Graduation

Class of 2025 Information

Graduation Hat

COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES - JUNE 13, 2025

Graduation Practice

  • Graduation practice will be held on June 12, 2025 at 10 am. 

  • All seniors must attend the entire graduation practice, or they will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. No exceptions will be made. 

Caps and Gowns

  • Caps and gowns will be distributed after graduation practice.

  • All gowns should be taken home and pressed with a cool iron. 

  • NO insignia, buttons, etc., will be permitted on the caps and gowns.

  • The graduates shall not carry cell phones, purses, wallets, flowers, etc., to the field.

  • Only school issued stoles and cords are permitted to be worn Graduation Attire

  • Students may keep the cords only, stoles must be returned. 

 Graduation Tickets

  • Graduation tickets are not necessary for an outdoor ceremony.

  • In the case of inclement weather, Graduation tickets will be required for an indoor ceremony.

  • Four tickets will be sent home with your child’s cap and gown after practice.

  • Guests without tickets will not be admitted; however, there will be a livestream available for those guests wanting to sit in the cafeteria or auditorium.

Handicapped Guests

  • Special seating and parking will be available for handicapped guests.

  • Parents should complete the handicap seating/parking Handicapped Parking Form

Dress Requirements

  • Dress shirts, ties, dress pants, dresses, skirts and dark shoes (flat or wedge shoes are required).

  • For all – NO shorts, jeans, sneakers or flip-flops will be permitted.

  • Students not conforming to dress requirements will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.

Videography/photography 

  • The Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed for those guests unable to attend the ceremony in person.

  • The link for the live stream link will be available on our website the morning of graduation.

Graduation Flowers

  • Beautiful bouquets will be available for purchase on site at graduation.

  • If you would like to pre-order, please visit:  Commencement Group

  • All pre-orders must be picked up at our kiosk on Graduation Day!

Graduation Day

  • On the day of graduation, all students must report to their assigned classroom by 8:45 am.

  • Diplomas will be distributed after the ceremony. Please pick up your diploma by 12:00 pm.

  • In the event of inclement weather, we are preparing for an indoor ceremony.

  • If the ceremony is held indoors, an alert will be sent to senior parents and posted on Del Val’s website.

 Project Graduation

  • There is still time to sign up for Project Graduation. Email  Project Graduation for more information.

  • The night begins at 8:00 pm in the cafeteria where food, door prizes, and entertainment will be provided. The bus will leave Del Val at 11:00 pm for New York City to enjoy an early morning dinner cruise around the New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. The bus will return to Del Val at approximately 6:00 am.

  • Students are not permitted to drive home, so please make arrangements to pick up your child.