Graduation for the Class of 2026 is scheduled for May 15, 2026.

The ceremony will be at 2pm at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Class of 2026 Important Dates

 

🔹 FAFSA/CASFA Support at Red Rocks Community College Financial Aid Office

Need help completing financial aid forms? Free workshops are available throughout the year:

• Nov 8 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Lakewood Campus

• Dec 13 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Lakewood Campus

• Jan 17 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Arvada Campus

• Feb 14 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Lakewood Campus

• Mar 14 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Lakewood Campus

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🔹 Scholarship Opportunities

Encourage your senior to apply for scholarships early!

• BigFuture Scholarships – Monthly drawings through the College Board

• Raise.Me – Earn micro-scholarships for academic and extracurricular achievements

• College Opportunity Fund – A state stipend for Colorado undergraduate students

• The Denver Foundation scholarship applications are open now through February 28, 2025. This includes both the Columbine Memorial Scholarship and the Never Forgotten Scholarship, along with many additional opportunities through the Foundation’s Universal Application.
• How the Application Works

The Denver Foundation now uses a Universal Application, linked below. You’ll create one account, complete one main application, and the system will automatically match you to all scholarships for which you qualify. You can save your work and return to it any time.

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=denverscholarship

• Review the full list of Denver Foundation scholarships to see all opportunities available to you.
• Be sure to submit everything by February 28, 2025.

 

• The Columbine Memorial Scholarship supports engaged students from the Jefferson County School District who have made a positive impact in their school or community.  This scholarship typically awards around $2,500, and applications close 2/28/2025.

Eligibility

• Graduating from a public high school in Jefferson County
• Minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA
• Planning to attend an accredited university, college, community college, or technical school in the U.S. this fall
• Selection Criteria
• Academics
• Extracurricular activities and leadership
• Personal essay

 

• Never Forgotten Scholarship

Established to honor the 13 victims of April 20, 1999, the Never Forgotten Scholarship seeks to support students who carry on their legacy through meaningful service and leadership.  This scholarship typically awards $5,000, and applications close 2/28/2025.

Eligibility

• Graduating from a Denver metro area high school
• U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
• Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA
• Strong record of school and community involvement
• Planning to attend an accredited college or university full-time next academic year
• Selection Criteria
• Commitment to community service
• Engagement in school and/or the broader community
• Demonstrated leadership skills

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🔹 Naviance Reminder

Please remind your student to check and update their Naviance account to ensure all college application tasks, recommendation requests, and transcript submissions are completed on time.
Step-by-step how-to guides can be found in the Senior Seminar Google Classroom (Quick Links section).

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🔹 Staying Connected

• Senior Seminar Google Classroom (code: oxvd5yex) – Email Carly.Loonie@jeffco.k12.co.us to be added as a guardian.

• Senior Seminar Remind Group: @SnrSem26

• Career Hub Coordinator: Clare Moores – available for one-on-one support with internships, apprenticeships, and career opportunities.

• Counselor Meetings: Encourage your student to schedule their senior planning meeting to discuss post-graduation plans.

Graduation cap, gown and announcements are ordered through Jostens. Read this informational family letter.