Serena High School

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Good Afternoon We are just a little over 24 hours away from graduation!! Can’t believe it’s here. Just a couple reminders for tomorrow’s graduation. Doors will open at 4:30 for seating. We will have staff and students at the front doors to help seat your party. Accessible seating has been sectioned off. When you come through the doors your party will be assigned a specific “pod” number. Once inside the gym all pods are clearly labeled. Please be seated. Once graduation is complete the new graduates will exit the gym from the north gym exit and form a reception line outside. Please follow the graduates out and start the celebrations!!! Remember, all guests will need to wear a mask. If you are not feeling well please stay home.

DIRECTIONS FOR GRADUATES PRE-CEREMONY 1. Arrive at school by 4:00. Report to the gymnasium. DON’T FORGET TASSEL!!!! 2. At 4:10, each senior will sit in their respective seats to guarantee proper order and seating arrangements and cords will be passed out. 3. At 4:15 you will be lined up for your class picture. The photographer will arrange you for the picture. 4. After pictures, proceed to the Band Room. 5. Line up as practiced at your assigned door for the processional by 4:50pm PRESENTATION OF COLORS 4:58 PROCESSIONAL 1. Line up as practiced. Make sure the tassel on your mortarboard is on the left side. 2. First and second people in line go to designated spot and stop. The Processional will start after the presentation of the colors. 3. Proceed down the aisle, walk slowly, and fill in the first row. Leave the last seat in the first row for the marshals. 4. When your row is filled, please remain standing. Remain standing until after the Pledge of Allegiance. THE CEREMONY 1. Pledge of Allegiance – Vice President 2. Choral Performance 3. Welcome Address 4. Individual and Group Awards 4. Salutatorian 5. Valedictorian 6. Awarding of Diplomas 7. Closing Remarks 9. Recessional 10. Reception line outside of gymnasium building AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS 1. First row of seniors stand when directed by Mrs. Pippenger. Proceed up the right stairs as Ms. Pippenger calls your name. Second row stands when the last student is about to go up on stage. The third row follows suit. 2. Come up and receive the diploma in your left hand and shake the Board Members hand with your right. 3. Mr. Thomas will give final directions. 4. Mr. Thomas will direct graduates to move tassel. The class will turn their tassel to the right (signifying graduation). 5. The recessional will play and the class VP will lead graduates out the north gym doors to form a reception line. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Good Morning! It has been brought to my attention that our FB Live awards ceremony has not published onto FB. We are working this issue and hope to be able to share the ceremony at a later time. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience!!

Congratulations to our Seniors!! Enjoying their Senior trip today at Great America!!

Because of continued weather issues tonights home baseball game and the track meet at Indian Creek have been cancelled.

The Serena High School volleyball team recently held its award ceremony for this past school year. The following athletes were recognized for their outstanding performances. MVP - Katie Baker, Paige Sexton Captain - Libby Farrell Serving Award - Taylor Staton Defensive Player Of The Year - Kallie Kantlin Most Improved - Kailyn Kitzman Sportsmanship - Emma Holdiman Desire & Dedication - Peri Arneson

The Serena High School soccer team recently held its award ceremony for this past school year. The following athletes were recognized for their outstanding performances. MVP - Conner Holdiman Captains - Brody Faivre, Conner Holdiman, Ivan Stafford Leading Scorer - Tanner Faivre Assist Leader - Conner Holdiman Defensive Players Of The Year - Hunter Muffler, Cooper Langston Most Improved - Mason McNelis Sportsmanship - Bradley Armour Desire & Dedication - Conner Holdiman Rookies Of The Year - Richie Armour & Tanner Faivre Husker Ironman Award (must play in 95% of all minutes during the season) - Conner Holdiman, Tanner Faivre, Richie Armour, Ben Shugrue, Bradley Armour, Ivan Stafford All Conference Little Ten - Conner Holdiman All Area Team - Conner Holdiman

Tonight's softball game with Indian Creek has been cancelled due to weather.

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Graduation parameters have changed due to the "Bridge to Phase 5". Please read the announcement sent out by Mr. Thomas. Thank you

The baseball and softball games at Indian Creek last night were suspended by rain. Indian Creek is coming here tonight for the regularly scheduled game at 4:30. We are going to start at 3:30 with the continuation of the suspended games. At the conclusion of these games,we will play the regularly scheduled games.

Good afternoon Serena families, A note from our Principal, Mr. Thomas. Good Afternoon, A student in the high school has tested positive for Covid-19. Any student(s) they were in close proximity, according to IDPH guidelines, has been contacted and appropriate measures have been taken. Please remember, we are down to the last month of school. Please be aware of symptoms and stay home if needed. Please contact us if you have any further questions. Thank you, Brent Thomas Principal, Serena High School

A note from Mr Thomas

Passing this along for anyone interested. The LaSalle County Health Department has added morning appointments for the Pfizer vaccine at the Tuesday, April 27, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC). Please follow the link below to schedule an appointment: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, April 27, 2021 ---- Pfizer (Dose 1 Appointment) Must be 16 years old, and eligible per the State of Illinois. Click link to schedule an appointment: https://events.juvare.com/.../21557247-8d0d-4fc8-80ac.../ Please note, there are still available appointments for the Moderna vaccine at the April 29th clinic at IVCC. (Must be 18 years and older) Please visit www.lasallecounty.org and click on the “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” icon. There you will find links to schedule an appointment at an upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. Please continue to check the website regularly for appointment availability. Additional dates will be added as more vaccine become available. Sincerely, Jenny Barrie, BS, CHES Health Educator/PIO LaSalle County Health Department 815-433-3366 ext. 74315

Registration is being sent home today and is due May 7th. Please share!

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Check out the info for the Community Cooperative Garden!

Congratulations to Brody Faivre for being selected LaSalle County Board, April 2021, student excellence in education award!