July 15, 2020

iPad drop-off July 20-22

Graduates: Any student who graduated from East Aurora High School who has not returned their issued iPad must do so next week during on one of the designated days and times. iPads should be returned to door #8, which is across from the stadium. Please return any other school items that still need to be returned as well.

Schedule:
Monday July 20: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 21, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 22, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

July 14, 2020

Virtual Graduation Ceremony link available

We look forward to honoring all of our graduates at our Virtual Graduation Ceremony on July 23rd at 5:00 p.m. The online event is being produced by a company called StageClip. StageClip will share a link for viewing the ceremony a day or two prior to the ceremony. The website link for the East Aurora High School Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony is: eastaurora.stageclip.com

July 13, 2020

Graduation Photo Gallery now available

The photographer has released the Class of 2020 Graduation Photo Gallery. Graduates and families may view and order photos using this link:
https://www.beckymokelke.com/eahs2020

June 11, 2020

2020 Graduation Photos

Senior Class of 2020: Good news! We will offer graduates the opportunity to take individual professional photos in full academic regalia with their diploma covers on stage by our beautiful stadium at EAHS!

We are truly disappointed that we are not able to do a grand celebration to honor your high school graduation. We have been working to find an opportunity to celebrate each of you and remain within the safety guidelines of our region.

Members of the Class of 2020 will be able to be photographed, as another opportunity to commemorate your achievements and provide you with a memento of your success.

Come to be photographed on your scheduled date and time (see below) — in full cap and gown, and any cords you may have earned. Bring your diploma covers to receive your diploma too!

Graduation Photo Dates/Times

Date: Monday, June 22, 2020 (Rain Date – Monday, June 29, 2020)
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last Name: A – Barraza (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Last Name: Barrera – Cere (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Last Name: Cerv – D (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 (Rain Date – Tuesday, June 30, 2020)
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last Name: E – Gaytan (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Last Name: Gb – Herrej (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Last Name: Herr – Lui (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 (Rain Date – Wednesday, July 1, 2020)
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last Name: Luj – Mora (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Last Name: More – Perd (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Last Name: Pere – Riva (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2020 (Rain Date – Thursday, July 2, 2020)
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last Name: Rive – Sali and ESL I & II (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Last Name: Salm – U (11:00 – 2:00 PM)
Last Name: V – Z (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

All vehicles will use State St. to enter by the parking lot, at the south end of the stadium. School employees will direct you to the designated photo area. When directed, the graduate only will exit your car to pose for a professional photo. IMPORTANT: to ensure proper social distancing, students and family members will remain in their vehicle until signaled to exit by a staff member. Please understand that to ensure we are following CDC and IDPH guidelines, only the student is allowed to participate in the graduation photo. For questions, please contact: the High School Main Office at 630-299-8000 or the Principal’s Office at 630-299-8130. 

2020 Graduation Photo Information – English

 

June 9, 2020

Virtual Graduation information

Hello Seniors!

As we move closer to our Virtual Graduation Ceremony, you have a very important task to complete. Please log into your student email address, look for a message from Marching Order, and follow the directions and links provided. If you have any questions, please use the contact information listed in the email, or you can reach out to the high school.

We look forward to honoring all of our graduates at our Virtual Graduation Ceremony on July 23rd.

Professionally,

Jonathan Simpson
Principal
East Aurora High School

May 29, 2020

A Letter from the Principal

Hello Tomcats!

First, my apologies for not sending this message to you a bit sooner. However, today I want to provide you with some important updates regarding events designed to celebrate our Class of 2020.

We recently received further direction on graduation from the Kane County Health Department, as well as the Kane County Regional Office of Education. Together they recommend that school districts in Kane County do not conduct any type of in-person graduation ceremony, based on current levels of COVID-19 activity in Kane County. DuPage County officials have also issued these recommendations.

The Restore Illinois Plan specifies different phases. We expect to move to Phase 3 by May 29. Phase 3 allows for gatherings of 10 or fewer. You may have heard about other high schools holding small in-person graduations. These events are being held in other counties where they do not have the same limitations.

Unfortunately, from the direction and recommendations given, we must cancel the Prom event that was rescheduled for July 18, as well as the in-person graduation ceremony scheduled for August 1.

We feel so badly for all our students and families, and we know you are disappointed, too.

If there is any consolation through all of this bad news, it is that through a creative and safe way, we are able to honor our Class of 2020 through a “virtual” graduation. Please be sure to see information on the Virtual Graduation Ceremony scheduled for July 23 at 5:00 p.m. I strongly encourage all our Class of 2020 to participate.

The Virtual Graduation Ceremony will allow us to have key aspects of a traditional ceremony with speeches and a student processional. Students will have an individual slide and audio clip that recognizes their graduation and their accomplishments.

We want to do everything possible to celebrate and recognize our seniors. In addition to distributing yard signs, spotlighting our Seniors on social media, and holding the professional virtual graduation, East High will publish a booklet celebrating and commemorating our Class of 2020.

The last week of May we also hosted a drive-through cap & gown pick-up at East High in vehicles. I hope you and your student were able to attend. If not, please stop by Door #8 of the high school between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to pick up your cap and gown, cords and honors.

Seniors, please continue to monitor your student email account for important messages from StageClip and MarchingOrder. Please watch the district/high school websites, social media accounts, and phone blast system, for updated information.

If you have any questions on this information, please know you can reach out directly with questions at jsimpson@d131.org or 630-299-8130. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Professionally,
Jonathan Simpson, Principal
East Aurora High School

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May 26, 2020

East High School to celebrate Class of 2020 with virtual graduation

East Aurora High School will celebrate the Class of 2020 with a Virtual Graduation Ceremony. The online event will take place on Thursday, July 23, at 5:00 p.m.

The virtual graduation event is being held in response to the current challenges surrounding the COVID-19 global health crisis. The May 22 traditional graduation ceremony was postponed and is currently rescheduled to take place on August 1 at Northern Illinois University.

While there is no clear indication on whether it will be possible to hold a traditional ceremony in August, a committee of East High leadership, including students and parents, all wanted to be certain the Class of 2020 was honored for their accomplishments.

“While we know that the virtual event doesn’t make up for an in-person graduation ceremony, we still want to celebrate and honor the resilient Class of 2020,” said Jon Simpson, principal at East High School. “Moving forward with the virtual graduation gives us a safe opportunity to celebrate.”

East High School has partnered with Herff Jones, in collaboration with technology partners StageClip and MarchingOrder, to hold the virtual graduation ceremony and recognize this year’s graduates.

Seniors will soon be contacted by Herff Jones and its partners through their District 131 student email address, with direction on how their photo and information will be collected prior to the final celebration.

The virtual ceremony will include all speeches that would take place in a traditional graduation, as well as recognition of academic awards and honors.

On the day of the virtual graduation ceremony, students and their families will visit a website hosted by StageClip that will allow them to experience a communal moment while they all watch the ceremony all at once. They will be able to view their photos and hear their names announced as part of a customized, personalized graduation experience.

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Class of 2020 Cap and Gown Pick Up on May 27th

Cap and Gown pick up will be available for members of the Class of 2020 on Wednesday, May 27 from 11:00 a.m.  – 4:00 p.m. at East Aurora High School along Tomcat lane by Door #8.

Students will enter East Aurora High School through State St., or 6^th Ave, following a prescribed path that allows them to pick-up their cap & gown as well as diploma cover. We will also have senior yard signs available for those students that have not picked them up yet. In order to ensure proper social distancing, students are not allowed to exit their vehicle during this time, and no one will be permitted to walk through the line. *Please note that a photo ID will be required at the time of pick-up.

 

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Senior Class Yard Sign Pick Up

• Drive up pick-up is Friday, May 8th from 11 AM-5 PM
• Students will enter the parking lot behind the stadium and follow the cones to form two lines down Tomcat Ln.
• Students will not exit their cars.
• Students need to bring their ID with them and they will be given the yard sign.

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East High announces rescheduled dates for prom, graduation

East Aurora High School has announced new dates for two major events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

East High’s Prom has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 18, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. at the Hilton Double Tree, Lisle/Naperville.

The Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center.

District 131 has formed a district-wide committee to explore options for other events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The committee will develop additional back up plans, as needed, in the event that the August 1 Graduation cannot be held due to restrictions related to COVID-19.

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Cap and Gown Ordering for the Class of 2020

With final exams in full swing and the start of second semester right around the corner, the East Aurora High School Graduation Ceremony on May 22 will be here before we know it.  Despite over 750 expected graduates, only 500 have already ordered their Cap and Gown for the event, and far fewer have paid for the garments. Any member of the senior class with questions about their cap and gown order can call Elizbeth Elsner at Herff Jones at 815-756-4743 or email her at eelsner-1@herffjones.com. If a member of the class of 2020 knows they have not ordered their cap and gown yet, they can do so at www.HerffJonesIL.com. Follow the link below for step by step instructions on ordering caps and gowns online.

Cap and gown ordering instructions

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Last Chance for Senior Portraits to Appear in the 2019-20 Yearbook

In order to appear in the yearbook, students that have not already had their portrait taken at school must go to the Visual Image Photography (VIP) studio in Wheeling, IL . Students that have not already had their portrait taken should do so no later than January 17.  Saturday sessions are by appointment only. Call 847-499-9300 for more information

VIP Wheeling Studio Information:

• 600 Northgate Pkwy
• Suite K
• Wheeling, IL 60090
• T: 847.499.9300
• Monday-Friday: 10am to 6pm

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FAFSA Night on 11/18

Anyone planning to attend any sort of post-secondary education or training during the 2020/2021 school year should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the end of 2019. It will still be available to students in January of 2020 and beyond, but students are better served filing early than later when it comes to optimum funding.  Financial Aid professionals from ISAC will be on hand at EAHS on 11/18 to actively assist families with the filing of their FAFSAs. If families want to schedule a separate appoint with Martha Gutierrez, our EAHS ISAC representative, they can email her at Martha.Gutierrez@illinois.gov or call (630) 946-3688. She speaks Spanish, as well.

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HOMECOMING 2019: A Night on the Red Carpet

The Homecoming 2019 dance, “A Night on the Red Carpet, is Saturday September 28th. Any students who wish to nominate someone for Homecoming Court can pick up a form in the Main Office or outside room 362. Forms are due NO later than Wednesday, September 18th. Also, any student who’d like to bring a NON-East High guest, must pick up a guest pass form and complete it NO later than Friday, September 20th.

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College Kickoff  Presentation for EAHS Class  of 2020

College Kick off

Important Senior Dates

Thursday, July 23, 5:00 p.m:
Virtual Graduation Ceremony

Email Senior Class Sponsors:
Ken Gerk and Lisa Kendall