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Class of 2024 Students and Parents,
As graduation approaches, we want to ensure everyone is prepared for this special day.
Graduation will be held on Monday, June 3 at 9:30am at Eagle Bank Arena. Tickets are not required. Students should arrive by 7:45am, enter through the loading dock and proceed to the arena floor. Doors open at 8:30am for guests, who should arrive at the arena no later than 9:00am and be in their seats by 9:25am.
To prepare both students and parents, we have created a Class of 2024 Graduation video. Check it out!
In addition, Annandale High School’s All Night Grad Celebration is June 4 from 11:00pm-5:00am at Audrey Moore Rec Center! Tickets are on sale now for $45. Students can order tickets here. After June 1, tickets will only be available at the door for $60. If you would like, you can sponsor a Senior and purchase their ticket! Questions? Please contact the ANGC Chair if you have questions or concerns about the All Night Graduation Celebration. Parents can join the fun by volunteering to help! It takes a lot of volunteers to make this a successful night for our seniors. Please look at the sign-up and find a shift that works for you.
Shawn DeRose, Principal
Class of 2024 Graduation Video
This video includes important information to prepare both students and parents for the Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony!
Video Livestream
The ceremony will be livestreamed and available for friends and family who are not able to attend the ceremony in-person at this link: https://tinyurl.com/Annandale2024
Graduation Ceremony
Date and Location: Graduation will be held on Monday, June 3 at 9:30am at Eagle Bank Arena. Tickets are not required.
Student Arrival: Students should arrive by 7:45am. Students should enter through the loading dock and proceed to the arena floor.
No Carried Items: Students must leave all personal belongings in their car or with their families. Bags or purses are not permitted.
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. Students may not decorate their cap. 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.) Ethnic and cultural stoles are permitted.
Expected Behavior: Graduation is an opportunity to showcase many of the amazing aspects of our school. 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. No objects should be carried onto the stage.
Guest Arrival: Doors open at 8:30am. Guests should arrive at the arena no later than 9:00am and be in their seats by 9:25am.
EagleBank Arena encourages graduates and guests to not bring a bag, in order to help enhance the contactless experience. If you require a bag for your personal belongings, EagleBank Arena has adopted a clear bag policy and must adhere to the following: The Bag must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC with no obscured inside pockets. Bags must not exceed 12inx12inx6in. Non-clear clutch style bags or purses must not exceed 5inx7in. Small Medical and/or Parenting Bags will be permitted on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to increased security screening.
Parking: Students and families may park in Lots A, K, or L on the George Mason Campus. Handicapped Parking is located in Lot A.
All Night Grad Celebration
The All Night Graduation Celebration (ANGC) provides a SAFE, FUN, chaperoned, alcohol-free, and drug-free event for the Class of 2024 to celebrate together one last time.
Students can order tickets here. Questions? Please contact the ANGC Chair Rheanna Bernard if you have questions or concerns about the All Night Graduation Celebration.
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Location: Audrey Moore RECenter, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003
Time: Registration and check-in opens at 11:00 p.m Tuesday, June 4, 2024, with activities from 11:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Doors close at 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) and no student is allowed to leave prior to 5:00 a.m. unless we alert parents).
Only 2024 Annandale High School Graduates may attend—no exceptions.
Other Information
Official Graduation Ceremony Photographs from Legacy Studios: Photos will be available shortly after the ceremony on the Legacy Studios Events Website and entering the code 4542E23. Select the Annandale HS - Graduation option. Prints will be shipped directly to the graduate's home. For assistance with questions or ordering, please contact Legacy Studios directly at customercare@legacystudios.com or 716-512-6336.
Diploma Pickup: Students who did not attend the graduation ceremony can pick up their diploma and official transcript Monday - Friday from 8:00am-3:30pm in Student Services.
All obligations must be paid prior to picking up a diploma. You can pay online via myschoolbucks.com, by using the myschoolbucks mobile app, or in person. Here are instructions on how to access MySchoolBucks.com
Stay Connected! FCPS wants to stay connected and help you make connections. All FCPS alumni are invited to complete this short form to join the FCPS Alumni Network! Join the FCPS Alumni Network today!
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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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