What is Grad Night? Grad Night is a party for graduating seniors of the Saratoga High School Class of 2024. The party will start on June 6th, 2024 at 10:00pm and end on June 7th at 6:00am. This celebratory event will be held on the school campus in a safe environment under the supervision of parents and school staff. The only opportunity for the students to be on campus overnight !!! We plan to use the Large Gym, Small Gym, Quad, and Falcon's Football Field. There will be plenty of food and drinks provided through the night and special treats in the morning! Click here to see past memories of Grad Night just to get an idea! Should I encourage my senior need to attend Grad Night? Graduating from high school is a significant milestone in a student's life. Your teenager is now going to venture forth into the world attending college, working or taking a gap year. Marking this achievement with a celebration makes it meaningful. The only party that is open to the entire SHS class of 2024 is the Grad Night Party. In past years, over 90% of the graduating class attended the event. For parents, Grad Night offers a worry free, safe, supervised place for your teen to celebrate with their classmates.
What happens at Grad Night? The Grad Night party typically includes games (in the past we have had inflatables, photo booth, casino, etc.), music, activities, prizes, viewing of the senior video, food and beverage stations just to name a few. The party is supervised with parents and staff making sure the event is safe and fun for everyone.
Why does my senior need a ticket for Grad Night? The Grad Night committee wants your student to have an opportunity to celebrate their high school experience. The evening includes games, food and entertainment. All this is covered by the cost of the ticket. The committee tries its very best to keep costs as low as possible. The time and effort put in by the committee is voluntary - your ticket price only goes towards paying for items that need to be purchased for the party.
Can my senior bring a guest or relative to the Grad Night party? No. Only students of the Saratoga High School Class of 2024 may attend.
What if my senior has food allergies? Please complete the Special Dietary Requirements question when you buy a ticket. It is important that the food committee gets this information. We will do our best to accommodate all food allergies. You may email specific allergy information to [email protected]
Is a late arrival to the Grad Night Party acceptable? Your student must arrive on time. The arrival time is from 10:00pm-10:30pm on June 6th at the main quad entrance.
Can students leave the party before 6am? Students will need to be signed out by a parent/guardian in order to leave the party prior to 6 am - no exceptions. Check-out will take place at the Volunteer Check-in table at the main entrance to the quad. They will not be allowed to re-enter the party. Please email s[email protected] by June 5th for early departure. Is the Grad Night party different from Senior Prom? Yes, these are two separate events. The Senior Prom is an event hosted by the Student Council (ASB), and is a formal affair normally hosted in an off-campus location. The Senior Class Officers will be communicating with your students about the Senior Prom. Grad Night is an informal event held on-campus and is organized by the SHS Parent Community and the SHS School Staff. It is not an official school event since your child is no longer a student at SHS after they graduate earlier on this day!
What are Memory Boards? Memory boards are a cherished part of Grad Night. Parents (or a creative family member) creates a collage of photos and momentos to commemorate their graduating senior. Memory boards are displayed days before and during Grad Night. The seniors love to see each other's boards. After Grad Night, you may keep the board as memory of your student's high school years. Visit Memory Board Instructions.
How can I help? We are grateful for any help you can provide. ALL Senior Families are encouraged to help out for AT LEAST one shift. Please sign up here.
What are the key points I should keep top of mind for my student(s)?
Grad night entry is from 10:00pm-10:30pm on June 6th at the main Quad entrance.
Students must not arrive late.
No backpacks or drinks are allowed.
Wear comfy clothes to romp around but ALSO bring warm clothes and a blanket.
There will be a coat room to store personal items.
There will be plenty of food/drinks all night long from snacks and desserts to coffee/hot cocoa. Everyone will be very well taken care of.
Personal possessions must be available for inspection upon request.