Stafford High School Safe Graduation
Mission
Statement
The mission
of the Stafford High School Safe Graduation Committee is to provide a
fun, safe, and chaperoned celebration for the graduating seniors of
Stafford High School. Year-round fundraising by the committee
will provide the means to subsidize the alcohol and drug-free
celebration.
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What is a safe graduation
party?
The Stafford Safe Graduation Committee provides graduating students
with an all-night, alcohol and drug free celebration. The purpose
of Safe Graduation is to give students a safe alternative to
traditional celebrations. The Stafford safe Graduation Committee
is not school-sponsored, but is planned and organized by parents and
guardians. The funding for this activity is derived from the
generous donations from local businesses, organizations, and private
donations.
The Safe Graduation Party
The evening of safe graduation starts with the graduation
ceremony. After this ceremony and coordinating activities at the
high school, the students change into a provided "Safe Grad"
T-shirt. a graduating senior designs the aretwork for this
T-shirt. The students then get onto school buses which will take them
to the party location. The students are in a 'locked down"
facility until 5:00 a.m. the next morning. They are
rerurned to the high jvia buses. During the party there is adult
supervision at all times.
What will my son or daughter do during
this party?
There are always a variety of activities during the party. In the
past, students have had the opportunity to swim, play ping-pong,
foosball, and basketball. There have also been a hypnotist,
characaturist, and DJ to provide entertainment. As students
participate in activities, they earn tickets which are put into a
drawing for prizes. Food, including breakfast, is provided all
night.
How does my son or daughter attend?
In early or mid-May, graduating seniors will be given a flyer to take
home. Permission slips (and a nomimal fee to help defray costs)
need to be signed by a parent or guardian. A final head count is
needed several weeks before graduation so that the proper arrangements
can be made.
What can I do to help?
The Stafford Safe Graduation Committee is always looking for
volunteers! Your child does not need to be a senior in order for
you to participate. Please consider doing your part by
volunteering to chair a committee or work at a fundraising
activity. The night of the party we always welcome parents to
chaperone.
A letter is sent to every senior parent requesting assistance with
the festivities.
Parent Volunteers
The Stafford Safe Graduation committee would not have been able to
provide students with a safe graduation party if not for our parent
volunteers! Please consider one of the open positions. A
complete board allows a safe grad to run smoothly.
Support from local businesses and
private donations Our support from local businesses and private donations come in
many forms. Some send in monetary donations, while others donate
raffle items and gifts in-kind.