Commencement / Graduation 2026
Please contact Theresa Hess in the main office for questions about caps and gowns.
Your cap and gown will be shipped to and distributed from your school. All other graduation products ordered through this program will be mailed to your home.
If you have any questions, please contact SSC via either phone (610.539.1330), or email at gowns@studentservicesco.com.
The date for baccalaureate is Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3:00pm at Faith Church, 2124 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA
iPad Collection, Cap & Gown Distribution, and Senior Award Thank you note completion is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in the Rill Gym of the High School. Last names A-L arrive between 8:00 - 9:00 AM, Last names M-Z arrive between 9:00 - 10:00 AM.
Graduation will be Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA
Please review carefully for information pertaining to the end of the school year and the 2025 commencement ceremony.
Senior Class End-of-Year Activities
Senior Awards Ceremony
May 19, 2026 6:30-8:30 p.m.
CVHS Auditorium
Last Day For Seniors
May 22, 2026
Senior Breakfast
May 27, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Senior Graduation/Commencement Expectations for 2026
CVHS wants all seniors who complete their senior year successfully to participate in our annual commencement ceremony. It is an important life event for graduates and families alike. Participation in the ceremony is voluntary and those who wish to take part must agree to abide by the following conditions:
- Successfully complete all academic requirements according to all due dates. This includes mandatory and elective courses and total credits.
- Maintain regular attendance. Students may not exceed an absentee rate for unexcused absences of 10% or greater for any 60-day period of school.
- Be responsible. Students who engage in behavior(s) that jeopardize the safety and well-being of others or in general compromise school rules and the reputation of the class or school may be denied participation in commencement. Expectations for appropriate behavior continue up to and including the commencement ceremony.
- Satisfy all obligations and debts. All fees, costs and/or charges must be satisfied prior to the end of seniors’ regular classes. All equipment or other school property must be returned in full and in appropriate condition prior to the end of seniors’ regular classes.
- Attend Commencement practices. Seniors must attend all commencement practices.
- Wear the school approved cap and gown and follow all procedures for ordering. Do not decorate your cap / mortar board.
- Follow all commencement related tasks and procedures as communicated by the commencement advisor and administration.
Again, we want all seniors who have completed their high school requirements to participate in commencement. Please be sure these rules are understood and followed as various deadlines approach throughout the year.
Thank you for your understanding and full cooperation.
- CVHS Administration
Graduation Practice / Commencement Ceremony Information
In order to participate in the commencement ceremony, you must attend all 3 practices.
Graduation Practice #1
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am in the Rill Gym
Graduation Practice #2
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:30am in the Rill Gym
Graduation Practice #3
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am at Calvary Church
Commencement Ceremony Details
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 7:00pm
All seniors must arrive at Calvary at 6:00pm and report to the main fellowship hall.
Location: Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA
FAQ's regarding commencement
How many tickets can I have? Students will receive FIVE (5) tickets for the commencement ceremony. Tickets will be distributed at graduation practice.
How long will the graduation practices last? If all goes as planned, practices should take 3-4 hours.
How long does graduation take? The ceremony typically lasts approximately two hours.
May I decorate my cap/mortar board? No. Do not decorate or paint your mortar board in any manner. No messages or drawings on it. Plain is the only acceptable way to wear it.
What do students need to wear under their gown? Requested attire is:
- Male: Dress shirt and tie, dress pants and dress shoes. No sneakers.
- Female: Dress or dress pants/blouse. When choosing shoes, keep in mind that you will be walking up and down several flights of stairs during the processional. We discourage wearing high heels.