Seniors

Senior rah! Senior rah! Rah-rah, Senior! Senior year at Sidney High School is filled with traditions and special events.

Yellow Jacket Senior Life

Senior year starts off with the Senior Sunrise, a morning where senior students come together before the start of the new school year to greet each other and watch the sunrise. It's symbolic of the start of the final chapter at Sidney City Schools.

Of course, there are the traditional milestone events throughout the year like homecoming and prom, those final band, choir, orchestra concerts, and senior nights for various sports and clubs.

The school year ends with a variety of other traditions like Baccalaureate, senior picnic, graduation practice, clap out, and painting "The Wall."

The culminating event, of course, is graduation day.

Below you will find a schedule of senior events, however, we recommend you follow the instagram accounts on this page to ensure you don't miss other important senior events!

Get Social

Here are some accounts seniors and their families should follow on Instagram to keep up with senior activities and information.

@sidneyco27

@newsfromthehive

@sidneystudentgov

@sidneyhighschool_jackets

Important Senior Dates

Date	Event	Contact Person	Other Information
TBD	Financial Aid Night	SHS Counselors	5:30 PM SHS Library
September 22, 2026	Jostens Meeting SHS Students	937-552-9904 Jostens.com	7:30 AM
September 23, 2026	Individual Yearbook Photos	Mrs. Hanson & Mrs. Dunham; Picture Perfect
October 14, 2026	Senior Group Photos + Individual Retakes	Mrs. Hanson & Mrs. Dunham; Picture Perfect	Group Picture at 7:30 AM SHARP! Guys - Shirt & tie Ladies - Dress or dress slacks/blouse
October 15, 2026	Senior Meeting (Students Only)		SHS - 9:15 AM - Auditorium UVCC - 10:40 AM - Hartzell Hall
October 21, 2026	Jostens Meeting UVCC Students	937-552-9904 Jostens.com	7:30 AM
April 28, 2027	Senior Honor Roll Awards Ceremony	Mr. Gaier, Mr. Rioch, Mr. Lucius, Counselors, and Mrs. Voisard	10:15 AM For being on Honor Roll 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year
April 30, 2027	All Fees MUST be paid in full	Coaches, Mrs. Voisard	Beginning May 1, ONLY cash or money orders will be accepted. Cannot participate in graduation if fees are not paid.
May 3, 2027	National Decision Day Enrolled/Enlisted/Employed		Photo in the Gym Please wear a T-shirt to show your decision!
May 7, 2027	Graduation List Final	Mrs. Gaier, Mr. Rioch, Mr. Lucius, Counselors, Mrs. Voisard, and Mr. Spangler	No additions, no exceptions!
May 7, 2027	Senior Survey Due	Mrs. Voisard	Students will be sent a link to their Sidney City Schools email. Completing the Senior Survey is mandatory.
May 10 + 11, 2027	Senior Exams	SHS Teachers
May 10 + 11, 2027	All equipment and library books returned!	Coaches, teachers, Mrs. Hiatt, Mrs. Voisard	If not returned, you cannot participate in graduation.
May 10, 2027	Senior Scholarships & Honor Cord Ceremony	Mrs. Gaier, Mr. Boerger, Mr. Lucius, Counselors, Mrs. Voisard, and Mr. Spangler	6:30 PM SHS Auditorium Families will receive a letter in the mail inviting them to this event
May 11, 2027	Baccalaureate Ceremony	*OPTIONAL	6:30 PM Connection Point Church 1510 Campbell Road, Sidney *Seniors and their families are invited to attend. This event is optional for students.
May 12, 2027	Seniors' Last Day + Picnic	Mrs. Gaier, Mr. Boerger, Mr. Lucius, Mrs. Voisard, Deputy Zimmer, and Mr. Spangler	9:00 AM- 1:00 PM SHS Parking Lot
May 13, 2027	Graduation Practice + Clap Out	Mrs. Gaier, Mr. Boerger, Mr. Lucius, Mrs. Voisard, Counselors, and Mr. Spangler	Practice: 9:00 AM Practice is MANDATORY if you intend to walk at graduation. Clap Out: Approximately 10:30 AM (after practice)
May 15, 2027	Graduation	Mrs. Gaier, Mr. Boerger, Mr. Lucius, Mrs. Voisard, and Mr. Spangler	Processional begins at 10:00 AM Music by SHS Band, Choir, and Orchestra ahead of the ceremony.
June 2, 2027	Diploma Pick-Up Day*	Mrs. Voisard	9:00 AM-2:00 PM SHS Main Office *Pending UVCC/Edison Grades