Graduation
Apple Valley High School - Class of 2025
Commencement Exercises
Saturday, May 31st 2025
3M Arena at Mariucci
1901 4th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Additional Information
Directions and Parking
Link to directions from AVHS to 3M Arena at Mariucci using Google Maps
Address: 1901 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
You can also find directions on the Mariucci website HERE.
Parking
Parking will be available in multiple surrounding lots and garages for the ceremony. The rate for parking is $10/vehicle in Lot 37 and the Maroon Lot. Parking in the Fourth Street Ramp is also $10/vehicle. Lot 37 and the Maroon Lot are the closest lots to the arena.
Lot 37: 1811 5th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Maroon Lot: 2010 6th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Fourth Street Parking Ramp: 1625 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (this lot may be more than $6)
ADA parking is available in both lots in locations closest to 3M Arena. There are unfortunately no ADA parking spaces attached to the arena. There is a drop off loop that can be used for dropping individuals with physical limitation off on 5th (after the turn off of Oak). The pull in spot is labeled “Vendor Pull In”.
Graduation Orders & Fees
Directions for parent/guardian to pay graduation fee:
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Log into EduTrak
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Search in Activities for "graduation"
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Select "24-25 Graduation Ceremony AVHS" and continue to checkout cart to complete payment.
Cap & Gown Orders:
Information updated as the order deadline approaches.
Celebrate Your Graduate's Achievement with a Portrait from Life Touch
Information updated as the order deadline approaches.
Parents/Guardians:
If you need to setup a Campus Parent Portal account so you can pay the graduation fee, please follow this link to request one.
Info for Grads
Attire and Etiquette
Attire and Etiquette
AVHS takes pride on having a quality and sophisticated ceremony. We ask our graduates to celebrate this formal ceremony with the following recommendations:
Cap and Gown Details:
In an effort to provide a formal group ceremony that celebrates our school and district achievements, only approved academic or cultural regalia that has been provided to seniors as a result of an honor by participating in a District 196 program can be worn.
Graduation Caps should be worn so they are parallel with the floor. The tassel should be over the right side. Caps are not to be decorated and must remain unadorned. The only items on the cap should be the tassels that are received from AVHS.
Footwear:
Comfortable shoes for standing and walking should be worn. Dress shoes or dress sandals, flats or wedges are recommended. If wishing to wear heels, we advise that you wear wedge or platform style. The carpet in the arena is not the friendliest to stiletto style heels.
Clothing:
We encourage you to dress in business casual or formal attire. You will be at AVHS, riding on a bus, and then in the arena (which is air conditioned). When not in your cap and gown, you should be dressed for the formality of the occasion.
Etiquette:
§ This is a formal occasion and your behavior should reflect as such
§ No beverages, food, or chewing gum
§ Do not bring items that would distract from the ceremony
Everyone has worked hard to get to this celebration and should have an equal opportunity to be recognized and celebrated.
Diploma Pick Up
Senior Party
Save the Date - May 31st, 2025. More details to follow...
Yard Sign Sales, $25 (Contact: applevalleyseniorparty2025@gmail.com for questions)
Ticket Price: $90 / student
Link for ticket payment and yard signs TBD, stay tuned!
Senior Timeline
February
- 1st - Reserve Graduation Cap + Gown
- 29th - Cap + Gown Order Deadline
March
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TBD - Sign-up for Senior Party
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1st - Pay Graduation Fee
April
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1st - Pay Graduation Fee
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1st - Check for outstanding Fees + Fines
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TBD - Prom tickets go on sale @ 12:00am
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TBD - Prom ticket sales end @ 11:59pm
May
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TBD - Senior Party Fee Increases
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TBD - Senior Survey Closes
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1st - Pay Graduation Fee
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1st - Check for Outstanding Fees + Fines
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10th - Prom - McNamara Alumni Center, U of M
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TBD - Cap + Gown Distribution
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TBD - Senior Awards
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29th
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Last day of school for graduating seniors
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Last day to turn in iPads
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30th
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Grad fee due
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Graduation Rehearsal - All graduates MUST attend - 9 am at AVHS
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June
- 2nd - Diploma Pickup. Times TBD