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MILESTONES

A senior celebration of reflection and looking ahead

One day, many moments: looking back and stepping forward

Memories and Milestones, the last senior school day, began with smiles and applause as seniors of the Class of 2025 walked the hallways of elementary schools, greeted by cheering students and proud teachers. The Senior Send-Off is a new tradition that offers graduates a chance to reflect on how far they've come while inspiring the next generation filling those classrooms.

This special day also gave classmates a chance to ride the school bus together, something that some of our soon-to-be graduates have not done in a long time.

It was a day of joy and celebration with time also for serious conversation as we look ahead. Cheers to the Class of 2025 and here's to a great Memories and Milestones day leading up to the final celebration: Commencement!

Students rolled in from the morning celebration to a more serious conversation as they look ahead to what's next

Heading into mid-day, the tone shifted to one of seriousness. Students gathered for Rachael’s First Week, a program that highlights the importance of making responsible choices in the next chapter of life. Through personal stories and stark realities, this presentation served as a heartfelt reminder that while graduation marks the end of one journey, it is also the beginning of many new ones, each shaped by the decisions they will make.

About Rachael’s First Week

Rachael’s First Week LIVE! is a program dedicated to protecting the lives of high school seniors and college freshmen as they transition into young adults. 

The mission of Rachael’s First Week is to develop the decision-making skills of teens as they enter this time of monumental change in their lives.

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A field of friendship and fun before the finish line

It was back to celebration in the afternoon sunshine as seniors headed to the football field for a celebratory picnic. With music, games and laughter echoing across the turf, it was a chance to just be together: friends, classmates and soon-to-be graduates, enjoying one of the last unstructured moments of their high school years.

The final part of the day was rehearsal for the June 8th Commencement

The day closed with Commencement practice, where the students learned the rhythm of the day. Walking through the motions of what’s to come, there was a shared sense of excitement, pride and pure joy: the finish line is here.