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Graduation Information

Point of Contact: Mrs. Isabella Yearwood, [email protected] 

Graduation 2025 Date: May 29, 2025 @ 9:30 am

Location: EagleBank Arena, George Mason Campus, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030

Cap and Gown Information 

  • Students will be required to purchase a cap, gown and tassel unit.
    • Everything may be ordered online through Jostens and scroll down to find the individual Cap and Gown units. A cap and gown unit includes, Cap, Gown, Stole, and Tassel. 
  • Please visit the Jostens Senior HUB for a video on how to order your cap and gown. 
  • If you have any questions, please contact GVHS Jostens Representative, Dan Pasquarelli [email protected] or you may call 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) Monday through Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm. 

Mandatory Graduation Practices

  • There will be two mandatory graduation practices for Seniors the two days prior to graduation.
    • May 27, 2025 @ 8:00 am
    • May 28, 2025 @ 8:00 am
  • Graduation practice will take place at 8:00 a.m., in the Gainesville HS Auditorium. Please enter through Door 33. All students must participate in both practices to participate in the ceremony. Students are to leave GHS immediately after graduation practice. 

Graduation Day Information 

  • Student Information for Ceremony 
    • Graduates must be in line at the loading dock of EagleBank Arena, by (Time TBD) Students who are late will not be able to participate in the ceremony. 
    • All students are required to wear their red cap, gown, and stole ordered through Jostens. Caps may be decorated but the decorations must be two-dimensional and must be pre-approved by an administrator at graduation practice. Gowns may not be decorated. Students should wear dress clothes (dresses, skirts, dress slacks, dress shirts). Dress shoes should also be worn. Keep in mind that you will be walking up a ramp and downstairs when choosing your shoes. Please do not bring purses or bags, as they are not allowed by EagleBank Arena, or anything "extra" as you will not be able to carry them across the stage with you and we will not have staff on hand to collect and keep the items during the ceremony. Balloons, face cutouts, noisemakers, etc. are not allowed. 
  • Family Information for Ceremony 
    • Tickets are NOT required for the ceremony and there is no guest limit. Arena staff can assist with handicapped parking or seating needs. 
    • Parents will be able to enter EagleBank Arena at (time TBD). EagleBank staff will assist with entry and staff will be around the arena passing out programs. For any assistance with handicapped seating, the arena staff will be on hand to assist. 
    • EagleBank Arena currently uses CEIA OPENGATE Magnetometers to screen upon entry. There is also a clear bag policy in place for all patrons. If a guest requires a bag for parental or medical needs, the bag will be searched at entry and tagged. Balloons, face cutouts, noisemakers, etc. are not allowed. 
  • ASL Interpreter 
    • If a guest requires the use of an ASL interpreter, please reach out to Mrs. Yearwood at [email protected]  

Graduation Videography and Photography 

  • Photography 
    • To access and order photos from the Class of 2024 graduation ceremony, please follow this link: link to be shared soon
  • Videography: 
    • The graduation ceremony will be videotaped and livestreamed by Memories Videography. 
    • You may order through: link to be shared soon
  • Livestreaming  
    • A livestream of the graduation will be available, the link will be provided 7-10 days prior to graduation.