This page has a lot of very important information about finishing up the school year with important dates and events. Please read it carefully so that you are prepared for graduation.

• May 16th -Graduation @ 2:00 pm at NAAC
• Graduates must arrive ready to go at 1:00 pm, ALL graduates should enter through the west gates and then walk across the field to the east gates of the stadium. Be on time, don’t miss your graduation!!! 
• The ceremony will start promptly at 2:00 pm and students are responsible for their own transportation to the NAAC. The NAAC is located off 66th and Highway 93, we will be graduating on the field of the football stadium and the audience will sit in the west stands. HERE is a map to get to the stadium.

• This year, we will only be using the WEST gates for audience seating and the graduation stage/seating will be at the center of the field. All families will enter the stadium and sit in the WEST seats. Graduate seating will be divided into two sections and students will be assigned their seats based on last names.

• The county is not limiting the number of guests and you will NOT need a ticket to enter the ceremony. The ceremony is free for guests, but all students must pay the $65 graduation fee. This fee covers the cost of the ceremony.
• Graduation Agreement- THIS survey lets us know your intent on walking at the ceremony or not and is what we create the seating chart off of. If you are going to attend the graduation ceremony on May 16th at 2:00 pm at the NAAC you MUST fill out the survey. If you do not fill out the survey, you cannot participate in the graduation ceremony. DUE MARCH 17th.

• Faculty Addressor - It is a tradition at Arvada High School that the Senior class selects a faculty member to give the class words of wisdom before you depart into the world with your diplomas.  The person who is selected will give a 5-10 min speech with words of wisdom to the Class of 2024. Select somebody who has had a positive impact on your education and helped you get through high school. The senior class nominated their top six faculty members.  Please vote for you top choice using this survey. 

• The final vote is due by March 17th at 3:00.

• Cap and Gown CONFIRMED Orders- 
  • Still need to purchase your cap/gown? It’s not too late but you need to order this immediately. If you are struggling financially, please come talk to Ms. Silverman and we will work something out. HERE is the online order form for the cap, gown, and tassel.

Here is a breakdown of important dates leading up to graduation on May 16th:

• Action required! March 17th -Graduation Agreements Due 
• This is explained above. HERE is the link.
• Deadline to vote for faculty speaker
• April 1st - Last Day to Pay Fees/Fines by Check
• If you are going to pay a fee/fine after this date, it must be done by cash or card.
• April 25th - Last day of library checkout usage
• Make sure all items are returned to the library (except your district, Tech4Ed, chromebook that you will continue to use until May 10th and any textbooks checked out for CURRENT classes). All outstanding items will be transitioned into fines on April 26th and you will have to pay for anything missing. 
• May 3rd Prom and after prom (Is a Friday)
• Prom - 7:00-10:00 pm at the Brittany Hill
• May 10th - Last Day of High School
• 3:30 on May 10th is a final deadline for all classes including Edgenuity.
• 3:30 – Senior Checkout #1 – Students can get their cap & gown if all fees and fines are cleared
• May 15th - Graduation Practice, Senior Awards, Senior Rally and Senior BBQ

• YOU MUST ATTEND GRAD PRACTICE IN ORDER TO BE A PART OF THE CEREMONY. 
• Final Graduation Checkout 7:30-9:00am
• Last day students can turn in their fees/fines, athletic clothing/gear, your computer, and/or any costumes/uniforms. THIS IS WHEN YOU GET YOUR CAP AND GOWN, but you can get this earlier if you clear all your fees/fines on the last day of school for seniors, May 10th.

• Senior Awards 9:00-9:50am
• This is when we hand out all honor cords and announce all scholarships. 
• Senior Athletic Awards – 9:50 am – 10:35 am
• Graduation Rehearsal 10:35 – 11:30
• Senior BBQ – 11:35

I know that this is a lot of information, if you have questions come and find Ms. Silverman or email [email protected]. Finish strong Class of 2024!!!!

Arvada High School

May 16, 2024 – Graduation Portraits

• This year we are working with Lifetouch/Shutterfly for graduation portraits at our commencement ceremony.
• Lifetouch will photograph our graduates and 3-5 days after the ceremony the portraits will be uploaded to a Photo Day website you can access using the link below.
• Once the portraits are uploaded you will be directed to the graduation gallery to view the student portraits for this event
• If you log in prior to the images being uploaded you will receive a special offer to make a pre-payment towards your graduation order and receive free shipping.
• Prepayments are not required to view your student’s portrait, simply wait until after the images are uploaded to the gallery.