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RESOURCE TEAM

SENIOR COUNSELOR:

Cindi Woodward - cindi.woodwardl@evergreenps.org

SENIOR COUNSELOR WORKING WITH SPECIAL POPULATIONS & DUAL LANGUAGE:

Beth Decarlo - beth.decarlo@evergreenps.org

CAREER GUIDANCE SPECIALIST (over HSBP grad requirement & Career help):

Karena Block - karena.block@evergreenps.org

SENIOR ADVISOR (Graduation):

Pete Van Datta - peter.vandatta@evergreenps.org

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FAMILY RESOURCES

TEACHERS

ADMINISTRATORS-Principal: Charles Anthony, Associates: Amber Moore, Charlie Tumelty, Tony Miles, Dean: Emily Paige

MANDY’S PANTRY-Food, clothing and toiletries pantry

SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS-Track your student’s grades, attendance, homework. Additional access through CANVAS

COUNSELING WEBPAGE-mtvcounselingcenter.org

Post Diploma Readiness Website - Click HERE

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YOUR STUDENT SHOULD HAVE….

To be considered on track earn at least 18 credits by end of Junior year, 24 needed to graduate.

Meet their graduation pathway requirement (pass the ELA/Math SBAC or equivalent option).

Complete their High School and Beyond plan with the Career Guidance Specialist.

9 Lessons in SchooLinks App
Senior Requirements: Use this resource to review specific courses in each category necessary to graduate.

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THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Please give teachers/staff two weeks’ notice. The letter of recommendation form is located on the Class of 2026 webpage on the Counseling website. This form needs to be completed and given to the teacher writing the letter of recommendation.

SCHOLARSHIPS - check the Counseling Center website , EPS website and theWashBoard.org for lists

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS - check for deadlines on individual school websites. Students may access their college requested transcript in their SchooLinks app. Students using the Common App for their college applications must link their Common App account with School Links.

COLLEGE VISITS - many schools have online videos so you can “visit” remotely

OTHER CAREER PATHS - Please check in the career center for information about apprenticeships, military, and trade schools

PARENTsquare - Please adjust your notification settings to fit your needs. You will receive important notices about your Seniors event opportunities through this app.

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FINANCIAL AID

REMINDER: The FAFSA/WASFA window opens October 1st!

Need help completing your FAFSA/WASFA?

Please contact the MV Career Center or Washington Student Achievement Council website

The MV Career Center is holding a financial aid night as well as communicating various community service financial aid information nights via local colleges.

-MV financial Aid Info night: Wed November 19th 6-7pm Financial Aid Advising

-WSUV A-Z Pof paying for college workshops Click HERE

-Clark College Financial Wellness appointments Click HERE

-Washington Student Achievement Council Financial Aid Events Click HERE

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CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS

ACADEMIC ADVISING - APEX credit recovery courses

BYU INDEPENDENT STUDY ONLINE PROGRAM - Fee Required

You can earn elective credits through the hours you work at a job. Ask about it in the Career Center.

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SENIOR ADVISOR

Please reach out with any questions regarding graduation ceremony

Peter Van Datta

E-Mail: peter.vandatta@evergreenps.org

Class of 2026 Graduation Date
Graduation Costs
Millie & Franco Alvarez Dodier– Herff Jones
Senior Parent Association (SPA) – Suzanna Chan-Montoya Class of 2026
Grad Night and Baccalaureate SPA responsibilities

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IMPORTANT DATE

Class of 2026 Graduation

JUNE 6, 2026

6:00pm

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IMPORTANT DATE

Senior Class Meetings

November 18, 2025 - 2nd Period (Main Gym)

April 30, 2026 - 5th Period (Main Gym)

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POSSIBLE GRADUATION COSTS

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SENIOR PICTURES

Digital Images Only
Portrait orientation (not landscape)
300 DPI in .jpg or .jpeg files only
Please no soft focus, props, hats, pets, friends, etc.
Head and shoulder shot only

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SENIOR AD

Questions:

Sheri.Nimmo@evergreenps.org

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Calendar of Events for Graduation Products

Students and parents will receive an email with ordering information including:

link to the ordering site
“How to Order” clip

Order online at

highschool.herffjones.com

October 20th

Ordering begins!

Early delivery items will be delivered in the Commons during lunchtime.

Assist seniors with ordering questions and provide flyer with important dates.

November 18th

Early Delivery &

Senior Meeting

Benefits of early bird pricing

Ordering with the class provides you with lowest price possible!

Early Pick-up!

Apparel, accessories & souvenir tassels can be picked-up early, on campus, to wear during senior year.

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Calendar of Events for Graduation Products

Announcements are shipping directly home as early as February!

No more name cards!

It now includes the student’s name inside.

*Double check name spelling & shipping address*

February

Announcements

All gown-units will be delivered on campus

April 30th

Gown Delivery

highschoolcs@herffjones.com

866-238-5336

If you have questions regarding graduation products please contact

Herff Jones

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SENIOR PARENT BOOSTERS

Interested in volunteering? We need you!

Point of Contact: Suzanna Chan-Montoya

E-mail: mvhs2026grads@gmail.com

Senior Booster Kick Off Meeting

Wednesday, October 8

6:30pm

SkyBox Classroom #2494A

What we do:

All Night Grad Party

Baccalaureate

What we need volunteers for:

Grad Party Committee

Fundraising Committee

Grad Party Chaperone

Baccalaureate Committee

Donations/Prizes/Giveaways

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Our main fundraisers:

Grad Party Ticket Sales - on sale NOW!

50/50 Raffle - Various Home Sporting Events

Thunder Strikes - $25 each

Poinsettia Sale - October 1 thru Nov 15

Restaurant Partnerships - Monthly

Spring Flower Sale - date TBD

Clothing/Textile Drive - through Dec 1

Fundraising revenue goes toward payment of the venue first, then prizes for grads.

The sooner funds are raised the better!

Thank you!

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Upcoming Fundraiser

OCTOBER 7th

3-8pm

We need your Senior’s help!

Contact: mvhs2026grads@gmail.com

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MVHS2026GRADS-Senior Parent Boosters

mvhs2026grads@gmail.com

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