Caps, Gowns & Announcements
Announcements, caps and gowns will be ordered in October. Balfour will be in the high school library to distribute ordering information. Some items will be delivered at the time they are ordered: memory books, t-shirts, hats, shirts, etc. Cap, gowns and announcements will be delivered in early April.
Ceremony
Students need to arrive at least one hour before the ceremony and meet in the by the football dressing rooms. They should arrive properly attired. The ceremony is estimated to last 1- 1.5 hours.
Inclement Weather
In the event of severe weather, graduation exercises will be relocated to the High School Gymnasium. Because of space limitations in the gym, seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating will also be available in the
Performing Arts Center. In the PAC buildings, attendees will view graduation live through video streaming. |
Graduation Dress Code
To provide a sense of dignity and formality to the graduation ceremony, students must follow the graduation dress code. If a prospective graduate does not wish to abide by the dress code, they are not welcome to participate. The graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a requirement or right. Parents must sign a letter of understanding regarding dress code expectations prior to participating in the graduation ceremony.
Senior boys must wear dress pants (khakis are fine) or black jeans and a collared shirt. Girls are to wear a dress or nice pant outfit. Blue jeans, shorts and sweat pants are not to be worn. Barn boots, army boots, flip flops, and tennis shoes are not to be worn. All clothing and shoes will be checked prior to the graduation walk; seniors choosing to ignore the dress code will not be allowed to walk through the graduation line. The dress code is not meant to cause a financial hardship, please do not feel you must purchase new clothes. If you have any questions, call Tamitha Ritter at (417) 683-5747. Diplomas
Actual diplomas will not be given during the graduation ceremony. Diplomas are usually available in late June from the office. Watch the local newspaper for announcements
concerning the distribution off diplomas. With your diploma, you will receive a copy of the senior class composite. All discipline, any attendance make up days and fees are required to be taken care of before diploma is released. |