Senior Information

End-of-Year Celebrations & Important Information

RHS Class of 2021 seniors and senior parents, welcome to your one-stop shop for information and updates related to end-of-year celebrations and Clarkston senior traditions. Please check back frequently!

Questions? Email feedback@clarkston.k12.mi.us.

Class of 2021 Commencement Cruise

Final Transcripts

Many colleges require a final transcript to be sent.

You will need to put in a new request through Parchment to have your final transcript sent to your college if they are requesting one. Do not assume this will be automatically done for you. Failure to do so may result in revoking your admission.

Taking into account current COVID-19 limitations, the following plans represent our collective best thinking as it relates to providing safe and memorable experiences for the Class of 2021. Questions? Email feedback@clarkston.k12.mi.us.

Seniors' Last Day of School — May 25

Cap & Gown Pick-Up — May 25 at 10am

"Ama21ing" Enhanced Senior Picnic — May 25, 11am-3pm

Updated May 10, 2021

Ticket sales for the "Ama21ng" enhanced Senior Picnic are now closed. No tickets will be sold at the door.

April 14, 2021

Immediately following the Senior Walk on May 25, seniors are invited to Clintonwood Park where they will enjoy an "Ama21ng" enhanced Senior Picnic. This enhanced Senior Picnic will replace the traditional Grad Night Party, which is not feasible due to indoor gathering restrictions. Picnic guests will enjoy individually packaged food and drinks, games, sports (like volleyball), and other activities from 11am-3pm. Tickets may be purchased through Friday, May 7. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Senior Walk — May 26 at 12:30pm

Cap Decorating Challenge

Dinner, Awards, and Graduation — June 3 at 5:30pm

An outdoor dinner, awards ceremony, and graduation are planned for Thursday, June 3 at 5:30pm at Renaissance High School or the Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center depending on weather. Thank you for being patient during this challenging time and rest assured we will be providing additional details as soon they are available. We hope this letter helps to provide some basic information for that day.

A group photo will be taken by Winship Photography and students will be provided the opportunity to have individual portraits taken in cap and gown.

3:45pm - Graduates arrive at Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center for Graduation Rehearsal. (Graduates Only)
5:30pm - Graduates, families and friends arrive at the north side of Renaissance High School for an Outdoor Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Each senior may bring up to six guests, please RSVP to 248-623-8060 with your number of guests so we can make dinner preparations. Each family will have their own table to enjoy some time together during a meal and celebrating success. We will also honor our outstanding seniors with awards at this time. Winship Studios will be on hand to take pictures and provide online access if you choose to purchase any.
6:45pm - Graduates, families and friends arrive at Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center for 7pm Commencement.

This will be a great time of celebration for all that Renaissance Seniors have achieved.

Commencement Cruise — June 5, 1pm-4pm

On Saturday, June 5 from 1pm-4pm, graduates will be invited to decorate their caps and cars to participate in a Commencement Cruise around Clarkston with stops at all of our school campuses, as well as favorite photo destinations around town, like Depot Park. The community will be encouraged to paint the town blue and gold. Visit www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/cruise2021 for all of the details and information about how families, friends, neighbors and local businesses can get involved!

Class of 2021 Commencement Cruise Website

Senior Send-Off — June 5, 1pm-4pm (Drop-In)

Updated MAY 10, 2021

The Senior Executive Board is planning a free “Senior Send-Off” bonus experience on Saturday, June 5. During the Commencement Cruise, outdoor areas of the Clarkston High School campus will remain open for seniors to stop by on a drop-in basis between 1pm and 4pm. There will be music, photo back-drops, and other fun surprises. Seniors are welcome to dress up (or come as you are!) and take photos with friends.

2020-2021 Memory Book

Other Ways We Will Celebrate the Class of 2021

Updated May 10, 2021

The Clarkston Coalition for Youth is sponsoring its second "You've Been Capped" Campaign. If you would like to participate, please complete the link below and share a special memory or well wishes for a member of the graduating class. Clarkston Coalition for Youth "You've Been Capped Campaign."
Senior parents have created a Facebook group for the Clarkston community to Adopt-a-Senior, show support and celebrate them. Nominate your senior at CHS & RHS Adopt a Senior.
CHS stadium lights and scoreboard will be illuminated in honor of the Class of 2021 from June 3-7.
Congratulatory signage will adorn the CHS & RHS campus, district marquees, and in downtown Clarkston.
Each graduate's name and photo will be featured in a special edition of the Clarkston News and in Clarkston Living magazine.
Personalized written well-wishes from current and former teachers will be mailed to each graduate along with a congratulatory letter from the Superintendent.

Senior Survey

Each year, Clarkston Community Schools is required to summarize the post-high school plans for all seniors. We must be able to report to the Board of Education and the State of Michigan the percentage of students going to college, business or trade school, military service, etc.

Please complete the senior survey that was emailed to you as soon as possible.