May 18, 2021
RE: Class of 2021 Updates (4) – Graduation Information
Dear Class of 2021 Parent(s) and Guardian(s) and Seniors:
GRADUATION WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, JUNE 4TH AT 4:30 PM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE STADIUM.
● DOORS WILL OPEN FOR SEATING FOR FAMILIES AND GUESTS AT 3:30 PM.
● DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE CLASS OF 2021 AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS, EACH SENIOR WILL RECEIVE TWO (2) TICKETS. EACH PAIR OF TICKETS MUST SIT TOGETHER.
● ANY PERSON AGED 2 OR OVER MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER THE STADIUM.
● THE GRADUATION CEREMONY WILL BE LIVESTREAMED.
● STUDENTS MUST MEET ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
Diplomas will be held from students who have not cleared their obligations and/or paid their Senior Dues.
● Letters regarding student obligations have been sent out. If you are not sure if your student has an obligation, please contact Mrs. Burns at
Merlyn.Burns@colonial.k12.de.us.
● If you have not paid your Senior Dues, you may pay them in C100, M-F from 8:00 am -3:00 pm. (ALL SENIORS MUST PAY SENIOR DUES.)
For online payments using a debit or credit card: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZH56859SX0827V_ZZ5QAXODDH8PX98 (A 3.95% transaction fee will be applied.)
All students who are participating in graduation must order a cap and gown from Jostens. To place an order online, please Order your Cap and Gown HERE so that you will receive it in time for graduation.
○ Seniors MAY NOT decorate their caps.
○ Only National Honor Society stoles may be worn.
Information about graduation practices and student attire for graduation will be shared at a later date.
Just as a reminder, the Seniors’ last day is Friday, May 21st.
We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2021 on June 4th!!!!!
Thank you,
Ms. Lisa Brewington, M. Ed. & Mr. Kevin White, M. Ed.
Principals
Ms. Maria Berrios
Senior Class Advisor