2025 MVHS Senior Bulletin
Dear Senior Students and Parents:
The close of school is rapidly approaching and we are finalizing plans for senior activities. We hope that you have had a great year. Note that, in order to participate in the senior activities listed below, all debts must be cleared through the library and/or ASB by Monday, June 2nd but the sooner the better! We do not accept personal checks, so debts must be paid for with cash only. Please take care of financial obligations at your earliest convenience. The library will be posting a list of seniors with outstanding obligations beginning Monday, April 28th. Remember caps, gowns and yearbooks will not be issued until all fines are cleared. Please reach out via email to raquel.cochran@svusd.org with any questions.
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Grad Speaker/Singer Sign up
Deadline March 14th
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Announcement Distribution
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- You must sign up by March 14th at 3:00 p.m
- Performances will submit a video by March 14th.
- Speech tryouts will be April 1st and April 3rd in the little theater. You must attend your scheduled tryout to be considered.
- Sign up at: mvhs.info/gradperformer
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- Jostens will be in the Gym Quad at lunch to distribute graduation announcements.
- If you miss this date your announcements will be in the Student Store during lunch.
- Date will be announced once all orders are in
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Yearbook Distribution - May 23rd
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Senior Awards Night - May 29th
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- Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors only on May 23rd at lunch in the MPR.
- Yearbooks will not be released earlier than 12:40/lunch and until all obligations and fines are cleared through the Library and ASB.
- Students must show their ID card in order to receive their yearbook.
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- This event is by invitation only in the PAT.
- If you are a recipient you will receive an invitation as the event approaches.
- A reception will follow the ceremony inside the MPR.
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Cap & Gown Distribution - June 2nd
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Grad. Rehearsal/Breakfast - June 4th
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- After Zero Period Finals
- Caps and gowns will NOT be issued to students who have outstanding fines and fees
- SENIORS MUST CLEAR ALL FINES THROUGH THE LIBRARY/ASB NO LATER THAN MAY 27th.
- Caps and gowns are the required dress for participation in the graduation ceremony. You may wear a MVHS cap and gown from a prior year if you have access to one.
- If you have not purchased a cap and gown, you may do so on June 2nd through Jostens. The cost is $50.00, CASH ONLY.
- Cap and gown distributor 1-800-JOSTENS
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- Prior to Rehearsal Seniors will meet to have breakfast and remember the last four years. This will start at 8:00 a.m. in the gym quad.
- Mandatory graduation rehearsal will begin at 9:00 a.m. DO NOT ARRIVE LATE.
- Seniors are to report to the stadium. Attendance will be taken.
- Cap and gowns will be distributed AFTER graduation rehearsal in the MPR.
- Seniors who are not present will not participate in the commencement ceremony.
- This practice is critically important for all seniors – Please do NOT make plans for this day before 12:30 p.m.!
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Save the Date: Prom May 3, 2025
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-April 11th ASB Card holders ONLY: Early Bird Special, $75.00 at lunch in the student store only, this item will not be sold online at this price!
-April 12th - April 20th $95.00 w/ASB & $105.00 w/o ASB & guest.
-April 21st - May 30th $105.00 w/ASB & $115.00 w/o ASB & guest.
-May 1st - May 2nd $130.00 w/ or w/o ASB & guest. Ticket sales end at 1:34pm
Cash or Card Only!! Checks will not be accepted
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Senior Trip - Knotts Berry Farm -
June 3rd
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Commencement Ceremony - June 5th
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- Seniors are strongly encouraged to attend this final FUN event!
- All seniors attending MUST ride the school bus both to and from Knotts Berry Farm.
- Ticket sales are March 3rd - March 21st. Cash or Credit Card ONLY.
- Tickets are limited
- All SVUSD schools will be attending
- Students report to MVHS at 8:30 a.m. and return to MVHS by approximately 8:00 p.m.
- The cost of this trip will be $85 w/o ASB & $75 w/ASB.
- If you have a Knotts Pass you may purchase a bus only ticket.
- A signed permission slip is required for ALL MVHS seniors in order to purchase a ticket.
- All seniors are required to attend either the Senior Trip or report to the MPR from 8:30 a.m. - 12:24 p.m. for an alternative activity. Attendance will be taken.
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- ALL GRADUATES MUST REPORT TO THE TENNIS COURTS BY 4:30 p.m.
- Commencement will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Mission Viejo High School Stadium.
- Tickets will not be issued, as we will have open seating in our stadium.
- The stadium will be available for seating when gates open at 4:30 p.m.
- There will be no reserving seats prior to
4:30 p.m. The stadium will be cleared of all paraphernalia (i.e, blankets, stadium chairs, etc.) before the gates open.
- Limited Golf cart assistance will be available for those spectators who need to get to the visitor side of the stadium. Look for the MV awning outside the pool/gym area. (lower stadium entrance)
- Wheelchair seating will be available at the top of the stadium home side.
- NO balloons, umbrellas, poster boards, and blow horns will be allowed into the ceremony
Diploma Pick up will immediately follow the Commencement Ceremony
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Graduation Dress Code
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- In keeping with the dignified, ceremonial tone of a celebration as momentous as high school commencement, the following dress is required:
- Dress shirt with dress slacks and dress shoes.
- Dress or slacks such as might be appropriate for a wedding or church services. Flip flops and heels will not be allowed.
- Caps (mortarboards) are to be worn squarely on the head with the tassel on the right front side of the cap. Purses, phones, keys, and other valuables are to be left with parents. Any markings, items added to, paintings, or defacing to the cap & gown will prevent the student from participation in the commencement ceremony!
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Grad Nite - June 6th
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- The committee is planning a fun, alcohol and drug free day for the graduates at Universal Studios. The check-in process takes place at 10:00 a.m. at the gym entrance near the swimming pool. The buses leave for Universal at 11:00 a.m.!
- Students should bring their cell phones, a jacket or sweatshirt, and spending money. No personal bags or backpacks. A Universal Studios approved backpack will be provided the morning of the event. Students do not have to give up their keys. Students MUST bring their MVHS ID.
- Follow us on Instagram @MVHS_Grad_Nite or GroupMe “MVHS Grad Nite” for all the latest updates or to ask any questions. Students with special medication needs, such as inhalers or diabetic supplies MUST contact mvhsgradnitecommittee@gmail.com.
- Any students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs or causing trouble for any reason are subject to Universal Rules including referral to the local Police. If released they will be sent home. Parent(s) will be contacted and be required to pick their student up.
- TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! They are currently $280.00.
- Your student is permitted to bring their cell phone to Universal. However, should it become necessary to contact a member of the committee, there are direct communication options on Instagram and GroupMe and the committee will be actively monitoring both throughout the event.
- Parents are invited to a zoom meeting at 6 on March 18th for information or to volunteer.
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Senior Thank You’s
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- Seniors will have an opportunity to leave a Thank You Recording to friends and family for the support they have received over the past 4 years.
- Recordings are limited to 30 seconds and must meet all MVHS guidelines for publication.
- Recordings will be made in the Video/Production Classroom during tutorial May 5th - 16th.
- Thank you’s may be recorded in the students' home language.
- These messages will be played for the graduation audience before the ceremony begins.
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