Senior Class Meeting

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May 1st, 2026

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PROJECT GRADUATION

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FREE CELEBRATION

Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFBlxYXWr1Nsm9wZa4Mycek26kG29JrgsntPngh7befjtEUw/viewform

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There are required Senior Tasks

1. Complete the Scholarship Google Form

*On StudentSquare this morning around 7:15 am

*Emailed last night to you all!

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2. Set “Attending College” in Naviance

• Colleges tab, “Colleges I’m Applying To”, scroll down to

Attending College—Make sure it is RIGHT! This is the ONLY WAY

Transcripts are sent beside COMMON APPLICATIONS!

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GENTLE REMINDER—Only YOU can send your college transcripts

To other colleges. (Log in to your my.otc.org or my.missouristate.edu account to send.)

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#1 and #2 are due by Friday, May 8th!

If you attend the Senior Decision Day event after this meeting,

we will help you through the process!

SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED

Please complete this link if you are receiving a scholarship or grant from the college, university or other organizations.

This information is due by Friday, May 8th.

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OHS Class of 2026 Scholarship Information

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This collected data will be processed to a grand total amount for the graduating class of 2026.

How A+ Works

1. If you successfully complete the A+ Program, your final OHS transcript will have an A+ Stamp on it indicating that you completed the program.
2. When you apply to an A+ eligible college/technical school, they ask you on your application whether or not you are A+ Eligible. You will say YES. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure you get your finalized A+ Stamped OHS transcript to this college/technical school.
3. How do you do this? ←POP QUIZ→
4. How long do I have to use my A+ Funds after HS?

48 months (4 years) after the graduation date documented on your high school transcript.

• Students providing service to any branch of the U.S. armed forces can defer their eligibility (see “Can the scholarship be deferred?” below).
• Students graduating from high school in mid-year may be eligible for a spring award if their high school transcripts indicate the mid-year graduation date.

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What Happens If I Don’t Successfully Complete My Grad Requirements?

1. You will NOT be eligible for Senior Week activities until you complete the needed graduation requirements.
2. You must come to the OHS Library beginning Wednesday morning at 7:35 am to complete your credit recovery needs. You will have all day Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until 3 pm to complete the work required for graduation.
3. If you have NOT completed the needed work by Friday at 3 pm, you will not be able to GRADUATE this evening. You will have next week to come in and successfully complete your graduation requirements. There will be no Graduation Ceremony for you; but you will still graduate HS by doing the required work. If you are not done by May 22nd, you will have to come back and finish in Summer School starting on May 28th.

Student Debt

• Make sure you turn in all textbooks, library books, chromebook & charger to the library on the afternoon of May 12th after finals have been completed
• Pay all lunch debt, library fines, etc. to Mrs. Julie Wood in the business office
• You will not receive cap/gown, diploma or transcript until this is complete

Senior Finals

• Seniors take finals
• Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12

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*Tuesday starting at 3:15 pick up gown, cap, stoles, cords, etc. Line up in the AUDITORIUM

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*Try on gown and iron your gown on low heat that night

**If you get a gold tassel then wear it (4.0+ GPA)

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May 13th Schedule

• Meet in the OHS auditorium at 8:00 am, go to Breakfast and TRACKS!
• Don’t forget money for Andy’s, Sky coaster, Arcade, etc

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• Baccalaureate: Meet at 6:30 pm in cafeteria, wear cap, gown, and grad bling over dress clothes. Baccalaureate starts at 7:00 pm in the auditorium

May 14th Schedule

• Silver Dollar City
• Meet in the OHS auditorium at 8:00 am
• Some buses will leave SDC at 1:45 pm to be back around 3:00 pm
• Some buses will leave at SDC at 4:00pm to be back around 5:00 pm
• Bring money for food/lunch while you are there
• Bring your season pass if you said you had one

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• Senior Awards: Main Gym
• Arrive at 6:15 pm and go straight to the main gym and be seated. We will not march in as a group.
• Wear gown (no cap) over dress clothes, and grad bling
• Awards ceremony starts at 6:30 pm

May 15th Schedule

• Graduation Practice (mandatory attendance)
• Must be present to take part in the ceremony
• Be here at 9:00 a.m. and meet in main gym. You do not need to wear dress clothes or your cap and gown to practice.
• We will be done by 11:00 am then you will pick up your diploma on the mezzanine after graduation practice is complete
• LUNCH OFF CAMPUS

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• Elementary March: Meet in the commons area with cap, gown, and grad bling ready to go at 12:30 pm. The bus will leave at 12:45 pm and returns at 1:30 pm.

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May 17th Graduation

• Friday, May 17th at 6:00 pm at Great Southern Bank Arena (JQH)
• Meet in Hammons Student Center doors open at 4:30 pm
• Parking (see map on next slide for close options)
• South and northwest lots
• Parking garage north of MSU
• Southeast main lot
• Entry
• Security at the main entrance to check you in
• Leave your phones, purses, personal belongings, etc. in your vehicle and carry your cap, gown etc

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Parking

Hammons Student Center Entrance - 4:30 pm

Main Floor of Hammons Student Center- line up

Great Southern Bank Arena - (JQH) Graduation Ceremony 6:00 p.m.

• Pictures
• Each student will take a posed picture with Dr. Witt before the ceremony “receiving their diploma”. Parents will be able to access the “free” photo after graduation. Watch your email for a link.
• No awkward pictures during the ceremony!
• You will turn in your stoles, cords, etc as you exit the ceremony so if you want pictures in those items then take them before graduation.

Graduation Expectations

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• Dress code
• Business casual. No shorts, flip flops, tennis shoes, etc
• Do NOT decorate your caps or gowns
• No outside “bling” - only OHS medals
• Personal items
• Personal items cannot be secured
• No gifts, flowers, balloons, confetti, silly string allowed

Graduation Expectations (cont’d)

• Behavior Standards
• Disruption of the ceremony will be addressed with removal and community service
• No senior pranks are allowed. You will not walk at graduation if you participate in any disruption or prank between now and the end of the school year.
• No balloons or disruptive devices/materials
• No disorderly conduct, alcohol, or illegal drugs
• No profanity or offensive language
• No tobacco use on the premises
• Please be sure all electronic devices are turned off
• Guests will NOT be allowed on the floor after the ceremony

Graduation Expectations (cont’d)

• Graduation Agreement
• This is a dignified ceremony
• Culmination of the last 13 years
• You are still OHS students
• Please do not embarrass yourself, your classmates, your community, or your family with inappropriate behavior or dress
• You AND your parents must sign the graduation contract to take part in the ceremony

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Congratulations Class of 2026!