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Folks to Know

Lee Ann Wolfe and (Susan)

Lizz Bridge, Senior Class Sponsors

Monique Riddick,

Business Administrator

Ricardo Hernandez, Principal

Juli Taylor and Mark Stein: Graduation Coordinators

Ms. Burgos: School Financial Specialist

These are the folks you’ll be hearing from in the coming weeks regarding graduation information. Please pay attention to their communications via email and phone!

Brandi Heckert, Senior Class AP

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Overview of Parent Meeting

Welcome and introductions
Graduation Overview

Date, Time, Location, and Tickets!
Dress, Do’s and Don’ts, Expectations
Transportation and parking
Mandatory rehearsal, caps and gowns, and cap decorating
Needed supports - ASL interpreters, accessible seating, etc.

Senior Package Payment and Obligations Reminders
Calendar for the year
T-Shirts and and Yard Signs
Senior Picnic Volunteering
Prom
Time for Questions

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When is Graduation

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541 days from today

Quarter 1

30 DAYS remain

Semester 1

12 WEEKS

166 School Days

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Calendar of Important Dates

March 31:

Grad Package DUE - becomes an obligation

May 2:

Senior Movie Night in the back lot 8pm

May 9:

Prom @ Pinstripes

May 20:

Top 25 Ceremony

5:30 by invitation

May 21:

Senior Awards Night

7 pm by invitation

May 22:

Last day of school for Seniors
Senior Picnic at Bohrer Park 4:00 - 8 pm
Senior sunset is at 8:22

May 26:

Graduation Rehearsal 7:45 am at SVHS

May 28:

Graduation @ UMBC 1:30pm

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How to Get Information When I Have Questions

Class website! Linked in ALL newsletters and on the school website
Ask your student
Email your students’ counselor
Email your students’ administrator
Contact the class sponsors

All email addresses and phone numbers are on the SVHS website

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Graduation UMBC Chesapeake Arena

Thursday, May 28, 2026 1:30 PM

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Graduation Tickets

Every graduate will receive 7 tickets
Tickets will be given to students on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the mandatory graduation rehearsal
ALL student obligations must be paid to receive tickets

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Arrival, Dress, and Photography at UMBC

Graduates are to report to UMBC by 12:15 p.m.

Admission for graduates is a cap and gown. They do not need a ticket, however they will need to check in.

Graduates will report to their designated areas and line up in order at 12:30 p.m. and are to remain in their assigned lobby area.

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Arrival, Dress, and Photography at UMBC

Dress

Graduation is a formal occasion that requires appropriate dress. Shorts, jeans, sweat suits, cut-offs, t-shirts, flip-flops, tennis shoes, etc. are not appropriate attire for guests or graduates. Male graduates will wear long dress pants, a *shirt and collar and tie and dress shoes with socks. Female graduates are expected to wear a dress, slacks or skirt and blouse, and dress shoes with a flat or low heel. Graduates may decorate their caps but there are guidelines. Students are not permitted to bring a purse or any other belongings into graduation. Graduates who do not adhere to these guidelines will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.

*We plan to have a How to Tie a Tie event prior to graduation.

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Dress

All gowns should be zipped during the ceremony.

Students are responsible for bringing their gowns, stoles, and any awards they have earned from SV. For uniformity, only academic additions received from SV or MC are allowed on the outside of the gown.

Cords are passed out by the group they represent.

We do not have extra cords. We usually have a few extra tassels.

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Not all SVHS regalia

His gown is not zipped

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Arrival Dress and Photography at UMBC

Photography/Videotaping

Parents and guests must not interrupt graduates with photography while they are lining up. Please take pictures prior to 12:15 p.m. No photography of any kind is permitted in the aisles, in front of the stage or on the stage. A professional photographer will be taking pictures of all graduates. Proofs will be mailed shortly after graduation so that parents will have the option to purchase those pictures if they wish. Mr. Crippin usually takes pictures as well and posts them on the SV website.

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Graduation Decorum

While graduation is a joyous occasion, the ceremony is formal. It is important to have the cooperation of all guests and graduates to maintain this atmosphere. We have the same high expectations and standards for our guests as we do for our students. Therefore, be aware that graduates or guests whose behavior is inappropriate will be asked to leave the ceremony.

One of the most important things we ask is for guests to remain seated as graduates receive their diplomas and until all graduates have left the Stadium at the end of graduation. Other things to be aware of:

Doors will open at 12:15 p.m. Plan accordingly as your tickets will be scanned prior to entry.
The doors will close at 1:20 p.m. and will not be reopened until the processional is complete.
Students or guests under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will not be tolerated and will be escorted out of the stadium.
Items such as balloons, beach balls, signs, silly string and noise makers are inappropriate and not allowed in the stadium.
Talking during the ceremony is prohibited.
Cell phones must be turned off during the ceremony.
No photography of any kind is permitted in the aisles, in front of the stage or on the stage.

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THE PROHIBITED ITEMS BELOW WILL NOT BE PERMITTED INSIDE CHESAPEAKE ARENA.

• WEAPONS OR DANGEROUS DEVICES OF ANY KIND

• ILLEGAL DRUGS/SUBSTANCES

• BAGS (LARGER THAN 12”x12”x8”)

• BACKPACKS

• ALCOHOL

• BOTTLES / CANS / FLASKS

• FOOD/COOLERS

• OUTSIDE FOOD/BEVERAGE (BABY FOOD WILL BE PERMITTED)

• BALLOONS/MARKERS/SPRAY PAINT

• PAMPHLETS/PRODUCT SAMPLES

• SKATEBOARDS/ROLLERBLADES/BICYCLES

• HELMETS

• CHAIRS

• SELFIE STICKS

• LAPTOP COMPUTERS

• 2-WAY RADIOS

• FRISBEES, BEACHBALLS

	PEPPER SPRAY/MACE, FLARES, FIREWORKS • LASER POINTERS/STROBE LIGHTS • AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING DEVICES • DRONES / REMOTE CONTROLLED TOYS • SEGWAYS/HOVERBOARDS • WHEELED MOBILITY DEVICES WITH LESS THAN 3 WHEELS • DEVICES THAT CANNOT MAINTAIN STABILITY AND BALANCE WHEN STOPPED, UNPOWERED, OR UNOCCUPIED ANY NOISE MAKING DEVICES (i.e. AIR HORNS, WHISTLES, DRUMS, PLASTIC HORNS, ETC) • SIGNS/FLAGS/POSTERS/BANNERS (LARGER THAN 11”X7” OR ATTACHED TO POLE) • TRIPODS/MONOPODS • SUSPICIOUS ITEMS AS DEEMED BY ARENA OR SECURITY MANAGEMENT • ANY OTHER ITEMS DEEMED UNACCEPTABLE BY ARENA OR SECURITY MANAGEMENT

THERE IS NO RE-ENTRY PERMITTED

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Parking at UMBC

Parking at UMBC is free!
There will be limited number of spaces reserved directly in front of the arena.
Plan to arrive early.
Please the map provided to assist with parking plans.

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Staff Availability During Ceremony

Staff will be stationed throughout the building.
Mr. Irvin is the admin on duty. He will remain in the front vestibule.
When you have questions before, during, or after the ceremony, please see an SVHS staff member.
On the map, staff members are marked with an S.

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Bus Seat Reservation

Graduates and/or their graduation guests can purchase a bus seat that will take them round trip from Seneca Valley HS to UMBC and back to Seneca Valley HS after the ceremony is over.
50 bus seats available
$35, only round trips available. At cost - no profit is being earned. Use the link found HERE
MUST RESERVE SEAT BY April 25th
Arrive no later than 9:30 am on Graduation Day, May 28th if you are riding the bus.
Charter Bus

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Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal

Tuesday May 26th @ 7:45 AM

At Seneca Valley High School

Cafeteria

Breakfast will be served

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Available Supports and Accommodations

ASL Interpreter
Handicap Accessible Seating

Please fill out the Google Form in your To-Do List to Request These Supports and Accommodations.

The link is HERE

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Graduation Package

Includes: T-shirt, pin, venue, cap and gown, class picnic, rehearsal breakfast, speakers, flowers, and more.

Please pay your students’ graduation package via

School Cash Online ASAP.

It will become an obligation on MARCH 31, 2026

The t-shirts are in and available

in room 3522 from Mrs. Wolfe

$55

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Obligations:

Before any senior will be permitted to graduate or to participate in a senior activity, including rehearsal, all obligations must be satisfied. These obligations include financial obligations, return of chromebook with charger, and completion of the senior survey.

Chromebooks will be collected the last week of school for seniors.

Charges are outlined on the next slide.

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Obligations:

Please pay obligations and return

books, uniforms etc. before the

rehearsal. You can find financial

obligations online and items can be

returned to the finance office

during regular business hours.

Check here for updated information about graduation.

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Beverages for the Senior Picnic! Please help!

Please sign up to bring beverages to the Senior Picnic! All other food will be provided. Sign up HERE

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YARD SIGNS

Celebrate your senior by purchasing a yard sign!

Yard Signs are $15 and can be purchased on SCO! Use the link found HERE if other family members would like to purchase a sign.

Students will be notified when the signs are available for pickup via the announcements and SVHS newsletter.

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Tickets are $85 per person

Ticket price includes unlimited dancing, unlimited bowling, finger foods, desserts and beverages, unlimited photo booth, souvenirs, prom royalty, and memories to last a lifetime!

ALL OBLIGATIONS MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE GETTING A PROM TICKET

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Friday, May 9th

Pinstripes Bethesda

11920 Grand Park Avenue,

North Bethesda, MD 20852

The Venue

$85

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Forms

Parent Permission Slip

All students must sign the top.

The bottom of the slip has the Early Release slip that must be signed by parents.

Signed Early Releases must be in by May 1

Outside Guest Form

Must be completed prior to buying your guest ticket. For those from outside SV and anyone NOT in the Junior and Senior classes.

All Obligations must be cleared prior to receiving tickets

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Students MUST attend school on May 9, 2025. Students must have a Prom Parent Permission Form turned into the main office when tickets are purchased if they are going to be absent any time after 4th period and still wish to attend the prom.
Students MUST have a PICTURE ID, STUDENT ID NUMBER, AND MATCHING TICKET in order to enter the building (valid IDs include: school ID or driver’s license/permit). Guests must also have a valid ID.
Seneca Valley students must escort their guests into the dance. Guests will not be allowed to enter without the Seneca Valley student who invited them to the dance.
Non SVHS Guests AND SVHS 9th and 10th graders must be 20 years or younger and have prior written approval by an SVHS administrator. Submit this Guest Form.
Shoes must be worn at all times. Formal attire is REQUIRED. No jeans.
All sales are FINAL! NO REFUNDS!
Students may NOT attend Prom if they have any outstanding obligations, even if they have acquired a ticket.

No admittance after 9:00 pm; No re-admittance

NO EXCEPTIONS

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Ticket Sales

Tickets are on sale NOW until May 1st or Until Sold Out!

Buy Tickets Online Through School Cash

Prom tickets have been added to your “optional” cart on School Cash.
Directions for signing on to School Cash here!
Online purchased tickets will be distributed during lunch from April 28th through May 1st. Ticket Pick-up will be held in the 2400 hallway for those with no obligations.
In person sales at the financial office April 22-24 at lunch and after school for cash and check purchases only.
Bring your signed form(s) with you when you purchase or pick up your ticket(s).