DRCSS Graduate Information 2025

DRCSS Graduate Information 2025

Graduation Ceremony date and time: Saturday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Credit Union Place

Before Grad

Graduate Information – each grad must complete the following form https://forms.office.com/r/xiiKSFxHb7 before Thursday, June 19. If you have questions, email Mrs. Graham at [email protected].
Awards/Recognition - Any students receiving awards or recognitions from outside of the DRCSS can forward this information to [email protected] before Thursday June 19 so that it can be included in the student’s convocation information.
Accessible seating is available at the top of the stands along the main concourse. The school will not be arranging reserved seating for this event.
Please come to the MPR on Thursday, June 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to do the following:
- Return overdue books/uniforms, and pay any outstanding fees. All overdue items must be returned, and all outstanding fees must be paid before you can pick up your grad materials (gown, vehicle sign, etc.)
- Confirm your attendance at grad, check your name pronunciation/plans for after grad (announced at grad).
- Pick up your grad gown in the MPR.
- Pick up your Safe Grad parade info/vehicle sign.
- Complete grad walkthrough (at CUP)– Ms. Foley will be available to take grads on a walkthrough of the process for grad so that they know what to expect on graduation day.
If you know that you are NOT attending the Graduation Ceremony, please let the main office AND Guidance know ASAP.

Ceremony

Graduates arrive at Credit Union Place by 11:30 a.m. and go to the grad staging area.
Staff members to check and make sure your cap and gown are being worn correctly.
You will take a group grad photo.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided for Grads.
You will be lined up in alphabetical order – stay in this order as you make your way into the arena and sit down. This is the same order that your names will be announced during convocation.
Doors will open for spectators at 11:30 a.m. The Graduation Ceremony will begin at 1:00 sharp.
A reminder that the Credit Union Place is not air conditioned.
Valedictorian – This year's potential grads voted Laine Brouzes as their Valedictorian! Congratulations Laine!

Presentation of Scrolls

When your name is called, walk onto the stage and stop in front of the podium. Stand on the X while your after-grad plans are read out loud.
Then, walk to Mr. Schmidt to be presented with a scroll (this is not your diploma – the diploma will be in your grad package) and stand with Mr. Schmidt until he tells you it’s time to exit the stage.
Do not leave the stage until the MC has finished talking about you (announcing your plans for after grad, scholarships/awards, etc.)
Please drop your scroll in the “Scrolls” container at the bottom of the stairs.
At the bottom of the stairs, Mr. Todoruk will direct you where to go:
- If you received an award, go to the photo area.
- If you did not receive an award, return to the grad seating area following the directions of the ushers.

Award Recipients

After your time on the stage, you will make your way to the photo area.
- Please greet any sponsors of your awards and chat with them briefly- make sure to thank them for their sponsorship.
Take photos with all presenters (photographers will have a list).

After the Ceremony

You are welcome to take photos with friends/family in your cap and gown at the arena or at the school.
Gowns will be returned to the DRCSS after the ceremony. Please return your gown, stole, and plastic bag to the MPR before 4:00 p.m.

After Grad – Monday, June 23

Graduates receiving awards are to come to the DRCSS main office to write thank-you notes to sponsors and pick up their cheques on Monday June 23 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Photos – Sunday, June 29

DRCSS photos (grads receiving diploma and with award sponsors) will be available on the DRCSS website by Sunday, June 29