Seniors

We encourage all seniors and their families to visit this section of the website for updates for the Class of 2026. Additional senior-specific events and details may be communicated separately. Families are encouraged to reference all senior communications when planning.

• February 13 - Senior Breakfast (Senior Council)
• April 24 - Cap and Gown distribution (details to follow)
• Week of April 6  - Ice Cream Truck (Senior Council)
• May 14 & 15 - Prom Ticket Sales (Senior Council)
• May 21 - Outdoor Movie Night. (Rain Date, May 26)
• May 27, 7 p.m. - Senior Music Awards at SPFHS Auditorium
  • Additional details will be communicated to the families of seniors involved with the Music Program.
• May 28, 6 p.m. - Senior Scholarship Program
  • Student recipients of scholarships and various academic achievements are honored by the members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Administration, along with various Scotch Plains and Fanwood community groups.  Students receiving scholarships will receive an invitation.
• June 12 - Senior Elementary School Clap Out (details to follow)
• June 12 - Senior Brunch (Immediately following Clap Out; details to follow)  
• June 18 - Senior Prom
• June 23 - Senior Sunset

High School Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24. The graduation ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. on June 24, with a rain date of June 25, also at 9:30 a.m. It’s expected to be completed no later than 11 a.m. While it is the district’s final day of school, the ceremony will take place while schools are in session, thereby minimizing traffic. District staff members with graduating children and students with graduating siblings will be excused to attend the ceremony. Parking will be available in designated lots and on the street. As with last year, shuttle service will also be provided. There is plenty of time to review all of our spring plans for graduating seniors. Please reach out with any questions.

Senior Dues help support senior-year activities and events. Many families have already contributed - thank you. We understand that timing can look different for everyone. If you have not yet had the opportunity to participate, information on how to submit dues is provided below. 

There are two options to pay the Class of 2026 Senior Dues:

• The first option, which we strongly encourage you to use, is to process your dues via Givebacks. It’s quick, easy, and helps us keep everything organized digitally.
• The second option is pay by check. You may send in a check payable to “SPFHS PTA” for $50 (or more if you are so inclined) placed in a sealed envelope labeled: PTA Class of 2026 (Please write “Seniors” and your child’s full name in the memo line on the check.) Checks should be dropped off at the main office.

Families who are able and interested may also choose to include an additional contribution to help support classmates whose families may be facing financial hardship. Any support is optional and greatly appreciated. 

Fundraising Opportunities: 

Information about upcoming fundraising opportunities for the Class of 2026 will be shared here as it becomes available. 

For questions related to fundraising or volunteer opportunities please contact SPFHS2026@gmail.com

Additional dates and details will be added as they become available. This page will be updated throughout the year, so please check back regularly. You can also follow our Class of 2026 Instagram and Facebook page for reminders.

We are excited to share amazing news regarding senior yard signs!  Normandy Studios has generously offered the following to the SPFHS Class of 2026:

• Paul Tighe of Normandy Studios will be covering the cost of all yard signs for students who have purchased senior portrait packages. Paul is an SPFHS alum (class of 1978), and he is making this donation in the memory of Mr. Donald Cababe, out of appreciation for all that Mr. Cababe has done for him. Mr. Cababe taught at SPFHS for his entire 32-year career, and was the DECA advisor during Paul's time here. Mr. Cababe introduced Paul to photography and encouraged him to start his own business. 
• For seniors who do not purchase photo packages, the PTA will still cover the cost of the signs. 

This generous contribution helps reduce costs for the Class of 2026 Senior Committee Budget!

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• Letter for Potential Mentors

Why not leave a permanent footprint at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in honor of your graduating senior? It’s a wonderful, meaningful gift and one that will be cherished for years.  Purchasing a brick not only celebrates your senior’s commencement, but all profits from the sale of bricks go to the Alumni Association’s Annual Scholarship Fund.

View or download the Brick Order Form.

Visit the SPF Alumni Association webpage for more details.

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Senior students are eligible for parking in the high school student lot, on Cedar Street, in Green Forest Park and assigned spots on streets around the school.  Parking permits will be issued to senior students who live 1+ miles from the high school campus through a lottery system.

Students who live less than 1 mile from the campus are not eligible for a parking permit at this time.

It is imperative that any 12th grade student planning to drive to school procure a parking permit before the start of school. Permit applications are available through the Attendance Office and can be downloaded here.

Important information:
Students are able to return registration forms now through Tuesday, August 19th to be included in the lottery.

Applications returned after August 19th will be first come first served.   

Students must provide a copy of their valid NJ State driver’s license, and a copy of the vehicle registration card for any car they might be driving when returning their Motor Vehicle Registration Form.  

Motor Vehicle Registration Forms need to be returned signed.  It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar and follow all school driving and parking regulations as detailed on the form. 

A DMV learner’s permit does not qualify as a valid NJ driver’s license.  

A lottery system will be used to determine the parking location for each student that completes a registration form.  Families with multiple senior drivers per household will only be allowed one spot in the senior lot. Other drivers that need spots will be accommodated in other parking areas.

Completed Registrations forms, along with copies of the NJ Driver’s License and vehicle registration can be: dropped off to the blue box outside of Door #1-front of the building or emailed to spfseniorparking@spfk12.org (please only return it one way)

Students that are eligible and apply for a parking permit can pick up parking permits as scheduled below.

PLACE:  Attendance Office (Door #1)
DATES:  Wednesday, August 27
               Thursday, August 28
               Tuesday, September 2

TIMES:  9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
                        and 
            1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

NOTE:  Parents/Guardians can pick up student permits.

You will NOT get an email to let you know if you are getting a permit. If you applied and did not hear from the school with an issue you are getting a permit.

Please download and complete the Motor Vehicle Registration Form. 

Open Lunch allows senior students the opportunity to leave the school building and campus without adult supervision during the common lunch period (10:54 - 11:40 am). Note that 11:45 am marks the start of Block 3.

Students must leave the grounds of the school and are permitted to go home or to local eateries.

Open Lunch is a privilege given by the school to students who have demonstrated a record of scholarship, reliability, and self-responsibility.

Those 12th graders given the privilege to participate must:

Qualify as follows:

• Receive parent permission along with parental completion of the consent and waiver to participate in Open Lunch. (See Question #1 in the following survey.)
• Maintain a “C” average (2.0) and be passing all classes.
• Not have been suspended from school or assigned Saturday Detention during the 2025-2026 school year.
• Demonstrates acceptable attendance and punctuality during the 2025-2026 school year.

Follow the Daily Procedures as such:

• Prior to leaving campus, complete Open Lunch Check-Out in PowerSchool.  Students are to log into PowerSchool through the URL (DO NOT USE THE APP). 

     
      Student account login: 25jsmith (GraduationYearFirstinitialLastname)
      Password: 6-digit student number

• Show their Open Lunch ID Card upon leaving the building at Door #1 or Door #12.
• Report to their Block 3 class on time (11:44 am).
• Follow the guidelines and procedures for continued participation in Open Lunch as stated.

Additional Guidelines and Expectations:

A senior may lose Open Lunch privilege for any of the following:

• Reports late to their Block 3 class 3 times.
• Visits another school while on Open Lunch.
• Is reported by the area police as being a public nuisance, driving carelessly, or engaging in any illegal activity.
• Is found to be in possession of, or under the influence of alcohol or any other illegal substance while in school or during Open Lunch.
• Encourages / enables another student without Open Lunch privileges to leave the building or campus while school is in session.
• Allows another student to use their Open Lunch ID card.
• Fails to maintain a “C” average or is failing a course.
• Parent requests that the privilege be revoked.
• Is a chronic discipline problem.
• Loiters on campus or in the parking lot.
• Violates school parking regulations.
• Cuts class in any course.
• Fails to complete Open Lunch Check-Out in PowerSchool 3 times.
• Fails to show their ID Card upon leaving for lunch.

The principal retains final authority in all decisions concerning whether a student is eligible to participate/continue in Open Lunch.

Monitoring and Evaluating Open Lunch for Seniors:
Open Lunch for Seniors is regularly monitored and evaluated by school administrators. Evaluation indicators include, but are not limited to:

• The number of students participating.
• The number of Open Lunch privileges revoked and the reasons for the action.
• Faculty input regarding the academic and social progress of the participants.
• Input from members of the senior class and the SGA and class officers.