Potomac High School

Senior Class News and Graduation Details

Senior Class of 2023 Information Page 

 

Attention Class of 2023 parents and students! We’re getting close to the finish line! Please see the Senior Newsletter provided to all Seniors HERE. While we’re excited to continue to celebrate the march towards Graduation, please be advised that all Graduation requirements must be completed in order to participate in the ceremony on June 10th.

Please be sure to email/verify your Senior’s graduation status with their Counselor if you have any questions or concerns right away! Successful completion of mandated coursework remains a Graduation requirement.


 

Date Reminders

table of events for senior class

 

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Graduation Details

Our 2023 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 10th at 2:30pm at Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax, VA. 


Graduation FAQ’S

Ceremony:

  • tickets are not required
  • Seats are first come, first served.
  • Eagle Bank has limited wheelchair seating in each corner of the concourse and is accessible through the main entrance.
  • There will be a bag check conducted for all guests.
  • Staff will be in the parking lot to direct cars.
  • Transportation is not provided to graduation.
  • The ceremony should end by 4:00 pm.
  • After the ceremony, families will meet their graduates outside on the NORTH side of the building.

 For students:

  • Students are to arrive no later than 1:30 pm and enter through the Caps can be decorated, although they must be approved by the Administration.
  • Students should dress in business like attire.
  • Dresses should not be longer than your gown.
  • Wear comfortable shoes – no slides or flip flops
  • All personal belongings should be left with a friend/family member.
  • After the ceremony, families will meet their graduates outside on the NORTH side of the building.

 

Please email Mrs. Satchell at [email protected] with additional questions.

 

Livestream

Our PSHS Class of 2023 graduation will be livestreamed. Please share the link https://tinyurl.com/PotomacSHS2023 with family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony.

The ceremony will be recorded.  If you are interested in ordering a video or downloading a copy of the ceremony, use this Graduation Video Order Form or scan the QR code below to go directly to the company's website.

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Additional Senior Information

 Graduation Photos

To view photos of Graduation, please scan the QR code or text access code "83491GY23" to 90738.  You will then receive our unique link.  Once images are available, you will receive a text notification.

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If you purchased a credit prior to Graduation, the entire credit purchased will apply to your order-- and it is linked to the mobile number you used.  All items will be shipped directly to you.For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit https://lifetouch.force.com/helpcenter/s/article/lifetouch-photoday-faqs.

Access to Office365

Instructions for forwarding emails and saving files (THAT YOU WANT TO KEEP) were added to your File Management module in the PSHS Class of 2023 Canvas course.  Note: Keeping files is optional, not required.

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Senior Yard Signs

Finish strong Class of 2023! Senior yard signs will be heading home this week to celebrate our Seniors and encourage them to take necessary steps to ensure that they’re walking across that stage on June 10. We’re excited to see the signs in yards and windows throughout our Potomac community!

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Senior Pictures

If you did not get your senior pictures taken at any of the 3 sessions held at the school, please visit the Studio Scheduling site to schedule your appointment. There are 2 studios in Virginia, although they are 3-4 hours away. The studios in Rockville, Maryland and Hanover, Maryland are the closest, being about an hour - 1.5 hours away.  If you have additional questions, contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753. Be sure to take care of this right away so that your picture will be in the yearbook!


 Yearbook information

For all yearbook questions, please contact Mr. Wilke at [email protected]

Please use this link to purchase a yearbook, add a photo to yearbook snap, or create a "student page" for your Potomac Panther!

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Immunizations

If you have questions, please contact the school nurse or visit the immunization requirements webpage.


Back to School Packets

The Back to School Packet is required to complete and are found in ParentVUE. Students will not be permitted to attend school events if this packet has not been completed. Visit the Back to School webpage for more information and resources, including instructions for completing the Back to School Packet.


 Ordering your Cap and Gown

Scan the Code to Access Potomac Panthers Grad Portal

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or Go to Jostens.com

  • Enter Potomac High School in the “Find my school/group” search bar:

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  •  Click on “Potomac High School”
  • Click on “shop” in the Graduation box

 Note:  If you do not wish to order one of the packages listed, scroll down and click “shop now”

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  • Scroll to Cap & Gown section
  • Click on “Cap & Gown Unit” as this is all you will need. It will include all 3. The Cap, tassel, and Gown.

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Jostens Northern Virginia Team
Bella, Joy, Lindsey, Mariah, & Rozanna
Phone: 800-Jostens (567-8367)
Email: [email protected]