Senior Info

Class of 2025 Senior Checklist
Scholarship Information

Class of 2025 Senior Checklist

Date	Event
February 12	Spring Senior Information Night, 5-7 pm. Caps and gowns available for purchase.
March 3	Financial aid application/ waiver must be completed
May 1	Community service hours deadline. All community service hours paperwork must be turned in to the MMHS Main Office by May 1, 2026. Members of the Class of 2026 must complete 80 hours for graduation.
May 13	Senior Recognition Night 6 pm at MMHS. Senior recognition will acknowledge candidates for graduation. This will include students who received scholarships, and is by invitation only.
May 27	Deadline to complete credits: By 3 p.m. Math I requirement met. All credits must be completed by May 27, 2026 in order to participate in the Graduation ceremony. Contact Ms. Salgado if you have any questions.
June 2	Graduation practice (mandatory) We will review ceremony layout and rules. All graduates who want to participate in the graduation ceremony must attend both graduation practices.
June 3	Graduation practice (mandatory) All graduates who want to participate in the graduation ceremony must attend both graduation practices.
June 5	GRADUATION CEREMONY. 6-7 p.m. at MMHS.
After June 5	Diploma pick-up The main office will be open to pick up your diploma if you missed graduation. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone number: 669-205-5500.

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Scholarship Information

We’re excited to announce that GUSD has teamed up with Going Merry to provide you with a comprehensive website to view the many scholarships available to you and that you qualify for. Click on the link below to create an account and start accessing the scholarship list today!

Steps to apply for scholarships on Going Merry:

Complete Profile section
Request letters of recommendation from Documents (located on Profile page) These will be used for all scholarships you apply to.
Click on Local to view scholarships applicable to GUSD and other local scholarships.
Save your personal statement on Google Doc. You will need to copy and paste onto each application.

Available Scholarships

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

In addition to Going Merry, we also have a list of additional scholarships that utilize their own application. There are many other opportunities to get money for your higher education. Don’t miss out! Check our list of scholarships with various upcoming deadlines that are available to GHS students.

EXPLORE OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

APPLY: SEAN MICHAEL MERRIMAN SCHOLARSHIP

GILROY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Resources in Applying for Scholarships

TRANSCRIPTS

You will need to request your transcript from the Registrar. Once you have received your transcript, you will need to upload to the document section in Going Merry (Common Application Scholarships) or attach to the applications for the other scholarships.

ESSAY TIPS

See Going Merry’s helpful tips on writing an essay for your scholarship applications. Essay Tips

SAMPLE MMHS STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET

COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

APPLY TO GAVILAN COLLEGE