Seniors and families can find important information, deadlines, announcements, and resources to support a successful path to graduation.
This page is updated throughout the year with graduation requirements, meeting information, forms, and event updates.
Check this page regularly for the latest information.
Graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Carver High School Auditorium.
Below, you’ll find important details shared during our Spring Senior Meeting (February 26). This information provides a more in-depth overview of what was discussed.
Please use the Senior Contacts button to find the appropriate contact at your senior’s home-zoned school for diploma name spelling verification.
March 24th & 26th
The Auditorium
Doors lock @ 6pm
Thursday, April 23rd
The Auditorium
Doors lock @ 6pm
Thursday, May 7
The Auditorium
Doors lock @ TBD
Senior/Parent Graduation Meeting (Required)
All seniors and a parent/guardian must attend one session to participate in the LVA graduation ceremony.
The meeting will cover graduation expectations, procedures, and next steps.
Zoom session options:
April 16th at 6:30 PM
April 21st at 10:00 AM
Seniors should consider scheduling a photo session with Brantley Photography for yearbook inclusion.
Photo options:
Cap & Gown
Yearbook Formal
Appointments must be scheduled in advance.
May 5th, 6:00 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Elementary School
Seniors may bring up to two guests.
Attire: Business casual or semi-formal
Seniors: this is included in your senior dues. If you have not paid your senior dues, it is $50. Each guest is responsible for the cost of their meal, $15 per guest.
Please pay by April 17 on mypaymentsplus.
Device Return + Rehearsal
May 15th, 1:00–4:30 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Elementary School
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 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.