About Project Grad
Project Grad is an alcohol and drug free celebration for graduating seniors. Our goal is to make this a memorable and safe night for our graduates. This is a Lock-In Event.
Location: PowerPlay-North
Date: May 16, 2025
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Students:
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Purchase Tickets
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In Person--during lunch on 5/5 & 5/6
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Join the SportsYou Group with code JC5G-PEMF
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Adults:
New for 2025! To minimize traffic delays and maximize time at the event, Graduates will be busing DIRECTLY from Cable Dahmer Arena to PowerPlay after the ceremony.
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Transportation Schedule, May 16-17
Depart LSW via bus at 5:00pm for Cable Dahmer Arena
Depart Cable Dahmer via bus at 9:30pm for Power Play
Return to LSW at approximately 4:00am
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What is Project Grad & Event Details
(click to download a printable pdf)
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Project Grad is a celebration for graduating seniors that is safe, drug free, and FUN! Following the graduation ceremony, seniors will load buses and head to PowerPlay in North Kansas City for the night (10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.). There you can enjoy unlimited arcade games, Go-Karts and mini-bowling as well as see a hypnotist and maybe even get a henna tattoo. Oh, and there will be prizes too! There will also be pizza, a salad bar, and unlimited soft drinks all night with extra treats at 1 a.m. What better way to end your high school career than with memories of one last night with friends?!
When/where do the buses leave for Project Grad?
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Students that are attending Project Grad should be at LSW at 5pm on May 16 to take a bus to Cable Dahmer Arena.
Students should bring a change of clothes for after the ceremony. Bags will be able to be left on the bus, which if a driver is not present, the buses will be locked. Students will be able to use Cable Dahmer's restrooms for changing. We will then board the buses again and head directly from Cable Dahmer Arena to PowerPlay in North KC at 9:30 p.m. Then we will return to LSW by 4 a.m.
Cars can be parked at West and will be monitored by LSPD and our resource officers. No personal belongings inside PowerPlay, and we have plastic bins for purses that will be in a locked room.
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Park in the student lot between the Bus Lane and Tennis Courts. The lot will be monitored by security throughout the night/morning until our return around 4:00am. Cars must be removed from LSW parking lot by 6:00 a.m.
Are bags/belongings allowed?
You may bring small bags for essential personal items only, but they will be collected prior to arrival and kept in a tub and locked in a secure room throughout the event. Mrs. Ireland or a Project Grad parent will have the key to access that area throughout the evening/morning. DO NOT BRING: backpacks, outside food or drinks, which includes alcohol, drugs, or vape pens of any type.**
You may bring cell phones, but understand doing so is at your own risk.
LSW and PTSA are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
** Please note: If you are caught with any contraband, law enforcement will be called **
What are some time management tips?
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Plan ahead.
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Have your ticket receipt ready (tickets are purchased online for 2025)
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Make sure your family understands Project Grad is happening and the time you need to leave.
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Take family pictures before the graduation ceremony.
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Bring clothes to change into at Cable Dahmer Arena.
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Ticket price is only $10! All students who want to attend must buy a ticket prior to the
event. This will reserve their spot on the bus. Should this create a financial hardship,
seniors, please see Ms. Ireland in Room 2192.
Online ticket sales and waivers begin April 15, 2025: LSW.click4tix.com
Cash ticket sales are scheduled as follows in the Commons:
Monday, May 5th - all lunch shifts Tuesday, May 6th - all lunch shifts
Thank you so much for helping us keep the tradition of a safe graduation night alive!!
Seniors look forward to Project Grad, and they are grateful for your support!
LSW Project Grad Committee
Rhonda Ireland - LSW Project Grad Liaison- rhonda.ireland@lsr7.net
Jennifer Szlanfucht/Holly Bond - LSW Project Grad Co-Chairs - pglswtitans@gmail.com
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Go Karts
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Bumper Cars
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Laser Tag
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Mini-Bowling (Route 66)
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Arcade Games
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Rides
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Hypnotist
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Food/Drinks
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Snacks
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Axe Throwing
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LSW’s Project Grad is financed solely through fundraisers and from the generous donations within our community. Your help is highly needed. There are lots of ways to be involved that don’t require a lot of time or money from you! We would be grateful if you were to partner with us and show your support of the event by making a contribution to help provide your senior with an extraordinary evening.
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Want to help support Project Grad? Use the donate button on the Home page.
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If you have a business or know someone that would like to donate on one of our sponsorship levels, please email the Project Graduation Committee.
