Class of 2026 Graduation Information
IMPORTANT GRADUATION TASK - Due September 22, 2025
All Seniors were emailed a Graduation Information Google Form (from Mrs. Hamstra) on September 10th to be submitted no later than September 22nd. The form includes providing student name, exactly as it should appear on their Diploma, sizing for their cap and gown (provided by Verot), a young (kindergarten) picture of your senior, and a few other important questions to help us plan for the Graduation Ceremony.
To visit the Jostens website, click the button below:
CAPS AND GOWNS
Seniors will receive their cap and gown for graduation in early May. There is no cost.
GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Graduation Announcements can be ordered through Jostens. Please click the following link for more information.
Jostens Custom Graduation Announcements
SENIOR GIFTS
As we celebrate the Class of 2026, we invite you to leave a lasting legacy at Bishop Verot High School through our Senior Gift program. Your contribution, no matter the size, plays a vital role in enriching the educational experience for future generations of students.
My SchoolBucks Accounts – End of Year Information
- Leftover funds for underclassmen carry over to next year
- Please turn off the Auto/Pay feature with the MySchoolBucks account, if needed
- SENIORS: Any transfer of funds to another account need to be requested before June 20th
- SENIORS: Leftover funds will be available for refund in mid-July by contacting Finance Director at kathleen.houghton@bvhs.org
FINAL TUITION PAYMENT
Final Tuition payments will be deducted on June 5, 2026 or June 20, 2026 depending on your individual tuition plan. If you need to prepay your final tuition payment due to your senior needing transcripts sent to their college or university immediately after graduation for summer school, please contact our Finance Director at kathleen.houghton@bvhs.org.
SERVICE HOURS – Wednesday, April 1
All documented service hours are due by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Students must have a total of 30 documented hours for the school year at a pre approved not-for-profit service site. Failure to turn in documented hours by the deadline will result in a Saturday detention for each week until the hours are completed. Students MUST complete the 30 hours in order to graduate.
GRAD BASH – Friday, April 24
Tickets for Grad Bash will be purchased through your FACTS account. An email to sign up for Grad Bash, along with more details and information, as well as the link to sign up, has been emailed to students. If there are any questions, please reach out to the Director of Student Life, Mr. Brad Negulescu
Athletic Awards Ceremony - Wednesday, April 29
An invitation-only award ceremony for this year's Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and other awards recipients.
- 5:30: Hall of Fame Reception - Inductees, Family and Teammates are invited
- 6:30: Awards Ceremony
PROM - Saturday, May 2
The Senior Prom will be held at the Luminary Hotel from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. All guests must arrive by 8:00 p.m. - no late admittance will be allowed. Tickets will go on sale in April, closer to the date of Prom.
*2026 Prom Dress Code information can be found below:
Failure to adhere to Dress Code will result In not being allowed into the Prom. If you have questions about your attire,
please speak with Dr. Otis in advance to avoid any issues on the day of Prom.
This year's Non-Verot Date Form is now available. This form must be completed and returned to Ms. Arcas the week before in room MB 215. It is important that you read this PDF in full if you intend to bring someone outside of school as your guest. There is a section in red that needs to be signed by your parent in addition to the section that asks for their phone number at the top. If your intentions are to bring a Bishop Verot sophomore as your date, the Sophomore Prom Date Form is now available. This must also be turned in the week before. Freshmen (Outside and Bishop Verot) cannot attend Prom, so please keep that in mind when asking dates. All dates are expected to adhere to the dress code guidelines provided by Bishop Verot.
SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY – Friday, May 1
The annual Senior Awards Assembly will be held in the Anderson Theater at 10:00 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend, but must check in to the Main Office upon arrival.
SENIOR SUNSET – Wednesday, May 6
This is an event that began last year. It will take place on May 6th and will start at 7:00 p.m. All Verot Seniors are invited to come to the football field that evening to watch the sunset the night before their last full day of high school. Seniors should bring their tie-dye shirts and a marker to get them signed by their classmates, as well as their yearbooks. Verot will be providing a food truck, music, and games for everyone to enjoy. Freshman Retreat letters will also be distributed during this event. More info on this will be sent out as the event gets closer.
AP EXAMINATIONS – Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 15
Students will not be required to attend any of their regular schedule classes on a day they are taking an AP exam. For more information, Click Here.
LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR SENIORS - Thursday, May 7
YONDR POUCHES - Thursday, May 7
Yondr pouches will be collected from seniors on their last day of classes, Thursday, May 7th. If a senior fails to return a Yondr Pouch, they will be charged $50.
SENIOR EXAMS - Friday, May 8, Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12
Students who have earned a 93 or above for both quarters in a class will be exempt from the Final Exam (This does not apply to AP courses).
SPELLAMANIA – Wednesday, May 13
Spellamania will be held in the Nevins Gymnasium at 1:30 p.m. Seniors should plan to arrive by 1:00 p.m. Parents are welcome - please check in to the Main Office upon arrival.
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE – Friday, May 15 at 7:30 a.m.
All seniors report to the Cafeteria at 7:30 a.m. for practice. Students must be on time or they will assist Dr. Otis and Mr. Hiller in cleaning up Verot for Graduation. Students who do not attend will not participate in graduation.
BACCALAUREATE MASS – Friday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Students must arrive (location TBA) no later than 4:05 p.m., dressed appropriately. Graduates must attend the Baccalaureate Mass in order to participate in graduation.
STUDENTS MUST ABIDE BY THE DRESS CODE FOR THE BACCALAUREATE MASS AND GRADUATION CEREMONY:
STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO MEET DRESS CODE EXPECTATIONS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION
BACCALAUREATE RECEPTION - Friday, May 15 immediately following Mass - RSVP required
We are excited to offer a celebratory reception following the Baccalaureate Mass on Friday, May 15, hosted by our Junior Class parents. This reception will be held in the Parish Center at Our Lady of Light immediately following the Mass. We hope this will be a nice time for families to share memories while enjoying dessert.
Baccalaureate Reception RSVP Link - Coming Soon!
GRADUATION TICKETS
Graduation tickets are available for pick-up on Friday, May 1 for floor seating only. Each family is allotted two (2) floor tickets. Students may stop by to pick up the tickets from Ms. Sim between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
We have a limited number of extra tickets for the floor. When your son or daughter picks up your tickets, please let Ms. Sim know if you would like extra floor ticket(s) and how many you would like. Your name will be placed on a waiting list. The extra tickets will be given out on Wednesday, May 13.
Additional seating is available in the bleachers on a first come, first serve basis. There is not a limit to the number of guests per family sitting in the bleachers and you do not need tickets for the bleachers
Doors will open to the Nevins Gym at 9:00 am on Saturday, May 16.
GRADUATION – Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m.
Graduates should park in the back of the gym and arrive in the cafeteria no later than 9:00 a.m. Don't forget your tassels or cords.
*Wheelchair Accessibility
For those needing wheelchair accessibility, please e-mail Ms. Sim at suzanne.sim@bvhs.org so we can reserve an appropriate space for your family members. We will reserve 2 seats with your name on it.
LIVESTREAM
The Graduation Ceremony will be live-streamed on through the Verot Sports Network. Click Here at the start time of the event to view the Stream (provided through Hudl).