On April 10, Senior Class Adviser Mitchell Pace emailed seniors a comprehensive list of senior-related events and deadlines as time gets closer to graduation.
“Flying Fluco Class of 2025, we are getting very close,” wrote Pace. “Stay focused, complete all of your required tasks, and keep working hard until the very end,” he added.
Here are the events, dates, and information seniors need to know about:
Thursday, April 24 ~ Senior handprints to cement your legacy & tie-dye t-shirt making and to celebrate your future (college, military, workforce, etc.). This will take place all day in the Senior Lounge, led by SGA in preparation for Decision Day on Friday, 5/2.
Friday, April 25 ~ Interim grade reports. This date will be used to determine class rank for honors grads at graduation. If your grade changes after this, it will be noted in your final GPA, but it may not change your honor status for graduation.
Saturday, April 26 ~ The 2025 Prom will be held at FCHS from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale for $20 beginning the week of April 14 during all lunches, or in Mrs. Esch’s and Mrs. Kettrick’s classrooms. Guest forms are in the front office.
Friday, May 2 ~ Decision Day will be held from 2:00-3:30 p.m. on the FCHS football field. Contact Haden Parrish at [email protected] with any questions about Decision Day or about your post-high school plans.
Sunday, May 4 ~ There will be a Senior Parade around Lake Monticello at 2:00 p.m. The lineup will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Stonewall (left through the main gate onto Jefferson, right on Edgewater, right on Stonewall). Text Jen Sample at (434) 989-9246 for details or check the FCHS Facebook page.
Wednesday, May 7 ~ Senior Awards & Scholarships Ceremony at 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the FCHS Auditorium. If you are receiving an award, your parents or guardians will be notified by a letter mailed home and an email approximately two weeks prior. If you earn a scholarship, you should communicate that award to your school counselor to ensure your recognition at the ceremony.
Friday, May 9 ~ This is the senior trip to Six Flags near Baltimore for those who signed up and paid for it. See Coach Jason Davis or Coach Pace for specific trip questions. An itinerary will be provided around May 1 to those who are going.
Friday, May 9 ~ SGA will host “Our Prom” in the Auxiliary Gym from 2:30-3:30 p.m. to celebrate FCHS special needs students.
Week of May 13 – 19~ Week of SOLs and Final Exams. The main test/final exam days are Tuesday, May 13-Thursday, May 15, and Monday, May 19. Any seniors still needing SOLS will take them with Angie Blevins April 24-29. Contact Mrs. Blevins with any questions you have regarding required testing at [email protected].
Tuesday, May 20 ~ Senior Walk from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Seniors will leave FCHS on buses for the walk at 9 a.m. sharp, then walk the halls of the other school buildings in Fluvanna to say goodbye to old teachers, classrooms, and siblings. Gowns are mandatory, caps and tassels are optional. You must ride a school bus, you may not drive yourself.
Wednesday, May 21 ~ Last day of school and early dismissal day. Seniors should make sure everything is completed that is required to graduate, including fees paid, Chromebook and other items turned in, and the School Counseling survey completed.
Thursday, May 22 ~ This is the mandatory graduation practice on the FCHS football field at 9:00 a.m. Arrive as early as 8:15 a.m. for individual pictures. Cap, gown, and tassel is required. Students who have not ordered their cap and gown should do so immediately by calling 1-800-JOSTENS. Students who have financial reasons for not having a cap and gown should see Coach Pace in Room #4502 individually as soon as possible.
Thursday, May 22 ~ After graduation practice, there will be a Senior Picnic at the pavilions near the Pleasant Grove Dog Park. If you paid for the Six Flags trip, you may attend the picnic for free. If you just want to attend the picnic, pay $5 to Coach Davis or Coach Pace anytime between now, but you must sign up in advance using the link in the April 10 senior email. EW’s chicken, mac & cheese, and drinks will be provided.
Friday, May 23rd ~ Graduation Day – Graduation begins at 6:00 p.m. on the FCHS football field. Graduates must arrive by 4:30 p.m. Students are asked to dress nicely, and ladies should not wear heels with a sharp or narrow heel, only wedges. You may not decorate your caps.
Parking Details
Anyone riding in the same car as a graduate, and anyone displaying a handicap placard or handicap license plate, can park in the student parking lot behind FCHS. All other vehicles will be directed to Pleasant Grove. From Pleasant Grove, spectators can walk or ride the school bus shuttles to the stadium. There will be a few golf carts assisting those who need it from the parking lot to the stadium.
Guests and Rain Plan
There are no limits to the number of spectators at graduation if the ceremony remains outside as planned. If the ceremony is moved inside, rain tickets will be given to graduates at practice and limited based on the number of graduates and occupancy rules set by the fire marshal. If needed, based on weather forecasts, FCHS will make a decision to reschedule graduation no later than Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Graduation make-up date and time is Saturday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m., rain (inside) or shine (outside).
Pace reminded seniors to pay all outstanding fees, fines, and debts in order to participate in graduation by visiting Angela Brown in the front office or by emailing [email protected].
