May includes several key end-of-year events at Lighthouse Virtual Academy.
AP Testing: Northside High School
Senior Dinner: May 5th, St. Mary’s Elementary School
8th Grade Celebration: May 14th
Seniors will also participate in Graduation Practice and Graduation, followed by the End of Year Bash.
Review the information below for event details or contact us with questions.
End of Year Bash Attendance Required for Grades 6-11.
May 21st, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Mary’s Elementary School GYM
Attendance is required for all students grades 6-11 to return LVA-issued electronics, even if they do not stay for the full event.
Items to return:
💻 Chromebook
🔌 Charger
💼 Case
📶 MiFi device
🎧 Headphones
Students may leave after returning devices; full event participation is optional.
May 5th, 6:00 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Elementary School
Seniors may bring up to two guests.
Attire: Business casual or semi-formal
Each guest is responsible for the cost of their meal.
Payments made on mypaymentsplus.
May 14th, 6:00 PM
Location: Columbus Public Library Auditorium
Students should arrive by 5:15 PM for line-up.
Families are invited to stay for a cupcake reception following the ceremony.
Device Return + Rehearsal
May 15th, 1:00–4:30 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Elementary School GYM
All seniors must attend to return all LVA-issued equipment: Chromebook, Charger, Case, MiFi device, Headphones
Graduation rehearsal will begin after device collection.
Students not participating in graduation may leave after all items are returned.
Final Dress Rehearsal
May 18th, 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Carver High School Auditorium
Required for all seniors participating in graduation.
Students must bring cap and gown.
This is a full rehearsal of the graduation ceremony.
Monday, May 18, 2026 (following Graduation Practice)
Location: Banks Food Hall, Downtown Columbus
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Seniors may attend to spend time together before graduation.
LVA staff supervision ends at 7:00 PM. Students who remain afterward will do so independently.
May 19th, 7:00 PM
Carver High School Auditorium
Seniors must report by 5:00 PM for check-in, dressing, and line-up.
All parents and guests must present a ticket for admission. Please have tickets ready upon arrival.
May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Elementary School GYM
Attendance is required for all students grades 6-11 to return school-issued devices.
Students may stay for the event; full participation is optional.
Online Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year is now open.
Log into the Parent Portal, select 2026–2027 Online Registration, and complete the process for each student.
Registration is required for all students.
Need help with your Parent Portal login?
Call Ms. Card (706-748-5453).
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