Silverton High School

All textbooks, library books, Chromebooks, chargers, and other school materials must be returned prior to graduation.

All outstanding items not returned will be assessed as fees to student accounts. All student fees must be paid in full. If you have questions, please call the SHS Bookkeeper at 503-873-6331 Ext. 3762.

Email the SHS Bookkeeper.

Click here to pay student fees online.

Ceremony Information

The Commencement Ceremony for the Silverton High School Class of 2026 will occur on Thursday, June 4^th, at McGinnis Field Football Stadium. The ceremony will start at 7:00 pm.

Live Stream of the Graduation Ceremony

A live stream of the graduation ceremony will be broadcast for those who are unable to attend. Complete details and the link will be posted on the SHS website the week of the ceremony.

Guest Entrance and Seating

• Each graduate will receive eight (8) tickets for family and friends to attend the graduation ceremony at McGinnis Field.
• Entry Gates (on the west side of the stadium) will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.
• Guests must have a ticket for entrance. 
• No outside food or drink.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) seating will be available. Please contact our Counseling Center to make arrangements if you have ADA seating needs.
• To respect each family's view of their graduate, no umbrellas, balloons, signs, or anything that may obstruct views will be allowed in the McGinnis Field Complex.

Weather

We will continue to monitor the weather leading up to the ceremony. A decision will be made by Monday, June 1, on whether to move the event inside due to hazardous weather conditions. As we all know, Oregon weather can be non-cooperative for outdoor ceremonies. We encourage all guests to arrive prepared for what the skies may hold. To respect each guest's view of their graduate, no umbrellas will be allowed in the stadium. 

Parking 

Parking will be available on campus, as well as in auxiliary and street parking. ADA spots are accessible on a limited basis. To accommodate parking logistics, families are encouraged to drop off their graduates and limit the number of cars.  

Restrooms

Facility restrooms will be available at the north end of the stadium bleachers.  

Photo Opportunities

Grad Images will be on site to photograph graduates receiving their diplomas on stage. Families will have truly beautiful photo opportunities after the ceremony as the sun sets when they meet their graduate at SHS Pine Street Campus.

After the Ceremony

After the ceremony, graduates will walk out of the stadium and head to Silverton High School, where they may pick up their diplomas. Families and Guests should pick up their graduates at the SHS Pine Street Campus.

A live stream of the graduation ceremony will be broadcast for those who are unable to attend. We will be live-streaming the ceremony via the SFSD’s official YouTube channel. The link will be posted on the SHS website the week of the ceremony.

• Gold Honor Cord: Students with a 3.5 to 4.0 Cumulative GPA
• Silver Honor Cord: Students with a 3.0 to 3.49 Cumulative GPA
  • Honor cords may be purchased from the Bookkeeper’s Office beginning approximately 2 weeks before graduation.
  • Please see your counselor if you need to borrow a set of honor cords due to financial hardship.
• Students receiving an honors diploma will receive an honors medallion. These will be distributed before graduation.
• All other recognition cords/stoles will be handed out by your club advisor. Please contact your advisor directly.
• Graduation caps may not be adorned in any manner.
• Silverton High School follows ODE policies and practices to recognize the diversity of students and families to promote ethnic and cultural inclusivity and equity. Please contact your AG Teacher or Mr. Traeger to confirm the use of recognized individual cultural items during the commencement ceremony.

These scholarships offer greater financial opportunities for your next venture: Community College, University, or Trade School!

Local scholarships for the Class of 2026 will start to open on January 1, 2026. Not all scholarships open at the same time, so you will need to keep an eye on our scholarship page.

Click here to visit our Scholarship page.

Please complete the form linked below when submitting your senior photo. We are asking ALL seniors to complete the form (yes, even if you do not plan on submitting a photo). Please read the requirements thoroughly. Incorrect submissions run the risk of not being printed in the yearbook. The sooner you turn in a photo, the better!

• This year we are asking all seniors to fill out the form below even if you want to use your student ID instead of submitting a senior photo.
• Submit only one photo
• 300 DPI – this is important for print quality
• Vertical Orientation (portrait) — the photo should be taller than it is wide
• 2” × 3”
• No photographer watermarks or other advertisements
• No borders of any kind around the image (black, white, colored, or otherwise)
• No text
• No sunglasses
• No offensive signage, controversial slogans, or other inappropriate content of any kind
• Do not upload screenshots of images, these will not be print quality
• If the photo does not meet these requirements, your school photo may be used
• If you submit multiple entries, the most recent entry will be used.
• Acceptable file formats: .jpg or .png
• Name your file: lastname_firstname_seniorphoto

Link to the submission form.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the yearbook team at hs-yearbook@silverfalls.k12.or.us

Thank you,
Silverton Yearbook Team

All student fees must be paid in full before graduation. If you have questions, please call the SHS Bookkeeper at 503-873-6331 Ext. 3762.

Please note:  All textbooks, library books, Chromebooks, chargers, and other school materials must be returned prior to graduation. All outstanding items not returned will be assessed as a fee for the replacement cost to student accounts.

Email the SHS Bookkeeper.

Click here to pay student fees online.