• 2024-2025 Senior / Graduation Information

    June 14th: 7:30pm - UNR Lawlor Event Center -  Graduation

    April 7, 2025

    To the Parents/Guardians of Graduating Seniors:

     

    This letter contains very important information regarding AACT seniors and what will be expected of them in the weeks leading to graduation. Please read all of this with your Senior.

     

    FINALS SCHEDULE

     

    Finals will take place June 3rd – June 6th.

    ALL Seniors are expected to attend their scheduled classes on the proper days.

    Monday, June 2nd:               Regular A Day

    Tuesday, June 3rd:                FINALS 5* & 6*, then 7* 8* (regular release time- 2:45pm)

    Wednesday, June 4th:         FINALS 1* & 2*  (half day, 12pm release)

    Thursday, June 5th:              FINALS 7* & 8* (half day, 12pm release)

    Friday, June 6th:                   FINALS 3* & 4* (half day, 12pm release)

      

    Calendar of Events

     

    May 30: Senior Sunset, 5-8 pm, AACT front lawn, handprints on back hallway, graduation ticket package pick up including 10 guest tickets & 3 parking passes (must be signed for by student). Please see more information regarding tickets/parking passes under “Graduation Ceremony”.

     


    June 3rd – June 6th : Finals (please see schedule above)

     

    June 5th: Graduation rehearsal 12:15pm (right after school release) in the AACT commons. **MANDATORY for all graduates**

     

    Unsupported image type.June 14th: Graduation 7:30pm : Graduates arrive with robe & graduation regalia at 6:30pm. Graduates should arrive on time to get organized and lined up. The graduation procession will start promptly at 7:30pm.

     

    FINES/BOOKS

    All fines, fees, and other debts owed to the school must be paid on or before June 6th . Seniors must check with the bookkeeper to see if they have any outstanding fees. If a PE and/or culinary locker was assigned this year, they must be cleaned out and checked out by the teacher. Any books and/or technology must be returned in accordance with teacher requested date and no later than June 6th.

     

    GRADUATION PRACTICE

    MANDATORY

    **All graduating students must attend Graduation Practice on Thursday June 5th at 12:15pm in the Commons at AACT**

     

     

    GRADUATION CEREMONY for Family and Guests

     

    Guest Ticket/Parking Pass Information:

    Graduation tickets /parking passes will be placed in an envelope and passed out at Senior Sunset. Students must pick up their own tickets and will be requested to sign for their tickets. If unable to pick up at Senior Sunset, students or their parents may pick up tickets from the admin. Office the following Monday. Again, packets must be signed for. There will be no exceptions.

     

    Parking:

    Graduates will be given 3 parking passes to be used for themselves and guests. Please park in the West parking garage -- right next to Lawlor -- there will be no charge. The first floor is reserved for staff, school board, and other school district staff. Prepare to arrive early: traffic, construction, and road closures are all issues. Parking for guests with disabilities will be available on the bottom floor of the West Stadium Complex. A parking pass must accompany each vehicle. Guests must have their ceremony tickets to enter the parking lot. There will be visible signage.

    Taxi/Uber drop off will be located on the Virginia Street turn lane at 15th Street.

     

    Day of information:

     

    Guest Entrance: Graduation will be held at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, June 14th at 7:30pm. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. Families and invited guests can enter Lawlor via the upper concourse at doors 22 and 36. Doors will open at 6:45pm. Families and guests will not be permitted beyond the upper concourse. Plan to meet your student outside the upper concourse after the ceremony. No food or drink will be allowed inside Lawlor.

     

    Nevada Wolfpack Venue Bag Policy:  The University of Nevada, Reno has implemented a new policy limiting the size and type of bag allowed for all events in an effort to provide a safer environment for the public and expedite entry into athletic venues.

    For more information: https://www.unr.edu/lawlor/visit/bag-policy

     

    Disabled guests may access through the South Entrance and use the elevator to the concourse level to find seating. Individuals with mobility impairment or adaptive devices will be allowed one guest to accompany them in the disabled seating area.

     

    Seating: Graduates will be limited to 10 guests. Each graduate will be assigned 10 guest tickets for admittance into the stadium as well as seating. If guidelines change, we will notify grads & families. Tickets will be available for student pick up June 9th during Senior Sunset, student signature will be required. A live feed of the graduation ceremony will be available for guests that are unable to attend at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1LLacPpiN0 (a link will be available on the AACT website)

     

    Demeanor of Spectators: This is a formal ceremony. The graduates request that all spectators, parents, family, and friends behave in an appropriate manner, respectful of their accomplishments. Beach balls, balloons, confetti, lighters, signs, air horns, large camera equipment and/or any other noisemakers or distractors are expressly forbidden.

     

     

    GRADUATION CEREMONY for Students

     

    *Only AACT Graduates will be allowed to enter through the south tunnel. Graduates are asked to limit personal belongings as Lawlor and WCSD will not be responsible for lost/missing items. Graduates will not be allowed to bring in outside food or drink. Water will be provided in the ready rooms.

     

    Caps and Gowns: The student’s gown should be neatly pressed with a cool iron or steamer prior to arrival at Lawlor Events Center. The tassel on the cap is worn over the left eye at the beginning of the ceremony. Only approved cords, medals, and sashes may be worn outside of the student’s cap and gown. Please see Mr. Mattick with questions regarding cords/sashes. Final approval of cords/sashes will be given at graduation practice on June 5th.

     

    Expected Attire: For graduation, semi-formal is recommended. High heels are not recommended as walking up the stairs of the stage can be troublesome. Wedge heels or flats are suggested. If you have a question about this expectation, please see Mr. Mattick for approval.

     

    Graduation Photos: Bell Photography will be on site to photograph each graduate. Seniors will receive information on how to order upon pick up of their diploma.

     

    Graduation Behavior: Participating in the graduation ceremony is not a right; it is a privilege. Students who do not behave according to expectations can face immediate removal from the graduation ceremony. Should a student be found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the ceremony, he or she will be denied the opportunity to participate in the ceremony and will be turned over to authorities. Diplomas will not be issued to these students but will be issued to the parent(s) at a conference with the school principal, to be requested by the parent(s) and held within 30 days after graduation.

     

      

    We hope this information has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

     

    Sincerely,

    Jason Mattick 

    Principal

    jmattick@washoeschools.net

    775-327-3920

     

    Class of 2025 - 

     

     

    If you have not ordered your cap and gown or other graduation items - please see options below. The order deadline for graduation cap, gown & tassel and other celebration items has been extended to March 26, 2025.

     

    It is easy to order:

     

              Option 1:     Order Online -For cap and gowns, custom packages, class jewelry, personalized school items and celebration items.

     

     

              Option 2:     Order By Phone – call 775/626-4944

     

    Jostens is looking forward to helping your student celebrate their journey.

     

    Please call Jostens at 775-626-4944 with any questions.

     

    Important Dates to Remember:

    • August 12th: First day of school
    • August 16th: Senior Sunrise at 5:30 am in AACT Back Parking Lot
    • September 23rd to 27th: Homecoming Week
    • September 27th: Homecoming Dance
    • December 16th to 19th: Finals
    • February 14th: Talent Show
    • March 3rd-7th: Winter Spirit Days
    • March 7th: Winter Homecoming Dance
    • May 5th to 16th: AP Testing
    • May 17th: Prom!
    • May 21st: JSL and Senior Capstone Presentations
    • May 28th: Scholarship and Awards Night
    • May 30th: Senior Sunset
    • June 3-6th - Finals
    • June 14th: 7:30pm - UNR Lawlor Event Center -  Graduation 

    Cap, Gown and Graduation Keepsakes
    Check out graduation gifts and keepsakes, like custom photo mugs and lockets for your favorite graduates, and find high school graduation essentials like caps and gowns. 
    Please order soon at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1408355/Academy-of-Arts-Careers-and-Technology/Graduation/2055939662/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/

    Ordering Transcripts
    https://washoeschoolsnv.scriborder.com/

    Senior Sweatshirts
    Coming Soon!

    Senior Yearbook Ads
    Our yearbook class is working hard to make sure we have a yearbook to remember this year!  We'd love to have Senior Advertisements included in the yearbook to recognize the Class of 2024.  If you would like to have a half page or full page advertisement for your senior, please go to https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads to purchase the ad.  A 1/2 page is $50 and a full page ad is $100.

    Scholarship Information and Deadlines
    Many senior students are receiving letters, or email announcements about scholarships and college acceptance! Congratulations! Please forward the award announcements or college acceptance letters by email to Mrs. Adams at jeri.adams@washoeschools.net. Or email a screenshot, or a photo of the scholarship announcement. Mrs. Adams needs a legible verification of the scholarship award so you are included in the Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. Make sure to check out the Career Center website for updated information on scholarships and deadlines.    



     

    • Senior Graduation Pictures: Click here for the graduation picture information.
    • Senior Letter: Click here to view the senior letter with important FINAL information.
    • Lawlor Events Center Venue Bag Policy: Click here for Lawlor Events Center venue bag policy.
    • Guest and Parking Passes: Click here to order guest and parking passes. 
    • Live Graduation Ceremony on YouTube:  Click here