Graduation- Monday, May 18th at 9 am will be a mandatory senior pancake breakfast in the cafeteria. Seniors who have not yet turned in laptops or completed senior checkout for cap and gowns can do so at this time.

Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal will be Tuesday, May 19th at the Kia Center from 9-11 am. Seniors should plan on parking in the ThreatLocker Parking Garage by 8:30 am for check-in. All students will receive 12 free tickets at the end of rehearsal.

Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at the Kia Center at 2pm. Please refer to the Kia Center's website for more information regarding prohibited and permitted items for guests.

Seniors get free parking in the ThreatLocker Parking Garage. Seniors are strongly encouraged to drive with their families so guests can park for free. Families and guests who do not drive with a senior in the vehicle will have to pay for the 520 W Pine St. Garage. 

Seniors will check-in on the ground floor of the ThreatLocker Parking Garage. Families will use the Garage Bridge to enter the arena.

Ticketed guests may begin entering the arena at 1:00 PM. Anyone who needs a seat will need a ticket, regardless of age. Any infant held the entire ceremony does not need a ticket. Seating is first-come, first-serve, with no saving seats. This includes accommodated seating. 

Graduating seniors are prohibited from bringing phones with them into the arena. We strongly encourage them to leave phones with family so they can get them for pictures after graduation. Also make sure you have a pre-arranged meet-up location. Seniors will exit the arena from the Northwest exit on the corner of Church and Division.

Graduate Dress Code: Trousers, Collared Shirts, Dress or Skirt/Slacks & Blouse/Sweater, Dress Shoes or Sandals, Tie (Bow ties are permitted), Dress Shoes (that you can actually walk in!!) and Socks. Absolutely no jeans, absolutely no sneakers/crocs. 

Official school-recognized honor cords are the only acceptable additions to the Olympia cap, gown and stole. Do not bring custom made stoles, cords, sports medals, or other decorations. They are strictly forbidden. 

Please contact Michael Pearl at Michael.pearl@ocps.net if you have any other graduation questions.

Upcoming Testing-Common Final Exams are next week Monday - Wednesday. Students will take their exams in class during their designated block period. Makeup state and AP exams are continuing next week. Students please check your school email account for makeup testing information.

The yearbook can be purchased at BuyTheYearbook.com

 

Student Safety - Once students are on campus, they are required to stay on campus unless signed out by a parent or guardian. This is to ensure that all of our Olympia students are safe and supervised at all times.

Cell Phones & iPads/tablets & Headphones - From first to last bell, students may not use cell phones, iPads, tablets, smartwatches, earbuds, or headphones. Per OCPS policy, all devices must be silenced and stored in a backpack or purse for the entire school day, including during class changes and lunch. If a student is found using a device, they will be required to turn it in. After the first offense, progressive discipline will follow. For more information, visit www.ocps.net to view the Code of Student Conduct.

As we approach the end of the semester, Student Services is focused on ensuring every Titan transitions into summer with a clear mind and a sense of purpose. While summer is a time for rest, it is also a critical window for personal development.

We encourage parents to sit down with their students and discuss The 3 Questions Every Student Should Ask Before Summer:

1. "What is one personal skill I want to 'level up' before August?"

Growth doesn’t have to be academic to be valuable. Whether it’s learning to manage a bank account, mastering a new culinary skill, or practicing time-management techniques, identifying one "power skill" gives students a sense of agency. When students return in the fall with a new competency, they carry a higher level of self-confidence into their classrooms.

2. "How will I intentionally recharge my mental battery?"

There is a significant difference between "distraction" (scrolling on a phone) and "restoration" (activities that actually lower cortisol). We want students to identify what truly recharges them—be it physical activity, a creative hobby, or nature. Setting a "Rest Goal" helps prevent the burnout that often hits by mid-October.

3. "Who is one person I can seek out for mentorship or connection?"

Summer is an ideal time for students to expand their circle. This could be reaching out to a professional in a field they admire for a 15-minute "coffee chat," or simply reconnecting with a family member who offers a positive perspective. Social wellness is a pillar of academic success; helping our Titans build their village now ensures they have support systems in place for the upcoming year.