Greetings, Graduates and families,

You are receiving this information, as you are signed up to participate in the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at 5:00 PM or 7:30 PM. Please read this newsletter carefully for important information and expectations.

• Q: What is the required dress for graduation?

  A: All graduates are required to wear the QHHS color cap, gown, and tassel. All graduates wear royal blue, unless they are CSF Gold graduates. No other colors are allowed. Clothing worn under the cap and gown must meet school dress code requirements. Gowns must be completely zipped up. Flags may not be worn as part of graduation apparel. Administration reserves the right to make final determinations on all graduation apparel.

  
  

  Q: Can my student wear a flower lei or decorate his/her cap?

  A: Flower leis are allowed. Cap decoration is allowed, as long as they are not 3-D and must be school-appropriate. Cap décor deemed inappropriate will be prohibited and confiscated until June 5. Please review Graduation Cap Decorating Guidelines

  
  
  

  Q: Are graduates allowed to wear stoles, honor cords, or other decorative items (other than flower leis)?

  A: Per AVUHSD Board Policy, stoles may only be worn when part of a board-approved program. Anyone wishing to wear honor cords or stoles that are not part of a board-approved program must seek approval from the Activities Office no later than May 30. Seeking approval does not guarantee that approval will be granted.

  Per California AB 1248, Students may also wear objects of religious or cultural significance as an adornment at school graduation ceremonies, as long as these items do not cause a disruption to the event. Administration reserves the right to determine appropriateness.

• Footwear- It is recommended that everyone wear comfortable shoes that can easily walk across a bumpy field. While not prohibited, high heels and shoes with a platform can lead to ankle injuries and are not recommended.

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025’s graduation on June 4, 2025, at both 5:00 pm and again at 7:30 pm.

In preparation for the festivities, we want to inform you of the safety measures implemented at the ceremony. These measures include increased law enforcement and security presence and bag checks for all in attendance. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to avoid bringing unnecessary bags. Small personal items in a clear stadium-type bag are strongly suggested. Those with larger bags must enter through a designated check line. Please look and use the designated bag check line at the entrance to the stadium.

• Gates will open at 4:30 pm for the 5:00 PM ceremony. Gates will open at 7:00PM for 7:30 PM ceremony.

• Guests will check in at the stadium entrance. Home and Visitor gates.

• Each graduate will be allowed 5 guest tickets plus any additional tickets they may have purchased. (Infants, toddlers, and young children count as guests.)

• Handicap seating is available on the track on both home and visitor sides of the stadium. One additional guest/attendant allowed with handicapped guest.

• We strongly encourage you to avoid bringing unnecessary bags. Small personal items in a clear stadium-type bag are strongly suggested. Those with larger bags must enter through a designated check line. Please look and use the designated bag check line at the entrance to the stadium.

• Please do not bring coolers, outside food or drink (except unopened water bottles), umbrellas, EZ Ups, or any other prohibited items.

Please be patient with our staff; they will work quickly to get everyone in and seated before the commencement begins. Graduations are well attended, so please plan to arrive early.

We appreciate your support.

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Parking for handicapped guests is available at the SOAR Prep campus. Parking will be open for handicapped guests at 4:00 pm for the 5:00 pm ceremony, and 6:30 PM for the 7:30 pm ceremony. SOAR Prep Academy is located next to the football stadium. The address is 6300 W Ave L, Lancaster, CA 93536.

Parking is available in any parking lot on school grounds.

Please exit out of the stadium bleachers to AVE L. If you would like to meet your graduate, you can do so behind the visiting side bleachers.

9:00 am to 12:00 pm. June 9-13, in the Administration Building Records Office (Need current photo I.D. )