Graduating Seniors

Order Caps and Gowns 
Jostens will deliver all pre-ordered Cap and Gowns and announcements on April 16 from 11-1:00 pm  in the cafeteria. If you are unable to attend this or you still need to order your cap and gown please go see Mrs. Bunnage in the main office ASAP.

Order Yearbook
Order your yearbook! Yearbooks are currently on sale for $60 UNTIL they sell out! Purchase a yearbook by visiting www.yearbookordercenter.com and using school code 12064. Questions? Email Mrs. Markussen at toree.markussen@rsd.edu  

Fill Out Self Report Forms
For any academic scholarships and rewards, military, career, college recognition or sports scholarships.

Fines and Dues
Graduating seniors MUST clear all outstanding fees and fines to participate in the graduation ceremony. To avoid any issues, please scan the QR code or check with the bookkeepers to confirm your balance. All fines must be paid by June 6th at NOON to be eligible to walk at graduation. To make a payment, got to www.rsd.edu/students/online-payments. For any inquires regarding fees and fines please call our Bookkeeping office at 509-967-6555.

Order Senior Party Tickets  
$35 until April 30 / $45 starting May 1. Buy tickets online at https://checkout.square.site/buy/7YP6HMHC27LI73SBP3BWF326

Return All School Materials
Please make sure all textbooks, library books, computers, and chargers are returned to the library to avoid charges. If you have questions please contact Mr. Porter at 509-967-6551.

Order Official Final Transcripts by June 21st  
Graduated and past students must request official transcripts electronically through Parchment. Please go to www.rsd.edu/students/request-transcripts. Official transcripts will be processed and sent to colleges starting Monday, July 7, 2025 (all fines must be paid first).
Unofficial transcripts will be available anytime after July 7, 2025. For questions, email Registrar JJ Sturza at jj.sturza@rsd.edu.

Athletic Signing Day
Thursday, May 8th at 6:00pm (Gymnasium). Please send Ann Oehmen (Ann.Oehmen@rsd.edu) your name and college you have committed  to so that we can celebrate you at our college signing event. 

Senior Signing Day 
Friday, May 30th at One Lunch (Cafeteria). We want to celebrate all seniors and their future plans—whether you're heading to  college, starting a trade, or embarking on a church mission! Fill out this form to let us  know your post-high school plans so we can recognize your achievements.

Senior Awards Ceremony
Monday, June 2nd from 6:00pm in the RHS Auditorium. This event honors seniors who have a 3.5+ GPA, won scholarships, received academic awards, or will be entering the military. To self-report please fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSYE7PZqeK8r4kkgdAOzns4lgWpYNVr_D1YIrSVB6sMYi91g/viewform. Contact the Career Center for info.

Senior Party
Thursday, June 5th from 9:30pm-1:30am at Columbia Basin Racquet Club. RHS Class of 2025 Safe Grad Party is a drug and alcohol free event for RHS graduates and hosted by parents. Please visit the office to complete required waivers. Purchase tickets at https://checkout.square.site/buy/7YP6HMHC27LI73SBP3BWF326. Questions email rhsseniorparty25@gmail.com. 

Monday, June 2: Regular class schedule

• Senior Awards Ceremony  at 6p.m. in the Auditorium

Tuesday, June 3: Regular class schedule

Wednesday, June 4: Senior Finals

• 9-10:30 a.m. Graduation practice at Fran Rish Stadium - REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
• Period 4, 5, 6 Finals
• 2:30-4:30 Senior BBQ in Courtyard

Thursday, June 5: Senior Finals

• Period 0, 1, 2, 3 Finals
• 12:30-2:30 Graduation practice at the Toyota Center - REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
  • Students may drive themselves or ride the school bus. The bus will load students at noon in the bus loading zone in front of Mac Hall.
• Senior Party

Friday, June 6: Graduation

• 9:00 a.m. Senior Morning Spudnuts in the Cafe
• 9:30-10:00 a.m. Senior Assembly
• 12:00pm Fines are Due!! All fines MUST be paid in order to walk.
• 7:30 p.m. Graduation Ceremony begins at Toyota Center

Graduation Arrival
Graduates should arrive at the Toyota Center by 6:30 pm on June 6th. You will enter the building  through the southeast-facing doors (between the Toyota Center  and convention center) and report to your assigned seat on the arena floor. Please bring your gown on a hanger. You will not put it on until administration and security have checked for proper attire and items that may distract from the ceremony

Parent Arrival
The Toyota Center doors will open at 6:45 p.m. for family and friends. Please be advised that due to ongoing construction near the Toyota Center, parking will be even more limited than in previous years. The district is actively working on a plan to address this issue and will provide updates to families as soon as possible. We encourage everyone to plan accordingly.

Toyota Center security will not allow seats to be saved. The wheelchair seating area is located in Section R, and one companion seat will be permitted if available. Please do not bring noisemakers or inflatables. If you need sign language interpreter support, please reach out to tasha.bunnage@rsd.edu.

REMINDER: The Toyota Center follows a clear bag policy. Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags not exceeding 12″ x 6″x 12″ are allowed and small clutches not exceeding 4.5” x 6.5” are also permitted.

Ceremony
Graduation is a time to honor and celebrate our students' achievements as they meet the rigorous standards set by the State of Washington. To ensure a meaningful and respectful ceremony for all, graduates are expected to wear their caps and gowns as demonstrated during practice, remain attentive to speakers, and show support for fellow graduates without distracting other families waiting to hear their own graduates' names. We appreciate your cooperation in making this a memorable occasion for everyone in attendance.

Students suspended during graduation week will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. 

Purchasing a Yearbook

How to order? Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use RHS school code 12064 or stop by the RHS main office and place your order with the Bookkeepers.

How much? $45 until September 26, 2025 and then prices increase to $60 for the remainder of the year (we have been selling out, so purchase early!!)

Questions? Email Mrs. Markussen- toree.markussen@rsd.edu

Senior Picture Information:

Deadline: Photo submission is due Monday, November 4, 2024 by 3:00PM.

How do I submit? Visit www.hjeshare.com and then use RHS school code of 12064.

Photo Requirements:

1. Photos MUST be vertical orientation and images fit BEST in our boxes when the shots are from the waist up (please keep this in mind). 

2. Headshots should be approximately 1.25 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. 

3. No props should be included in the photos as they detract from the senior pictured. Nothing illegal/objectionable will be accepted. 

4. Photo size: 4 inches wide X 6 inches high (Vertical) 300 dpi (Resolution)

NOTE: When saving your image, please save them as LastName_FirstName ex: Smith_John.jpg

More Specific Submission Information:

To submit your child's photo online, please go to https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=12064 and use our school code: 12064. Once you have successfully entered our school portal, you should see "Richland High School" at the top of the web browser. To upload your image, you must first enter the first and last name of the user uploading the photo, NOT the seniors name. Please include the user's email and contact phone number should the yearbook staff need to contact the person in possession of the senior photo. Once the user has entered their information, please click on the green button, 'select images for upload.' Browse your computer for the image and select, 'choose.' Once you have attached your photo, please enter the students grade, first and last name, and a description of the photo. (A description may include the student's hair color, clothing, etc).

Deadline: January 6, 2025

How to order? Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use RHS code 12064, then select advertisement. You will be able to pick the size of the ad you wish to purchase, write your own message, upload personalized photos and pay online.

All the senior ads will be in full color. The following size and price options are available:  

Advertisement size	Price
1/8 (eighth) Page	$50
1/4 (quarter) Page	$100
1/2 (half) Page	$200
Full Page	$400

Example of Senior (Baby) Advertisement 

 

Questions? Email Mrs. Markussen- toree.markussen@rsd.edu