To the Class of 2025 and Families,
We are approaching the home stretch before graduation, and this is a reminder of essential information for seniors.
Senior Exam Schedule – CHS Administration will share when students are expected to be in the classroom during exam week with CHS Families on May 1st, 2025.
- May 6th – B2/B4
- May 7th – A2/A4
- May 8th – B1/B3
- May 9th – A1/A3
- May 12th – Makeups
Graduation Gowns, Tickets, & More
- Graduation Students who need to check on graduation attire must see Mrs. Douglas in D01. Be careful of the tassel, as it is easily lost. There are still items available, but please get details from Mrs. Douglas in D01.
- Remove the robe from the plastic bag so the wrinkles will fall out. Do NOT iron! Seniors usually carry the robe on the bus for the middle and elementary school walks and put it on when they arrive at the schools. Once we start the march (and for every other graduation event), the robes are to be zipped up.
- Tickets: Every senior must complete the ADA Compliant Graduation Ticket Request Form. This form collects essential information for graduation, and all students must answer and submit Questions 1-4.
- If you require ADA seating for your allotted free tickets, please complete Question 5. This question is optional and should only be filled out by those requesting to use your free tickets for ADA accommodations. Important: Seniors MUST use their CCPS email account to submit the form. Completing this form on time is crucial for finalizing seating arrangements. If you have any questions regarding graduation, please contact pdouglas@ccps.us
- ADA Compliant TICKET REQUEST FORM.
Decision Day
- May 1st, 12-3:00
- Spaulding Stadium @ CHS
- On Wednesday, May 1st at 12:00pm we will be hosting CHS Decision Day! Decision Day 2025 is a celebration of what pathway you have selected to take after high school! Whether you are enrolled, enlisted, or employed, this is a celebration of your accomplishments and hard work so far that have led you to make this decision for your future. Decision Day will be held on May 1st, from 12pm-3pm, on the football field, with all seniors invited to attend. There will be concessions, games, music, a bouncy house, a selfie booth, a thank-you card writing station, and more. Students are expected to remain in class until the event has been announced as starting and remain respectful of property and staff.
Senior Sunset
- May 9 6:30-8:00
- Spaulding Stadium @ CHS
- Details and a form to sign up will be shared later.
Senior Walk
- April 18, 2025
- Students will depart from CHS at 10:30 am to walk at CMS and all elementary schools
- A Permission Slip is required for this event. The permission slip must have been submitted to counseling.
- Seniors will wear their “normal” school attire, caps, gowns, and tassels. Nothing can be added to this unless the school provides it, and those will be given out at graduation practice.
Senior Awards
- May 5th, 6 pm
- Blanton Gym
- Wear your graduation robes (no hats) and no cords or any stoles; those are for graduation ONLY. Try to be prepared and wear what you plan to wear for graduation so we can resolve any issues.
- Seniors, you will receive an invitation in your email next week if you are expected to be recognized.
Baccalaureate
- May 18th, 4 pm, CHS Auditorium
- If you are interested in attending this event, then please submit this form ASAP.
- Students wear their robes again, but no hats.
Graduation Practice
- May 19th, 7:45 am
- Meet in the Auditorium; practice will occur in the Blanton Gym
- Wear normal school attire.
Senior Picnic
- May 19th After Practice
- Estimated Time – 11 am to 1 pm, Stadium
- Seniors must complete this form if they plan to attend the picnic.
Graduation
- May 20st, 2024
- 7 pm (Guests must be seated by 6:45 pm.)
- Henrico Events and Activities Center, 11000 Telegraph Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059
- Graduates must report to Graduation by 5:30 pm and remain in the designated space to line up. Be sure you have given out your tickets and parking passes to your guests before reporting.
- Doors open for Guests at 5:45 pm
- Guests must have specific parking passes for the occasion issued by CHS in the car in order to park at the graduation venue, and all guests must have a physical graduation ticket for entry into the venue. Tickets, parking passes, and maps will be issued at the end of graduation practice May 20th.
- To ensure a smooth and well-organized graduation ceremony, every senior must complete the Graduation Ticket Request Form. This form collects essential information for graduation, and all students must answer and submit Questions 1-4.
- If you require ADA seating for your allotted free tickets, please complete Question 5. This question is optional and should only be filled out by those requesting ADA accommodations.
- Important: Seniors MUST use their CCPS email account to submit the form.
- Completing this form on time is crucial for finalizing seating arrangements. If you have any questions regarding graduation, please contact pdouglas@ccps.us.
- TICKET REQUEST FORM
Attire
- Females normally wear a dress, skirt and top, or dress pants and top under the zipped robe. Shoes can vary. Black, red, and white shoes or sandals all look fine. Be careful of heels.
- Males usually wear dress pants, navy, khaki, or black, a collared dress shirt, and a tie under the zipped robe.
- If anyone has any problems meeting this requirement, see your Counselor, Dr. Connolly, or Mrs. Douglas.
Photography
- LifeTouch will photograph the graduates as they get their diplomas. These proofs will be available online. There will be information in the packet distributed May 19th after practice.
