Senior News – ESSEX STREET ACADEMY Skip to content Senior Dues Senior dues are $250 and cover the graduation tickets, cap and gown, diploma cover, yearbook, senior lunches, senior sweatshirt and the senior picture sitting fees (just the sitting fee; photos must be purchased separately). We would prefer cash/check made out to NYCDOE; you can pay with credit card below but please note that the pricing reflects a credit card processing fee. Pay for Senior Dues through Paypal: Six Flags Fright Fest This event will be our first senior year event. We must have a minimum of 40 students in order to attend. Space is limited so its first come, first serve. Date: Friday, October 10, 2026 Cost: $130 Non-refundable Deposit: $75 (to hold your spot) due by Monday, September 15, 2025 Remaining Balance: $55 due by Monday, September 29, 2026 Spring Senior Trip Location : Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania Date : Thursday, March 12 – Saturday, March 14, 2026 (please note the trip returns on a Saturday) Cost : $430, which includes: Roundtrip Transportation, meals, access to the fitness center and indoor waterpark, and other on-site cool activities. Non-refundable Deposit: $100 due by November 17, 2025 Final Payment Due: Friday, February 13, 2026 This trip also requires a minimum of 40 people. Please reach out to Brittney if you’re interested! Prom Date : TBD but usually early June Location: Penthouse 808 8-08 Queens Plaza S, Queens, NY 11101 Cost: $150; this includes pictures, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Purchase below using Paypal (+3% credit card processing fee) or pay in cash in the main office! Graduation Date : last week of June in 2026 – date will be announced by email when confirmed Location: NYU Skirball Theater 566 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012 Tickets: Covered by senior dues, so please make all senior dues payments promptly. 5 tickets will be given to each senior at the graduation dress rehearsals which will take place mid-June. After the first round of tickets have been distributed, seniors can request more tickets from Denise. Helpful Links Coaching Period Task List Senior Dues / Prom Payments Jumprope Seward Park Library School Health Clinic