What is the Grad Party?

Each year, Sunset High School senior parents plan and host a graduation party where seniors can celebrate their high school graduation in a drug-free and alcohol-free environment. Our goal is to host an event that allows as many students as possible to have a great time with their classmates and be safe on a very momentous evening.  

The Beaverton School District does not sponsor or endorse any activities related to the Senior Grad Party. All fundraising & event planning is done by the Grad Party committee.

Where can I buy a ticket and when is the deadline to buy one?

Tickets to the Grad Party are available online at www.sunsetpto.com/gradparty via PayPal or credit card.  

Please purchase tickets and complete forms before May 20th, 2024 as this allows for an accurate headcount to the venue, transportation and food vendors.

How much are tickets?

Currently, the ticket prices is $110. 

What if a family is not able to afford the cost?

If the cost is not within a family's budget, students may contact their Sunset school counselor. Students will still need to register their student, but the payment is handled confidently by the counseling office.

Besides buying a ticket, what else needs to be done? 

Families must complete the entire registration info and sign the student & parent waiver online. This is very important as you will not be allowed on the bus if you have not completed registration & electronically signed both waivers, even if you have paid.

Where is the party going to be and how long is it?

The party venue is a secret every year. Seniors will find out the location on the night of graduation.  

Students need to be at SHS in the normal school bus loading area at 10pm on the night of graduation to load onto buses, which will transport them to the venue.  The party ends at 4am & students will be transported back to SHS. Students are not allowed to leave the party. 

How do students sign up for a bus to the party?

Sign up for buses will be available during the Senior Breakfast, Wed, June 5, 2024, on the last day of school.

Can students leave the party early?

Students can only leave if a parent is picking them up with prior communication to the Grad Party committee. Everyone rides to and from the party on the bus together for their own safety and liability reasons.

How do students inform the Grad Party Committee of allergy, dietary restrictions or special needs?

Include this information on your registration form and feel free to email it separately to the committee as well at gradparty@sunsetpto.com.

If a student can’t attend after registering, can they receive a refund?  

Families may be eligible for refunds if the Grad Party committee is notified no later than May 20, 2024. A refund may be possible if there is still time to adjust the party headcount with the vendors.  

If a student just doesn’t show up the night of the party for any reason other than a legitimate emergency, there are no refunds.  

How can parents sign up to volunteer at the party?

Parent volunteer sign-ups will be limited.  Please read all senior communication to not miss the Grad Party volunteer signup opportunities. 

How can families help support the Grad Party?

Participate in our many fundraising events, donate the price of a ticket for a scholarship student,  donate directly  and ask your network of friends if they would like to be a business sponsor. 

Have more questions?

Email gradparty@sunsetpto.com.