Senior Year & Graduation FAQ
This page will be updated regularly as new activities and events are added!
Assistant Principal IB: Mrs. Marriott smarriot@pasco.k12.fl.us
Assistant Principal Seniors Traditional: Mr. Batchelor rbatchel@pasco.k12.fl.us
Senior Counselor of IB: Mrs. Baker jibaker@pasco.k12.fl.us
Senior Counselor Traditional: Ms. Pinsky apinsky@pasco.k12.fl.us
Student Council Senior Event Coordinator: Mrs. Hydes shydes@pasco.k12.fl.us
Career Specialist: Mrs. Frane-Colon sfraneco@pasco.k12.fl.us
School fee link: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/finance/page/student-fees-rycor
Senior Letter! Coming in December!
Communication
Students and parents should be using the myStudent app to see communications from the school. This is the main method that we are using to send out information this year. Parents, please make sure you have the app set up, and that there is a valid email address associated with your account.
In addition, please check the LOLHS website frequently for school news and updates.
School Privilege On-Track Guidelines
- Credits: Students must be on track to graduate based on graduation plan and grade level
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
- Attendance: 90% or higher per total periods
- Behavior: No more than one level 1 referral; no level 2 or 3 referrals
***A student can only appeal their on/off track status one time per school year if it is because of attendance***
The grade-level or IB Programme Assistant Principal may review extenuating circumstances resulting in a loss of privileges. The decision of that appeal is final.
Important Dates (Subject to change – please check back frequently)
Click link to purchase Cap and Gown by Feb. 6, 2026 .
Link coming soon!
August
- August 16: CLT at 8:30 AM, scores released August 20th (Cost is $36 for each attempt)
- August 22: Senior Sunrise- seniors will meet on football field at 6:30 AM
September
- September 3rd: Senior College Seminar, LOLHS Commons at 6:30pm
- September 18: CLT scores released September 24th (Cost is $36 for each attempt)
- September 19th: Progress Reports
October
- October 1st: Senior Seminar Financial Aid/Scholarships
- October 7th: College Fair during school (students only)
- October 11: CLT at 8:30 AM, scores released October 15th (Cost is $36 for each attempt)
- October 17: 1st quarter report cards
- Oct. 20th-24th: Homecoming Week
- October 22: CLT at 8:30 AM, scores released October 29th (Cost is $36 for each attempt)
- October 25: Homecoming Dance at LOLHS
- October 28: ACT-NR (English)
- October 29: ACT- NR (Math)
- October 30: ACT- NR (Reading)
- October 31: Last day to purchase a yearbook for $65
November
- November 1: Yearbooks available for $75 until sold out (through Feb. 28th)
- November 8: CLT at 8:30 AM, scores released November 12th (Cost is $36 for each attempt)
- November 14: Progress Reports
- November 21st: Complete semester 1 online course
- Date TBA: Dual Enrollment dynamic forms due for spring semester
- November 24 – 28: Thanksgiving Break
December
- December 1: Begin Semester 2 of online course work
- December 2: Senior Yearbook Tribute form due
- December 3: CLT at 8:30 AM, scores released December 10th (Cost is $36 for each attempt)
- December 5: Last day to take senior picture for yearbook
- December 5: Last day of PHSC fall semester (Dual Enrollment only)
- December 16 – 18: District Finals (Semester classes only)
- December 22 – January 6: Winter Break
January
- January 7: First day of second semester
- January 12 : First day of PHSC spring semester (Dual Enrollment only)
- January 12: 2nd quarter report cards
- January 19: No School – Martin Luther King Day
- January 28: Early Release Day
- January 14: Grad Bash tickets on sale for on-track students (Tickets sellout fast only 300 spots available, don’t wait)
- January 30: Last Day to pay for Grad Bash tickets
February
- February 12: 3rd quarter progress reports
- TBA: FSA retakes for ELA and Algebra 1, FAST Reading Retake and or BEST Algebra 1 EOC retake
- February 16: No School – Presidents’ Day
- February 25: Early Release Day
March
- March 13: 3rd Quarter End
- March 16: No School – Teacher Planning Day
- March 20: 3rd quarter report cards
- March 25: Early Release Day
- March 30 – April 3: Spring Break
April
- April 17: 4th quarter progress reports
- April 18: Grad Bash @ Universal Studios
- April 24: Last day to complete Pasco eSchool/FLVS courses
- April 25: Prom @ The Motor Enclave 7pm to 11pm
- April 29: Early Release Day
May
- May 1: College Commitment Day
- May 4: Last day of PHSC spring semester (Dual Enrollment only)
- Date TBA: Senior Scholarship and Award Banquet (invitation only)
- May 25: No School – Memorial Day
- May 29: Last Day of School
June
- June 2: Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice (students only; attendance required to walk at graduation) Grace Family Church in Land O’ Lakes. 22920 FL-54, Lutz, FL 33549 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM).
- June 5: Graduation @ USF Yuengling Center (8:30 AM)
Graduation
When/where is graduation?
Graduation will take place at the USF Yuengling Center on June 5th, 2026 at 8:30 AM
What time should I arrive?
Students should arrive at the USF Yuengling Center no later than 7:30 AM. Parents are welcome to arrive any time after 7:30 AM. The ceremony will start promptly at 8:30 AM.
How many tickets will I get?
Tickets are not required for graduation. Due to the size of the venue, we do not limit the number of guests that students can have.
What is the dress code for graduation?
Graduation is a special occasion. Students are expected to dress nicely. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, and flip flops are not permitted.
Do I need to purchase a cap and gown?
Students must have a cap and gown in order to walk at graduation. Caps and gowns must be ordered through Herff Jones. Direct link: TBA
When do I need to order my cap and gown?
Caps and gowns should be ordered as soon as possible. They will be delivered to the school and distributed to students during graduation practice/senior breakfast.
When will I receive my cap and gown?
Caps and gowns are distributed during graduation practice.
What if I already have a cap and gown?
All student must purchased the newly designed graduation regalia. The grad fee will be posted through the Herff Jones website. (This fee covers the cost of the facility and other costs related to graduation.)
Can I decorate my cap? Yes, see guidelines below.
Guidelines for Cap Decoration
- Decorations must be SCHOOL APPROPRIATE
- Caps may NOT:
- contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, weapons, or anything of a sexual nature.
- denote an affiliation with gangs or which advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior with is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students.
- be obscene, profane, vulgar, or lewd
- threaten the safety and welfare of any person
- Only the flat, top area of the mortar board may be decorated. There may be nothing hanging down from the sides, front or back of the cap.
- Securely fasten decorations onto the mortarboard
- You CANNOT cover the entire mortarboard (edges MUST remain the original color of the cap)
Is graduation practice/senior breakfast mandatory?
Yes. Attendance for graduation practice is mandatory to participate in the graduation ceremony.
When/where is graduation practice/senior breakfast?
Graduation practice/senior breakfast will take place on June 2nd at Grace Family Church in Land O’ Lakes at 9:00 a.m.
What is the dress code for graduation practice/senior breakfast?
Students are expected to dress nicely. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, and flip flops are not permitted.
What are the weighted GPA requirements for Honor Cords?
Cum Laude: 3.2 – 3.7999
Magna Cum Laude: 3.8 – 4.1999
Summa Cum Laude: 4.2 +
