To take end-of-year inventory, all materials checked out of the Emmaus High School Library are due May 24. Summer circulation will begin June 3, with all items due on or before Sept. 6.

Over the summer, students may visit the EHS Library during its limited hours or return materials to the main office. For more information, visit https://www.eastpennsd.org/ehs/library/.

EHS will host its annual Senior Awards Ceremony 6:30-9 p.m. May 28 in the EHS Auditorium, honoring outstanding members of the graduating class. This event is open to all award recipients and their families, who have been invited via mail.

Final exams for seniors will be held May 30-31, administered during students’ normal class periods. Unlike previous years, an open campus policy will not be followed and students without exams must still attend school. Any students with four exams in one day may reschedule an exam of choice, organizing arrangements with the instructor of that course.

Final exams for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be held June 3-4, with makeup testing scheduled June 5-6. EHS will not follow an open campus policy this year and students with four exams in one day may reschedule an exam of choice, organizing arrangements with the instructor of that course. More information on final exams can be found on students’ “Class of” Schoology pages.

For its end-of-year celebration, Interact Club will meet after school June 4 in Cafeteria 1, honoring graduating seniors and enjoying desserts from The Udder Bar Ice Cream Truck. To attend, members must RSVP via the Google Form in Schoology. With questions, contact akaunitz@eastpennsd.org.

As its last event of the school year, the Student Government Association will host the Final Fest after school 2:25-5 p.m. June 4. Activities include but are not limited to tug-of-war, cornhole, spike ball, kan jam, bounce houses and an ice cream social. To access the bounce houses, students must present a signed waiver, located outside Rooms 308 or 313. Waivers can also be printed via students’ “Class of” Schoology pages. For details, visit @sga_ehs on Instagram.

Underclassmen will attend their last day of classes June 7, following a half-day bell schedule with no lunches offered. Dismissal will be 11 a.m.

The Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony will be held 1 p.m. June 9 in the PPL Center. On this date, graduates must arrive between 11:30 a.m. and noon for a security check, while guests may arrive after noon. All graduates must wear undecorated caps and gowns, along with stoles or honor cords for approved extracurricular activities. Jeans, sneakers, flip-flops and casual attire are prohibited. Graduates unable to attend the ceremony must contact Principal Guarriello in writing by 3 p.m. May 31. Following the ceremony, diplomas will be distributed 8-10 a.m. June 10 in the EHS Auditorium. Additional graduation information can be found on the EHS website.

EHS seniors must complete their senior survey via Naviance by graduation June 9, indicating their postsecondary plans and college acceptances. Seniors may visit the “Class of 2024” Schoology page for video instructions on accessing the survey. Additional questions may be directed to ctbennicoff@eastpennsd.org.

Student-athletes in need of ImPACT Testing may contact vruvolis@eastpennsd.org for more information. The testing is mandatory for athletes in grades 7, 8, 9 and 11, new athletes or any athlete who has sustained a concussion within the past year.

As a graduating high school senior, I write this column as my final contribution to the East Penn Press’ Hornet Happenings. Having written this column since my sophomore year, I am beyond grateful for the journalism experience offered by this position, along with the fond memories I’ve created while covering East Penn School District events.

In the fall of 2024, I will further my academic career at Boston University, studying human physiology on a pre-med track. As I say goodbye to my time as the Hornet Happenings author, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Debra Galbraith and the rest of the Lehigh Valley Press for their continued support of my writing.

Editor’s Note: Emma Dela Cruz has been a wonderful asset to the Lehigh Valley Press, informing parents, grandparents and residents about the many school district activities through her years of writing this column. We are sorry to see her go; however, we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.