September 3, 2024

Dear Senior Parents,

We made it! Our students are seniors, and we look forward to a fun year.  As your class parents, we’re here to keep you informed about important dates and events this school year. There is a lot happening during senior year, so we wanted to give you a few highlights of what to expect.

Our contact info:

Senior Pictures: Peter Wallburg Studios on Beechwood Road in Summit should have emailed you over the summer with an appointment for your student’s senior portrait.  If not and you would like to have one done, please contact them at 908-277-2078. There is a sitting fee for this service.  Please note alternative photo options are also acceptable.

College Rep Visits: These begin in mid-September. The guidance department will notify students, who can then sign up in Naviance.

College Application Workshops: These are going on now and will continue throughout the fall. Weekly emails are sent with the schedule, which is also on the Naviance website. No registration required! Remind your students to check emails regularly and reference the Naviance homepage for all college planning resources.

Senior Yearbook Ads: Don't miss the opportunity to purchase and create a senior yearbook ad for your child. Start going through your photos now, as fall will go quickly. Details forthcoming.

Senior Days: Most sports recognize seniors, so try to make it to senior day if your child is involved. Time to enjoy the spotlight with your child!

Senior Athletic Celebration: Join us for the Senior Athletic Celebration on May 14, from 7:30-9:30pm. This event honors seniors who have participated in at least one sport during the year as an athlete, manager, or statistician, along with their parents/guardians. Watch for the invite and RSVP date. Do not miss the slideshow!

Lunches:  Seniors can go off campus for lunch and unassigned periods during certain time slots; however, restrictions apply. Ensure your student meets the requirements, including obtaining parent or guardian permission. Check Genesis for details.

Other Senior Events:  Toward the end of the year, it will seem like there are dozens of senior items, including a senior banquet (on the calendar for May 29, at Galloping Hills), graduation lawn signs, the fun flamingo tradition, and of course graduation itself, scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, June 18. More communications will be coming about these, but feel free to ask any of us about them.

PTO Website: Please make sure you have registered on the PTO website. Here you will find the PTO-sponsored events calendar, the school directory, and the option to pay your PTO dues.

Synch Your Calendar:
The best way to stay on top of events is to synchronize your calendar with the PTO. Click here to subscribe.

Please mark your calendar with the following event dates (*PTO Sponsored Events):

• Tuesday, September 3: Ice Cream for Seniors, Lunch Break, Senior Lounge*
• Wednesday, September 18: Senior Family Financial Aid Night, 6:30 – 8:00, SHS
• Friday, September 20: Senior Class Parent Coffee, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. TBD*
• Wednesday, September 25: Back to School Night, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., SHS -- Meet your student’s teachers and navigate the building.

• Hilltopper Weekend, September 26-28
• PTO General Meetings: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., SHS Auditorium*
• Friday, September 27
• Friday, December 6
• Friday, January 10
• Friday, March 7
• Friday, May 16 
• Saturday, October 19: Alumni Weekend
• Friday, January 31: Semi-Formal for Juniors and Seniors, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Brooklake Country Club
• Monday, May 5: Senior Parent Meeting, SHS
• Wednesday, May 14: SHS Boosters Seniors Athletic Celebration, 7:30 – 9:30, SHS
• Friday, May 16: Junior/Senior Prom, 7:00 – 11:00. The Westin Governor Morris
• Wednesday, May 28: Dinner and Awards of Excellence (Select Seniors), 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., SHS
• Thursday, May 29: Senior Banquet, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m., Galloping Hills
• Monday, June 2: Awards Program 7:00, SHS
• Wednesday, June 18: SHS Graduation, TBD, Tatlock

We are excited for a fantastic year ahead and cannot wait to see you actively involved in the PTO and at all the upcoming Summit High School events!

Go Hilltoppers!