
Senior Announcements
2023 Graduating Seniors
Congratulations Class of 2023! 🎓
Hi again Seniors!
See below for important reminders regarding upcoming Senior events!!
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Senior Sponsor, Mr. Dugan, at william.dugan@dvusd.org!
We can't wait to celebrate you, Class of 2023!!! 🧡💛
Graduation Speakers! 💬
We are in search of THREE members of the Senior Class to participate in the Graduation Ceremony!
We need:
- Senior to call for National Anthem, and to lead the Pledge of Allegiance
- Senior Address (3 minute speech)
- Senior Farewell (1 minute goodbye speech)
If you are interested, please CLICK HERE to fill out the form,
and we will contact you with additional details regarding Speech Requirements & Auditions!
⚠️Grades Close Early for Seniors ⚠️
Keep in mind that Senior grades will close a week earlier than other classmates!
Click here for the Spring Due Date/Close Date Calendar
- May 9th | All Assignments CLOSE @ 11:59PM
- May 9th-10th | Course "End" Test Opens - Due by May 10th @ 11:59PM
- May 11th | Final Grades Posted in PowerSchools by 12PM
Senior Portraits are NEXT WEEK!
Senior Portraits will be February 9th, 2023 from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm at the Innovation Center.
Pictures will include one pose in a cap and gown and one pose in regular clothing. Cap and gown will be provided by the photography company!
Information to order Senior Portraits will be provided day of!
Innovation Center
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-445-4992
If you cannot attend Senior Portrait Day, but still would like to have your Senior Portraits taken, you will need to call Lifetouch and visit one of their locations to have pictures taken. Click here for Lifetouch Locations & Contact Information.
ALL Seniors are required to attend Senior Checkout on Friday, May 12th from 9AM-12PM.
Seniors will need to turn any district devices and materials at this time. Breakfast will be provided, and then we will walk through a practice graduation ceremony.
ALL Seniors who are participating the Graduation Ceremony MUST attend Graduation Practice.
Senior Checkout: Friday, May 12th | 9AM-12PM
- 9:00AM | Check-In & Return Devices/Materials
- 9:00-10:00AM | Senior Breakfast will be provided
- 10:00-11:00AM | Graduation Practice will take place
- 11:00-12:00PM | Cap and gown can be picked up
Graduation Ceremony Date: Friday, May 19th
Location: Barry Goldwater High School | 2820 W Rose Garden Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Seniors Arrive: 5:00PM
Ceremony Starts: 5:30PM
Ticket Limit: 6 family members PER student
**Please use link below to confirm amount of tickets needed.
Photos at Graduation 📷
- Grads Photography will be taking pictures during our Graduation Ceremony
- Students will get two photos:
- One pose with a green screen (choice of background)
- One action shot as they get their diploma
- See ordering information below!
💭Seal of Biliteracy
Seniors who speak Spanish fluently can apply for the Arizona State Seal of Biliteracy, which would be added to their High School Diploma. Seniors do not have to be enrolled in a Spanish course in order to apply.
Seniors who are interested, click here to fill out to the Google Form by April 1st!