Commencement Ceremonies
NEW!
Online sign-up for stage-crossings is now closed. If you must make any changes, please visit the KSS Career Center.
Some things to note:
Online sign-up for stage-crossings is now closed. If you must make any changes, please visit the KSS Career Center.
Some things to note:
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
- These stage-crossings will be recorded by a professional production company and released in full alphabetical order with valedictorian speeches on June 24. It will then be available to view for years ahead.
- Grads have the opportunity to sign up with their friends, but within those groups, they will cross the stage alphabetically.
As the end of the school year approaches, the time has come to discuss traditional school-sanctioned events, including the Grad Walk, Prom (Dinner and Dance), and Convocation Ceremonies. We know that these are graduation milestones for which our students and families have been eagerly awaiting.
Due to the ever-changing Provincial Health restrictions regarding the group size that can gather indoors versus the size of our graduating class, we have had to make some decisions in order to move ahead with our planning for our Convocation Ceremony (Stage Crossing). The only facility in town that can safely accommodate our Grad Class members, their families, and our staff will not be available this year as it is undergoing renovations and will be unavailable until at least the end of July. This is the only facility in our area that can accommodate the size of our class and those of the other larger secondary schools in our district.
After speaking with our Grads about their needs and wishes, KSS will be again hosting our Graduation Stage Crossing on the weekend of June 4-5 in our gymnasium. Graduates will have the option to sign up with their friends and will be allowed to have 6 guests view their recorded stage crossing. Please be aware, that the number of guests may need to change if any new Public Health orders come into effect. There are no vaccination restrictions for graduates or their guests.
Sign-up will occur in April and will be advertised in the Whoo's News, on the KSS website, and on the Grad 2022 Google Classroom. As in 2020 and 2021, we have hired a professional film production company to record the graduates' stage crossing. The production will be released on YouTube for all extended family members and loved ones to view on Friday, June 24th, 2022, and will include the graduates' stage crossing, traditional speeches, and awards. All stage recordings must be completed on June 4th or 5th, after which the staging and video company will be unavailable.
A $75 Graduation Fee has been added to your Graduate's student account and is due prior to April 2, 2022.
These fees cover:
A keeper souvenir cap, gown, and stole are on order and are set for distribution on May 30th and June 1st during block 3-4 in the MPR room (9:00 – 11:00 am). We will be calling down Grade 12 classes to the MPR to minimize disruption. Students on spares at this time must come in during these times and pick up these items.
In order to collect these times, the students must
Safety of your Child at Non-Sanctioned Graduation Events
For each of our grade 12 students, the graduation year is one of the most special and celebrated milestones to date. We have several events that we are still organizing and supporting at KSS for your Grade 12 student. These events may look different or may be cancelled depending on the status of COVID-19 and the restrictions. Administrators, teachers, parents, and students work very hard to organize these events and ensure all safety concerns are addressed. Grad Movie Night, Grad Spring Fling, Prom, and the Convocation Ceremony are just a few activities that we plan and prepare for your child's enjoyment.
Unfortunately, there are other non-sanctioned grad events that we do not supervise or support. The activities are organized and arranged by graduates themselves that include "grad kidnappings” and subsequent "bush parties" that take place in our community.
We want to be clear that we have serious concerns regarding student behavior and safety at all of the above-mentioned non sanctioned events. There have been incidents of serious injury to students and we strongly caution and counsel parents to investigate these non-sanctioned activities carefully. The staff at KSS want your child's grade 12 year to be positive, memorable, and safe.
Due to the ever-changing Provincial Health restrictions regarding the group size that can gather indoors versus the size of our graduating class, we have had to make some decisions in order to move ahead with our planning for our Convocation Ceremony (Stage Crossing). The only facility in town that can safely accommodate our Grad Class members, their families, and our staff will not be available this year as it is undergoing renovations and will be unavailable until at least the end of July. This is the only facility in our area that can accommodate the size of our class and those of the other larger secondary schools in our district.
After speaking with our Grads about their needs and wishes, KSS will be again hosting our Graduation Stage Crossing on the weekend of June 4-5 in our gymnasium. Graduates will have the option to sign up with their friends and will be allowed to have 6 guests view their recorded stage crossing. Please be aware, that the number of guests may need to change if any new Public Health orders come into effect. There are no vaccination restrictions for graduates or their guests.
Sign-up will occur in April and will be advertised in the Whoo's News, on the KSS website, and on the Grad 2022 Google Classroom. As in 2020 and 2021, we have hired a professional film production company to record the graduates' stage crossing. The production will be released on YouTube for all extended family members and loved ones to view on Friday, June 24th, 2022, and will include the graduates' stage crossing, traditional speeches, and awards. All stage recordings must be completed on June 4th or 5th, after which the staging and video company will be unavailable.
A $75 Graduation Fee has been added to your Graduate's student account and is due prior to April 2, 2022.
These fees cover:
- 5"X7" grad photo
- Keepsake folder
- Keepsake cap, gown and stole
- Decorations of the Grad Venue
- Security
- Professionally produced online video
A keeper souvenir cap, gown, and stole are on order and are set for distribution on May 30th and June 1st during block 3-4 in the MPR room (9:00 – 11:00 am). We will be calling down Grade 12 classes to the MPR to minimize disruption. Students on spares at this time must come in during these times and pick up these items.
In order to collect these times, the students must
- Be in a calculable position to graduate. Any students who are not meeting graduation requirements will be directed to their school counsellors and may not proceed.
- Returned any outstanding library or textbooks and paid all student fees including the $75 Grad Fee. If this poses a problem, parents/guardians must set up a payment plan with their alpha Vice-Principal.
Safety of your Child at Non-Sanctioned Graduation Events
For each of our grade 12 students, the graduation year is one of the most special and celebrated milestones to date. We have several events that we are still organizing and supporting at KSS for your Grade 12 student. These events may look different or may be cancelled depending on the status of COVID-19 and the restrictions. Administrators, teachers, parents, and students work very hard to organize these events and ensure all safety concerns are addressed. Grad Movie Night, Grad Spring Fling, Prom, and the Convocation Ceremony are just a few activities that we plan and prepare for your child's enjoyment.
Unfortunately, there are other non-sanctioned grad events that we do not supervise or support. The activities are organized and arranged by graduates themselves that include "grad kidnappings” and subsequent "bush parties" that take place in our community.
We want to be clear that we have serious concerns regarding student behavior and safety at all of the above-mentioned non sanctioned events. There have been incidents of serious injury to students and we strongly caution and counsel parents to investigate these non-sanctioned activities carefully. The staff at KSS want your child's grade 12 year to be positive, memorable, and safe.