Astoria High School Class of 2020 Graduation
If you have any questions about any of these events, please contact Astoria High School Counseling office at 503-325-3911 ext 340.
Graduation orders for Cap, Gowns, and invitations will be handed out at the school or you can order online at www.jostens.com
Senior Finals – Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3
The last day of school for seniors is Wednesday, June 3. Seniors must complete all finals, return all textbooks to the library, and pay all fees and fines before being allowed to participate in graduation.
Baccalaureate - Wednesday June 3, Astoria High School Auditorium, 7:00 pm
The Senior Class officers and the ministerial society will plan an interfaith ceremony to celebrate graduation. This event is optional. Participating graduates will need to meet in the AHS Music Room at 6:30 pm, dressed in their caps and gowns.
Astoria School District Grad Walk – Thursday, June 4, Astoria High School, 8:00 am
In order to celebrate the Class of 2020 district wide, graduates will walk through the halls of all Astoria School District schools dressed in their caps and gowns. This is an optional event, beginning at Astoria High School at 8:00 am and culminating at the Flavel House in downtown Astoria. Graduates will then walk together from the Flavel House along Commercial Street to the Liberty Theater for Awards Night Rehearsal.
Awards Night Rehearsal – Thursday, June 4, Liberty Theater, 11:00 am
Seniors choosing to participate in Awards Night are required to attend the Awards Night Rehearsal. Seniors will meet outside the Liberty Theater at 11:00 am. Caps and gowns are not required for rehearsal. Rehearsal will last approximately one hour.
Awards Night -Thursday, June 4, Liberty Theater, 7:00 pm
All seniors receiving awards and scholarships will be honored on this night. This is an optional event for seniors, but those who are not receiving a scholarship or award are still welcome to attend and participate with their class. Seniors should wear their caps and ironed gowns and meet in the McTavish room (upstairs) by 6:30 pm. A reception for the graduating seniors and their families will follow in the McTavish Room.
Graduation Rehearsal and Awards Assembly – Friday, June 5, AHS Auditorium, 8:00am
Seniors are to report to the AHS Auditorium by 8:00 am. Following the Awards Assembly, graduation rehearsal will begin in the gym. All seniors planning to walk at graduation MUST be in attendance at graduation rehearsal. Rehearsal should be done by 11:30 am.
Graduation – Saturday, June 6, Astoria High School Gymnasium, 4:00 pm
All graduating seniors will report to the first floor of the classroom building by 3:15 pm with their caps and IRONED gowns. If a family member of a graduate requires special seating (space for a wheelchair, seating near an exit, etc.), please contact Emily Delay in the main office to make this arrangement (503-325-3911). Admittance to the graduation ceremony does not require a ticket, however seating is first come first served. The gym doors will open at 2:30 pm. Following the graduation ceremony, diplomas will be handed out in room 108 as seniors turn in their gown (caps, stoles and tassels are kept by graduates).
Please note: In past years at AHS, seniors have celebrated their graduation by spraying silly string into the air before exiting the gymnasium. The accelerant in the silly string caused extreme health concerns for many of our guests, some requiring medical attention following the graduation ceremony. The senior class has been asked to find an alternate form of celebration. Please support us in this endeavor and do not purchase silly string for your graduate.
Please feel free to call the AHS Counseling Office if you have any questions regarding these graduation activities. We look forward to celebrating the success of your child with you!
Beth Frausto, Counselor (bfrausto@astoria.k12.or.us)
Andrew Fick, Counselor (afick@astoria.k12.or.us)
Tami Jones, Counseling Secretary (tjones@astoria.k12.or.us)
