Celebrating Centaurus Seniors

 

Updated 5/19/21

Congratulations, graduates! View the district's celebration website here!

* Final 2021 CHS Graduation Communication 5/19/21 *

Última comunicación para la graduación 2021 5/19/21

Centaurus Class of 2021 Students and Families-

Graduation is almost here!  We can’t wait to see you at our graduation ceremony on Friday, 5/21, starting at 4:30 pm at Recht Field in Boulder.  Please read through these final updates so that you are prepared for Friday.

• Parking Updates

  • Please view the Graduation Parking Map at this link to see parking options for graduation.  

  • Please note that you will not be assigned a specific parking lot. Park in Lots A, B, or C, and follow signs and directions to the stadium.

• Arrival Time

  • You will not be able to enter the parking lots until 3:30pm. Please be patient getting into the parking lots, but make sure that you give yourself plenty of time to be seated in the stadium as the graduation ceremony will start promptly at 4:30pm. 

  • Please note that there will be another graduation ceremony following ours on Friday, so we will need to clear the stadium and parking lots soon after the conclusion of our graduation. 

• Seating Choices

  • Directions

    • When you enter the stadium, you will have three choices for seating and will be directed to your chosen area (as long as there is still space).  Please follow this link to view seating options

      • Area #1:  Field behind graduates

      • Area #2:  North Bleachers

      • Area #3:  South Bleachers

  • Pods

    • Seating at graduation is in pods of four seats.  Please form groups of four prior to entering the stadium and plan to sit together.  This will allow us to maximize our seating and ensure that all of our guests are able to sit closer to the graduates and stage.

• Mask Requirements

  • Masks are recommended but not required for the outdoor graduation ceremony.  Please make your decision based on what is best for you and your family.

Important Dates for the Class of 2021 (see below for more details)

March 30 Goodie Bags for all seniors!

April 21    Goodie Bags for all seniors!

April 21    Jostens onsite to distribute announcement orders

April 23    Senior Posters due; on display through graduation

May 7       Senior Prom

May 12     Goodie Bags for all seniors! 

May 13     Graduation speech auditions

May 14     Senior Awards presentation available

May 15    Car Parade

May 15    Senior Celebration (Safe Night/After Prom)

Last week!

May 17    Regular asynchronous day

May 18    Regular class day/Check out

May 19    Regular class day/Check out/Rite of Passage (during advisory)

May 20    11:30am Graduation Practice and Lunch, CHS stadium

May 21    Graduation Ceremony

 

Celebrations and Important Information for the Class of 2021

Adopt-A-Senior

As part of our spring senior celebrations, we are again offering the Adopt A Senior option!

Please visit the Facebook group - Adopt a 2021 Centaurus High School Senior - to sign up your senior or to sponsor a senior.

** Participation in this group is totally voluntary and private.

Announcement Orders

Graduation announcement delivery is coming! Please stop by the Counseling Corner during lunch on Wednesday, April 21 to pick up your order. Any remaining balance is due at this time. You will receive an invoice via email from Jostens.

Orders not picked up on 4/21 may not be immediately available. Caps and gowns will be delivered closer to the ceremony. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Jostens Representative, Lindsay Bellus, at 970-223-7119 or via email at bellusoffice@jostens.com.

Ceremony

The Centaurus graduation ceremony is Friday, May 21 at 4:30pm.

Students are now allowed SIX guests at the ceremony!

DATE:       Friday, May 21, 2021
PLACE:    Christian Recht Field, 1604 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302.
TIME:

3:30 PM – Graduates and their guests can arrive at the ceremony between 3:30 PM-4:30 PM.  

Parking will be limited, make sure you give yourself enough time to find parking and to get into the field.

4:30 PM – Graduation ceremony begins

Please Note:  We will not be able to reschedule the event due to weather, so please be prepared for any and all possible weather conditions during the ceremony.  

SEATING:

Each graduate will be allowed 6 guests; Each guest will need to arrive wearing a wristband.  Graduates will each be given 6 wristbands when they check out with their counselor.  
The Graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM.
    
ADA Seating:  There will be areas available for ADA seating at Recht Field.  Please contact Nina Hankla at nina.hankla@bvsd.org if you or your guests require accommodated seating.  

DRESS:    

We expect that graduates take the opportunity to celebrate this important achievement by dressing appropriately.  Students should wear clothes and shoes that are both comfortable and look nice - in line with a dress code that aims to show respect for the graduation ceremony.  Graduates are allowed to decorate their cap to display their unique personality; as long as the decorations are appropriate, respectful, and don’t distract from the ceremony.  

Ceremony Livestream

The ceremony will be livestreamed as well. Please share this link with family and friends unable to attend the Centaurus High School ceremony: https://livestream.com/loclyzmedia/centaurusgraduation2021.

Checkout

Seniors can pick up their check out sheet on Tuesday, May 18th in the Counseling Corner. 
Seniors will collect necessary signatures on May 18th and/or 19th. Once all other signatures are obtained, graduates will check out of school with their counselor.
Upon checkout, counselors will give graduates:
        Cap and gown unit
        All academic award information
        6 wristbands for guests to attend the graduation ceremony

Goodie Bags
Dedicated parent volunteers worked tirelessly provide treats to all seniors on three dates during quarter 4!

The final senior treat day is planned for Wednesday, May 12. Seniors should stop by the Student Center when they arrive on campus to pick up their gift and earn a chance to receive a surprise item. Students on home learning may pick up their bag from the front office that week.

Previous event dates were April 21 and March 30. Enjoy these photos from the first goodie bag distribution:

Graduation Practice and Lunch

All seniors are expected to attend the Senior Luncheon on Thursday, May 20 at the school stadium.

Please arrive by 11:30am to receive important last minute graduation information. We will serve lunch at noon for you to enjoy with your classmates. 

Lunch will be catered by Firehouse Subs and Maui Wowi smoothies.

Prom
Prom for our Senior class will be Friday, May 7th, from 8pm to 10pm at Lionsgate Event Center in Lafayette.

• Check this link for the latest details on Senior Prom!
• Senior Prom tickets are on sale now! Access Rev Trak to purchase tickets online.
• This is a Centaurus Senior only prom.  We unfortunately will not be able to accommodate any other students or outside guests.  
• We will be working with the event center staff to implement the state guidelines and ensure the safety of our students

Parade
Join us for the Car Parade celebrating the Class of 2021 - Saturday, May 15 at noon.

More details in this flyer: English / Spanish

Senior Celebration!

All seniors are invited to participate in this fun event!

The celebration will be held on Saturday, May 15th from 5 pm – 8:30 pm at the Lafayette YMCA (2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026).
 
Stop by to see classmates and enjoy swimming, ice skating, games, prizes, and snacks!
 
We are asking for a $5.00 admission fee for the event and you will need to register and fill out a health form. You will need to bring a face mask and follow social distancing guidelines while in the YMCA.  You will also need to sign a participation waiver.

Parents – we need volunteers!!   Please see our Sign-up Genius list and help out if you can.

Interested in learning more about the events surrounding the Senior Celebrations? Check out the website: https://centaurussnap.org/ 

CSNAP: Senior Celebration is not affiliated or endorsed by BVSD or Centaurus High School. This is an event run 100% by CHS parents in a partnership with the YMCA. 

Senior Outstanding Student Fees
As we near the end of the school year, this is a reminder to please check the balance of your student’s fees. Please access your Infinite Campus Parent/Student portal to review this information. 
 
Payment of fees can be made through the Rev Trak on-line payment system.
 
If you need financial assistance with class fees, you may apply for free and reduced lunch. Please use the IC Parent Portal to apply.
 
If you have any questions regarding your fees, please call Suyapa Koeller, Treasurer, at 720-561-5367 or email Suyapa.Koeller@bvsd.org
 
Senior Posters
5/18/21 - Senior posters are available to pickup in the main office. Please be sure to re-claim your poster before graduation!

Senior posters are a celebration collage of your child's years growing up.  Please be sure your student is represented in the Senior Hall of Fame.

Questions? Email Beth@zorgdrager.org for examples or ideas!

• 22"x28"  poster board (red, white, or blue) -- NO FOAM BOARD!
• 15-25 photos of your senior student - can be printed at Walgreens, Costco, etc. 
• FLAT decorations with stickers, stencils, markers or cutout letters
• Write student's first & last name and phone number on the back of the poster, even if their name is displayed on the front.
• Take your poster to Morrell Printing in Lafayette for lamination by Friday April 23rd (This cost is covered by CHS). 

Posters are due Friday, April 23rd by 3:00pm.

Senior Celebration Donations
These donations will allow us to support school and parent efforts to celebrate and recognize our Seniors this spring. Money will be used for senior signs, senior goodie bags, and other activities to show them how much we appreciate the Class of 2021.

If you would like to donate, please use this link to access the Senior Celebration Donation item on the web store Rev Trak.