AHS Class of 2023 Newsletter - June 1

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 06/01/2023 11:12 AM EDT
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Class of 2023 Newsletter - June 1

Annandale Seniors and Families:

We are just days away from graduation! This is a reminder that graduation rehearsal will be held tomorrow during the assigned times listed below. Students should meet on the home side stadium bleachers where they will receive information about the ceremony. Seniors who choose to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must attend graduation rehearsal.

  • 10:00-11:00am - Last names A-L
  • 11:30-12:30pm - Last names M-Z

Students who were unable to pick up there cap and gown today can do so after graduation rehearsal. In addition, students will also be able to exchange their senior gift t-shirt or cap and gown if necessary. Note: seniors must pay all outstanding obligations, including Senior Dues, prior to receiving their cap and gown.  

In addition, seniors should watch the "Graduation 2023 Tutorial" video for detailed information about the graduation ceremony. 

Finally, Annandale High School’s All Night Grad Celebration is Tuesday, June 6 from 11:00pm-5:00am at Audrey Moore Rec Center! Tickets are on sale now. Students can order tickets here, or pick up the ticket form in the office. If you would like, you can Sponsor a Senior and purchase their ticket! Questions? Please contact the ANGC Chair Rheanna Bernard if you have questions or concerns about the All Night Graduation Celebration.

Sincerely, 

Shawn DeRose, Principal

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Graduation Ceremony Information

We are excited that this year’s graduation ceremony will be held on Monday, June 5 at 9:00am at Annandale High School on our stadium field! Students should arrive by 7:30am. All ticketed guests must arrive by 8:20am and in their seats by 8:55am. The ceremony will begin at 9:00am. 

Tickets

Students received 6 tickets to the graduation ceremony for friends and family at graduation rehearsal. Everyone over the age of 4 must have a ticket to attend graduation. If you aren’t using all of your tickets, please share them with a classmate who needs extra.

Parking

Students should park at First Presbyterian Church of Annandale in the morning, entering the school through the back gate. Handicapped parking is available in the back parking lot by the concession stand. There is limited parking available on school grounds. Guest parking is available on Four Year Run, at Ossian Park, in the adjacent neighborhood. Please plan on arriving at the stadium no later than 8:20am.

Expectations and Dress Code

It is Annandale High School’s tradition to treat our graduation as a formal ceremony. By doing so we ensure that every student receives the respect and acclaim he or she has earned. Thus, formal attire is required for graduation. 

Formal attire includes dresses, a suit or dress slacks with a collared shirt, and appropriate shoes. No high heels will be permitted as it may puncture the turf field.

The tassel is the only thing to be worn on the cap, and nothing is to be attached to the gown (e.g. flowers, messages, etc.). No objects should be carried onto the stage.

Inappropriate behavior anytime during the ceremony, will result in the immediate removal of the student from the event. Any student removed from graduation will be issued their diploma at a later date, pending an appointment with their administrator. 

Photos

Lifetouch will take photos of each graduate as they receive their diploma and when they immediately come off stage. These photos will be available for purchase at https://events.lifetouch.com. 

Live Stream

The ceremony will be livestreamed and available for viewing at this link: tinyurl.com/Annandale2023. In addition, copies of the recording are also available for purchase.
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Graduation 2023 Tutorial

Parents and students of the Class of 2023, we days away from Graduation. We have created a "Graduation 2023 Tutorial" video that includes important information to prepare you for this special event. Check it out!

Opportunities

Save Your Google Drive Data: Attention seniors! FCPS Google Apps account is automatically disabled upon graduation. All files will be deleted upon graduation. Therefore, it is important that all of your data is downloaded from your Google Drive before graduation. Here’s how.

 

Roses for Graduates: Buy a rose for your graduate! Preorder on MySchoolBucks for $5.00 a rose by the end of the day on May 30, 2023. Pick up your graduate’s rose on June 5 before the graduation ceremony from 7:45am to 8:45am in front of the athletic lobby (Door 10).

 

Purchase a ‘Congratulations! Graduate’ Yard Sign: The Annandale PTSA is selling ‘Congratulations! Graduate yard signs once again this year! Yard signs are $15 for pickup or $20 delivered to your yard. All proceeds help to fund the four (4) Annandale High School PTSA Scholarships. Stay tuned for more information on how to order online! Click here to order!
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Parent Assistance Needed! Get Involved Today!

Donate to the All Night Grad Party Online Auction! The All Night Grad Party Online Auction is back! The success of the All Night Grad Party on June 6 depends on parents of all grades helping out! It is truly a memorable night that you won’t want to miss. There are time slots available to accommodate any schedule, but the true magic does happen overnight. Don’t miss out on supporting our Grads!  We are still actively soliciting donations, so check back frequently to see what’s new. If you have a small business or goods/services/gift cards that you would like to donate, please contact Angela Torres.

 

All Night Grad Party - Volunteers Needed! The success of the All Night Grad Party on June 6 depends on parents of all grades helping out! It is truly a memorable night that you won’t want to miss. There are time slots available to accommodate any schedule, but the true magic does happen overnight. Don’t miss out on supporting our Grads! Sign-up to volunteer today. Don’t miss out on supporting our Grads! If you have questions please contact our ANGC Chair, Rheanna Bernard at annandale.angc@gmail.com