Senior Events

High School ends with a trip across a stage, but they're just the first steps that begin the rest of your life.

Facebook Group (Parents)

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This Facebook group is not affiliated by RA Long.  It is ran by the parents of the Class of 2024 for the Safe & Sober Graduation Party planning.

 


 

Caps & Gowns

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All orders are handled through Herff Jones.  Money for caps & gowns is not collected at the school. 

Herff Jones Website

Events to Note!

  • Herff Jones delivery for cap & gown:  Thursday April 3rd during both lunches.
  • Senior Class Meeting:  Friday May 9th during Advisory in the auditorium.
  • Senior Oral Presentations:  Wednesday May 21st 2:00-5:00pm.  When the schedule is posted be sure to check for your assigned time.
  • Senior Department Awards:  Wednesday May 28th at 1:40pm (6th Period) in the RAL Auditorium.  This is a social time for parents and seniors to visit with faculty and friends.  Dress should be appropriate for an afternoon spring reception.  At the end of the awards program, there will be refreshments in the front hallway.
  • Senior Awards Assembly:  Friday May 30th, be there at 8:30 am in the RAL Auditorium.  Many community representatives will be presenting scholarships and awards to seniors.  Parents are welcome to attend!
  • Senior Prom:  Saturday May 31st
  • Graduation Requirements:  All graduation requirements must be passed by noon on Wednesday, June 4th as well as all fines must be cleared or you will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony.
  • Senior Check Out:  Wednesday June 4th, during 6th period you will be given a check out sheet.  Check out will continue the next day, Thursday June 5th Periods 1 through 5.  Final clearance is 1:30pm in the cafeteria.
  • Baccalaureate:  Thursday June 5th at 7:00 pm in the RAL Auditorium.  This is an optional religious service sponsored by the Longview Ministerial Association honoring the graduating seniors.  Wear your gowns (but not your cap) and meet in the auditorium at 6:15pm.  This is a formal affair.
  • Grad Walk:  Friday June 6th at 9:30am. 
  • Commencement Practice:  Friday June 6th at 1:00pm. Participation is required to walk at graduation.
  • Commencement:  Saturday June 7th at 10:00am
  • Diplomas:  Pick up your actual diploma right after the graduation ceremony
  • Final transcripts:  During the week of June 23rd, final transcripts will be forwarded to the college/university/trade schools.  To have your final transcript sent to your college/university/trade school, please complete the google sheet during the Senior Class Meeting on May 9th.
  • Awards & Scholarships:  Be sure you keep us posted on any scholarships you receive (even those you turn down).  We like to recognize seniors who have received scholarships and will print these in the commencement program.  Forward your scholarship info to Sarah Solinger ssolinger@longviewschools.org Deadline to submit information for the commencement insert is Wednesday May 28th, 2025
  • RAL Scholarship Funds:  If you receive an RAL Scholarship you will need to provide your 1st quarter college grades and college student ID number to Jaimie Barchus in the ASB Office in order for her to send your RAL Scholarship funds to the college/university.  Instructions will be provided in a letter that you will receive upon notification of receiving an RAL Scholarship.

Upcoming Dates

4/15-4/18: Buff Puff Sign-Ups, outside the ASB office

  • Waivers need to be signed and returned by 4/18
  • Practice for Buff Puff runs from 4/21-4/25, times TBD

 

4/22: Next Senior Party Parent Committee Meeting @ Mark Morris in the LGIC @ 6pm

 

4/26: Flower orders are here and ready for pick up, in front of Mark Morris between 11am-2pm

 

4/27: Buff Puff Game 1pm @ RAL gym. Entry fee $5, all proceeds go to the 2025 Senior Class Party

Printable List of Events

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