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Cap and Gown Distribution
Gown distribution will occur on Thursday, May 14 during resource period for both current students and early graduates.  This will take place in the gym lobby between 1-1:40pm.  ALL students picking up their gowns must be in good academic status, have any outstanding fees paid and have their ACP completed.  Caps and tassels will be handed out the following week on Friday, May 22nd during graduation practice.

Cap and Gown Order Information 
Cap, gown and tassel orders and payments can now be placed by using one of the two links found below.  To avoid extra fees, all orders MUST be completed by Tuesday, December 30th.  Cost for the cap, gown and tassel unit is $37.98.  These will be shipped to the school.  Any other items purchased outside of these will be sent to your home address.

Use this link to purchase the basics of cap, gown and tassel unit

Use this link to purchase other items from Herff Jones along with your cap, gown and tassel unit

Graduation for the class of 2026 will be on Friday, May 22nd at 7:00pm at RLHS. The location of the event will be at the Friess Family Athletic Complex. In case of inclement weather graduation will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. We request that all graduates dress appropriately for the ceremony. Participants are not allowed to wear spiked heels, as walking on the field surface may cause injury. The long gowns and spiked heels could cause an accident on stage steps as well. It is expected that each graduate will press his/her gown for the event. Students are expected to be at the high school by 6:30pm for this event.

Graduation Practice Graduation practice will take place in the morning on Friday, May 22nd. All seniors attending graduation are expected to be at practice. The day will begin at 8am with a senior breakfast in the cafeteria. Afterwards, seniors will receive their caps and board buses to say thanks and good-bye at our elementary and middle schools. Lastly, we will meet on the patio in front of the concession stand as we prepare for practice. At the end of practice, students will receive their tassels.

Those interested in trying out senior class speaker, tryouts will take place on Wednesday, May 6th during resource time in Mr. Thurston's room 131.  All those interested in trying out for senior class speaker will need to pick up the necessary information from Mr. Thurston.

Some of the following scholarship opportunities ask for the document to be returned to the Student Services Department.  In order to submit you have the following options: 

• email all documents to drostj@ricelake.k12.wi.us
• bring hard copies of documents to Student Services

With either option, Mrs. Drost will ensure that they will be submitted to the applicable scholarship program. Please include your name, scholarship you are applying for, and contact information. 

As always, feel free to contact Mrs. Drost by email with questions on any scholarships!

Click here for the list of scholarships.

Congratulations on being awarded a scholarship to further your education!

CLICK HERE to submit a request for your scholarship to be disbursed to your desired college. If the scholarship you were awarded is not listed on the following form, please contact the organization/foundation for information on how to receive payment. 
*A copy of your class schedule is required in order to complete the form*

On Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00pm, RLHS will be hosting its annual Senior Awards Night. Seniors who will  be receiving scholarships/awards on this night will receive an invitation to attend along with their family.  The location of this event will be in the RLHS auditorium.  

Post-Secondary Senior Planning and Informational Guide-Please refer to this helpful guide for information on applying for colleges, financial aid and other information.

Seniors are expected to have a completed Academic Career Plan - ACP (formerly e-portfolio) prior to graduation.  This ACP must be completed to go on the senior trip, participate in graduation ceremonies and to receive a diploma.  Use this link to locate resources on fulfilling the necessary requirements for the ACP. 

The deadline for senior picture submission is February 1st, 2026.  Any student wanting their senior picture in the yearbook needs to have it submitted to the yearbook advisor by this date. 

Community Service Day for the senior class will be on Wednesday, April 15th.  

This year's senior class trip will take place on Friday, May 15th.  Location of the trip will be to the Mall of America!  Cost will be $25 which will include coach bus transportation, unlimited ride wrist band to Nickelodeon Universe and a free round of miniature golf at Moose Mountain Adventure Golf.  The last day to sign up is Friday, April 24th. 

Transcript Information
In order to access final transcript information, all students need to register with Parchment.  This will allow students to be able to request and send transcripts to their preferred destinations online.  Students will need to set up an account with Parchment.  This is a free service to all students. Be sure to change the email address associated with your Parchment account (to a non-school district email address) so that you can continue using your account after graduation.

How to Order Your Transcript Instructions

Graduation Requirements

Senior Planning Guide

Apply Online - UW System (Online admission application for schools in the UW System)

College Goal Wisconsin

FAFSA 

Transfer Files:Use this document to help guide you through the process it will take in order to transfer any files, emails, or other materials to a personal email account. Your school account no longer be accessible to you after June 30.