Seniors

All dates and times are subject to change so check back often for updates and additions. 

Senior Upcoming Events

The Senior Survey allows us to collect information regarding your future plans (post-secondary schooling, military, employment), scholarships you've received, CCS involvement, etc. The information will be presented on graduation slides so submitting this information in a timely manner is vital.

Senior Survey Form (due April 18, but open for changes/additions through May 1)

CHS will be celebrating National Decision Day on Tuesday, April 29. On that day we are asking all CHS seniors to wear something that reflects their post-secondary plans, whether through a specific college or university, trade school, military branch, employer, or general pathway. Seniors will have a large-group picture at 8:00 am, followed by smaller group photos where students will be able to represent their choices (see the examples here). We look forward to seeing everyone promoting their choices on April 29.

Monday, May 12 - Full Day

Student will attend ALL classes as normally scheduled. 4th-6th period exams will be administered during class. 

• 1st period (regular class)
• 2nd period (regular class)
• 3rd period (regular class)
• 4th period exam (10:57-12:26)
• 5th period exam (12:32-1:31)
• 6th period exam (1:37-2:36)

Tuesday, May 13 - 1/2 Day

Students will attend 1st-3rd period classes, as normally scheduled, where exams will be administered. After their exams are complete, students will be dismissed to check-out. 

• 1st period exam (7:40-8:39)
• 2nd period exam (8:45-9:44)
• 3rd period exam (9:50-10:51)

**Students who are exempt from exams still need to check out on May 13 after 10:51 am** 

Location: The event will take place on May 14 at 4:00 PM in the Caledonia HS Main Gym

Details: More details about the event can be found here.

The 2025 Senior Recognition Night will take place on Wednesday, May 14 @ 7:00 PM in CHS's Fine Arts Center.

Invitations: Seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above at the end of the 1st semester will be invited to attend, along with those receiving special awards and scholarships. We will also be honoring graduates who have enlisted in the armed forces at this event. 

Due to the size of this year’s group of honorees and the seating capacity of the Fine Arts Center, each senior will be allotted three (3) guest tickets for the event. These tickets will grant entry to the auditorium for in-person seating. The event will also be livestreamed. 

Official invitations will be emailed in early May with an RSVP form to reserve tickets.

The Senior Walk is an invitation to take one last walk with other seniors through the hallways of the CCS elementary school where you began your education. Please wear your cap and gown and report to your elementary school at it's assigned date and time.  

Each school is a little different, but typically elementary students line the halls and the students parade through giving high fives, etc. Parents are welcome to attend. 

Schedule

• Cal El | Monday, May 19 @ 11:00 AM

• Dutton | Thursday, May 15 @ 10:00 AM

• Emmons Lake | Monday, May 19 @ 11:00 AM

• Kettle Lake | Thursday, May 15 @ 10:00 AM

• Paris Ridge | Monday, May 19 @ 2:00 PM

Register: You will have the opportunity to register for the Senior Walk when you complete your Senior Survey. 

The Caledonia Women's Club cordially invites Senior Girls and their mother(s) or a special guest to attend the Senior Girls Brunch on Monday, May 19, from 9:00-10:30 AM. The event will be held in the North Cafeteria of the high school. 

Guest Speaker: Brittany Barber Garcia, PhD ~ Pediatric Psychologist

CWC Scholarships will be presented at the event. If you applied for a scholarship, you should plan on attending. Business attire is requested. No RSVP required. 

Invitations will be distributed with caps & gowns on April 15. 

Hosted by Peace Church and organized by members of the Senior Class, this optional, non-denominational service is open to all graduates—not just Peace Church attendees—and welcomes their friends, families, and the entire community.

May 19 from 6:30-8:00 pm

Schedule:

• 6:30-7:00 pm  - Refreshments
• 7:00-7:15 pm  - Opening Prayer and Worship
• 7:15-7:35 pm  - Reflections
• 7:35-7:40 pm  - Worship
• 7:40-7:50 pm  - Pastoral Message
• 7:50-8:00 pm  - Closing

More details can be found here.

Students (only) are invited to celebrate with their peers at the Senior Breakfast, to be held at 8:00 AM on May 20 in the North Cafeteria.

Students will go directly to the Senior Assembly following the event. 

The Senior Assembly will take place in Caledonia High School's North Gym at 9:00 AM. Students should wear gowns (no caps). 

The event normally includes:

• Welcome
• Class Officers Recognition
• Class Address
• Launch U Recognition
• Military Service Recognition
• Perfect Attendance Award
• Principal's Leadership Award
• Athletes of the Year
• Faculty Address
• Class Video

Students will depart for Graduation Rehearsal following the Senior Assembly, at 10:15 AM. 

• All students are required to take the bus to and from Calvin University.
• Students should return to CHS via bus by 2:00 PM
• Attendance is mandatory! 

Location: Calvin University's Van Noord Arena

Timeline:

• 5:45 PM - Students report to Calvin University
• 6:00 PM - Doors open at Calvin University for General Seating
• 7:00 PM - Ceremony begins

Entry: Tickets are required for entry. Each family will be receiving up to 8 tickets for entry, which will be available for pick up in the south campus office.

• Students or parents can pick their tickets up in the SOUTH CAMPUS OFFICE during the week of May 5th, from 7:45 am - 3 pm. If you do not need all eight tickets, please let us know at the time of pick-up so that we can disperse them to those that may need additional ones.
• If you would like to request extra tickets, you may do so HERE. Entry into the venue will be given only to those with a ticket in hand.
• Livestream will be available for those that are unable to attend.

Handicap Seating: Located on the main level; designated as section AA all the way around the first row. There will be ushers available to assist as needed. Handicap seating tickets can be requested HERE. Please note, handicap seating tickets will be counted as part of the 8 tickets you receive.

Additional Details:

• Graduate processional lines and seating will be in alphabetical order, with the exception of students receiving a Certificate of Attendance, and our exchange students, who will be honored at the end (there will be no walking partners).
• A link to a Digital Program will be provided, highlighting each Senior's time at CCS. 
• Students will remain in line to pick up their Graduation Packet following the event. This packet will include:
  • Diploma
  • Class of 2025 Composite Picture
  • Student awards and/or other 'extras'

Academic honors cords are distributed at graduation practice. All other cords are presented to qualifying students by the club or course coordinator. 

Academic Cords

• Summa Cum Laude "With Highest Honor" (Gold) - Cumulative GPA 4.0+
• Magna Cum Laude "With Great Honor" (Silver) - Cumulative GPA 3.5-3.99
• Cum Laude "With Praise" (Bronze) - Cumulative GPA 3.33-3.49

Club, Course and Service Cords

• AMBY (Pink)
• be.nice (Lime Green)
• DECA (Blue Stole)
• FFA (Blue & Gold)
• Journalism (Green & Yellow & White)
• Key Club (White)
• Launch U (Blue, Gold & White)
• Legion (Blue)
• LINKS (Teal & White)
• NHS (Purple & Gold)
• RAD Drone (Navy Blue)
• Robotics (Red)
• Student Council (Purple & White)
• Versiti Blood Leader for Life (Pink & Gray)

Students can request transcripts through the Xello app that is on their Clever dashboard. Once a student has begun to track a college application in Xello, they have the option to request their transcript be sent to the institution of their choice. Instructions can be found below.

 How to request a transcript

Students use both Common App and Xello to help track their college applications. For colleges that work with Common App, students send requests to educators to send application forms on their behalf. They request a counselor send their counselor forms, and a teacher send a teacher evaluation.

They'll continue to complete the rest of their application tasks directly in Common App, including building out their profile, creating the My Colleges list, and submitting the college application.

Once students have synced their accounts, the colleges they save in Common App will show in Xello. Students will also see all the colleges that use Common App by the logo next to the college name. By clicking on one of these schools, they can begin sending a request to an educator.

Watch this video to see how to connect your Common App to Xello. 

Helpful Resources:

FERPA Release Authorization

AXS Companion - This resource is a guide to walk you through the Common Application (Common App) process.