GHS Graduating Class of 2024
Dear Graduate and Parents/Guardians:
Congratulations on your senior year of high school and your upcoming graduation. Your dedication and hard work have brought you to this exciting time of your life-- your high school graduation.
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, qualified students from the Class of 2024 will be participating in the graduation ceremony from Germantown High School. To continue the tradition of pride in the accomplishments of our students, it is our goal to plan a dignified and memorable graduation ceremony for graduates and their families.
This webpage will contain information pertaining to your senior year and graduation. You are responsible for complying with all the guidelines put in place. The page will be updated and you will be receiving communications via emails throughout the year with deadlines, please check your emails frequently.
Stop in Student Services or the Main office with any other questions you may have and we will be happy to answer them. We will continue to communicate additional details when they are available. Our graduation contact is Cindy Ball at cball1@gsdwi.org / 262-253-3405.
We look forward to celebrating with you in June!
GHS ADMINISTRATION
Joel R. Farren | Andrew Rooney | David Smith | Alexzandra Fischer | Sara Unertl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal | Assistant Principal (A-L) | Assistant Principal (M-Z) | Dean of Students/ACP Coordinator | Activities Director |
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Elizabeth Mueller | Caryn Hernandez | Perry Benz | Susan Bast |
|---|---|---|---|
(Students A–F) | (Students G–L) | (Students M–Sch) | (Students Sci–Z) |
Cap & Gown Pickup — March 20
Caps and gowns will be distributed on Wednesday, March 20th, in the Cafeteria/Commons during the lunch hours. If you are unable to pick up at that time, you will need to make arrangements to pick up your cap and gown in the Bookstore before school (7:00-7:10), at 1st lunch (10:30-10:40), or 2nd lunch (11:25-11:35), or by contacting Mrs. Krueger at kkrueger@gsdwi.org / 262-502-7112 to make arrangements. All balances are due.
If you have questions regarding actual orders or if you need something, please contact Jostens directly at 1-800-567-8367 or www.jostens.com OR contact your school counselor. Order forms were handed out during the senior meeting in fall. If you missed this deadline, please go to www.jostens.com directly to make a purchase.
Financial Obligations – Due April 15
All financial obligations (unpaid fees, book assessments, replacement fees, Chromebook charges, etc.) are due to the Bookstore no later than Monday, April 15th. Participation in the graduation ceremony is both optional and a privilege. Students who have not satisfied their obligations may not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Please contact Karen Krueger in the bookstore at kkrueger@gsdwi.org / 262-502-7112 to make payment arrangements.
Graduation Tickets and Admission Guidelines - Distributed on May 31st
Each senior student will be issued 6 tickets for family/friends to attend the June 2nd, 2024 graduation ceremony. Additional ticket requests will not be accepted; we ask that you please check with fellow classmates for additional, unused tickets. Tickets will be given to the graduates after the mandatory rehearsal on May 31st. Graduates unable to make the mandatory rehearsal must make arrangements with their school counselor. The graduate does not need a ticket for the ceremony. All attendees/guests (ages 2 and up) will require a ticket for admission to the June 2nd Graduation Ceremony.
Services for Graduates or Family Members with Disabilities
Graduates and/or family members who need accommodations to participate in the ceremony are asked to contact Scott Schubert at sschubert@gsdwi.org / 262-502-7165 or Susan Bast at sbast@gsdwi.org / 262-502-7252 prior to May 2. If you know you will need accommodations such as an interpreter, please make you request as soon as possible. Accommodations are built into our field house seating regarding wheelchair accessibility and we are unable to take requests for reserved seats. We also have folding chair seating available for those that are unable to access bleachers. We are confident in our ability to provide the necessary seating for all our guests to be comfortable. Just ask one of our field house ushers for help upon your arrival.
Senior Ball - May 16
The Senior Ball will be held at The Florian Event Venue, N111W18611 Mequon Road, Germantown, on Thursday, May 16, from 5-10pm. The evening will include a dinner, DJ and a slideshow of senior pictures. Listen for daily announcements for more details as this day approaches. Remember that this is a school-sponsored event so all district and school rules apply. Violations of school rules will lead to disciplinary procedures for GHS students, per Board of Education policy and Germantown High School. Any questions please contact Mrs. Lundbohm (slundbohm@gsdwi.org) and Mr. Julka (jjulka@gsdwi.org). More information to come.
Graduation Ceremony Pictures
Network Photography will attend the Graduation Ceremony and take pictures of the venue, events, and graduates throughout the ceremony. More information will be available.
Livestream Viewing Option
We will have a livestream option for our Graduation Ceremony. Any who are unable to attend can watch the ceremony remotely. A link will be sent out closer to our event via email and will be posted on our website once it is established.
Graduation Day Protocol for Students (June 2nd)
Please get dropped off or carpool.
If you have to drive, use the Staff Lot (NE) which is north and east of the Performing Arts Center off of River Lane. If that is full, use the co-op parking or the bus lanes, which can take two cars per bus lane and are marked with a white line down the middle. Please walk around school and enter at door #14 - ramp (by the field house) to enter the Main Gym between 11:45 and 12:15.
Doors #14 will open for graduates at 11:45 a.m. (look for your counselor in the Main Gym) and be prepared to line up. Restrooms by the Fitness Center will be available.
We will line up in the Main Gym and be ready to process by 12:35 P.M.
Remember your cap, gown & tassel and any honor cords you may have been given. Only pre-approved Curricular Cords (Top 10%, NHS, World Language Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honors Society, Dramatic Impact) can be worn the day of the ceremony. No exceptions.
Proper dress for graduation is required: No tennis shoes/flip flops/shorts, cameras, sunglasses, cell phones.
No altering of caps or gowns – no writing or tape or decorating hats) or inappropriate clothing.
Give Purses/phones/cameras to parents.
Do not do anything that will embarrass others, yourself, your family, your school, or your community.
Anything that disrupts this ceremony will lead to serious consequences, including removal and possible police action.
This has always been a dignified and positive experience, and we expect to keep that tradition.
Parents/Guests Entry & Parking
Enter door #26 to the Field House. Doors will open at 11:45 am. Watch for appropriate signage.
Please park in the Field House lot, any of the three student lots, in any available marked spots near the Field House and ramp, the front lot/bus lanes, the staff lot and the PAC lot.
Please DO NOT park in any of the service drives and remember that you cannot park on River Lane or on the roads of the industrial park, by Village of Germantown code or across the street in the subdivision, since that is private property.
Do not park on the grass.
Please bring your tickets with you to the ceremony.
Disabled seating will be available within the bleachers. Limited folding chairs are also available. Ushers will be available inside the Field House to assist with your needs, please reach out to them.
The stage will be set up in the east end of the Field House.
Please know that restrooms will be available and the concession stand will be open to sell bottled water only.
Post Ceremony Instructions
After the ceremony, graduates ONLY will report back to the gym where they checked in and lined up, in order to receive their diplomas. We ask that only graduates come into that space to pick up diplomas.
Please arrange a meeting spot outside of the school with your graduate.
After the ceremony, Datka stadium will be open if you wish to gather your family and friends for pictures out on the football field. We ask that you do not gather/meet in the roadways or parking lots near Datka Stadium or the Field House, in order to keep everyone safe.