Senior Update

Friday June 9, 2023.

+Senior students arrive as normal and attend a full 8 period school day as they would have today(6/8).

+Seniors will take any remaining final exams and have the opportunity to handle obligations and turn in chromebooks.

+Chromebook collection will still take place in the library and will be extended until 4:00 on Friday afternoon so students can complete 8^th period finals and turn chromebooks in before they leave.  

Monday June 12, 2023

+Senior students should not arrive to campus before 7:30am and need to be in the auditorium by 8:00am to begin graduation practice.

+Seniors who need to ride the bus should report directly to the auditorium upon arrival.

+All seniors may drive to school without the need for a parking pass, but it is strongly recommended that students carpool.

+Seniors should park in the senior lot or will be directed to additional parking areas as necessary.

+After parking seniors will walk outside of the building to the main entrance and will check in and receive their graduation tickets and auditorium seating assignment.

+Once seniors are in the auditorium and have been given additional information, we will process to the stadium.

+Following the graduation practice in the stadium, students will be directed to Gym 1 to pick up their cap and gown.

+After leaving Gym 1, students will then attend the picnic on the front lawn or may leave campus.

+Once a student leaves campus they may not return.

Graduation Quick-Reference Guide

Date

Graduation will be held on Wednesday, June 14th, at 6:30 PM in the Harry E. Franks Stadium. Seniors must be in the Auditorium by 5:15 PM. Stadium Gates open at 5:00 PM.

Rain Date

Rain date will be Thursday, June 15th, at 6:30PM. Seniors must be in Auditorium by 5:15 PM.

Postponement

Postponement will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Neshaminy website, www.neshaminy.org, the Neshaminy App and the Neshaminy Channel.

Rehearsal

Rehearsal will take place on Monday, June 12th, at 8:00 AM in the Auditorium. Attendance is mandatory for walking in the Graduation ceremony.

Tickets

Ten (10) graduation tickets will be given to you on Monday, June 12th before rehearsal.

Handicap Seating

Only those persons holding tickets stamped "Field Seating" will be permitted onto the track. Field seating is limited. You may get a ticket stamped for each disabled person in your party and one-able-bodies person.

Cell Phones

Cell phones may NOT be carried during the ceremony.

Cap and Gown Pick-Up

Cap and Gown tickets will be sold for $25.00 in Gym 1 following rehearsal on Monday, June 12th. Bring $25.00 in exact-change cash or a check made payable to Neshaminy High School. Buy the ticket on one side of the gym an exchange it for your cap and gown on the opposite side. The cap and gown is yours to keep. Try it on to be sure it fits.

Student Dress

Men are to wear a shirt with a collar, dress pants, dress shoes and socks. A tie is preferred, but optional. Women are to wear either a dress or skirt/dress pants with a blouse and dress shoes. Flowers may be carried or worn on the outside of the gown. All students will need to wear flat shoes (NO High Heels), wedges are acceptable.

Unacceptable Dress

Sneakers, boots, shorts, "summerlike" clothing, jeans (or any clothing made of denim), are unacceptable. If there is a question in your mind about your choice of clothing, choose something else. Help to preserve the dignity and integrity of the ceremony. No heels will be permitted. Students will be asked to change into flip flops (to be provided) if necessary.

Obligations

Obligations to the school must be settled before you recieve your tickets and cap and gown. Don't wait until the last minute. Resolve obligations the week of May 22nd in the Bookeepers office.

Flowers

For your convenience, Commentment Flowers will be selling flowers on campus at each stadium gate prior to the ceremony. You can pre-order flowers at https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/neshaminyhs/

Balloons/Signs

In order to prevent obstructing the view of other parents, no balloons or signs will be permitted into the stadium.

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GRADUATION REHEARSAL AND CEREMONY INSTRUCTIONS

Yearbook Distribution - beginning Tuesday, June 6th

• Senior Yearbook distribution will be on Tuesday, June 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Gym 1
• Any senior who cannot make it during this time may see Mrs. Rotchford in F111 after June 6th.

Last Day for Seniors - Friday June 9th 

• You will attend periods 1 thru 4.
• Senior make- up exams will be administered
• Obligations must be resolved today.
• A Senior Picnic will take place on the front lawn at the begining of 5th period.

Chromebook Collection Dates 

• Chromebooks will be collected in the Library on Tuesday, June 6th, Wednesday June 7th and Thursday June 8th from 7:10 AM until 2:00 PM (this includes virtual students)
• Chromebooks must be sticker free, clean and charger included.
• Obligations will be issued for those who fail to turn in their Chromebook.

Graduation Rehearsal - Monday, June 12th @ 8:00 a.m.

• Park on the stone and grass lots near staduium.
• Report to the sidewalk outside the auditorium to pick up your seating assignment and Ten (10) graduation tickets. You must show your Student I.D or driver's license.  
• If anyone in your party needs handicap seating take your tickets to the Main Office for a "Field Seating" stamp. One able-bodied person in your party may have a ticket stamped to sit with the disabled person(s).
• Report to the Auditorium. Rehearsal will begin when all Seniors are in their assigned seats.
• Seniors will walk in processional formation from the auditorium to the stadium for a run-through of the graduation ceremony and roll call of names.

Cap and Gown Distribution - Monday, June 12th after rehearsal 

• You will be dismissed from rehearsal in the stadium to Gym 1 to purchase a $25.00 cap and gown ticket from any one of four (4) stations along the hallway side of the gym.
• Please pay with exact-change cash or $25.00 check made payable to Neshaminy High School.
• Take your ticket to the stadium side of the gym and exchange it for your cap and gown.

Second Rehearsal (if necessary) - Tuesday, June 13th @ 8:00 AM

• Park on the stone and grass lots near the stadium. 
• Report to the auditorium.

Graduation - Wednesday, June 14th @ 6:30 PM 

• Park in the back (Senior) parking lot.
• Enter the building through the doors to the HUB.
• Be in your assigned seat in the auditorium by 5:15 PM. (Parents are not permitted in the auditorium).
• You may NOT carry your cell phone into the ceremony.
• Enjoy your Graduation Ceremony 
• After the ceremony report to Gym 1 to pickup up your diploma and program booklet from your guidance counselor.  

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NHS Summer School Information / Registration

Click here for detailed information about the Neshaminy HS Summer School program, which begins on June 23 (online) and July 5 (in-person three days a week). Registration is open May 26 - June 23.

Medical Forms

Student medical forms including PIAA Sports Physical Forms can be found here.

Contact NHS

Main Office: 215-809-6100

Counseling Center: 215-809-6101

NHS Events/Sports/Co-curricular Calendars

Available at:  SkinsEvents.com

District Announcements Below

Neshaminy Summer Reading Program

Information and links to the summer reading lists and the interactive summer reading program can be found here.

Kindergarten Registration

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. Families with a student who is entering kindergarten at Neshaminy can begin the process by visiting the registration website, www.neshaminy.org/register.

Pre-K Counts Registration

Neshaminy will once again be hosting several classrooms for the grant-funded Pre-K Counts program during the 2023-2024 school year. Families can apply now for this free, high-quality preschool program at www.neshaminy.org/pkc.

Special Education Plan 2023-2026

The Special Education Plan for 2023-2026 is now available for public review, beginning March 29, 2023.
To provide feedback on this plan, please use the Feedback Form found here.

Neshaminy HS Preschool Lab

Neshaminy High School Preschool Lab is accepting preschool applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Children must be four years old by September 1, 2023. The program is held 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday) and there are both the morning and afternoon openings. School will begin mid-October and end in May. The cost for this program is $350. Click here to see more information and to download the application form. Please note that openings are limited.

Food Services Update

Lunch prices for the 2022-2023 school year can be found here. Information and application materials for the Free & Reduced Lunch Program can be found here. Families must apply for this program each school year to maintain eligibility.

Irene Boyle Senior Tax Assistance Program

Neshaminy School District is pleased to offer a tax rebate program to help offset the high cost of living for seniors on fixed incomes. For more information and an application, please visit the program web page.

Safe2Say Something app

Neshaminy offers the free Safe2Say mobile app for students, their families and Neshaminy staff to enhance safety throughout the District. Please click on the links below for more information about this important safety tool:

• Letter to parents and guardians
• Safe2Say Something introductory video for students
  
  

Health & Safety Plan

• Neshaminy Health & Safety Plan (adopted August 23, 2022)
  
  

Here Comes the Bus App

The free Here Comes the Bus app is now available for the entire District. You can track your student's bus using up-to-the-minute GPS data using the app, which is available at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. It can also be accessed on the web here. 

Neshaminy's school code is 29378.

Student Accident Insurance

Neshaminy does not carry medical insurance for students, but we are pleased to offer an optional low-cost group plan for those families that desire extra coverage. Click here for more information about this plan and how to register.

Ask Trish

If you have questions about anything Neshaminy and don't know where to start, Ask Trish! You can call her at 215-809-7777 or email questions@neshaminy.org.

1:1 Technology Information

NEW students coming to Neshaminy and Kindergarten students will receive a new Chromebook device. There is no technology fee. Below are links to 1:1 Technology information and forms:

• Technology Accidental Damage Plan & Student Pledge and Acceptable Use Policy form that must be completed before a device is issued.
• Chromebook Quick Start Guide
• 1:1 Technology website with complete information, policies and forms
• Need a replacement charger

Chromebook Repair

Elementary - Please ask for teacher assistance first or go to the Main Office for help
Middle / High School - Please go to your Library for assistance with issues or repairs

SUMMER REPAIR

STARTING JUNE 26TH

1:1 Technology website 

Volunteer information

Due to restrictions from the Covid-19 pandemic, most in-school volunteer activities have been temporarily suspended. For information about the volunteer background check process, please visit the Neshaminy volunteer web page.

Get the Neshaminy app!

The Neshaminy app is available for Apple and Android and can be downloaded for FREE at their online app stores. The app is a great way to connect with the District, receive important alerts, see information about your child and their school, and contact our staff.

Safe2Say Something app

Neshaminy is introducing the Safe2Say app on Thursday, April 10 in the middle schools and Neshaminy High School. Please click on the links below for more information about this important safety tool:

• Letter to parents and guardians
• Safe2Say Something introductory video for students