Senior Information

Important Dates

May 3

Attendance Appeal due to Attendance Office

May 10

Deadline to complete MDLP & CEP (Work Credit)

May 13, 14, & 16

Name Pronunciation Correction in front of the Library

May 16

Device Return

May 16

Jostens Late Cap and Gown Delivery @ lunch in the old south lobby of PAC

May 19

Baccalaureate (optional) @ 7pm, MVHS AuditoriumGraduates must wear a cap and gown.

May 20

Graduation Room Assignments will be posted outside of the Library

May 22

Final Exams Complete for Seniors

May 23

Graduation

A white dog wearing a blue MV graduation cap next to a bouquet of flowers

Cap and Gown
Josten's website

Graduation Day - May 23

No one will be allowed to participate in the commencement program unless they have met ALL the graduation requirements.

Seniors who have outstanding fines/fees will not receive their diploma until all charges have been cleared.

7am-9am

Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal Report to your assigned room no later than  7am.

12:30pm

Deadline to pay outstanding debts in order to receive your diploma

5:00pm

Toro Stadium open for guest seating (first-come/first served)

6:00 pm

Graduates report to their room before 6:30 pm

7:30 pm

Graduation Ceremony begins

11pm - 2am

Toro Grad Night @ Fat Cats

Graduation Practice

  • 7am - Report to your assigned classroom.

  • Wear sunblock, sunglasses, and hats - it’ll be hot!

  • We will run through the entire program.

  • Make note of where you sit so you can advise your family where to find their seating.

  • Prior to practice, please connect with the name readers if you have a name that is difficult to pronounce.

  • BEFORE graduation day -  pay your outstanding fees/fines at the Bookstore.

  • 9am-ish - We’ll finish with the whole group.  Speakers will stay to practice their speech.

Dress Code

  • All graduates must wear their blue cap and gown.  (Note: Cap mortar boards and gowns may not be decorated in any way.)

  • Additional adornments (ex: head pieces) may not be worn during the ceremony.

  • Clothing Options:

    • Collared dress shirt with tie

    • Dress

    • Skirt

    • Dress slacks

    • Blouse

    • Socks and dress shoes (Note:  No stiletto heels or other shoes that may puncture the turf field).

  • Cords/Stoles/Medallions - from senior year only

  • Cultural Regalia aligned with House Bill 2705

  • Please do not wear jeans, shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, flip flops, etc.

Graduation Photos

  • Make sure you have completed the Information for Graduation Photos form on the website.

  • A professional photographer will photograph you as you receive your diploma.  Proofs will be emailed to each senior’s home approximately 5-7 days following the graduation ceremony.

  • Each student will be given a card in their assigned room.  It is ESSENTIAL that you have that card with you when you get your picture taken.

Commencement Expectations

  • Observe dress code.

  • Leave your cellphones in your car or with a family member. (You will want to set a location to meet your family after the ceremony is over.)

  • Conduct yourself in a manner appropriate for such a momentous occasion.

  • Refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal substances.

  • Food and drinks are not permitted on the field (bottled water is okay).

  • Beach balls, fireworks, horns, balloons, etc. are not permitted by graduates or attendees.