Senior Year - Class of 2027

Details to follow. 

More details coming in the spring!

Academic cords & stoles
Cords will be distributed at rehearsal.

The laude Latin model is being used to recognize academic excellence among the graduates. The three levels of honors awarded to eligible students are:

Summa cum laude
With highest distinction — cumulative weighted GPA of 4.1 or above
Students wear an orange stole

Magna cum laude
With great distinction — cumulative weighted GPA of 4.0 - 4.09
Students wear an orange and white cord

Cum laude
With distinction — cumulative weighted GPA of 3.8 - 3.99
Students wear an orange cord

NHS
Students wearing a gold cord are members of our National Honor Society. These students have demonstrated qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, and character throughout their junior and senior years.

Activities & athletic graduation stole
Any senior participating in or who has participated in a high school activity, club, organization, or sport can purchase a stole to wear to graduation.

More information coming soon!

Graduation Rehearsal

More information coming soon!

Graduation ceremony and tickets

Tickets are not required for entry into the commencement ceremony on June 3rd, 2027. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you and your family! The ceremony will start at 7:00 p.m.

Water and hydration: With the extreme heat and humidity, please stay hydrated. Concessions or water will not be available, so plan accordingly.

Diplomas

Students will receive an empty diploma cover at the ceremony. Diplomas will be distributed during graduation practice.

Final transcripts

Final transcripts will be sent to the post-secondary institution indicated in the student's Senior Exit Survey no later than May 31st, 2027.

Senior exit survey

Students must complete the WBL 2027 Senior Exit Survey. This survey is located in Naviance and must be completed by Wednesday, May 12th. Survey results will be used to send final high school transcripts to the identified postsecondary institution no later than July 1, 2027.

Refer to Senior Newsletter in the Spring

May 14th, 2027

Senior Walk — June 2nd, 2027

Seniors are invited to return to their former elementary school—or join a friend at theirs—for the annual walk.

• No sign-up required
• Wear your cap and gown
• The walks begin at 10:00 a.m. in all buildings besides North Star; North Star begins at 9:15 a.m. to allow time to attend more than one.
• Check in with the WBLAHS staff member on site, and be respectful while visiting. Group photos will be taken before entering.

Senior portraits due January 15th, 2027.

Guidelines for submitting a photo:

• Make sure to schedule your senior portrait session with ample time to submit by the deadline (TBD). Keep in mind: photographers need time to edit after your portraits are taken.
• Photo requirements: JPEG photo format; at least 300 dpi; vertical (portrait orientation) head/shoulder pose; no logo, studio, or student names are allowed on the portrait.
• Please name your JPEG photo file: last name, first name (Doe, John).
• You must submit only one digital portrait/vertical image.
• No props allowed (athletic equipment, instruments, etc.).
• No Snapchat filters.
• Senior portraits must be school-appropriate.

Important: The yearbook staff reserves the right to crop any submitted picture to meet these expectations.