AHS Class of 2025 Newsletter - May 14

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Class of 2025 Newsletter


Annandale Seniors and Families:

We are excited to announce that Norma Foti has been selected by the Class of 2025 Officers to serve as this year’s Annandale High School Graduation Speaker.

Ms. Foti is a passionate advocate for the Annandale community and a familiar face to many. As former President of the Annandale High School PTSA, she founded the PTSA Pantry—an initiative that has provided vital support to countless students and families over the years. Her commitment to service, equity, and student success has had a lasting impact on our school, and her love for Annandale is evident in all that she does. Please join us in congratulating Norma on this well-deserved honor, and in thanking her for the difference she continues to make at Annandale High School.

For the latest information about upcoming senior events, check out the Class of 2025 Schoology group. If you have any questions, please contact our senior class sponsors, Steven ZaretPrarthana PurohitStefanie KlineStuart Converse or our senior class administrator, Jae Lee.

Sincerely, 

Shawn DeRose, Principal


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Important Dates

May 15 - Senior Art Show, 6pm: On Thursday, May 15 our Annandale Art seniors will showcase their portfolios in our annual Senior Art Show in Clausen Hall 6:00-8:00pm. This show is the capstone for IB Art and our level 4 art students in Studio Art, 3D Art, Digital Art, and Photography, and also includes our esteemed seniors in upper-level classes. Come check out the 18 individual exhibitions, celebrate our seniors, and, if you’re interested, purchase artwork!

 

May 15 & 16 - Senior Survey: Each year, every senior is required to complete the Senior Survey. This is how Student Services celebrates the decisions of our graduates and ensures we have information on where to send final transcripts. Counselors will be coming to every senior English class on May 15 & 16 to help students complete the Senior Survey. Please do not complete the Senior Survey before these dates. Students absent on the day of their English class will receive an email notification about make-up days and times for filling out the survey. Note: It is required that all seniors complete the survey by May 25. Seniors who have not completed the survey will be unable to pick up their cap and gown for graduation. If you have questions or concerns, please email Viri Acosta.

 

May 22-28 - Senior Exams: Seniors will take their Senior Exams during their regularly scheduled class periods on May 22-28. Here is the full exam schedule: May 22: R5 & R7; May 23: W6 & W8; May 27: R1 & R3; May 28: W2.

 

May 27-28 - Senior Laptop and Book Collection: Beginning Tuesday, May 27, students who no longer need their FCPS issued laptop can return it at the Main Gym Lobby after each senior exam block. Once students have turned in their laptop and any school-issued books or supplies, they are dismissed from school.

  • May 27: 11:15am - 12:00pm
  • May 28: 9:35 - 10:00am

 

May 28 - Senior Picnic, 9:35am: Immediately following the W2 exam, seniors will be released from their last day of school at 9:35am. Members of the Class of 2025 will gather in the Senior parking lot or Ossian Park to enjoy a light breakfast, and sign yearbooks. The event will end at 11:15am.

 

May 29 - Senior Sunset, 7pm: Senior Sunset will take place on May 29 from 7:00-9:00pm. Students are encouraged to come watch the sunset on the football field with music, drinks, and food to celebrate the last day of their senior year.

 

May 30 - Senior Awards Ceremony: Our annual Senior Awards Ceremony will be held on May 30 from 10:00-11:15am at Annandale High School. This ceremony recognizes seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in each content area, as well as celebrate those seniors who have been selected for community based awards and scholarships.

 

June 2 - Senior Obligations & Cap and Gown Distribution: Seniors must pay all outstanding obligations, including Senior Dues, prior to receiving their cap and gown. Financial obligations can be paid online via myschoolbucks.com, by using the myschoolbucks mobile app, or in person on June 2. Here are instructions on how to access MySchoolBucks.com. All senior obligations must be paid before picking up their cap and gown. If you have any questions, please email Jeremy DeBoe, Finance Technician.

Students can pick up their cap and gown and senior gift on June 2 during their assigned times listed below.

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

Students enter through Door 11, at the front of the building, to the upper gym where they will turn in all equipment and supplies and pay any obligations in order to become eligible to graduate.

 

June 2 - Graduation Walk, 1:30pm (Annandale Terrace is 2:30pm): We are thrilled to extend an invitation to participate in the Graduation Walk event on June 2, where students will have the wonderful opportunity to revisit their previous elementary school and stroll through the halls adorned in cap and gown, celebrating their achievements and the journey that has led them to this momentous occasion. Interested students must submit this form by May 28. Transportation will not be provided. All students who would like to participate must safely get to their school on their own.

 

June 3 - Graduation Rehearsal, 10:00-11:00am or 11:30-12:30pm: Graduation rehearsal will be held on the Annandale High School stadium field. Seniors who choose to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must attend graduation rehearsal during their assigned times below. 

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

Students should meet on the home side stadium bleachers where they will receive information about the ceremony.

 

June 4 - Graduation, 2:00pm: Graduation will be held on Wednesday, June 4, at 2:00am at Eagle Bank Arena. This is a momentous occasion for our students and families. In addition, this event is a celebration of our collective efforts to support the Class of 2025 over the past four years. As a reminder, all faculty are required to participate. There are many ways staff members can support our graduation ceremony. Graduation assignments will be communicated in the weeks before graduation.

 

June 4 - All Night Grad Celebration: 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. Students can order tickets here. Ticket price is $45. 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.


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Important Information

Senior Dues - $70: Senior dues, which cover graduation ceremony expenses including cap and gown, and unlimited guest passes, are $70. Members of the Class of 2025 must pay their senior dues by May 20 through the MySchoolBucks school store.

 

Download Your Data! Your FCPS Google Workspace account is automatically turned off the day after your last day of enrollment. This includes your access to FCPS Gmail. It is important that you download any files you wish to keep before you leave FCPS. Follow these instructions to download your files and view your accounts using "sign in with Google."

 

Yearbook - $85: We sold out last year - buy your yearbook now! Yearbooks can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com for $85. Yearbooks will be distributed at school in May. Stay tuned for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lockwood at ealockwood@fcps.edu.


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Opportunities

Graduation Announcements & Class of 2025 Items: Interested in purchasing graduation announcements and other graduation related items? Check out the Jostens website for everything you need to celebrate this milestone. Note: Caps, gowns, tassels, and diploma covers are included in Senior Dues and provided to all graduates.

 

Graduation Photo Ordering Information: Graduation photos will be available online shortly after the ceremony. Seniors and families can view and order prints directly from Legacy Studios using the information below. To access your photos visit legacyeventphotos.shop and select Virginia. Use code 454225 to view your gallery. All prints will be shipped directly to the graduate’s home—no need to pick them up at school. For questions or help with ordering, please contact Legacy Studios at customercare@legacystudios.com or 716.512.6336.

 

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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