Dear Families and Students of the Class of 2024,

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in advancing the success of our students. As we look ahead to next year and recognizing our Class of 2024, St. Vrain Valley Schools is committed to hosting a distinguished graduation celebration that honors this important milestone for our graduates and their families. Toward this end, the following protocols will be implemented to ensure greater consistency of graduation regalia across our high schools, while continuing to uphold the unique traditions of schools and school-specific programs. 

Beginning with the Class of 2024, all St. Vrain high schools will award cords for academic achievement and honors related to school-specific focus programs. Honoring students in other areas of achievement may take place with pins or at activity-specific awards celebrations, including Senior Night. For the purpose of a unified and respectful graduation, we will be implementing a consistent protocol for graduation regalia across all of our high schools.

Graduation Regalia – Class of 2024

General Ceremony Guidelines:

• All graduation regalia will include a cap, gown, tassel, and stole, in colors that are consistent for each school. 
• Graduates entering any branch of the military will be recognized during the ceremony by the host speaker.
• Graduates may decorate their caps with appropriate personal messages that are in alignment with the district’s Code of Conduct and uphold the formal and celebratory tone of the event.
• Speakers at ceremonies may include students, teachers, or others, as determined by each individual school.

Honor groups currently recognized by St. Vrain (recognized with cords):

• National Honor Society: Gold and Blue
• National Math Honor Society: Multicolored
• National Technical Honor Society: Purple and White
• National Art Honor Society: Multicolored
• National Music Honor Society /Tri-M: Pink
• International Thespian Society: Gold and Blue
• Seal of Biliteracy: Purple
• FFA Honor Society: Gold
• 4.0 GPA: White
• AP Scholar and/or AP Capstone Candidate: Maroon 

Focus and P-TECH programs (recognized with cords, as determined by each school):

• Academy of Engineering & Aerospace (Erie)
• Biomedical Sciences Academy (Frederick)
• Energy Academy (Mead)
• High School of Business (Longmont)
• International Baccalaureate (Niwot)
• Leadership Academy (Silver Creek)
• Medical and BioScience Academy (Longmont)
• STEM Academy (Skyline)
• Universal High School (Silver Creek)
• Visual and Performing Arts Academy (Skyline)
• P-TECH programs (Frederick and Skyline)

Diploma designations and seals that may be placed on diplomas:

• Academy of Engineering & Aerospace (Erie)
• Advanced Placement Capstone Program
• Biomedical Sciences Academy (Frederick)
• Energy Academy (Mead)
• High School of Business (Longmont)
• Leadership Academy (Silver Creek)
• Medical and BioScience Academy (Longmont)
• P-TECH programs (Frederick and Skyline)
• Seal of Biliteracy
• STEM Academy (Skyline)
• Visual and Performing Arts Academy (Skyline)

It is important to note that only the above recognitions will be allowed during the graduation ceremony. Following the ceremony, students may add personal regalia to their caps and gowns that can be displayed for family pictures and celebrations.

Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support in advancing the success of our students. We are so proud of our Class of 2024 and look forward to celebrating their achievements next May. If you have any questions about plans for our 2024 graduation celebration, please reach out to your school’s principal.

Thank you,

Learning Services

St. Vrain Valley Schools