Graduation date for the class of 2024 is June 7, 2024
KHS Project Graduation is excited to be hosting a graduation celebration for the class of 2024!
We have lots of information to share so please bear with us for this long notice.
Seniors, Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!
Project Graduation will be on Friday June 9th, doors open at 9:30pm and will close at 11:00pm. You must receive a diploma from Keene High School to be eligible to attend.
Once a student enters Project Graduation, they are “locked in” for the night. Students cannot leave on their own prior to our dismissal time of around 5:30 am Saturday morning. If for some reason a student cannot stay for the full night, the ONLY way they will be dismissed is to have a parent/guardian come in and sign the student out. Students who are 18 or older will still need a parent/guardian to come and sign the student out.
In years past, many students worried about having difficulties staying up all night. We can tell you from experience, once the students enter the building, the time goes by very quickly. Most of the time the students don’t even realize how much time has passed until it is time to go home! There will be a quiet area if a student needs someplace to relax for a while.
Entrance for Project Graduation is the West lobby (please use the parking lot adjacent to the football practice field). We recommend students get dropped off at Project Graduation as they will be tired the next morning from being up all night.
If your student works, we recommend they ask they’re employers for the day off following graduation so they will be able to participate in Project Graduation.
Each student will be issued a sling backpack to carry any items they need and will have a bag check in that they can safely store any personal items they bring or win while at Project Graduation. The bag check area will be manned by adult volunteers at all times.
Please DO NOT bring-
*Unsealed drinks
*Food
*Lighters
*Pocket knives
*Any weapon that is banned at the school
*Medication- if you must have medication during Project Graduation night, please check in with the person at bag check and explain your situation. The medication will be kept in your bag at bag check you will be able to access it at the time you need it.
*Any item that is not allowed at school will not be allowed at Project Graduation.
Recommended items to bring with you-
*Change of clothes
*Deodorant
*Sweatshirt
*Yearbook- get those last minute signatures!
*Appropriate footwear for tournaments (gym floor approved shoes)
In years past, we have heard from many parents that the rush of getting through the graduation ceremony, taking pictures, and trying to get to a restaurant for dinner is extremely difficult and stressful to do all on the same night. We recommend students not to go out for dinner the night of graduation. Take time to enjoy the night with your student and have an enjoyable meal with your graduate over the weekend. We always have a lot of food donated to Project Graduation, so your student will not go hungry!
If your student has any dietary restrictions, please let us know (please use the email info listed below) and we will make sure there is plenty of food available for your graduate.
Dismissal time is following the drawing of the Chance Auction prizes, typically around 5:30 am.
We are always looking for help setting up Project Graduation the week before graduation, as well as needing chaperones the night of. Please visit our Facebook page (Keene High School Project Graduation) for more information on how you can help, and for any last minute updates.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kathleen Joyal at kjoyal72@gmail.com.
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2024!