Senior Timeline
Senior Yearbook Pictures:
Prestige Portraits are the photographer that will provide Senior Class photos for the Yearbook. If you HAVE NOT taken Senior pictures with Prestige, PLEASE contact them IMMEDIATELY to set up a time to go to their studio to ensure your photo is in the yearbook. Please contact Prestige Portraits for Senior sessions at 972-669-9200 or online at http://prestigeportraits.com . For questions or more information visit WWW.PrestigeDFW.com or by email PrestigeDFW@lifetouch.com for assistance. Let them know you are a student at RHS.
Class Ring OR Cap & Gown Orders:
At this time, ALL orders for Class Rings are to be done online through Balfour. Graduation Caps & Gowns are also ordered through Balfour, and at this time, there is no plan for them to come on campus for orders. DEADLINE to place Cap & Gown orders BEFORE price increase is March 1st, 2021. ALL CAPS & GOWNS MUST MATCH THEREFORE IT MUST BE ORDERED FROM BALFOUR AND CANNOT BE USED FROM A PREVIOUS YEAR OR ANOTHER COMPANY. ALL SENIORS MUST ORDER A CAP & GOWN IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY. Additional items such as memento books, senior keys, invitations, etc., can also be ordered through Balfour at an additional cost to you. Any additional questions or inquiries should be directed to Balfour 972-495-2440 or www.dallasbalfour.com.
Senior Honors Breakfast:
Senior Honors Breakfast will be on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 in the Ranchview foyer and auditorium. This breakfast honors all of the students who have earned a GPA in the top 10% of their class and full IB diploma candidates. Students in the Top 10% and their parents will receive an invite to attend this special event. Breakfast will be served 8:15 – 8:45. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 am.
Senior Prom:
The Senior Prom is one of the most special evenings that students look forward to! The prom will be held on Saturday, May 15th, 2021. This year it will be held at the NEW CFBISD Multipurpose and Event Center. Prom is usually held from 7:00-11:00pm. Tickets will be on sale during lunches for several weeks prior to the event. Dress code for the evening is tasteful formal wear. More information to come!
PTSA Senior Breakfast
Ranchview PTSA will host a breakfast for the Senior Class prior to the Senior Award Ceremony. What a great way to start the morning! Seniors will enjoy a light breakfast honoring them, with festive fun and some special entertainment. Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 at approximately 7:30am at Ranchview High School. Room location TBD.
Senior Walk and Awards:
This years’ senior walk will be held on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 @ 8:30 AM. It will be held in the auditorium at Ranchview High School. This awards ceremony is held to announce senior scholarships and honors. Students are called to the stage and presentations of scholarships and “Pride of the Pack” awards made. Also, this is the time when the senior class will announce their gift to the school. Community leaders, school district officials, seniors’ parents, former teachers, members of the community, and members of the junior class will attend as well. The dress will be Sunday attire.
Senior Fun Day:
Senior Fun Day will be May 19th, 2021 following the Senior Walk and Awards. Location, times and cost TBD.
Graduation Rehearsal and Cap & Gown Distribution:
Graduation cap & gown will be distributed during the Graduation Rehearsal in the Ranchview Gym. This required event is held during the last week of school during our finals schedule. The exact day and time will be determined at a later date. No cap and gown packets will be handed out prior to this date. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE! The dress will be Sunday casual. Remember the school dress code applies to this event which means no hats, torn jeans or dew rags.
Graduation Ceremony:
The graduation ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 29th, 2021. Final determination and location will be finalized in the Spring by CFBISD. We are not sure if tickets will be required for this event. Students are expected to arrive 1 hour prior to the ceremony. Remember, the dress code rules that were given at rehearsal!!
Graduation Ceremony Pictures:
Pictures this year will be offered through FLASH photography and can be ordered in advance. A flyer with packages and prices will be given to seniors in May. Cost will depend upon the package ordered. Proofs will also be mailed to graduates after the ceremony to home addresses, if your address is current, and authorized to be shared.