Class of 2022

Annandale Seniors and Families:

We are a little less than two weeks away from celebrating the graduating Class of 2022! Our graduation ceremony is on Wednesday, June 1 at 9:00am at Annandale High School on our stadium field. Students should arrive by 7:30am. All ticketed guests must arrive by 8:20am and be in their seats by 8:55am. The ceremony will begin at 9:00am.

This year’s graduation speaker is Dr. Sarah Eqab, Senior Administrator and Assistant Principal at Annandale High School.

Below is detailed information about the graduation ceremony, including a a 'Graduation 2022 Tutorial' video. There is also information about tickets, parking, expectations and dress code, photos, and how to watch the ceremony online. In addition, we have included tasks that need to be completed as soon as possible, important dates with descriptions of each event, additional opportunities related to the end of the year activities and a senior calendar.

Additionally, we will post this information on the “Senior Page” on the AHS Student Portal and the school website for parents to access.

If you have any questions please contact our senior class sponsors, Ms. Nicole Ferree and Ms. Allyson Pak, or our senior class administrator, Dr. Sarah Eqab.

Shawn DeRose, Principal

 

Graduation 2022 Tutorial

Class of 2022, we are quickly approaching Graduation and we have created a 'Graduation 2022 Tutorial' video that includes important information to prepare you for this special event. Check it out!

 

Graduation Ceremony Information

We are excited that this year’s graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 1 at 9:00am at Annandale High School on our stadium field! Students should arrive by 7:30am. All ticketed guests must arrive by 8:20am and in their seats by 8:55am. The ceremony will begin at 9:00am.

Tickets

Also at cap and gown distribution, students will receive 6 tickets to the graduation ceremony for friends and family. Everyone over the age of 4 must have a ticket to attend graduation. If you aren’t using all of your tickets, please share them with a classmate who needs extra.

Parking

Students should park at First Presbyterian Church of Annandale in the morning, entering the school through the back gate. Handicapped parking is available in the back parking lot by the concession stand. There is limited parking available on school grounds. Guest parking is available on Four Year Run, at Ossian Park, in the adjacent neighborhood. Please plan on arriving at the stadium no later than 8:20am.

Expectations and Dress Code

It is Annandale High School’s tradition to treat our graduation as a formal ceremony. By doing so we ensure that every student receives the respect and acclaim he or she has earned. Thus, formal attire is required for graduation.

Formal attire includes dresses, a suit or dress slacks with a collared shirt, and appropriate shoes. No high heels will be permitted as it may puncture the turf field.

The tassel is the only thing to be worn on the cap, and nothing is to be attached to the gown (e.g. flowers, messages, etc.). No objects should be carried onto the stage.

Inappropriate behavior anytime during the ceremony, will result in the immediate removal of the student from the event. Any student removed from graduation will be issued their diploma at a later date, pending an appointment with their administrator.

Photos

Lifetouch will take photos of each graduate as they receive their diploma and when they immediately come off stage. These photos will be available for purchase at https://events.lifetouch.com.

Live Stream

The ceremony will be livestreamed and available for viewing at this link: tinyurl.com/Annandale2022. In addition, copies of the recording are also available for purchase.

 

Things To Do Now:

Pay Senior Dues - $50: Senior dues, which cover cap and gown, diploma covers, and the senior gift, are $50. Please log on to myschoolbucks.com to pay your senior dues by May 20. When you pay via myschoolbucks.com, be sure to enter your height in the appropriate field for gown measurements for graduation. Here are instructions for students on how to access MySchoolBucks.com. If you have any questions, please email Jeremy DeBoe at @email.

Complete Senior Survey (if absent): Each year, every senior is required to complete the Senior Survey. This is how Student Services celebrates the decisions of our graduates and ensures we have information on where to send final transcripts. If you were absent from your senior English class on May 2 & 3 to fill out your Senior Survey, please set up an appointment to meet with your counselor or Mr. Yeagley. Mr. Yeagley will also be available during all lunch periods starting May 11. Please come to his office in room 103 to complete the survey during your lunch period. Note: It is required that all seniors complete the survey by May 20. Seniors who have not completed the survey will be unable to pick up their cap and gown for graduation. If you have questions or concerns, please email Brian Yeagley, College and Career Specialist at @email.

Purchase All Night Grad Party Tickets: Annandale High School’s All Night Grad Celebration is June 2 from 11:00pm-5:00am at Audrey Moore Rec Center! Tickets are on sale now through May 30. You can order tickets herehttps://annandalehsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/, or pick up the ticket form in the office. Questions? Contact Alyssa Getsey at 703.256.8069 or via email at [email protected].


Yearbook - $85: Buy your 2021-2022 yearbook, Side by Side, before they sell out! Yearbooks can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com for $85. Yearbooks will be distributed at school on May 17 and 18. Stay tuned for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hanneman at @email.

Graduation Announcements: Interested in purchasing graduation announcements and other graduation related items? Go to our Jostens School Store and pick up everything you need to celebrate this milestone.

 

Important Dates: 


Downloading your Data: Your FCPS Google Workspace account is automatically disabled in August for graduating seniors. It is important you download all of your data from the Drive before you leave FCPS. Directions for donwloading your data from Google can be found here.   

May 27 - Senior Obligations & Cap and Gown Distribution: Seniors must pay all outstanding obligations, including Senior Dues, prior to receiving their cap and gown. Financial obligations can be paid online via myschoolbucks.com, by using the myschoolbucks mobile app, or in person on May 27. Here are instructions on how to access MySchoolBucks.com. All senior obligations must be paid before picking up their cap and gown. If you have any questions, please email Jeremy DeBoe, Finance Technician, at [email protected].

Students can pick up their cap and gown and senior gift on May 27 during their assigned times listed below.

  • 10:00-11:00am - Last names A-L

  • 11:30-12:30pm - Last names M-Z

Students enter through Door 11, at the front of the building, to the upper gym where they will turn in all equipment and supplies and pay any obligations in order to become eligible to graduate. 

May 30-31 - Senior Photo Op: Seniors will have the opportunity to take pictures with their families in front of the school in their cap and gown prior to graduation! Sign-up here.

May 31 - Graduation Rehearsal, 10:00-11:00am or 11:30-12:30pm: Graduation rehearsal will be held on the Annandale High School stadium field. Seniors who choose to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must attend graduation rehearsal. Seniors who choose to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must attend graduation rehearsal during their assigned times below. 

  • 10:00-11:00am - Last names A-L

  • 11:30-12:30pm - Last names M-Z

Students should meet on the home side stadium bleachers where they will receive information about the ceremony.

June 1 (Rain Date June 2) - Graduation Ceremony: We are excited that this year’s graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 1 at 9:00am at Annandale High School on our stadium field! Students should arrive by 7:30am. All ticketed guests must arrive by 8:20am and in their seats by 8:55am. The ceremony will begin at 9:00am. For those without tickets, the ceremony can be live streamed at tinyurl.com/Annandale2022. Copies of the recording are also available for purchase.

June 2 - All Night Grad Party: Annandale High School’s All Night Grad Celebration is June 2 from 11:00pm-5:00am at Audrey Moore Rec Center!  Tickets are on sale now through May 30. You can order tickets here, or pick up the ticket form in the main office. Questions? Contact Alyssa Getsey at 703.256.8069 or via email at [email protected]. 

Parents, the All Night Grad Party depends on parents of all grades helping out! It is truly a memorable night that you won’t want to miss. There are time slots available to accommodate any schedule, but the true magic does happen overnight. Sign-up to volunteer today Don’t miss out on supporting our Grads! Direct link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4cacac2aabff2-class

 

Senior Activities:

 

Senior Activities Calendar

Opportunities

Yearbooks Have Arrived! Yearbooks arrived early this year, so Seniors can pick up or purchase their yearbooks after school on Friday, May 13 at the front entrance (Door 1). If you pre-ordered your yearbook, make sure to bring an ID with you when picking up. Please note that all yearbooks must be picked up; they will not be delivered. If you have questions, contact Ms. Hanneman, the yearbook adviser.

Yearbooks are $85 and can be purchased online at www.yearbookforever.com or in cash at distribution.

Purchase Graduation Announcements: Interested in purchasing graduation announcements and other graduation related items? Go to our Jostens School Store and pick up everything you need to celebrate this milestone.

Save Your Google Drive Data: Attention seniors! FCPS Google Apps account is automatically disabled upon graduation. All files will be deleted in early August. Therefore, it is important that all of your data is downloaded from your Google Drive before graduation. Here’s how.

Purchase a ‘Congratulations! Graduate’ Yard Sign: The Annandale PTSA is selling ‘Congratulations! Graduate yard signs once again this year! Yard signs are $15 for pickup or $20 delivered to your yard. All proceeds help to fund the four (4) Annandale High School PTSA Scholarships. Click here to order!

 

Parent Assistance Needed!  Get Involved Today!

Donate to the All Night Grad Party Online Auction! The All Night Grad Party Auction begins on April 15 and we are still actively soliciting donations. If you have a small business or goods/services/gift cards that you would like to donate, please contact Alyssa Getsey at [email protected].


All Night Grad Party - Volunteers Needed! The success of the All Night Grad Party on June 2 depends on parents of all grades helping out! It is truly a memorable night that you won’t want to miss. There are time slots available to accommodate any schedule, but the true magic does happen overnight. Don’t miss out on supporting our Grads! Sign-up to volunteer today Direct link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4cacac2aabff2-class

Purchase a ‘Congratulations! Graduate’ Yard Sign: The Annandale PTSA will be selling ‘Congratulations! Graduate' yard signs once again this year! Yard signs are $15 for pickup or $20 delivered to your yard. All proceeds help to fund the four (4) Annandale High School PTSA Scholarships. Click here to order!