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Class of 2027: Graduation Meeting - Orders Begin Soon
It may only be September, but graduation preparations are already beginning for the Class of 2027!
Jostens, TIS’s official graduation partner, will be meeting with our seniors on Thursday, September 17th, at 7:30am to share information about graduation products, including caps and gowns.
Senior families should watch for information from Jostens with ordering details, important dates and a schedule of upcoming graduation-related events.
Graduation Order Deadline
Thursday, September 24
Please be sure to review the information sent by Jostens and complete graduation orders by the deadline.
And just like that, senior year is getting very real. 💙
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