2023 Graduation Season
Once again this year, we are planning to host most graduation ceremonies at Mount St. Mary's University's Knott Arena in Emmitsburg. Also returning: Virtual learning days for high schools on days when they are holding commencement ceremonies.
Graduation Day Schedule: Virtual Learning Day
All high schools will operate on a virtual learning day schedule. Assignments will be posted in Schoology and online synchronous support opportunities will be provided during the school day.
Students in the Academy for Fine Arts and NJROTC will attend virtually on Monday, May 22 (Gov. Thomas Johnson High graduation) but will not attend on the day of their home school's graduation commencement ceremony. Students would not attend the FCPS Career & Technology Center on the day of their home school's graduation.
In order to conduct a virtual learning day, schools will provide some online support opportunities during the school day. Teachers may work from home on these virtual learning days.
Week of May 22-26, 2023
Schools with a 9:30 a.m. graduation
Schools: Frederick HS, Brunswick HS, Catoctin HS, Tuscarora HS, Oakdale HS
Schedule: Modified day from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Staff supporting graduation ceremonies report to Mount St. Mary's at 8 a.m. to supervise graduates and prepare for the ceremony.
Details: Teachers will communicate asynchronous assignments via Schoology. Teachers will also provide online support for students from 1-2:45 p.m. Students will participate in a virtual learning day by completing asynchronous assignments.
Schools with a 2 p.m. graduation
Schools: Gov. Thomas Johnson HS, Middletown HS, Walkersville HS, Urbana HS
Schedule: Modified day from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Staff supporting graduation ceremonies will report to Mount St. Mary's at noon to supervise graduates and prepare for the ceremony.
Details: Teachers will communicate asynchronous assignments via Schoology. Teachers will provide online support for students from 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Students will log on between 8:30-10:15 a.m. to seek teacher support. Students will participate in a virtual learning day by completing asynchronous assignments.
Linganore High graduation
Schedule: Modified day from 1:30-9 p.m. Staff supporting graduation ceremonies will report to Mount St. Mary's at 5 p.m. to supervise graduates and prepare for the ceremony.
Details: Teachers will communicate asynchronous assignments via Schoology. Teachers will provide online support for students between 1:30-3:15 p.m. Students will log on between 1:30-3:15 p.m. to seek teacher support. Students will participate in a virtual learning day by completing asynchronous assignments.
| School | Last day of instruction for seniors | Graduation Date | Ceremony time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUCCESS Program | Not Applicable | Tuesday, May 16 Rain date: May 17 |
10 a.m. |
| Rock Creek | Not Applicable | Thursday, May 18 | 1 p.m. |
| Frederick High | Monday, May 15 | Monday, May 22 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Monday, May 15 | Monday, May 22 | 2 p.m. |
| Linganore High | Monday, May 15 | Monday, May 22 | 7 p.m. |
| Brunswick High | Tuesday, May 16 | Tuesday, May 23 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Middletown High | Tuesday, May 16 | Tuesday, May 23 | 2 p.m. |
| Heather Ridge | Tuesday, May 16 | Tuesday, May 23 | 6 p.m. |
| Catoctin High | Wednesday, May 17 | Wednesday, May 24 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Walkersville High | Wednesday, May 17 | Wednesday, May 24 | 2 p.m. |
| Tuscarora High | Thursday, May 18 | Thursday, May 25 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Urbana High | Thursday, May 18 | Thursday, May 25 | 2 p.m. |
| Oakdale High | Friday, May 19 | Friday, May 26 | 9:30 a.m. |
| FCVS and Summer Session | Not applicable | Thursday, July 20 | 10 a.m. |