Senior Activities/Graduation

Dear Class of 2022,
Please read on for important updates about end-of-year deadlines and celebrations!

April 12th: Jostens will be here at lunch (11am) to deliver graduation items.  Items will be available for pick-up in the ASB office after the 12th.  Caps and gowns are still available for order at www.jostens.com.

April 15th: Senior Swoop Event in Library at 12pm.  Seniors who want to connect with local community college reps and get financial aid help are welcome to attend!

April 25th: Mandatory Senior Class Meeting on Zoom during Homeroom (9:39-10:09am).  Zoom link will be sent out two days prior to student Outlook emails. 

High School and Beyond Plans are also due April 25th! You must complete this on-time to attend Senior Ball.

April 28th-29th: SBA testing for 12th graders who still need to pass exams to graduate.  Students will be notified individually if they need to test.

May 2nd- May 12th: Senior Ball tickets for sale- students must clear fines and detentions before buying a ticket.  High School and Beyond Plans must also be turned in and marked complete. 

May 14th: Senior Ball at Renton Piazza 

Fines:
The Senior Class has $17,000 in outstanding fines and fees! Please check under your beds for old books, telescopes….and look online below to see if you have fines and to pay them:

Link to InTouch

Questions? Contact our ASB Bookkeeper at zena.dodson@rentonschools.us.

Other Dates:
June 1st: Senior Awards Night at HHS
June 3rd: Senior Assembly
June 8th/9th: Senior Finals and last days of class
June 10th: Graduation Rehearsal and Last Lesson
June 13th: Graduation at ShoWare at 12pm

Students will receive detailed information about Graduation at the mandatory Senior Class Meeting on April 25th.  Don’t miss it!

Dear Seniors,
Please read this whole email as it is full of new information!

Announcements, Cap and Gown Distribution Event
Jostens will be at Hazen High School during lunch on March 17th to distribute graduation items that have been ordered.  Lunch is from 11-11:30. If you can’t attend, your items will be in the ASB Office starting the 18th.

You can continue to order caps and gowns and other graduation items at www.jostens.com through June 1st. If you need financial assistance, please contact Zena Dodson at zena.dodson@rentonschools.us. 

Preliminary Graduation Information
Graduation is scheduled for Monday, June 13th at 12pm at ShoWare Center
Based on our current information, each Senior will be issued six tickets and have the option to purchase additional tickets at $5 each (no limit); tickets go on sale later in the year
Only students are allowed to pick up their tickets.

Other Important Senior Dates
4/25/22: Mandatory Senior Class Meeting during Homeroom (9:39-10:09) in the Auditorium AND all community service forms and High School and Beyond Plans are due for students to attend Senior Ball.

You can turn in your community service forms to Ms. Swearingen in the Counseling Office.  Forms are located at:  https://hazen.rentonschools.us/counseling/counseling-home

5/14/22: Senior Ball at Renton Pavilion (Yes! We get to have a real Senior Ball this year!!)  More info. to come.

Senior Swoop Financial Aid Event
Friday, 4/15 at 12pm: Counselors, Financial Aid Advisers, and College Representatives will be on hand in the Library for our annual Senior Swoop event, where Seniors who have not completed FAFSA/WASFA paperwork or college applications can get assistance.  Stay tuned for more info.

Graduation Night
The Class of 2022 Boosters will be here during the 3/17 Jostens event to answer questions about Grad Night 2022. Please contact organizer Claire Sokoloski with questions: claire@sokoloski.org or visit www.hazenboosters.org and access the Senior Grad Events link.

We all look forward to celebrating the season of Seniors with all of you.  Please reach out with any questions.

Dear Class of 2022 Students and Families,

As we wrap up 2021, our administrative team would like to say thank you for your on-going support as we re-establish our wonderful Hazen culture and programs.  Here are some updates for you as we head into Winter Break:

Graduation Requirements:
In addition to earning 26 credits, students must complete a High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) and 20 hours of community service in order to graduate.  While many students have already been working on their HSBP in their Bridge to College English class, we will formally “kick-off” the process of completion in January through Homeroom.  During these Homeroom sessions, students will learn how to transfer existing work from Career Cruising to Xello, the district’s new software, and complete all components of the HSBP.  Please attend Homeroom, especially in January.  If support is needed, contact your Senior Homeroom teacher, our Career Center Specialist Quan Nguyen, or your School Counselor.  

Access to the Community Service Log

Special Message from our Counselors
We wish you a happy and restful winter break, but also recognize some may next support. If this is a difficult time for you, we want to remind you that you have access to a therapist through Talkspace. You can find a therapist to work with online by going to talkspace.com/RSD – be sure to use your SCHOOL email when signing up. If you’re interested in using Talkspace but want to know more about what it would look like, this video explains more about what Talkspace is and how to use it.

Senior Photos and Yearbook Ads
Please upload your Senior Photo for inclusion in the Yearbook by January 31st.  The directions to so.

Families can also honor their Senior by designing an ad for inclusion in the Yearbook.  Information to do so is here, the deadline is also January 31st. 

Ordering Caps, Gowns, Announcements, etc.
Although you can order graduation items from Jostens (search for Oliver M. Hazen High School) up until graduation, we do have an early deadline of December 30th to have items distributed at Hazen the week of March 13th.  After December 30th prices for caps and gowns increase.  All students will need to purchase a cap, gown and tassel.  If this is a financial hardship, please contact me at Tyrell Hardtke and we can help!

Message from our Class of 2022 Boosters
Senior parents please join us for our January Graduation Party planning meeting on Zoom Wednesday January 5 at 7:00pm.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86135213981?pwd=Z0ZycnR6S0RmVG1kd0F3Q3VHNXVGUT09
Meeting ID: 861 3521 3981               Passcode: 438690

Fundraising news
Car  Wash We are selling car wash tickets to our favorite local car wash.  $10 each.  Please contact Ann Green to purchase.  
Tutta Bella Easy As Pie Fundraiser
Valid Sunday, January 16  – Thursday, January 20, 2022
Order delivery, takeout, or curbside from Tutta Bella
Enter the coupon code EasyAsPieHazen22
20% of sales will be donated to Hazen Booster Club Class of 2022
Offer code good at all Tutta Bella restaurant locations
Class of ’22 Spirit wear is available on the Boosters website  

Grad Night Registration link
Priority bus seating sign up extended to December 31! 

Have a wonderful and safe Winter Break,
Tyrell Hardtke
Assistant Principal, 12th Grade

 

Thank you for joining us today for our meeting.  If you missed it, here is the video and slideshow.  FYI, I forgot to hit record until a couple minutes in, but you didn’t miss anything too vital.

Senior Meeting Video

Senior Class Meeting- November

Remember, if you order your items from www.jostens.com by November 8th, some items can be delivered November 10th at lunch (and shipping is free).  You can order online or pick up an order packet in the Commons by the ASB Office.

Dear Senior Families,
Please read on for information about tomorrow’s Financial Aid event (and special schedule) and other Senior updates:

The Money Grab Event is taking place this Wednesday, October 13th from 7:20AM – 11:10AM in the Hazen Cafeteria. This event is an open-lab style designed to support seniors through the college and financial aid application process. The counseling team, Opportunity Center team and teachers will be at this event to answer any questions your student may have. We will be supporting students via the following:

• College Research
• College Application
• Essay Review
• Brainstorm Potential Essay Topics
• Financial Aid Application
• Printed/Electronic Version of Transcript
• Scholarship Exploration

To make the most out of their time during the Money Grab Event, please encourage your student to bring as many documents/items as they can from the following list:

Financial Aid Application

• The student’s driver’s license or state ID if you have one.
• The student’s income information - 2020 tax return, W-2 or pay stub.
• The parent’s income information - 2020 tax return, W-2 or pay stub.
• Additional financial information such as child support statements, TANF or welfare information, real estate, investments, family business or farm info, or any other financial documents.
• The student’s Social Security Number or Green Card (if they have one).
• One parent’s Social Security Number (if they have one).

College Application

• Transcript (we can provide one at the event)
• Drafts of essay(s)
• Ideas for essay(s)

Information about High School and Beyond Plan
We have received many questions about how Seniors will complete their High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP).  The HSBP is completed online in a software program called Xello (formerly Career Cruising).  We are still working with the district to transition our old rosters and student work to the new platform.  Once this transition in complete, students will have access to their old materials.  The HSBP is not due until late Spring, so students should not worry about this component quite yet.  They may also be completing the HSBP in Bridge to College English as an assignment, which will create built-in work time.  Thanks for your patience!

Jostens Visit for Grad Announcements and more!
We will have a Senior Class Meeting on Monday, November 1st in Homeroom.  A number of topics will be covered, including how to order caps, gowns, and graduation announcements.  Jostens will return to Hazen during lunch on November 10th (new date) to take orders and show sample merchandise.  Orders can be placed all year!

Class of 2022 Boosters Wreath and Poinsettia Sale
The annual Hazen Senior Class Wreath & Poinsettia sale has begun! The class of 2022 is asking for your support by ordering your holiday wreaths, poinsettias and NEW this year, 25 feet of gorgeous garland greenery to complete your beautiful decorating! These are high quality plants and greenery grown locally by Squak Mountain Nursery. Proceeds from this sale help students offset the cost of their senior celebrations. The sale is open through November 1st. Orders can be picked up at the Hazen High School cafeteria between 2:15 -5:30 pm on Friday, Nov 19th.  Please share with your friends and family. Thank you for your support!
 

Dear Highlanders,

Welcome to your Senior year!  It has been a joy to watch you grow over the last three years, and our team is excited to have you here in person.  As 12th grade Assistant Principal, I will be sending out monthly emails with current information about upcoming events.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me with concerns and questions.

Homeroom Attendance:
Why do we have Homeroom?  Not only is it a place for students to connect, but it is also where they get VITAL information related to grad requirements.  Please encourage your Senior to attend each Monday from 9:36-10:06am.  

Financial Aid and Scholarship help:
MONEY MAZE is here for the 2021-2022 school year! Due to the tremendous success of our virtual presentation in February 2021, we decided to do it virtually again! All high school families and students are invited to attend the district’s Money Maze presentation LIVE VIA ZOOM September 29, 2021 from 6pm-7pm.

Money Maze is a presentation designed to address the major issues students and parents face as they pursue all the types of merit and need based financial aid programs. Learn About:

Cost & Value of College
Types of Financial Aid
FAFSA/WASFA
Private Scholarships
For attending the workshop each family will receive a FREE copy of, "The Money Maze - Finding Money for College", a workbook that matches the PowerPoint presentation, as well as other valuable college planning resources.

There is no cost to attend the "Money Maze" presentation, however, registration is required: Money Maze Presentation

Ordering Graduation Robes, Announcements, and Class of 2022 Swag:
Our Jostens representative will be coming to Hazen on November 1st during Homeroom for a Senior Class Meeting, where Seniors will learn all about the ordering process.  The Jostens team will return on November 8th with merchandise samples and to take orders.  Jostens’ online store is already open for orders, and they do accept orders all year long.  Order by Winter Break for fastest delivery.

Senior Portraits for the Yearbook:
We have not started collecting Senior portraits for the Yearbook. We will communicate the process for submitting portraits later this Fall, with a deadline around the end of January.  

From your Senior Class Graduation Events Coordinators:
The Grad Night Party registration is open! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate with your class! Ticket price is $125. A $50 non-refundable deposit holds your spot with the balance due by May 1. Register here:  https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/547457040   

Check out the new Boosters website  

Find us on Facebook: search for Hazen High School “SGE22” Senior class of 2022 Page Group.  

Grad Night MOD Pizza Fundraiser!  Pizza – It’s what’s for dinner, or lunch on October 10 at the Newcastle MOD Pizza.  Mention Hazen Class of ’22 and a portion of your order goes to our grad night fundraiser!

Thank you for your support as we have kicked off this very interesting school year.  Please follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheRealHazenHS for frequent updates as well.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Tyrell Hardtke
Assistant Principal
Hazen High School
(425) 204-4211
tyrell.hardtke@rentonschools.us