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2025 Commencement Information
Commencement will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
Location:
3M Arena at Mariucci (University of Minnesota)
1901 4th St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Why do we hold graduation at Mariucci Arena?
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3M Arena at Mariucci is an enclosed facility that ensures the ceremony will be held as scheduled with no impact from inclement weather.
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The facility offers unrestricted seating for families, no need to limit tickets for family members.
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Professional audio/visual support provides a high quality experience for audience members.
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Logistics support for school staff with year-end ceremony - set up of chairs and clean-up of facility during busy time of the school year saves overtime costs and rental fees involved with on-campus events.
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Off-campus ceremonies at Mariucci ensure a consistent experience for students across the district whose schools choose off-site graduations.
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Mariucci Arena is the closest and most affordable option for off-site graduations.
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The district makes the selection for off-site venues a year in advance and signs a contract with the facility.
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3M Arena at Mariucci hosts graduation ceremonies for nearly 20 other metro high schools.
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Yearbooks
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Yearbook Information
Information about yearbook sales/orders will be posted as the information becomes available.
Parents/students can access the Jostens yearbook ordering site here once the ordering window has opened.
Yearbooks will be distributed to those that ordered the last few weeks of the school year.
The last chance for senior photos for the yearbook with David Banks will be on October 10th from 11:15 am -1:15 pm in the Auditorium.
Commencement Information
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Senior Party
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Cap and Gown Information
Seniors...it's time to order your cap and gown free of charge to all graduates from Jostens!
Seniors must submit their cap and gown measurements electronically through the Andover Cap and Gown Ordering Link. The deadline for submission for the cap and gown is Friday, October 4th, 2024.
How to order the free cap and gown:
1. Click on the link above2. Click on Order Cap and Gown - near the bottom
3. Fill in the required information and submit
Graduation announcements can also be ordered via the link below.
Please go to this link to order announcements or other graduation items (if you prefer to order through Jostens). Please note: All seniors will receive a black/gold tassel with their cap and gown. You have an option to purchase an additional “Keepsake” tassel if you choose, but students will receive one with their free package.
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Senior Meeting
The Senior Class Meeting will take place during Advisory on Monday, May 19, 2025 starting promptly at 10:20 am in the Auditorium. This is a student-only event.
All students, including PSEO, online and full-time STEP are encouraged to attend.
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Graduation Speaker Auditions
Senior graduation speaker auditions will take place in April 2025. Students should be looking for information to be sent out via school email. Information will also be posted on the scrolling announcements at school after spring break.
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Senior Panoramic Photo
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Commencement Pictures
Picture Day Ordering Instructions
Information on how to order pictures from Lifetouch from the graduation ceremony will be sent out as it is available.
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Graduation Livestream Link
QCTV will be livestreaming our 2025 graduation ceremony!
A link to the livestream will be provided as we near the graduation date.
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Class T-shirts and Flowers
The Commencement Group (non-school sponsored) will be selling class t-shirts and flowers outside of the Mariucci entrance the day of graduation.
A link to pre-order any items will be linked here once available.
Events
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May 8, 2025: Honors Recognition Ceremony, 7 p.m.
The Honors Recognition Celebration is scheduled for May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium.
Qualifying students and families will receive a notification via email as we get closer to the date.
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May 10, 2025: Prom 7-10 p.m., St. Paul Event Center
May 10, 2025, St. Paul Event Center, 7-10 p.m.
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May 12, 2025: Scholarship Ceremony, 7 p.m.
May 12, 2025: Scholarship Ceremony, 7 p.m. Andover High School Auditorium
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May 30, 2025: Seniors Last Day (Tentative)
The last day for seniors is tentatively set for Friday, May 30, 2025. Please check back at a later date regarding details of that day.
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June 1, 2025: Commencement Ceremony, 1:00 p.m., Mariucci Arena
June 1, 2025: Commencement Ceremony, 1:00 p.m., Mariucci Arena (University of Minnesota)
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Senior Party
Details regarding the Senior Class Party will be posted when further information is available.(This is a non-school sponsored event).
Planning for life after high school
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Community Scholarships
Application Process/Timeline
The Community Scholarship Application will be open for online applications this coming spring. All seniors should take the time to complete this application when it is available. A wide range of scholarships are available to students, and everyone is encouraged to apply.
Please watch for emails and newsletter communication as to when the application dates will be opened.
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Final Transcript Requests
Colleges require final transcripts to be sent as proof of graduation. Without completing this step, your enrollment at college could be delayed.
If there are questions in the meantime, students should set up an appointment to meet with our Career and College Specialist, Eric Feigum.