ATTENTION SENIORS!
If you did not order your cap and gown, you must order online at www.herffjonestampabay.com no later than April 15 in order to have them delivered to the school at the beginning of May. When ordering, please select the package that includes at least a cap, gown, tassel, medallion, and diploma cover. See Mrs. Iatarola if you need additional assistance with your order.
If you have already ordered and did not pick them up in the cafeteria on March 30, stop by room 1216 to pick them up from
Mr. Townley. If you are a student at Collegiate, Traviss, or other campus but will be walking in the GJHS ceremony, you may pick up your items in the main office between 7:30 and 2:30.
If you did not order your cap and gown, you must order online at www.herffjonestampabay.com no later than April 15 in order to have them delivered to the school at the beginning of May. When ordering, please select the package that includes at least a cap, gown, tassel, medallion, and diploma cover. See Mrs. Iatarola if you need additional assistance with your order.
If you have already ordered and did not pick them up in the cafeteria on March 30, stop by room 1216 to pick them up from
Mr. Townley. If you are a student at Collegiate, Traviss, or other campus but will be walking in the GJHS ceremony, you may pick up your items in the main office between 7:30 and 2:30.
It's official! The George Jenkins High School Class of 2023 Graduation will be held Monday, May 22 at 7:00pm at the RP Funding Center!
*Students arrive at 5:30 pm in cap and gown.*
The GJHS Graduation Ceremony will be streamed live! Click this link to tune in.
**Each student will receive six (6) tickets to the graduation ceremony. Students may submit a request for up to two (2) additional tickets. Requests for additional tickets will be selected by a lottery system. Please see Mr. Townley in room 1216 to complete and submit the request form. Off campus students may complete the form in the main office between the hours of 7:30-2:30.**
The last day of school for Seniors will be Wednesday, May 17.
The final Senior Class Breakfast will be held Friday, May 19 from 8:00-10:00 am. You must attend to receive instructions and items for the graduation ceremony. Please check FOCUS to ensure all obligations have been cleared to avoid delays in receiving graduation items.
*Students arrive at 5:30 pm in cap and gown.*
The GJHS Graduation Ceremony will be streamed live! Click this link to tune in.
**Each student will receive six (6) tickets to the graduation ceremony. Students may submit a request for up to two (2) additional tickets. Requests for additional tickets will be selected by a lottery system. Please see Mr. Townley in room 1216 to complete and submit the request form. Off campus students may complete the form in the main office between the hours of 7:30-2:30.**
The last day of school for Seniors will be Wednesday, May 17.
The final Senior Class Breakfast will be held Friday, May 19 from 8:00-10:00 am. You must attend to receive instructions and items for the graduation ceremony. Please check FOCUS to ensure all obligations have been cleared to avoid delays in receiving graduation items.
It's time for Senior Walks!
Your elementary schools want to celebrate your achievement with a Senior Walk! If you plan to participate, please arrive to the school with your cap and gown on Thursday, May 18 at the following times. Click the link for more info!
-- Scott Lake Elementary 1:00pm
-- Valleyview Elementary 9:00am
--Rochelle School of the Arts 1:00pm
--R. Bruce Wagner Elementary 1:00pm
--Lincoln Avenue Academy 8:00am
--Highlands Grove Elementary 9:00am
--Southwest Elementary 1:00pm
--Churchwell Elementary 2:00pm
--Spessard Holland Elementary 10:30am **Monday, May 15**
GJHS Annual Senior Night was held September 20. Click the button below to learn about graduation requirements, college admissions, financial aid, graduation regalia and procedures, senior portraits, yearbook information, and more!
Senior Class Meeting Dates (Subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates.)
*Senior Privilege Card holders will receive breakfast*
*If you are a senior that is off campus for part of the day, you are still responsible for attending all meetings. If you do not attend the meetings, you are responsible for following up with us to get the most updated information.*
- September 30* 7:00 am in the Food Court (Cancelled due to Hurricane Ian)
- October 21* 8:00 am in the Auditorium -- Herff Jones Presentation: Cap and Gowns/Grad Announcements
- December 9* 12:30 pm at Cafeteria Patio
- January 27* 7:00 am in the Food Court
- March 9* 8:00 am in the Food Court, Senior Field Day activities to follow
- March 31* Senior Sunrise 6:30 am at GJHS Football Stadium
- May 19* 8:00-10:00 am in the Food Court.
- All Graduation materials, tickets, regalia, and information will be provided at this time...VERY IMPORTANT!! Be sure to check all obligations, library books, textbooks, technology, fees, etc. in order to avoid delays getting everything you need for graduation.
*Senior Privilege Card holders will receive breakfast*
*If you are a senior that is off campus for part of the day, you are still responsible for attending all meetings. If you do not attend the meetings, you are responsible for following up with us to get the most updated information.*
Estimated Senior Year Expenses (Some Items Optional)
(These expenses are approximate and could change due to vendor costs and various options available)
(These expenses are approximate and could change due to vendor costs and various options available)
- Senior Privilege Card and T-Shirt Package $40
- Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Medallion (Herff Jones) (See Catalogue)
- Graduation Announcements (Herff Jones) (See Catalogue)
- Senior Panoramic Portrait (Leonard's Photography) (Various Package Options)
- Grad Bash at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure $95
- Senior Portraits (Leonard's Photography) $15 (Sitting Fee Only)
- Yearbook $90
- Homecoming Ticket $25
- Prom Ticket $TBA