Tantramar Regional High School
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Congratulations on your child reaching this point in his or her high school career! At the forefront of our thoughts is graduation and we are working diligently to ensure that your child’s graduation is memorable. The following information in this letter pertains to information surrounding your son or daughter’s graduation year.
GRAD FEE
The expenses of graduation can be significant and although we do everything we can to keep these costs as low as possible, there are some expenses that cannot be eliminated. To cover these expenses each graduate is asked to pay a $100.00 fee which can be paid in two separate increments. The first installment is due by November 14, 2017 and the second installment is due on February 1, 2018. Payments can be made through the TRHS website via School Cash Online or at the school office during lunch hour (12:15-1:00 pm). Unfortunately, cheques are NOT accepted.
The following is a breakdown of some of the major costs which are incurred for the Graduation ceremony, Prom and Safe Grad.
- Rental of a Graduation gown
- Purchase of a memento cap and tassel
- Rental of Convocation Hall
- Graduation Banquet
- Prom and Safe Grad
- Graduation reception for grads and family
- Graduation activities
FUNDRAISING
The Grad Class of 2018 will be organizing a variety of fundraisers throughout the year to help cover additional costs that are not covered by the grad fee. Your son or daughter may be asked to help participate in these fundraisers throughout the year. Not only do these fundraisers raise money but they provide the graduates with an opportunity to come together and create lasting memories.
The first Grad fundraiser to take place this year is our gift card raffle. In the past this fundraiser has been extremely successful raising over five thousand dollars last year alone. Graduates are asked to donate a gift card of your choosing and give it to the office or Ms. Hardy. Grads will also be asked to sell tickets on the gift basket. There will be prizes involved with this fundraiser as well! For additional information please contact Ms. Candace Hardy at
SAFE GRAD
This year’s prom theme and Safe Grad venue will be determined by the Graduation Class of 2018 and organized by the Grad Class executive committee. More information on the Safe Grad location will be given to parents when a decision has been made. Although there is no additional charge for a graduate to attend, there is a charge for guests who will be attending prom and safe grad with a graduate.
TRHS staff and students ask that you assist us by supporting our focus by not hosting celebrations before any Grad activities (Grad banquet, Grand March, Prom, etc.) that may involve alcohol. Graduation activities are school events, so if it is believed that a graduate or guest is the under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they will be sent home. We want this evening to be memorable for all the right reasons.
SAFE GRAD (Con’t)
A Safe Grad permission slip outlining the night’s events will be sent home to parents at a later date. Please note, students who do not abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to Prom or Safe Grad will not be permitted to attend the Graduation Ceremony.
GRAD REPORT CARDS
Report cards for graduates will be given out the morning of Friday, June 22, 2018 after Safe Grad is over. For those that are not attending Safe Grad, report cards can be picked up at the school on Friday June 22, 2018 between 8:30 – 11:30 am.
GRADUATION GOWNS
Graduates will be sized for their grad gown and one will be rented for them for the Graduation ceremony. Graduates are expected to return their gown to Ms. Hardy at TRHS NO LATER than 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2018. These gowns are rented and need to be returned to the company after the ceremony.
GRADUATION TICKETS
Each graduate will initially receive seven tickets (two red tickets-priority seating and five blue tickets-general seating) for the graduation ceremony. These tickets will be given to students the week of June 4 – 8 during the review week if Grad fees have been paid in full. Additional tickets for the ceremony can be requested by contacting Carole McKiel in the school office at 364-4294. These additional tickets will be given graduates the morning of the Graduation rehearsal, June 20, 2018.
GRADUATION PHOTOS and GRADUATION RINGS
Information regarding photos and rings will be given to graduates at an assembly planned for November 17, 2017.
GRAD CLASS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Lauren Shaw Kathryn Whittemore
Delaney Acton Kimberly Cadman
Mackenzie Allen Kaitlyn Barkley
Carly Phinney Izzy Adams
If you would like to volunteer throughout the year at any of our events or activities, please let us know!
As always, you can also check out our TRHS website – for the most up-to-date Grad news and information.
Finally, if ever you have any questions regarding graduation events or activities feel free to contact Ms. Candace Hardy at
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday June 15, 2018
Deadline for Final Transcript requests. These must be submitted to Carole McKiel
Wednesday June 20, 2018
8:30 – 11:30 am Mandatory Graduation rehearsal for Graduates at Convocation Hall on the Mount Allison University campus
Thursday June 21, 2018 (tentative times)
5:00 pmProm photo opportunity for public at the Swan Pond, Mount Allison
6:30 pmGrads arrive for lineup for Grand March
7:00 pmDoors open for ticket holders for Grand March
7:30 pmGrand March begins
8:00–11:00 pmProm
11:00 pm–6:00 amSafe Grad
Saturday June 23, 2018 – Graduation Ceremony Day
9:00 amGrads to be at Convocation Hall
9:30 amDoors open to family and friends
10:00 amGraduation ceremony begins
12:00 pmGraduation Reception at TRHS
ADDITIONAL DATES/DEADLINES and INFORMATION
November 29 – December 7
Graduation Pictures – book appointment online at
November 14
Grad sweaters sale begins
Deadline Grad Baby Picture Yearbook submission December 20, 2017
Baby pictures need to be submitted to Ms. Amy MacDonald or Kaitlyn Barkley. The graduates first and last name MUST be printed on the back of each baby picture. Electronic/digital copies will not be accepted. Physical copy of baby pictures ONLY.
Deadline for Grad Yearbook Ad February 16, 2018
Grad Yearbook Congratulations Ads Must complete and submit the form on the school webpage then pay $30 for the cost of the congratulations message via School Cash Online. The ad space is approximately business card sized. Ad space is LIMITED, so please place your order today!
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Matt Tozer - or Ms. Amy MacDonald –