Greetings Senior Parents:

First we must thank our wonderful Time of Reflection Chairs: Meredith Friedman, Mara Plankers, and Kim White. What a beautiful evening! Congratulations to all the performers, artists, faculty, coordinators and volunteers for making memories for your classmates.

Second, thank you to our Senior Week Chairs Margo Zimmerman & Stephanie Quinnald and our Class Officers David Leibowitz, Avya Poddatoori, and Kyra Gheyara for planning a fantastic Senior Week. Rave reviews all around for the events each day. You have done us proud, truly.

Third, the final week of high school is upon us: Grad Week! Please see below for details on the Cap & Gown Parades, Grad Rehearsal, Graduation, and Grad Night.

A few last things to note:

Class Panoramic Photo: You have until 2pm today (Thursday) to purchase the photo. There is an option with or without a frame.
Textbook return: All textbooks and Chromebooks are due by May 30th to the bookroom located near the cafeteria. Seniors who have outstanding items will NOT receive their paper diploma on Graduation Day, rather you will need to either turn items in or pay for replacements the following week.
Graduation regalia: If your student has not yet picked up their Cap and Gown, please have them go into the front office and check in with Danielle Warford.
Grad Night Ticket : We kept the store open for you! See below for all the information.

Soaking up all the moments!

Your 2025 Parent Advisors,

April, Jane, Jessica, and Julie

Grad Week

Tuesday, May 27

Cap & Gown Parades

Class of 2025 Cap & Gown Parades will be held at all four Orinda elementary schools on Tuesday, May 27th at 9:00 AM. Join us for this wonderful Miramonte rite of passage! All seniors are invited to walk in the parade in their Cap & Gown at their home elementary school. All family members are invited to witness this special event.

Please click the links below for site-specific details for each parade:

Parade Details: Del Rey

Site Lead: Lexi Morrissey

Parade Details: Glorietta

Site Lead: Kellie Williams

Parade Details: Sleepy Hollow

Site Lead: Kristine Eng

Parade Details: Wagner Ranch

Site Lead: Tanya Caragol

If your senior did not attend an Orinda elementary school, they are welcome to join their friends at any of the sites. Additionally, everyone who attended an Orinda elementary school and is graduating from a school other than Miramonte is invited to participate! Please encourage your student's friends who might have headed off to private school or another high school to attend.

Thursday, May 29

1:00 pm Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal

In order to receive important information and ensure a successful event, graduates are required to attend the mandatory graduation rehearsal immediately following Final Exams on Thursday of Grad Week.

All Seniors will meet in the 100's hallway near the Library at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 29th. They will line up in order and head to the football field.

*Attendance will be taken at rehearsal. Students that do not attend the practice will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Friday, May 30

Graduation

Agenda:

4:00 PM Students: arrive and line up at the library (please drop your students off and/or carpool!). They can pick up their graduation lei at this time, if applicable.
4:00 PM Guests: Gates open to let people onto the field (no early entry, no exceptions)
5:30 PM Graduation ceremony begins
6:30 PM Graduation ceremony concludes

Those with Mobility Needs:

Handicap parking is first come, first serve for those with Handicap Parking Placards, (the spots go quickly).
Drop-off is behind the cafeteria at the Golf Cart Tent
Golf carts will transport those with mobility needs from the tent to the field and back.
Seating for those with disabilities/mobility needs fill up. Please come early. One family member may sit with guest.

VIP Parking auction winners:

Thank you again! Please plan to arrive on-time and bring your certificate!
VIP spots are released once the ceremony has begun (5:30 PM) and the volunteers depart.

Grad Night

Event Schedule

5:30 - 6:30 PM Graduation ceremony

6:30 - 7:00 PM Quick photos, change clothes, head to the Senior Lawn, and grab a snack

7:00 PM Check-in begins, buses begin loading

7:15 PM Check-in concludes, buses depart

8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Grad Night Event

1:45-2:00 AM Buses return to Miramonte

You must have purchased a ticket & turned in your signed permission slip to the Attendance Office.

Buses will be first come, first serve both there and back. This will allow for a more timely departure in both directions.

For detailed information about the event, please visit the Grad Night FAQs

Chaperones needed! Very cool venue that you will be glad you experienced. We bet you have never been! Your student won't even know you are there.

Questions: Please contact the volunteer Grad Night Chairs Ashleigh Miller and Karen Beaham

Thank you for your support!

One of the most important things you can do to support the Senior Class is donate to the Senior Class Activities Fund. This is the primary funding source for our major student events (Fall & Spring Senior Weeks, Senior Ball, Grad Night, etc.) as well as class bonding events throughout the year.

Thank you to the many families who donated during registration. If you haven't yet, please donate today. We strive for 100% family participation EVERY YEAR and we can't do it without you.