• Please see below for a list of important dates for our senior class. You must check back here often as dates/events may change and/or more events may be added.

    Homecoming

    Homecoming Week/Spirit Week

    • October 21st - October 25th

    Spirit Week Flyer

    Pep Rally 

    • Thursday at 1:30 pm

    Homecoming Game

    • Friday at 4:00 pm vs. Rhodes

    Homecoming Dance

    • Saturday from 7:00 - 11:00 pm at John Marshall Campus

    Senior Cap & Gown Photos

    We are excited to announce that Senior Cap & Gown Day is just around the corner! This is a special milestone, and we want to ensure that every senior gets their portrait taken to be included in the yearbook and graduation presentation.

    Senior Picture Day Details:

    • Date: December 9th & 10th
    • Location: John Marshall Campus 
    Important Notes:
    • Seniors should wear a white collared shirt.
    • Cap & gowns will be provided.
    • Seniors should arrive camera-ready with their hair and makeup done.
    • For those unable to attend, a makeup session will be held later.

    Senior Calendar

    Prom 

    Prom is Saturday, May 10th. Tickets are on sale and are $70. We only accept cash or money orders as payment.

    The following expectations are required to purchase tickets:

    • No level 2 offense from March 3, 2025 - May 9, 2025 (Refer to the CMSD Student Code of Conduct Handbook)
    • 0 suspensions from March 3, 2025 - May 9, 2025
    • The student must be on track for graduation (credits & OST)
    • Passing all courses
    • Community service hours must be on track towards completion
    • Outside guests must follow the same guidelines and must be 20 years of age or younger
    • After-school detentions served*

    *Students will not be sold prom tickets if they have pending detention(s). If they are given a detention after ticket purchase, the student will be placed on hold until the detention is served.

    **Students who commit a violation that prohibits them from attending prom, WILL NOT be refunded funds from purchasing prom tickets.

    Senior Trip

    The Senior Trip to Kalahari Resorts is Monday, May 12th.

    Senior Breakfast

    The senior graduation breakfast is on Tuesday, May 20th.

    Graduation

    Commencement for John Marshall School of Engineering is Saturday, May 24th at 10:00 am at John Marshall High School in the gymnasium. Each senior will receive 10 tickets.

    Graduation practice is May 19th & 22nd. Practice is mandatory. Tickets and caps/gowns will be given out at the 2nd practice.

    The following expectations are required for commencement:

    • The student must have met ALL graduation requirements as required by the Ohio Department of Education and Cleveland Metropolitan School District
    • All community service hours must be completed
    • Senior dues paid in full
    • Any student financial obligations are paid
    • Student MUST PARTICIPATE in all graduation practices
    • Student should be dressed in appropriate graduation attire as outlined by the school
    • No Level 2 offenses or higher (Refer to the CMSD Student Code of Conduct Handbook)

    Note: If a student is not eligible to walk at commencement, but is eligible for graduation, the student WILL still be considered a graduate and will receive their diploma with all of the rights and privileges of every other graduate.