Senior Grad Party

South Salem has a long-standing tradition where parents/guardians plan the Senior Graduation party after the graduation ceremonies. We are anxious to get planning underway and would love as much parent involvement as possible. We encourage you to visit the Saxon Grad Party website or email SaxonGradParty@gmail.com  to learn more. 

SAVE THE DATE!

This year’s party is on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 11:00pm to 3:00am at Courthouse Club Fitness, Battlecreek. The theme of the night is “The Great Gatsby.” Tickets are $40 in advance/$50 at the door. Activities include Casino tables, Silent Disco, Photo Booth, DJ Dance Party, Swimming, Basketball, Food & Prizes Galore! Ticket sales go online in mid-April 2026.

WATCH FOR UPDATES ABOUT THE SAXON GRAD PARTY

Visit our Saxon Grad Party website, Instagram, or Facebook to find the latest updates about the party! 

HELP US RAISE $20,000 FOR THE SAXON GRAD PARTY

We had a late start planning and raising funds for the 2026 senior graduation party.

To date, we are at 25% of our fundraising goal. We welcome direct donations to help pay for the party. Visit our GoFundMe page or PayPal to contribute.Your financial support is deeply appreciated and guarantees we can host this graduation party. Keep reading to hear about our fundraisers.

SHOP OUR AMAZON WISH LIST

Shop our Amazon Wish List to help buy the prizes that students win at the party. Prizes include things like gift cards, dorm room supplies, electronics, TVs, laptops and more.

 ONLINE AUCTION

Our Online Auction is open from April 6-13. Bid on items like sports box seating at graduation, a vacation home, balloon rides, Camp Dakota family camp adventures, theater tickets, wine tastings, restaurants and tattoo gift certificates, estate and trust planning services, professional photography session, and OSU, WOU, and UO gift baskets. 

SENIOR SWAG FOR SAXON GRADS

We have Saxon Gear exclusively for seniors! Visit the Saxon Grad Party Gear Store to purchase Class of 2026 hoodies, crewnecks and t-shirts. All designs are created by SSHS’s own graphic artist and teacher, David Pluister. Thank you, Mr. Pluister! See the attached flyer for our designs and products.

SHOW YOUR SAXON PRIDE!

Celebrate your Saxon Class of 2026 Grad with an official Saxon Graduation Yard Sign! Only $30 All proceeds benefit the Saxon Grad Party – helping create a fun, safe, and memorable celebration for our seniors! Order Yours Today! Support your senior and the Saxon community!

Order Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026

Pick Up Date: May 2026 - date and time TBD

WIN A TRAEGER PRO SERIES 34

Buy a raffle ticket for $20 for a chance to win a Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill and Smoker. This pellet grill and smoker is valued at $729.99. The Saxon Grad Party is selling 100 raffle tickets. Buy your raffle ticket or use the QR code in the flyer attached to this newsletter. Don’t use PayPal? Contact saxongradparty@gmail.com for alternate payment methods.

Join Our Team!

Join us and others for our Wednesday meetings at 6:30 pm (April 15, 18, 29 and May 13, 27) in the Saxon Conference Room to help plan this fun event. Parents and friends of juniors and seniors are welcome. We promise our meetings are quick and efficient. We’d love to have you join us or send us a message at saxongradparty@gmail.com.