MONDAY IS GRADUATION!
There are 28 tickets left for Monday's graduation.  They will be available at the front office entrance (outside of the door) at 2 pm tomorrow, Friday May 19.  2 tickets per person and cash only.  Tickets will be issued by Mrs. Rigo-Witt.  

All Magic Mountain attendees must check in at the mpr at 8:30 am tomorrow.  They will return to school by 8:30 pm.
Here are a few reminders for the Class of 2023:  
There will be a live stream of the ceremony. The link will be shared via aeries, Facebook fan page and our website by  Monday morning at 10 am.  

ACCOUNTS TO BE PAID IN FULL
Make sure you are on top of your financial accounts… if money is owed to the school (ASB, athletics, library, etc.) you may be pulled from graduation practice.  This includes any owed fees to the cafeteria, fees from previous years that were not paid and damaged or lost materials including textbooks, chromebooks, and power cords.  

GRADUATION REGALIA
Your high school graduation is a ceremony steeped in tradition.  Some of the traditions include the wearing of graduation medallions, stoles and cords for certain accolades.  It is about being united with your class one last time.   Keep in mind that we are very traditional with what you are allowed to wear during the ceremony.  When you receive your cap (or mortarboard) you are not allowed to decorate or change it in any way.  It has been a trend for college graduation ceremonies but it is not allowed in our district for our high school graduates.  You will not be allowed to check in with a decorated/altered cap.  Also, you are not allowed to wear any graduation flower/money leis until after the ceremony. Please share with your families and friends these guidelines for graduation.  District approved stoles and cords are allowed to be worn along with district approved medallions such as those won at Golden Conquest. Please see Mrs. Rigo-Witt in ASB if you have any questions.  
 
CEREMONY INFORMATION -Please share with friends and family!
Be prepared- there will be no re-entry for any guests attending.  Please plan ahead for any necessary medicine or nutritional needs for yourself or family members.  Food and drink will not allowed to be brought in.  The concession stand will be open.   A personal purse should not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches. No backpacks allowed.   Remember, all school district property in Chino Valley Unified is a smoke free zone this includes all parking lots and includes e-cigarettes, tobacco products etc.  Bags will be checked.  No airhorns or other types of noisemakers allowed.  No confetti, umbrellas, EZ ups, balloons or signs allowed. Please understand that we want all friends and family to enjoy the atmosphere and do not want the views of our guests to be blocked or noisemakers to potentially ruin the announcement of a graduate’s name.  Please be kind.  Gates open 1.5 hours before the ceremony at 4:30.  All photographs should be taken from your seat.  Please refrain from making comments or applauding until all graduates have received their diplomas.  Please remain seated until the ceremony is done.  Any additional questions should be emailed to Mrs. Rigo-Witt directly.  Farrah_rigowitt@chino.k12.ca.us.
 
TRANSCRIPTS 
The easy way to get your final transcript is through parchment.com.  It is a convenient way to order transcripts and have them sent directly to your school.  The transcripts arrive same day to your school.  Yes there is a charge.  If you want a transcript to be sent by the school, final transcript postcards must be filled out and left before you leave. There will be some available today. You must request final transcripts to be sent before you leave. Records will be closed after June 9.   
https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/5765/account
 
DIPLOMA PICK UP
Diploma pick up will be June 5-9 from 9 am-3 pm at the attendance window.  If you don’t pick them up at this time, you will not be able to pick up your diploma until September. You need your ID! You must be the one to pick up; no one else can pick it up for you.  
 
PANORAMIC AND GRADUATION PICTURES
Adams  Photography is  our official   photographer for graduation.  You may pre-order the panoramic and the traditional “hand shake” picture at graduation.  How To View and Purchase Photos from Graduation  after the event:  Text the access code DLHS23GRADS to 90738 or visit:  https://galleries.photoday.io/  More info will be on the website for easy access.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS SHARED WITH ALL SENIORS AT THE FIRST PRACTICE ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY:  
Suggestions as to what to wear:
            Boys: shirt with tie, dress slacks, dress shoes -no tennis shoes unless they are black. No flip flops
            Girls: Dresses, dress slacks, skirts, dress shoes -no flip flops
Remember that you will be walking on the field and heels will get stuck.
You can only wear your medallion (which you will get when you check in on the day of graduation) and approved medallions, cords/stoles with your gown.  Your cap (mortarboard) can not be embellished.  A replacement will be given at the venue for you to wear. 
 
Arrival at Don Lugo-1 hour before each ceremony. 
 
CHECK IN:  One hour before each ceremony on the black top  
WHAT TO BRING –ID card only and car  keys if you need them!
            No cell phones/cameras/sunglasses. 
PLEASE CARPOOL- Walk if you can! Parking is free but the student lot will fill up quickly.  Treat this like Milk Can.
Be on time.  1 hour before.  BE EARLY!
Do not wear your cap and gown in.  You will hold your cap and place your gown over your arm as shown at rehearsals.  
You will be patted down
Yes you will have to empty pockets.  Be ready gentlemen!
We will have bobby and safety pins if you need them.  
The celebration on the field is for graduates and staff.  After the song “Celebrate” is played you will exit the stadium and meet your parents outside of the football field. You will file out and meet them outside. Make a plan as to where to meet your family. 
 
GRAD NITE
Don Lugo Grad-Nite 2023 is around the corner! GRAD NITE IS THURSDAY, MAY 25.   Yes, two of our board members will be there tomorrow. Senior Grad Night check-in will be at 2:00 pm on the 25th of May and will require school ID. 
Students must read and follow the dress code, and must submit signed permission slip. 
Students will not be allowed on the bus without a signed permission slip. Please wear comfortable clothes! You will check in at the gym.  
 
*ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO DISTRICT, STATE AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES.  THERE IS AN INHERENT RISK OF COVID AT ANY PUBLIC EVENT.  COVID RESTRICTIONS MAY STILL IMPACT ALL EVENTS, INCLUDING GRADUATION.   STAY INFORMED!  
GRADUATION IS MAY 22 AT 6 PM IN CONQUISTADOR STADIUM!