The last day of school for all students on the traditional calendar is a half-day on Friday, May 30. Thursday, May 29 is the last day for afternoon kindergarten students and eighth-graders, whose middle school continuation activities will be conducted during the afternoon or evening of May 29. Fifth grade continuation exercises will be held on May 29, but fifth-graders must return to school on May 30. The last day of school for high school seniors is Wednesday, May 14.

The last day of school for elementary students on the continuous-year calendar is a half-day on Wednesday, June 11. Tuesday, June 10 is the last day for afternoon kindergarten students. Fifth grade continuation exercises will be June 10, but fifth-graders must return to school on June 11.

Graduations ceremonies are listed below. The Ritchie Center is located at 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd.; the Highlands Masonic Hall is located at 3550 Federal Blvd.

Wednesday, May 14, 2003

• Manual Educational Complex (all three schools), 303-391-6300, 6 p.m. Ritchie Center

Friday, May 16, 2003

• South High School, 303-698-6100, 7 p.m. Ritchie Center

Saturday, May 17, 2003

• Abraham Lincoln High School, 303-727-5000, 11:30 a.m. Ritchie Center
• North High School, 303-964-2700, 3:30 p.m. Ritchie Center
• Denver School of the Arts, 303-722-4669, 7 p.m. Ritchie Center

Sunday, May 18, 2003

• Thomas Jefferson High School, 303-691-7000, 11 a.m. Ritchie Center
• Montbello High School, 303-375-5700, 3 p.m. Ritchie Center
• East High School, 303-394-8300, 7 p.m. Ritchie Center

Monday, May 19, 2003

• John F. Kennedy High School, 303-763-4300, 6 p.m. Ritchie Center

Tuesday, May 20, 2003

• West High School, 303-620-5300, 7 p.m. Ritchie Center
• Fred N. Thomas Career Education Center, 303-964-3000, 7 p.m. Highlands Masonic Hall

Wednesday, May 21, 2003

• George Washington High School, 303-394-8600, 6 p.m. Ritchie Center

Friday, June 13, 2003

• Emily Griffith Opportunity School, 303-575-4700, 10 a.m. Colorado Convention Center

For more information, access the online district calendars at www.dpsk12.org/calendars. Graduation schedules are online at www.dpsk12.org/docs/grad2003.shtml.