reached.
 

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER (ASL):  If needed by your family or guest, please call the                                 
 Principal’s Secretary, at (651) 683-6901 to make arrangements.  We’ll have reserved seating for you.          
 and the Interpreter.
 

GRADUATION SPEAKERS:  Faculty Member and Senior Student Speaker
The Class of 2023 selected Mrs. Amber Tesdall, science teacher, as the faculty speaker. 
The senior student speaker will be Adelaide Adu-Gyamfi and the readers will be Medithen (Natu) Daniel and Anastasia (Tasha) Koch.
  
 

All on and off-campus students (including SES, PSEOP, ALC, ABE and DCALS) not planning to participate should contact our Principal’s Secretary at (651) 683-6901 so we don’t reserve a seat for them in the ceremony seating chart. 

Diplomas that are not picked up the afternoon of graduation will NOT be mailed out; this includes both on- and off-campus graduates. Go to the Counseling Office any weekday beginning Monday, June 5th and throughout the summer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to receive your diploma. We urge all graduates to pick up their diploma as soon as possible, or have a family member do so. 

PARKING AND ENTRANCE TO THE VENUE ON JUNE 3rd:
Our East lot (lower level) and Stadium lot will be reserved for families and guests of graduates.  Stadium entrances are on the south end of the field.  Once those lots are full and closed, the next choices are the Northview Park lots off of Northview Park Blvd. (near the Tennis courts).  Please be aware that parking restrictions on neighboring streets will be enforced.

If the Graduation Ceremony is moved indoors:
The entrances to our Gym are on the north side through the Auxiliary Gym doors, or the East entrance of the school.   Family members, please do not park in the South Lot – it is reserved for faculty, staff and graduates.
 

REHEARSAL & SENIOR PICNIC:  FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023
All seniors will report to their classes as usual for Periods 1 – 2 and PAWS on Friday, June 2. After PAWS, 9:40 AM, our graduates will report to the Main Gym for the Program and Rehearsal. This will include the awarding of Class Bests for 2023 (voted on by the seniors). 

Graduation Rehearsal will take place in the Gym beginning at 10:10 a.m. and end at approx. noon. It is very important for all students (off-campus and early grads) to attend this entire rehearsal for the following reasons:
Students learn seating assignments and practice crossing the stage (seating is not in alpha order).
Name readers verify each student's name and its pronunciation as they practice crossing the stage.
Special Needs parking permits will be handed out to seniors who have relatives who require one.
Tickets to be used for seating on Graduation Day (if the ceremony has to move indoors) are issued. Tickets will be given to each graduate at the end of rehearsal: three (3) for seating in the Gym and one (1) for the Auditorium that has a large screen for live viewing.
Extra seating not requiring a ticket will be available in Lecture Room A and the Multipurpose Room located near the East entrance if we move indoors on June 3. The ceremony will be live on a large screen in these 2 rooms.
The picnic will start immediately after the rehearsal. We will be offering pizza and chips (students should supply their own drink) for all seniors for free. If a student wishes to order a lunch, they will need to do so online. Orders will be available on MyPaymentsPlus beginning April 17th. The deadline to order lunches is May 3rd. 

SENIOR PRIVILEGES: Seniors in good standing academically, financially (no outstanding fees/fines) and behaviorally will attend a class meeting on Monday, May 15th and promise continued good attendance and behavior (no Senior Skip Day) during Senior Privilege time.  This promise enables seniors to participate in a number of privileges, which includes not needing to attend the last three (3) days of school, which this year are June 5-7 thus making them exempt from Final Exams on June 6 and 7.  
 

SENIOR CLASS MEETING: The Class of 2023 will have a Senior Class Meeting during PAWS (9:24 – 9:39 a.m.) on Monday, May 15 in the Auditorium. In order to begin privileges and receive their Senior Badge, seniors must:

Be in good standing with attendance, discipline and paid fees/fines. 
Have all overdue library and overdue textbooks turned in by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. This does not include Spring Trimester textbooks and materials. Fines for lost or damaged books are to be paid via MyPaymentsPlus. Choose: Category: Miscellaneous; Sub-Category: High School Miscellaneous; Activity: 22-23 EHS Textbooks/Library Book Fines. Enter the amount owed, complete the form and make your payment. 
Have all other fees and fines, i.e. parking fines, paid by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. These fines have been entered individually by student into MyPaymentsPlus and must be paid via MyPaymentsPlus. If a student has a fine, it will appear on their account dashboard. See Dr. Hedlund in the Attendance Office if you have questions or concerns. Seniors who have not cleared their fines by this time will not receive their Senior Privilege Badge on May 15th. 
Have completed the required Counseling Office Senior Survey.

SPECIAL LUNCHES: (Optional) Senior Privileges Tradition     
The 3 lunch dates are:  May 16th, May 23rd and June 2nd.  If a student wishes to order a lunch they will need to do so online.  Orders will be available on the MyPaymentsPlus website on April 17th. The deadline to order lunches is May 3rd. Please direct any questions to: Dr. Tara Hedlund, Assistant Principal, at: tara.hedlund@district196.org.

Final Exams: As part of Senior Privileges, graduating seniors in good standing who adhere to the Senior Privileges Agreement will not be required to attend school June 5-7 or take T3 Final exams.  Seniors may arrange to take Final exams on June 7 and 8 in order to pass a class. Those students who are not in good standing and without privileges will be required to take Finals on June 6th and 7th.  Also, the diploma will be held until after final grades are posted.
 

YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION: Yearbooks will be available for seniors on Friday, May 26th during PAWS on the patio (by the auditorium), and again for all grades during lunches (11:26 a.m. to 12:46 p.m.).  In the case of inclement weather, distribution will move to the auditorium. If you are unable to pick up your yearbook on May 26th, they will be distributed again on Tuesday, May 30th, during lunches for all students, in the Ticket Booth located near the South Entrance.  If a senior didn’t order a yearbook, please see Dr. Hedlund in the Main Office; there may be a limited number of extras to purchase at a cost of $125.00.       
 

The Senior Party Committee are in need of Senior Parent volunteers for the night of the party.
Please visit Signup Genius to volunteer: Signup Genius Link 

Class of 2023 Senior Graduation Lock-in Party Tickets are on Sale: https://23eagan-high-school-senior-party-ticket.cheddarup.com 

Party Date is Saturday June 3rd from 10pm to 5am 

The current price is 90 and prices will continually increase closer to the party date. 

For more details please visit the EHS Senior Class Party Page: https://ehs.district196.org/families/senior-class-party

This video will be shared with all students and faculty at EHS on May 17th. It will be available online for viewing at your convenience.

Class of 2023 Academic Awards

T3 TIMELINE and DUE DATES:  EAGAN HIGH SCHOOL ~ CLASS of 2023

TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 AT 4 PM – 9 PM
Raising Cane's Fundraiser
Menu: https://order.raisingcanes.com/  Phone: (651) 454-6573
Mention the fundraiser at the register or put "fundraiser" in the special request section of your mobile order and Cane's will donate 15% of sales to the Eagan Senior Party.
Location: 1525 Central Parkway, Eagan

T-Shirt Sales
T-Shirts purchased in April will be delivered in PAWS around May 12th or 15th. 
You can still purchase t-shirts by Friday May 12th for the May 26th delivery: EHS Class of 2023 T-shirts
Please let us know if you have any questions: eaganhsseniorparty@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 AT 6:30 PM – 9 PM
Cooper's Taco Night Auction, Bingo and Raffle
4185 S Robert Trail, Eagan, MN 55123
Purchase Tickets:  https://my.cheddarup.com/c/april-28th-cooper-s-bingo?cart=db0f30f2-7df7-4aab-abaf-c594e6196fb6%21%2150731432
Act fast!  We sold out last time.

It's Time to Order Graduation Announcements!!
Order through the Senior Class Party store front and 8% of your purchase will be donated to the Senior Party!
It's easy, just be sure to use the link below. Don't worry if you don't see references to EHS on the pages, if you entered Shutterfly through the below link, you can rest assured your purchase will be directed to the Senior Party account! 
This fundraiser is not limited to graduation announcements - use it to order anything you want from Shutterfly - coffee mug with mom's picture on it for your grad?  A pillow with a pet's picture for their couch? 
Purchase announcements and more:
Eagan Class Party Store Front Link

Looking for a great way to honor your Eagan High School Senior and support the EHS class party?
Here's you opportunity to participate in the EHS Yard Sign Fundraiser to benefit the Senior Party!
Orders include one 24" x 18" double-sided corex sign and a sturdy yard stake.
Signs are $30 and will be available for pick up in April.
For questions contact eaganhsseniorparty@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting our Seniors and the Senior Party!
EHS Class of 2023 Lawn Sign

Class of 2023 Senior Lawn Signs:
Signs are now available for pick up!
Pick up is in the back of the EHS east parking lot today, Thursday April 13 5:30-7PM. See location below.
If you can't make that time, please respond by emailing cebeckwith@gmail.com with your home address and we'll work something out. 
We still have yard signs for purchase. You can reach out to Chrissy via email cebeckwith@gmail.com or 651-332-1466 if you know someone who still wants to buy one.

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