Senior Information

Mountain View Class of 2023

We are thrilled to celebrate our 2023 seniors! We ask both senior students and parents to bookmark this page and check it frequently through the graduation season. Our grad team will work out the final details for this year's ceremony and post those here as they become available.

2023 Ceremony Information

The Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held on campus at MVHS Jack Harris Stadium located at 2755 NE 27th Streeton Saturday, June 10 at 10:00am.

Graduates are allowed to invite family and friends to attend the graduation ceremony, there will be no guest ticket limits this year*

• Gates to the stadium will open for guest entry at time TBD
• Parking is limited, so please carpool when at all possible
• Stadium seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. All other seating will be on the grass field. Attendees are encouraged to bring fold out camping chairs, blanket or may stand in the rear.
• Dress for the weather - sunscreen and water for sun, warm jackets and umbrellas for the rain
• Prohibited items include but are not limited to Silly String, Beach Balls, Balloons, Noisemakers, Air horns,
• Firecrackers, explosives, or flammable devices of any kind
• Our campus is a tobacco, alcohol, and substance free zone; these are not be permitted on school grounds

*In the case of severe inclement weather conditions (lightning and thunder conditions and/or excessive smoke) seniors will be issued 6 tickets and attendees will be limited to that number as we move the ceremony indoors.

Order Graduation Items Here

All graduating seniors are required to purchase a cap and gown unit (this includes a 2023 tassel). *all caps and gowns are RED*

• Orders can be placed online at https://minersgrad.com
• Click on the banner below to be redirected to place your order
• Graduation announcements and other printed materials will be distributed in mid-April.
• Cap and gown units will be distributed in May.
• Class Rings and Letterman Jackets may be ordered throughout the school year.

College and Career Center

Need help or have questions about life after high school? Cathy Barkee, our MVHS College and Career Advisor, is a great resource for you! You can visit her in the College and Career Center (Room A3)

Need help understanding FAFSA and how to get financial assistance for college? Check out this link to our FAFSA information presentation: FAFSA Information - Fall 2021

Transcript Requests

MVHS provides transcripts to colleges, universities, trade schools and employers through Parchment for current and former students. Current and former students can create an account and request their transcript through Parchment, linked here.

Letters of Recommendation

You can a request a letter of recommendation from your counselor by filling out the Google form linked here:

Mountain View High School Student Information Sheet and Resume

Don’t be afraid to “brag” about yourself a little! Your counselor will use this information to recommend you for scholarships, college admissions, summer programs, and other honors/awards. Letters of recommendation need to be requested 2-3 weeks in advance of when they are needed.

Graduate Requirement Information

TBD

Honor Cords

Students may have earned cords through various accomplishments throughout high school. These cords should be worn with their robes. Here is a handy guide to what each of those cords mean:

Green – AP Honors Earner

Green/Gold Twist - AP International Diploma Earner

White – Honors Diploma Earner

Gold – 3.5 or Higher GPA

Black – Perseverance Cord (presented to all students for adapting to the many changes these past two years)

Blue/Gold Twist – Honor Society Member

Purple/Silver Twist – Biliteracy Seal Earner

Red/White Twist – Unified Sports/Special Olympics Participant

Red – Multiple Blood Drive Donor

2023 Parent Grad Party Committee

The graduation party is an all night, drug and alcohol free event for graduating senior students that is organized, funded and staffed by senior parents. This party is not school or district sponsored. Please contact this year's parent grad party committee for any and all questions.

Party Contact Info: [email protected]
Join the group on Facebook @ Mountain View Cougars Grad Party 2023
Join on Instagram @ mvhsgrads23

Class of 2023 Parent Grad Party Committee Chair: Heather Neet

Links & Information:

Purchase Class of 2023 Yard Signs here

Feb Parent Communication - fundraisers