High School Updates & Information - May 22 to June 13

Read about some of the upcoming events for the high school.

High School Community Updates 2025-26

Please take a few moments to review the biweekly updates here. These will be updated biweekly:  High School Community Updates 2025-26

Upcoming Dates and Events

  • May 22 - 27: HS Exam Week

  • May 28: Conflict Exam Day and Performing Arts Rehearsals

  • May 29: Senior Parade, Baccalaureate, Awards, BBQ, Senior Graduation Rehearsal

  • May 30: Graduation

  • June 1: Career Day and College Prepratation for Juniors and Xplorations meeting

  • June 2 - 11: Explorations

  • June 12: Last day of school

May, and June Updates

Our exam week started today, Friday, May 22nd through Wednesday, May 27th. This will be similar to our December Exam weeks. There will be a morning and afternoon session for students. A Conflict Exam Day, or make up day, will occur on May 28th for students who missed exams. May 28th will also be a day for our performing arts groups to rehearse in preparation for the events on Friday and Saturday.

May 29th is our awards day last day for our Seniors, followed by graduation on May 30th. The schedule for May 29th is shared below

We will host our Career Day on Monday, June 1st to kick off our Explorations Week. These two weeks from June 1 to June 11th will provide opportunities for our students to dig into a topic with teachers over these two weeks. This week will conclude on June 12th with our final exam week.

Exam Week Information

Our students will be taking their final exams and project completion from May 22nd to May 27th. There are 2 exam blocks each day with a one hour lunch in between. Students are expected to be on campus during their class blocks. Seniors are asked to speak to their teachers about their final exam requirements. Any student with a Study Hall is not required on campus during this block. Make - Up Exams, Retakes, are all due on May 28th at the latest. Teachers may assign a time for a student retake or make up exam due to a conflict earlier in the week on this date. The schedule for each day for Exam Week is shared here:

8:00 - 10:00 am: Study Time, Study Groups, Office Hours

10:00 - 12:00 pm: Exam Block: Session 1

12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 -3:00 pm: Exam Block: Session 2

Senior Parade, Baccalaureate, and Awards

On Friday, May 29th, we will again celebrate the final day of school for our seniors and recognize outstanding students. This event will start with a Senior Parade followed by the Baccalaureate and Awards ceremony in the HS Gym. Parents of Seniors are invited to join us in the High School Building PC Lounge to celebrate the Seniors on their last walk through the school. Then, all parents are invted to attend the Baccalaureate and Awards ceremonies to take part in these events. The schedule is listed here:

8:40 am: Parents Gather in the PC Lounge for the Senior Parade ending in the PC Commons (parade starts in the EC buliding)

9:15 am: High School Baccalaureate Ceremony in the HS Gym

9:45 am (approximately): Awards Ceremony in the HS Gym

11:00 am: PSO Sponosored BBQ in the School Breezeway and front of school (for all students)

12:30 pm: G9 - 11 Students may leave campus

1:00 pm: G12 student graduation rehearsal

Save the Date: Alumni Insights: A Parent Connect Event on Thursday, May 28th

Join us to hear Concordia alumni share their journeys beyond graduation and offer valuable insights to help guide your child’s future. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to learn from their experiences!

RSVP by Friday, May 22

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Xplorations are Coming!

Xplorations will be coming the week of June 1 to June 12. This year, we are changing the format of Explorations to provide options for our students to dig deeper into one topic of high interest to them. This information will be shared in the near future with students and parents. Students will learn about their Xploration for this year shortly!

One piece that is new this year is the options for students to create their own options for an Independent Style study during Explorations. There will be elements similar to our independent study options for courses including a written plan, a deliverable on the learning when finished, and approval from administration. If students are planning an Independent Study or Internship, they must submit a proposal no later than May 27th. The document for this proposal is here: Independent Study and Internship Proposal 2025-26

Food Sustainability Tip of the Week: 

Try replacing one or two meat-based meals each week with plant-based options like beans, lentils, or tofu to reduce your environmental impact while still getting enough protein.

Updates and Reminders

The last school day of the year is Friday, June 12th. It is a half day and all high school students will be released by 11:30 am to their homes. As we will be shutting the school down at this time to complete end of year activities, all students will be asked to leave by 11:45 am when the busses leave.