Metea Valley High School
Senior Newsletter - Class of 2019
Senior Year is here!
You have talked about this year, dreamt about this year and now it is actually here! You are a Senior in high school and soon you will be moving on to bigger and better things. We celebrate your successes and accomplishments and look forward to the endless opportunities that lay ahead.
It’s hard to think of your Senior year as the year of “lasts”. Your last homecoming, your last school musical, your last spirit week, your last football game, and your last prom. You want to make it a year to remember and never regret. This newsletter will provide important information on events, opportunities and deadlines to ensure that this year is a memorable one for you as a Senior and as an adult looking back.
Graduation and Commencement
Commencement: May 26th, 2019
Commencement ceremony begins promptly at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 26th, 2019. Our Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center - 1525 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115. Seniors are asked to be at the Convocation Center no later than 12:45 pm. All seniors participating in this ceremony MUST wear their graduation gown for the ceremony. The only accessory that can be worn on the graduation gown is the Indian Prairie Scholars’ cord. This is in keeping with past practice for graduation uniformity agreed upon by all of our high schools in Indian Prairie School District 204. Modest attire is strongly encouraged to be worn under the gown in honor of this special event. No gym shoes, flip flops, or boots will be allowed. Additional information about parking, directions and maps are available here at graduation practice on May 23rd and on the Metea website.
Graduation Practice is mandatory and will be held Thursday May 23rd at 9:00am in the main gym. Graduation practice will last approximately 2 hours and seniors are expected to be in attendance for the duration of the practice. The Senior Outing will be held immediately following the Graduation practice. Seniors should arrive at Metea no later than 8:30am. Indian Prairie Scholar cords will be issued to students at Graduation practice.
Each graduate will receive a minimum of Ten (10) tickets for the Graduation Ceremony. Graduates will receive tickets at the graduation practice. For handicapped seating information, please visit the Metea website and click under Graduation Map (Website will be updated by April 2019).
Graduation Recording
Metea Valley is recording its 2019 Commencement Ceremony. The public can purchase a recorded copy of it for $20. Order forms are available here and also on the Metea Website under the graduation tab.
Graduation Skybox Auction
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation is hosting an online auction featuring two Graduation Skyboxes for each high school graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Winners will receive 10 graduation tickets, access to a private suite one hour before the ceremony begins and the option to purchase food and drinks. The auction runs from March 11 – April 11. Thank you for your support of the Foundation. Visit Skybox Auction to place your bid.
All financial obligations with Metea need to be cleared with a zero balance prior to graduation. All registration fees, class lab fees, library fines, activity or athletic financial obligations MUST be paid in full prior to the Cap and Gown pick up on May 9th and 10th, 2019. Students with outstanding balances to Metea Valley High School will not be allowed to pick up their Cap and Gown without clearing their outstanding balances.
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All seniors will be required to complete the “Senior Checkout Process” on either May 20th or May 21st. During checkout, seniors turn in Chromebooks, textbooks and library books, pay library, cafeteria or other remaining fees/ financial obligations, and complete their senior survey and final transcript request. Students and parents are encouraged to check their Destiny and PushCoin accounts to find out about any outstanding books and/or fees prior to checkout. Seniors must complete all steps in the checkout process to receive their graduation tickets at graduation practice.
LMC - Obligations and an opportunity to “Leave a Lasting Legacy”
All books, textbooks and library materials must be turned in to the LMC and/or any fines owed to the LMC must be paid before the student’s record can be cleared for graduation. If you are curious to know what is on a student’s record, log in at https://destiny.ipsd.org and to view what has been checked out to your student and what, if any, fines are owed for overdue or lost materials. (Click on the top three lines, use student credentials for logging in.) These can be paid at any time through the LMC. You do not need to wait until the end of the year to take care of this obligation!
The MVHS Library Media Center (LMC) is providing an opportunity for you to honor your graduating senior with a lasting legacy at Metea Valley. Our commemorative program allows your son/daughter to be remembered in the future books/materials that are purchased in support of the district curriculum. Your suggested donation of $25 will be used to purchase materials from a curated list of books that have been vetted for quality and appropriateness,m and will be used to support future MVHS students in their academic pursuits. A bookplate will be adhered in the front of the book, reflecting your son/daughter’s participation in this program as well as their class year at MVHS. Senior families will be receiving information in the USPS mail before spring break.
The LMC is a perfect place where your son or daughter’s time at Metea can be remembered for years to come. If you have any questions, please contact Metea Valley’s LMC Director, Amy Madzinski, at amy_madzinski@ipsd.org or 630-375-8851. The future students at Metea that you for your consideration!
Herff Jones will be distributing Caps and Gowns at Metea during the lunch periods on May 9th & May 10th, 2019. No cap and gown will be distributed to students with outstanding financial balances. Herff Jones will also distribute caps and gowns to students on May 23rd, 2019 after the graduation practice. This will be the last opportunity to collect your cap and gown. All outstanding fees to District 204 and balances owed to Herff Jones MUST be paid in full on this date for collection and participation in graduation ceremonies. www.herffjonesIL.com Herff Jones is CASH ONLY on the days of pick up.
The PTSA sponsors MV signs for the yards of our seniors in early May. Since the notification went out regarding Home Access address permissions, the PTSA has made a decision that the process for Senior sign delivery is going to change this year.
Seniors will now pick up their BLANK sign during designated dates towards the end of the school year, so they can write their own name/nickname and place their own sign where they choose.
Therefore, address permission in Home Access are no longer required for this project!
Date for Pick-up (Door 19 - Athletic Entrance):
Friday, May 3rd: 1:38 PM - 3:00 PM
Date for Pick-up (Door 34 - Transportation Entrance)
Friday, May 10th 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Thursday, May 23rd @11:00 AM after Graduation Practice
Questions? Please contact:
Joanne Barrett & Melissa Naffziger
Metea Valley Graduation Sign Coordinators
meteagradsigns@gmail.com
Senior Celebrations
In person: April 17 (Seniors only) and 18 (Junior & Senior), 2019 Tickets will be sold in the Commons during lunch periods on these dates. No tickets will be sold after April 18th, 2019. The Prom tickets are $75.00 per person. All Non-Metea Guests must have a signed guest pass before purchasing a ticket in person.
Online ticket sale: starting April 3rd at : https://mvprom19.bpt.me
Senior Road Trip is a late night lock-in with activities, games and food sponsored by Metea Valley PTSA (Senior Road Trip committee). This fun event begins at 7:00pm on Saturday night and concludes at 2:00am Sunday morning. The ticket price is ALL-INCLUSIVE, and here is just a sample of what is included: All you can eat food court, hypnotist show, tournaments, DJ, Raffle prizes and so much more.
Tickets are $65 dollars per student. The registration form can be found on the Metea website under PTSA/ Senior Road Trip or at your student's designated houses. Completed forms with a check (no cash please) can be handed in at the front office or mailed to the address on the registration form. If you need financial assistance or have any questions regarding Senior Road Trip please email MeteaSRT@gmail.com . If you want to volunteer or make a donation to for a raffle prize please e-mail MeteaSRT@gmail.com
Registration and Permission Slip.
The Senior Road Trip also has a gift registry on Amazon for the prize room.
Below are the steps on how to access a list on the site:
1. Go into Amazon and click on Accounts and Lists
2. Select Find a List or Registry
3. Type in the search box “MVHS 2019 Senior Road Trip Prize Room.” Typing in MVHS or Senior Road Trip alone will also pull up the list.
4. Click on the list to access the items needed for donation.
It is time for you to “Leave Your Mark” at Metea Valley. An area by the front flagpole is being designated as the commemorative brick area and will be completed by graduation day of 2019. This area will be paved with engraved community bricks and two decorative benches. You have the chance to purchase a 4 x 8 or 8 x 8 brick and have it engraved with your student’s name, family name, or well wishes plus icons as a permanent fixture on MVHS property. This would make a great gift to your student or graduate of Metea Valley. Order forms are available on the MVHS website. Additional questions contact: MVHSbricks@gmail.com
6440 Double Eagle Dr. Woodridge, IL 60517
Prom will be held at the Signature Room at Seven Bridges in Woodridge, Illinois. The prom begins promptly at 7:00p.m. and concludes at 11:00p.m. Students MUST arrive by 8:00p.m., and if the student leaves before the end of the prom he/she will not be allowed to return. A signed Guest Pass (available online) for non-MVHS students is needed at the time of ticket purchase. All guest tickets must be purchased in Person on April 17th or April 19th, 2019. A photo ID is required of ALL attendees.
In keeping with the celebratory tenor of this season, Seniors will be honored with an evening ceremony on May 7th at 7 p.m. to acknowledge their numerous accomplishments and successes. Scholarships will be awarded from the Metea Unified Scholarship Program along with departmental awards and commendations. Modest attire is strongly encouraged to be worn in honor of this special event. No gym shoes, flip flops, or boots will be allowed. Students are requested to be in place for line up in the Auditorium at 6:45 p.m. In order to be acknowledged in the Senior Awards Keepsake Booklet, Seniors who are awarded scholarships must bring a copy of their award letters to Ms. Dubois in (Main Office) no later than Monday, April 22nd, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Senior Finals: May 20-21, 2019
These are normal school days that are NOT early dismissal. Students will be expected to attend their regularly scheduled classes. Technology Center of DuPage students MUST attend their program classes at TCD during senior finals.
The Baccalaureate ceremony is a non-denominational service of worship in celebration of and thanksgiving for lives dedicated to learning and wisdom. The Baccalaureate service for the graduating class of 2018 will be held on May 22nd, 2019 at 7pm in the auditorium. Friends and family are encouraged and welcome to attend. Seniors should report to the Main Entrance (Door #1) at 6:30 pm for lineup. All seniors participating in this ceremony MUST wear their graduation gown for the ceremony. Modest attire is strongly encouraged to be worn under the gown in honor of this special event. No gym shoes, flip flops, or boots will be allowed. Indian Prairie Scholar cords will be issued to students on this evening.
Senior Brunch: May 23rd, 2019
The Senior Brunch outing will take place immediately following the graduation practice (around 11 am) on
Thursday, May 23rd, 2019. A full brunch will be held in at Bobak's Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517
Tickets are $15.00 and ticket sales will be held May 8th -10th before school.