Each spring, OH seniors are invited back to their SD#308 elementary schools the week before graduation. In this sentimental journey, graduates take their last walk down school hallways in the place where they started their academic journey.
“The final walks were originally started in a few elementary schools by parents or parent organizations,” said alumni event organizer and former Boulder Hill Elementary school teacher Maryam Osusch.
During the event, students will walk the halls in their caps and gowns and be celebrated for their accomplishments throughout their high school careers.
This opportunity allows graduates to acknowledge their hard work and dedication throughout the past four years. Students have the chance to have a final look at where all the hard work started for them.
When attending, graduates can bring their cap and gown, along with any cords, medals, and pins earned. Students and parents attending the walks will need to bring a photo ID to enter. It is asked that you have a sign with your full name and intended future plans after high school.
“When I get to see students that have gone from young 9/10-year-olds to adults, it is a moment of pride and also is bucket filling,” said Osuch.
Senior Paola Rodriguez said, “I’m excited to see all my old friends and teachers. It’s [going to] feel great to walk the halls again.”
These walks help build a strong community by bringing a sense of belonging and pride to the district, as well as the young minds that get to experience the event.
There will be some time for photos and reconnecting before all walks. Students can visit with their previous teachers and take photos after the alumni walks.
Boulder Hill Elementary: This will be Boulder Hill Elementary School’s 8th annual alumni walk. Boulder Hill’s walk will be held on May 14th. The event will start at 2 p.m. and end at 2:45. RSVP information will be due May 8 by 4 p.m. to Maryam Osuch by email at mosuch@sd308.org.
Churchill Elementary: Churchill’s walk will be held on May 17 from 2-3 p.m. RSVP information is due May 15 by 4 p.m. to Peg Deist email pdeist@sd308.org.
Fox Chase Elementary: Fox Chase will be holding their walk on Friday, May 17 starting at 2:30-3 pm. Seniors can arrive and enter at door 8. RSVP information is due May 15 by 4 pm to Amy Bartle abartle@sd308.org.
Grande Park Elementary: Grande park will be holding their walk on May 17 at 2-3 p.m. RSVP information Is due by May 13 to Connie Harrison charrison@sd308.org.
Homestead Elementary: Homestead will hold their walk on May 17 at 2:15-3:30 p.m. RSVP information is due on May 13 to Donna Mason dmason@sd308.org.
Hunt Club Elementary: Hunt club will hold their walk on May 16 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. You can enter through door 5. You will need to RSvp yourself and any guest you will be bringing. RSVP information is due by May 13 to Stephanie Zikmund szikmund@sd308.org.
Lakewood Creek Elementary: Lakewoods walk will be held on May 17 from 2-3 p.m. Rsvp information will be due by May 13 to Vicki Hostert at vhostert@sd308.org.
Long Beach Elementary: Long Beach will hold their walk on May 15 from 2:45-3:30. You will enter through door 1. All RSVP information is due by May 13 to Ari Aguilera at aaguilera01@sd308.org.
Old Post Elementary: Old Post Elementary’s walk will be held May 17th from 3:10-3:40. You can meet at door 2. Old post will be the only school not allowing other guest into the building. But they can take picture outside after the walk. RSVP information is due by May 10 to Susan Blocker by email at sblocker@sd308.org
Prairie Point Elementary: This will be Prairie Point’s ninth annual alumni walk. It will be held May 15 at 3-3:30. RSVP info is due on May 13 to Kim manna at kmanna@sd308.org.
Southbury Elementary: Southbury is having their walk on May 15th from 3-3:15. You can fill out the form here. Make sure to RSVP by May 10. If there are any questions you can contact Heather Dietz at hdietz@sd308.org.
The Wheatlands Elementary : Wheatland walk will be held on May 17 2:15-3:30. You will need to not only RSVP yourself but any guest that will be attending with you. RSVP information is due by May 10 to Chris Mcanna at cmcnanna@sd308.org.
Wolf Crossing Elementary: Wolf crossing is holding their walk May 17 from 2:30-2-45. All RSVP information will be due May 10 to kimbrown@sd308.org.
Students would have been added to a Google Classroom with former classmates regarding the alumni walk. If a graduate was not added, they are encouraged to contact the school professional’s email linked to the elementary school above.
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