2024 Graduation Information

Graduation will be on May 19, 2024 at 1pm at the Butcher Center at Shepherd University.

Graduation Tickets

Every student gets 4 graduation tickets. If a student took the SAT at school last year, they will get an extra ticket.

People who do not require a ticket for entry to graduation: Jefferson and Berkeley County Schools Staff with a badge, active duty military with an id, infants small enough to be held during the ceremony.

Ways to Win Extra Tickets

Opportunities to win extra graduation tickets are open to ALL seniors. This includes JVA, James Rumsey, and other off-campus students.

  • Positive Behavior Drawings

    5 tickets drawn each months (ex. January - no tardies to school). This drawing is open to all seniors, including Rumsey/JVA.\

  • Senior Awards, May 9th at 1pm

    Open to all seniors and families in attendance.

  • Diploma Signing, May 15th at 6pm

    Open to seniors in attendance.

  • Senior Parade, May 11th at 6pm

  • Graduation Practice, May 15th at 8am

    All seniors attending graduation must be there

Cap & Gown Order Update

Delivery Schedule

  • April 18th

    • Pickup at Cougar Hour