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Class of 2026 Students and Parents,
Tomorrow, we celebrate the Annandale High School Class of 2026! We want to ensure students and families have all the information they need for a smooth and memorable day.
Graduation will be held at 7:00pm at EagleBank Arena. Tickets are not required. The ceremony will also be livestreamed and available for friends and family members who are unable to attend in person.
Students should arrive by 5:30pm, enter through the loading dock and proceed to the arena floor. Doors open at 6:00pm for guests, who should arrive at the arena no later than 6:30pm and be in their seats by 6:55pm. It is important to know that students must leave all personal belongings in their car or with their families. Bags or purses are not permitted. EagleBank Arena has a clear bag policy and all participants and guests will be screened. See below for more information.
To prepare both students and parents, we have created a Class of 2026 Graduation video. Be sure to check it out!
In addition, Annandale High School’s All Night Grad Celebration will be held the next night (June 9) from 11:00pm to 5:00am at Audrey Moore Rec Center. Tickets are available at the door.
If you have questions about the All Night Grad Celebration, please contact the ANGC Chair. Parents can also support the event by volunteering. It takes many volunteers to make this a successful and memorable night for our seniors. Please review the volunteer sign-up and consider selecting a shift that works for you.
If you have any questions about upcoming senior events, please contact our senior class sponsors, Erin Mahoney and Chase Cole or our senior class administrator, Jae Lee.
Shawn DeRose, Principal
Class of 2026 Graduation Video
This video includes important information to prepare both students and parents for the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony!
Video Livestream
The ceremony will be livestreamed and available for friends and family who are unable to attend the ceremony in-person at this link: https://bit.ly/Annandale2026
Graduation Ceremony
Date and Location: Graduation will be held on Monday, June 8 at 7:00pm at EagleBank Arena. Tickets are not required.
Student Arrival: Students should arrive by 5:30pm, enter through the loading dock and proceed to the arena floor.
No Carried Items: Students must leave all personal belongings in their car or with their families. Bags or purses are not permitted.
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. Students may not decorate their cap. 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.) Ethnic and cultural stoles are permitted.
Expected Behavior: Graduation is an opportunity to showcase many of the amazing aspects of our school. 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. No objects should be carried onto the stage.
Parking: Students and families may park in Lots A, K, or L on the George Mason Campus. Handicapped Parking is located in Lot A.
Guest Arrival: Doors open at 6:00pm. Guests should arrive at the arena no later than 6:30pm and be in their seats by 6:55pm.
All guests will undergo weapons detection upon entry. EagleBank Arena encourages guests to not bring a bag to expedite the screening process. If you require a bag, EagleBank Arena has a clear bag policy. Bags must adhere to the following: be clear with no obscured inside pockets, not exceed 12x12x6in. Non-clear clutch style bags or purses must not exceed 5x7in.
Where Should Families Sit? To get the best view of your graduate, families should sit on the same side of the arena as their student's seating section. Graduates with last names A-L will be seated on the north side of the arena floor, so their guests should consider sections 112-118. Graduates with last names M-Z will be seated on the south side of the arena floor, so their guests should consider sections 127-103. While seating is general admission, choosing seats on the same side as your graduate will provide the best opportunity to see them throughout the ceremony.
All Night Grad Celebration
The All Night Graduation Celebration (ANGC) provides a SAFE, FUN, chaperoned, alcohol-free, and drug-free event for the Class of 2026 to celebrate together one last time.
Tickets are available at the door. Please contact the ANGC Chair Rheanna Bernard if you have questions or concerns about the All Night Graduation Celebration.
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Location: Audrey Moore RECenter, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003
Time: Registration and check-in opens at 11:00pm Tuesday, June 9, with activities from 11:00pm through 5:00am Wednesday, June 10. Doors close at 12:00am (Midnight) and no student is allowed to leave prior to 5:00am unless we alert parents.
Only 2026 Annandale High School Graduates may attend—no exceptions.
Other Information
Official Graduation Ceremony Photographs from Legacy Studios: Photos will be available shortly after the ceremony on the Legacy Studios Events Website at events.legacystudios.com using the code 4542H26. Prints will be shipped directly to the graduate's home. For assistance with questions or ordering, please contact Legacy Studios directly at customercare@legacystudios.com or 716-512-6336.
Diploma Pickup: Students who did not attend the graduation ceremony can pick up their diploma and official transcript Monday - Friday from 8:00am-3:30pm in Student Services. All obligations must be paid prior to picking up a diploma. You can pay online via myschoolbucks.com, by using the myschoolbucks mobile app, or in person. Here are instructions on how to access MySchoolBucks.com.
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Purchase a ‘Congratulations! Graduate’ Yard Sign
Recognize your student's hard work and determination by displaying a graduation sign in your yard. Each sign sold helps support PTSA initiatives like student scholarships, teacher and student grants, events like the All Night Grad Celebration, teacher appreciation activities, and more! Purchase your sign here - $15 picked up, or $20 delivered.
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