• Senior Meeting 03-31/25

    Class of 2025 Graduation

    Only 45 days until graduation!

    May 15, 2025, 7:30 P.M., at Lecom Park in Bradenton.
    1611 9th Street West
    Bradenton, Florida  34205

    Check Email, Schoology, Facebook page

    Important dates letter emailed, posted to Schoology, and posted to Facebook page.

    03/31  Senior class meeting 2nd period in the auditorium; Grad Bash meeting directly after.
    04/03  Debt notices sent out to students
    04/10  Golden Herald Awards
    04/12  Prom - Hyatt Regency Sarasota 7:00-10:30 P.M.
    04/17  Graduation speech tryouts (sign up genius has been posted)
    04/25  Grad Bash
    05/02  Senior Dinner (this is for students only) 5:00-7:00 P.M. location TBA
    05/05  Online and credit recovery courses are due.

    Prom

    • April 12th at Hyatt Regency Sarasota 7:00-10:30
    • Ms. Lovesky reminds you to, "Make sure to look out for when to pick up prom tickets and pay your fines ASAP."

    Clear Your School Debt

    • You cannot walk for graduation or get your diploma if you owe the school district money
    • This includes textbooks, uniforms, IDs, fines, LUNCH MONEY etc.
    • You can find the amount in focus or destiny
    • If you owe money, there will be an Alert when you login to Focus that says you have an invoice; notices will be handed out end of the week
    • Last day is May 12th 

    Senior Fees

    Graduation Speech Tryouts

    • April 17th after school in Mrs. Dietz’s room
    • 2-3 minute speech            
    • Sign up genius has been posted to Schoology
    • ANYONE IS WELCOME TO TRYOUT

    Grad Bash

    April 25th If you bought a ticket, please stay after for a quick meeting.

    Senior Dinner

    • May 2rd 5:00-7:00 PM
    • PCHS senior students only (No underclassmen and no parents)
    • Must have ID to get in
    • Link to RSVP will be going out

    Slide Show Photos

    AP Exams

    • May 05-16
    • If you will miss cap/gown pickup or practice due to an AP Exam, please EMAIL ME and let me know so we can make arrangements.

    Exams

    • EXEMPTIONS (Must have a minimum of 80 for BOTH 3rd and 4th quarters to be exempt from an exam and teacher discretion)
    • EXAMS are May 5-9 (refer to exam schedule)

    Senior Exam Schedule

    Monday, 05/05  Modified Skinny

    07:30-08:07  1st Period
    08:12-08:49  2nd Period
    08:54-09:31  3rd Period
    09:36-11:06  4th Period & Lunch
    11:11-11:48  5th Period
    11:53-12:30  6th Period
    12:35-02:25  7th Period Exam

    Tuesday, 05/06  Even

    07:30-08:30  1st Period Exam
    08:35-10:16  2nd Period
    10:21-12:37  4th Period Exam and Lunch
    12:42-02:25  6th Period

    Wednesday, 05/07  Odd

    07:30-08:30  1st Period
    08:35-10:16  3rd Period Exam
    10:21-12:37  5th Period Exam and Lunch
    12:42-02:25  7th Period

    Thursday, 05/08  Even

    07:30-08:30  1st Period
    08:35-10:16  2nd Period Exam
    10:21-12:37  4th Period and Lunch
    12:42-02:25  6th Period Exam

    Friday, 05/09  Odd

    FROM MRS. HEDGEPATH: College and Career Coordinator

    Senior Awards

    • Invitations will be sent out in the middle of April. If you receive an invitation, you will be recognized at the ceremony.  Please make sure you RSVP if you receive an invite.

    Community Service

    • All hours must be submitted to Mrs. Hedgepeth by graduation day if you want them to count towards Bright Futures.

    Scholarship reminder

    • The Bayview Scholarship is  4/1
    • Max Peugh Memorial Scholarship is 4/4
    • Kiwanis Scholarship is 4/11
    • All of these should be submitted to Mrs. Hedgepeth

    Senior Decision Post

    Posting - Posting will start at the beginning of April

    Information - Include: school + Major + involvement at PCHS + picture (current or baby)

    Contact - Send you information to us at @pchs.senior

    Mandatory Graduation Practice

    • May 13th 10:30-11:30 AM on PCHS baseball field
    • If you do not attend, you will not walk!!!! There are no excuses (except AP test)
    • Students are required to be in dress code at all times when on campus

    Cap & Gown Pickup and Ticket Distribution

    • May 14th
    • This is for STUDENTS ONLY no parents, no friend, must bring ID and red/green note (given at practice)
    • Last name starts with A-M 7:45-8:45 AM
    • Last name starts with N-Z 8:45-9:45 AM
    • Students are required to be in dress code at all times when on campus

    Graduation Details

    • Thursday, MAY 15th 7:30 PM
    • LECOM Park, 9th street Bradenton
    • Students report to staging location NO LATER THAN 6:30PM (Leave time for traffic and parking)
    • Each student will get 10 tickets (handed out with cap and gown), if you need more, you will need to talk to your classmates
    • Anyone over age 3 will need a ticket
    • PER LECOM parents/guests: Small bags only (4” x 6” or smaller). They may also bring closed bottles of water, hand sanitizer and photography equipment.

    Graduation Dress Code

    • Neutral colored dress OR dress pants/shorts with a neutral colored shirt. All must be school dress code.
    • No flip-flops, NO CROCS, no spiky high heels, no bags or purses.
    • TRY TO KEEP ALL COLORS NEUTRAL: Navy, black, tan/khaki, white, gray etc.
    • IT WILL BE HOT!! You will be walking across grass/red clay. Keep this in mind when you are choosing what to wear. 

    Parking and Drop Off for Graduation

    There is a student drop-off area in the player's lot off of 17th street. PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED! It would be MUCH easier (and safer) for you to ride with your parents and have them drop you off. 

    Final Transcript Ordering Instructions

    To order transcripts:

    1. Visit https://manateeschoolsfl.scriborder.com/
    2. Coupon Code: E99216CB793A  (Note - This code is good for one free final transcript.)
    3. Click the green box labeled "Update Fees - Prepare for Checkout" to continue with order.
    4. Mailing of Final Transcripts may be delayed due to the state reporting EOC results and the district coding for graduation. The projected mail date is mid to end of June.

     Important Dates

    • 05/02  Senior Dinner (this is for students only) 5:00-7:00 P.M. location TBA
    • 05/05  Online and credit recovery courses are due.
    • 05/05-05/16  AP Exams
    • 05/06  Senior Awards 6:30 PCHS Auditorium
    • 05/05-05/09  Senior Exams
    • 05/09  Senior grades to registrar
    • 05/09  All debt must be paid and textbooks returned
    • 05/13  Mandatory graduation practice
    • 05/14  Cap and gown pickup, ticket distribution
    • 05/15  Graduation 7:30 P.M. at LECOM park.

    Questions?