Senior Class Information

Mandatory Senior Meeting Dates for Class of 2027

Monday, August 24 - First Day of Classes
- Topic: Kicking Off Senior Year; Start of Senior Fundraiser
Tuesday, November 10, 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. in Auditorium
- Topic: Ordering Graduation Kit; Whole Class Picture
Tuesday, April 27, 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. in Auditorium
- Topic: Reviewing End of Senior Year Events; Distribution of (2) Senior Recognition Ceremony tickets to all seniors
Graduation Practice + Senior Sendoff - Wednesday, May 26, 9:00 a.m., Auditorium
- Topic: Graduation Practice; Senior Sendoff Parade; Distribution of Senior Items and (8) Graduation Tickets

Senior Class of 2027 Dues ($180.00) - deadline is Friday, January 29, 2027

What are senior dues?

--Every senior is responsible for paying $180 senior dues. Delcastle senior dues include:

*Yearbook

*Senior Class T-Shirt

*Senior Drawstring Bag

*Senior Sendoff Celebration at Graduation Rehearsal

*Graduation Yard Sign

*Graduation Kit, including gown, hood, cap (2 caps: 1 to decorate, 1 that must remain clean), and tassel

When do I receive my senior items?

--Your Graduation Kit (gown, hood, caps, and tassel) arrive by late April. They will be distributed once they are delivered to the school during your lunch.

--The remaining items will be distributed at your Senior Sendoff following your Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 26 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Failure to pay your Senior Dues will prevent you from buying tickets for Winter Ice Ball, Prom, or receiving Graduation Tickets.

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Senior Prom - Friday, May 14, 2027, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

- Location: Executive Banquet and Conference Center in Newark, DE

- Tickets will go on sale after Spring Break in April 2027.

- This event is for Delcastle Seniors and one guest. Similar to Homecoming, guest forms must be completed in advance of the Prom.

- Dress Code: Formal. Tuxedo, shirt/tie, dress pants, dress, dress shoes. No jeans, dirty sneakers, flip-flops, or slides are permitted.

- Prom King and Queen nominations and voting will take place in late March 2027.

Senior Recognition - Tuesday, May 4, 2027, 1:00 p.m.

- In the Delcastle gymnasium.

- Seniors eat "A" Lunch @ 11:17 a.m., then go to career area at 12:00 p.m.

- Career Areas will line up at 12:30 p.m.

- Ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.

- Formal attire is required.

- 2 guest tickets per senior will be distributed at your Mandatory Senior Meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2027. There are NO exceptions.

- Wear your graduation gown, grey hood, and your decorated cap.

Class of 2027 Graduation Rehearsal + Senior Sendoff - Wednesday, May 26, 9:30 a.m.

We begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. You will need time to check-in, so please arrive by 9:00 a.m.
Wear your decorated cap and a shirt that represents what you'll be doing in the fall (college, military, work)
After Rehearsal, you will walk the halls for the last time as a Delcastle Technical High School student in the Senior Send-off Parade.
Rehearsal will be followed by your Senior Sendoff in the Delcastle Stadium. You will receive your (8) graduation tickets, drawstring bag, yearbook, senior t-shirt, and graduation yard sign.

Class of 2027 Graduation - Wednesday, June 2, 1:30 p.m.

Graduation 2027

- Location: University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center.

- Graduates report to the University of Delaware at 12:30 p.m. Doors open for guests at 12:30 p.m.

- Dress Code: shirt/tie, dress slacks, dress, dress shoes. No slides, flip-flops, or sneakers will be permitted.

- Wear your Graduation Gown, Cap, Grey Hood, and Tassel. Your cap must not have any decoration on it!

- Acceptable medallions and sashes: SkillsUSA, HOSA, BPA, Honor Society, Student Council, Athletic medallions, Military sash.

- 8 tickets per student will be distributed at the Mandatory Graduation Practice + Senior Sendoff. There are no extra tickets.

- Handicap-accessible seating is available with no pass. These seats will only be provided to those in need plus one guest.

- Guests: The Bob Carpenter Center does not permit noisemakers, balloons, or posters. Please leave them in your car.

Patricia Halpin Delcastle Social Studies Instructor; Co-Advisor, Class of 2027

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Shawn Lane Instructor, 9th Grade DFTA; Co-Advisor, Class of 2027

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