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Parkland High School

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Class of 2025

 

graduation information

 

Graduation for the Class of 2025 will take place on June 4, 2025 at the PPL Center in Allentown at 7 PM.

Commencement Livestream Link:  https://parklandtv.com/commencement/

Class of 2025 Student Slideshow

 

2025 Commencement Live Link

Seniors will be given six graduation tickets at graduation practice (the morning of June 4).  They can request up to four additional tickets and/or handicap accessible tickets.  To request additional tickets and/or handicap accessible tickets, a note signed by a parent with the number of extra tickets requested must be brought to the Main Office between May 5-23. 

IMPORTANT Dates:

April - Athletic Ceremony - Students going on to play their sport in college

May 3 - Prom and Post Prom - $90 tickets on sale in the cafeteria through April 25th.  Class dues must be paid.
May 7 - Senior Speaker applications due - Get the packet here.
May 15-17 - Festival of the Arts (Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM)
May 19 - Academic Awards at 7 PM  Award Winners and Students Achieving a 4.0 for 7 consecutive semesters
May 21 - Senior Yearbook Distribution (in cafeteria)

May 21 and 22 - 

  • Cap and gown pickup will occur at lunches this Wednesday and Thursday. If you did not order a cap and gown, you can purchase one on Wednesday or Thursday for $45 cash.

  •  Cyber/LCTI students can pick their caps and gowns up between 7 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday starting on May 24. Reminder, if you need more than 6 tickets for graduation or any handicap tickets, please have your parents write a note with the number of additional tickets you need (up to 4 additional). The due date for the note is Friday, May 23. 

  • Extra tassels are available in the main office for $10. 


May 19-23 - Senior Chromebook Collections
May 21 - Athletic Awards - 5 PM in Auditorium - Athletic Award Winners
May 22-June 2 - Senior Final Exams - Schedule
May 23 - Last day of Classes for Seniors
May 27 - Senior Concerto Concert at 7:30 PM at the Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown
May 28 - Arts Awards at 7 PM in Auditorium - Arts Award Winners
May 29 - Senior Cabaret at 7 PM in Auditorium
June 4 - Mandatory Commencement Practice is 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at PPL Center.  Bus transportation is ONLY provided
from PHS to the PPL Center the morning of Commencement Practice for students who sign up in the Main Office before Friday, May 23.
School buses will depart from the high school the morning of practice no later than 7:45 AM. Students are permitted to drive to PPL Center. Students who drive
should leave early to allow for traffic concerns and must pay for parking.  Students must be back at PPL Center by 5:45 PM for the 7 PM Ceremony.

Class of 2025 Par Key Yearbook:  https://sites.google.com/parklandsd.net/parkey/class-of-2025-deadlines

Order flowers and teddy bears and t-shirts with all of the graduates' names on them as a special gift for your Class of 2025 student. 
https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/parklandhs/

Class of 2025 Graduation Lawn Signs were on sale through May 9th - ordering is now closed.

College Planning/FINANCIAL AID Reminders:

rising senior college planning timeline

Summer College Application Planning Timeline - Check the Schoology Course "Class of 2025" for more detailed information on College Planning in the College and Career Planning" folder.

Fall College Application Planning Timeline - Every form cited below and information you need to know is in the “Senior Class-College and Career Planning” folder located under the “Materials” tab within the course entitled “Class of 2025” in all seniors’ Schoology accounts.

Winter College Application Planning Timeline - Click here for winter reminders for the Class of 2025.


SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES: http://StudentScholarships.org

The Pennsylvania 2025-26 Student Aid Guide, provides a complete overview of the financial aid process with information on federal and state financial aid programs and services.