5th Grade Graduation & Celebration
Congratulations to our rising 6th graders! This is an exciting milestone for our students and their families. This page is your hub for all things related to the 5th grade end-of-year festivities.
One Letter. One Memory. Lifetime of Laughter
When our Longhorns become high school seniors, they will be invited back to school to take a walk down memory lane. Coordinated by Mr. Hershey, students have a chance to participate in writing a letter to their future self. Write things like who their friends are, goals and aspirations, hobbies, current trends, picture of themselves, and anything you think you would want to remember about elementary school.
How to participate: Write it all down and place it in an envelope sealed and addressed. to yourself
Deadline: May 27, 2026. Hand in to Mr. Hershey
Schedule of Event
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Location: Launch
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Location: LPE
Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 8:50AM - 9:00AM
Location: LPE
Time: 9:00AM - 9:30AM
Time: 9:45AM - 10:15AM
Celebrate heading off to middle school with all your classmates at Launch! Launch will be shut down for LPE students only. Permission slips and cost for Launch ticket are required to attend.
Outdoor Activities
Lunch and Recess (last recess ever!!)
Ice Cream Social and Autograph signing
Farewell Hall Walk
First Ceremony
Hershey/Longo
Corripio/Moede-Gillette (McCaleb)
Second Ceremony
Pollock/Shamieh
Jacoby/Formet
Support our 5th Grade Class
Monetary Donations
To provide our students with a memorable ceremony, and celebration, the committee relies on the generosity of our 5th-grade families. Your contributions help cover the costs of decorations, refreshments, activities and special keepsakes for every student.
About Your Donation: While these activities are coordinated by the 5th Grade Committee, all funds are collected and managed by the Laureate Park Elementary PTA. Please note that any donation made through this page is a restricted gift—this means 100% of these funds are set aside exclusively for 5th-grade graduation activities and will not be used for other PTA programs. This is a separate event from the Art Show and End of the Year Celebration. Donations will only be used toward celebrating the 5th grade graduating class
Yard Signs!
Celebrate your 5th grader heading off to Middle School with a yard sign.
Wish List
Want to contribute to the 5th graders but want to purchase an item instead of giving money? No problem! Check out our wishist below.
Wishlist items must be purchased by May 8, 2026 EOD.
Get Involved
Want to help decorate or volunteer on the day of the event? The Graduation Committee would love your hands-on help!
Contact the Committee: jdortlieb@gmail.com
Contact the PTA Board: presidentlpepta@gmail.com