CLASS OF 2027

Watch the sunrise on the first day of school at the AHS football field.

Watch the sunset on the night before graduation at the soccer fields, located at the Middle School.

You are only required to purchase the cap, gown, stole & tassel unit. All other items are optional. Orders will be delivered to the High School and will be passed out to students at lunch in mid-March.

Deadline: December 18th

These items are needed for the yearbook. Please submit all photos through the Jostens Photo Sharing site.

Guidelines:

• Submit ONE vertical senior portrait.

• Baby photos may also be uploaded. If you only have a printed baby photo and need it scanned, bring it to Mr. Johnson in Room 214.

• Review your senior quote to ensure it is appropriate and free of spelling or grammatical errors.

Scholarships are not available yet. Check back soon.

Thursday, April 29

Decision Day is the day when seniors announce their final decision about which post-secondary institution they will attend in the fall.  We will also celebrate all other choices seniors have made regarding their future plans, such as going on mission trips, signing with the U.S. Armed Forces or joining the workforce.  Students and staff are encouraged to wear a college, military or workplace t-shirt/sweatshirt in support of our seniors’ futures. 

The last day of class for seniors will be May XX, assuming cooperation from the senior class both socially and in attendance (no senior prank nor senior skip day).

Senior exams will take place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May XX.  

Exam requirements in accordance with our Student Handbook: Second semester seniors who maintain a ‘B’ average or better in a class for the semester and who have six (6) or fewer absences (does not include exempt absences) in that class for the semester do not have to take the final exam unless required to do so by the instructor. Seniors who are exempt from final exams are expected to be in school unless a parent calls school giving them permission to stay home. 

Please take care of these items no later than Monday, May 17, 2027.

Any and all stickers and sticker residue needs to be removed before turning in your chromebook.

If any outstanding obligations remain unresolved at the time of the graduation ceremony, the senior's diploma will be withheld until the matter has been resolved.

This voluntary worship/blessing service for graduates is TBD. It is planned and promoted by a student committee. Watch for communication on social media.

Monday, May 17, 2027 at 7 pm in the Ceglarek Fine Arts Center.  

Graduation cords will be distributed in the FAC lobby starting at 6:30 pm.

Scholarships and departmental awards will be presented. Honorees will receive a written invitation for the event.

Seniors awarded scholarships from colleges or private scholarship organization need to inform Mr. Fogel, [email protected] and Mrs. VanDyke, [email protected] they do not always contact AHS with this information.  All honorees are asked to dress appropriately and not wear t-shirts, jeans, shorts or sandals.

Thursday, May 20, 2027 at 7:45 am in the FAC.  

This is mandatory for all graduates.

Graduates need to wear their cap and gown over comfy clothes.

The Grad Walk will follow rehearsal.  Seniors will walk through the high school and then through all the other APS schools. Students must ride the APS buses as we travel from school to school. We will work our way walking through the Middle School, Oakwood, Evergreen, and the ECC. 

We should finish everything around 10:45am.

Thursday, May 20, 2027 at 7 pm in the AHS gymnasium.

Graduates need to arrive no later than 6:15 pm and meet in the CFAC for graduation preparation. Please do not wear jeans or sneakers.

Seating is first come, first served. The gym will open to the public starting at 5:30 pm. Overflow seating will be available in the Ceglarek Fine Arts Center where the ceremony will be live streamed.  Please complete this form to reserve handicap seating by May 15.

Diplomas will be available for the graduates to pick up immediately after the ceremony. Diplomas are never mailed, so if you did not pick it up after the ceremony, you will need to go to the AHS office to pick it up.

The Senior All Nighter is a long-standing tradition designed to provide a fun, safe, and memorable celebration for our graduating seniors immediately following the graduation ceremony. This event is filled with entertainment, food, activities, and prizes—all in a secure, supervised environment.

This event is organized entirely by senior parents, not by the school. While the school is aware of the event and helps share information when needed, all planning, fundraising, and execution are led by volunteers from the parent community.

For current information, visit their website.

Work-Based Learning for Seniors - Students interested in this for semester two should schedule an appointment with their counselor:  Mr. Fogel's Calendar (A-L) or Mrs. VanDyke's Calendar (M-Z)

Financial Aid Presentation - Click to view the email from the Counseling Department with the presentation slides from GVSU's presentation on financial aid.

Financial Aid & FAFSA - Click to review the email about FAFSA and ways to qualify for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and other forms of Financial Aid.