Ayear from now you will be busy packing your child for college! Until then, you should enjoy what will be one of the most memorable years of your child’s life. The PHS GradNite 2009 Committee has already begun work planning and dreaming of ways to make your child’s GradNite experience the culminating event of their senior year, a night they will never forget and always cherish.

 GradNite is a drug and alcohol free event held annually at PHS for ALL graduating seniors. Nearly 95% of PHS graduates attend this all-night celebration following graduation.  At GradNite, the food is abundant, the games are big, the music is blaring, the prizes are many, the gift bags are overflowing, the laughter is contagious, and wonderful memories are made each and every moment.

 Why do we do this?  Studies have shown that post-graduation events such as GradNite save lives by providing a fun, cool and safe alternative. This is not just a celebration; it is a safety device.  A group of dedicated parents tirelessly (and clandestinely) work all year long in hopes of enticing each and every graduate to their very own special and spectacular GradNite!  We can’t, however, do this alone.  Each year, local businesses and community organizations generously support GradNite.  Their financial contributions, however, generally account for only half of the $25,000 cash needed for this event.  We must depend on you, the seniors’ parents, for the remainder of the needed funds.  This is one investment opportunity you will not regret.