April 15, 2022
Dear Class of 2022,
This is an updated letter for planning purposes. You are now into the final stretch of your high school experience! As of this communication, you have approximately 23 academic school days remaining (as your last academic day will be on Thursday - 05/26) and I want you to be as prepared as possible for what you should be expecting between now and Graduation!
Grades: All grades for any Honors recognition at Graduation will close on April 27, 2022 at 7:45am. The following will be calculated based on GPA’s up through April 27, 2022:
Summa Cum Laude Recognition: Any senior with a 3.75 or higher cumulative GPA. This is for graduation recognition as well as the MVC Honors Banquet.
Honor Cords: Any Senior with a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA. This is for graduation recognition only.
Scores as of June 1st will be recorded on the Senior’s official transcript.
To be eligible to participate in the Graduation ceremonies, a Senior must have completed ALL graduation requirements by 3:00pm on Wednesday - June 1st.
April Vacation: Saturday (04/16) through Sunday (04/24).
MVC Honors Banquet: Scheduled to take place on Thursday - May 12th beginning at 6:00pm in our Cafeteria. Like last year, this will be a virtual event and more information about it will be out by May 4th. Those Seniors who have earned the recognition of Summa Cum Laude will receive an invite to this event.
Senior Capstone Presentations: Will take place on Friday, May 13th. Details/format for this event will be sent out as we get closer to this event.
Prom: As of this communication, we are looking forward to having Prom on Saturday, May 21st at the Vista of Maine located in Greene, ME from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Information was sent out by Ms. Littlefield about Prom on Thursday - 04/14. Please see her with any questions.
Post Secondary Plans: Throughout this school year, we have been acknowledging our Seniors for their college and military acceptances. If you have not notified our Guidance Department of an acceptance or of your future plans upon graduation, please do so soon so that we can celebrate your plans as well!
Class Meeting: There will be a Senior class meeting on Thursday - 05/26 from 8:15 - 9:15 in the gym to review the expectations for Graduation preparation & activities. Seniors will also receive their caps & gowns at this meeting.
Marching Practice: Required for any Senior who will be participating in the Graduation week activities (to include Graduation). Practice will begin at 9:00am sharp on Friday (05/27); Tuesday (05/31); and Wednesday (06/01). Depending on the cooperation of the class, marching practice could go anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours. Note: Memorial Day is on Monday (05/30); therefore there will be no school or marching practice that day. The final marching practice will take place on Friday (06/03) from 10:00 - 11:15, and that will be followed by the Senior Stroll at MMS between 11:15 - 11:45; followed by Class Day beginning 12:00pm in the MA Gym.
Spring Fling: On Friday, May 27th, immediately following our first marching practice (at approx. 10:30am), we will switch gears and kick-off our Spring Fling! This event will include a school-wide BBQ; the Yearbook dedication; the distribution/signing of yearbooks; the awarding of cords & stoles; and (weather permitting) outside games. This will run from 10:30 - 2:20.
Dress Rehearsal/Class Picture: Thursday, June 2nd. Seniors need to be at the high school by 11:15am sharp in their caps & gowns. The class picture will be taken between 11:30 - 11:45, and that will be followed by the graduation walkthrough which will include the formal individual Senior pictures with the Principal. (Lifetouch will be taking the pictures.)
Senior Reception: Wednesday, June 1st at Monmouth Academy (6:00pm start). Seniors need to be at MA by 5:30pm sharp wearing their caps & gowns.
Class Day: Friday, June 3rd at Monmouth Academy. Seniors need to be at the high school by 9:45am sharp in their caps & gowns for the final marching practice (which will run from 10:00 - 11:15). This will be followed by the Senior Stroll at MMS between 11:15 - 11:45; and that will be followed by Class Day which will begin at 12:00pm sharp and will include the student body and invited guests.
Graduation: Sunday, June 5th at Monmouth Academy. Seniors need to be at the high school by 1:15pm sharp in their caps & gowns. The event begins at 2:00pm sharp.
Project Graduation: Immediately following Graduation, Seniors will be given the opportunity to go home; say “hi” to family and friends; change up; and return to the high school by 4:45pm. At 5:00pm, students will board the bus to Camp Mechuwana and will enjoy one last final class gathering until 6:00am on Monday (06/06), courtesy of the Class of 2022 Project Grad Committee. Details to follow as we get closer to this event. Note: For planning purposes, those Graduates going on Project Grad will be asked to have any bag they are planning to bring on this trip to the Main Office on Friday (06/03) between 7:30am - 3:00pm. These bags will be inspected and secured until they are loaded onto the bus prior to leaving for Camp Mechuwana. The new Graduates will need to arrange for transportation home from Camp Mechuwana in Wintrhop at 6:00am on Monday (06/06).
Please enjoy every minute of the remaining weeks you have at Monmouth Academy. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to a staff member, Mrs. Knowlton, Mr. Bell, or me. We are here for you and we look forward to celebrating YOU come June!
Take care & stay well.
Mr. Finn, Principal
Monmouth Academy