Valley Seniors: What You Need to Know
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We are excited for your final year to be filled with tons of experiences that you will remember long after you walk across the stage in May. This information is intended to help you and your family remember important deadlines and prepare for commencement next May!
Fall Reminders and Deadlines
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Order Class Announcements, Ring, Yards Signs, Etc.
Families may choose to purchase various items to acknowledge and celebrate their senior. All of the items listed below are optional services offered by Herff Jones and Signature Sign and Graphics.
Graduation Announcements
Order announcements, party invitations, etc. online.Please order by Dec. 7, 2023.
Class Ring/Jewelry
Order a Class of 2024 class ring or necklace online.Yard Signs — $28
Order online.
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Yearbook Deadlines
Yearbook Deadlines
Valley’s award-winning yearbook proudly sells more yearbooks than any other school in Iowa.
Important Yearbook Dates
- Oct. 27 — Senior portraits due. Learn more at bit.ly/2024seniorportraitinfo
- Nov. 2-17 —Senior portraits proofing period
- Nov. 20 — Senior recognition/baby ads due
- Jan. 19 — Last day to order a 2023-24 yearbook
Important May Dates
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Seniors Come Home Wednesday, May 22
3 or 3:30 p.m. (check online for details closer to May)
Seniors who attended an elementary school in the district as sixth graders are invited to return to their home elementary school to celebrate their graduation. -
Honors Recognition Night Wednesday, May 22
National Honor Society
6 p.m.
Honors Recognition Night
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Commencement Practice Friday, May 24
10 a.m. at Valley Stadium
IMPORTANT: All students need to be seated by 10 a.m. Please arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. to park and find your seat.
- This is the only practice for the actual commencement ceremony.
- The practice will last approximately two hours.
- Caps and gowns will be distributed at commencement practice.
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Valley Commencement Sunday, May 26
Sunday, May 26 at 7 p.m.
Valley Stadium | 4440 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
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- Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. or
- Monday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
- Diplomas, medals, stoles, and/or other relevant items will be placed in bags on graduates' chairs.
- The event will be livestreamed.
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