Graduation Planning Guide
Class of 2027
Graduation caps and gowns
Graduation caps and gowns are required for the graduation ceremonies.
Orders can be made through Amazon or through Graduation Mall's website (linked below). The 2027 packages are not yet available. Usually after January.
Students may choose ANY color of gown they prefer. Please order any matte color (not shiny).
You may also opt to borrow a purple or silver cap, gown & tassel from IDVA. You can let us know you wish to borrow a gown in the senior survey that you will complete prior to graduation. The gown you borrow will be available at the graduation rehearsal. If you borrow a gown, you will have a tassel to use, but it will not have the correct year on it and you cannot keep the tassel. If you would like a tassel you can keep, you can order one from the below links.
Do you want a special role at graduation?
- Lead the pledge of allegiance or national anthem from the stage.
- Learning Coach Tribute - one student will deliver a short poem, personal story or kind words thanking learning coaches, paretns, etc for their support.
- Class Announcement - After all diplomas are delivered, one student will lead the students in moving their tassels from the right to the left from the stage.
Our School Scholarship Information - Something for everyone!
Idaho Virtual Academy and Insight School of Idaho are proud to announce over $20,000 in total scholarship funds to be awarded to outstanding graduating seniors this academic year. For more information about each scholarship, including the scholarship criteria and application process, please visit the IDVA Scholarship Page. DEADLINE: March 1st, 2027 - Applications will open soon.
There are lots of additional scholarship resources and tips & tricks on the page linked above. Check it out!
When you find out that you've been awarded a scholarship, please let Mrs. Mecham know! dmecham@idahova.org.
Reach out for help! 💲💲💲
It's not too late to:
- Apply to an Idaho College
- Apply for Idaho Launch Grant - up to $8000-DEADLINE April 15th
- Federal Pell Grants/FAFSA- up to $7,395 in grant money that doesn't have to be paid back!
Make an appointment with her here.
Send Us Your Senior Picture
All students who are participating in graduation are welcome to share one senior picture and a baby/childhood photo. The pictures will be included in the senior slideshow.
Photos will be due by April 1st. Graduation ceremonies will include a Senior Slideshow. If you plan to participate in a ceremony, please submit photo(s) to College and Career Advisor Des Mecham (dmecham@idahova.org). Pictures must be in JPEG format. The deadline for pictures is April 1st. Email Mrs. Mecham if you don't have your senior pictures back yet. We'll get them in, just communicate with me.
All students graduating with honors will be given the honors cord at the graduation rehersal to wear during the graduation ceremony.
The Graduating with Honors distinction is calculated and determined following this year's fall semester grades and based on the student's cumulative weighted GPA. Please check with your counselor to learn your GPA.
Do you have questions about graduation? Please ask your school counselor: Last names starting with--
A-L: Angie Adams, aadams@idahova.org, (208) 223-5159
M-Z: Loretta Poxleitner, lpoxleitner@idahova.org, (208) 553-9641
ISID: A-L --Jesse Altsuler, jaltsuler@idahova.org, (208) 277-4652
ISID: M-Z --Norma Malloy, nmalloy@idahova.org, (208-917-2418)