Class of 2025 Information

This timeline is to help students and parents navigate the big deadlines and milestones of their Senior Year. Please make note that these dates are subject to change. If you have any questions please call EVHS.

January 2025

• 22nd - Credit checks in Advisory 
• 29th - SENIOR MEETING #1, Performing Arts Center (PAC)

February 2025

• 5th - SENIOR MEETING #2, Performing Arts Center (PAC)

• 12th - SENIOR ADVISORY, Advisory classrooms

March 2025

April 2025

• 2nd - Graduation Speaker Info Meeting, 2:45pm, C350.  Receive information regarding the upcoming audition on Wednesday, April 16th.

• 15th - Graduation Fee DUE.  Seniors are to pay their graduation fee online on EduTrak Connect by Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.
• 16th - SENIOR MEETING #3, Performing Arts Center (PAC) - Completing tasks to be in Good Standing for graduation.
• 17th - Graduation Speaker Auditions, 2:45pm, C250.  Seniors who wish to deliver the commencement address will present their                                speeches to the selection committee.

May 2025

• 2nd - Future Plans Survey DUE at 3:30pm.  Complete the Future Plans survey in Naviance.  This info is used for academic recognition and                   the graduation program.

• 7th  - SENIOR ADVISORY in CLASSROOM. Verification of potential awards recognition and items to be in Good Standing.

• 14th - SENIOR MEETING #4, Main Gym.  Seniors in Good Standing will be cleared to receive their wristband on Friday, May. 17th.
         - EVHS Military Recognition Program - 2:45pm, Learning Commons. Seniors who are joining the military after high school will be                          recognized.       
         - Senior Academic Recognition Program, 8pm, Main Gym. Seniors receiving special academic recognition will be invited to participate.

• 15th - EVHS Future Educator Recognition Ceremony - 2:45pm, Learning Commons. Seniors that are pursuing a degree in education after                      high school will be recognized.
• 17th - EVHS Prom at Union Depot, St. Paul

• 18th - Athletic Recognition Ceremony - 5:00PM, Main Gym. We will honor our seniors participating in collegiate athletics, our Senior                             Lightning Award Winners, our Senior Three Sport Athletes, and our Athletic Department Students of the Year.

• 19th - Senior Opportunities Begin.  Seniors in Good Standing with fees/fines, detentions, Grad Fee, Future Plans Survey completion. 

• 21st - Cap & Gown Distribution.  Main Gym Concessions during lunch.  Receive your cap, gown, tassel, and other graduation items that                       have been ordered.  Earned regalia will also be distributed at this time.

• 30th - Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00am in the Main Gym.  

• 31st - GRADUATION CEREMONY, 12pm, at 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus. 
         - Senior All Night Grad Party, Valleyfair and EVHS, 8:30pm - 3am

Cap and Gown orders will begin at the Senior Meeting on January 29, 2025.   Order deadline is February 28th, 2025.

Distribution is Wednesday, May 21st during all lunch periods.

SES students who are walking in EVHS's ceremony: orders were to be placed through SES and were due on December 1st.  You will pick up your cap and gown at Eastview between 11:30am-1:00pm on Wednesday, May 21st. (Date subject to change). 

IMPORTANT: To provide a formalized group ceremony that celebrates our school/district's academic achievements, only approved regalia and that which is a result of an academic honor by participating in a District 196 program or that is cultural regalia approved by school administration before graduation, can be worn at the ceremony. No other hat or graduation adornments should be worn other than those provided by the school/district. Do not alter and/or decorate the caps or gowns – You will NOT be allowed to wear them in the ceremony. (Students in the  District 196 American Indian Education program are an exception and permitted to bead caps.)

CLICK HERE FOR THE CAP/GOWN/DIPLOMA ORDER FORM

Order Your Cap & Gown - Beginning January 29, 2025.  All orders are DUE ON February 28th, 2025.

Students will need to indicate their height and weight range to order their gowns.  Gowns come with a tassel and a standard fit cap.

There is an option to order an XL cap (head circumference between 24-25 inches) on the survey.  If the graduate needs that size of cap, please check that box on the survey.

Mortar boards and headbands (for naturally curly hair) are also an option.  If your student requires one, please click here.

Click here to see if you've ordered your cap, gown, and diploma. 

Orders are due 2/28/2025.

2024-2025 Yearbooks can be ordered through Josten's.  Click here to order.

 

Senior Portrait Submission for Yearbook

CLASS OF 2025: 

The deadline to submit your senior photo for the yearbook was NOVEMBER 15, 2024.

Optional Graduation Ads - due FebRuary 1, 2025

Our Eastview Prom is on Saturday, May 17 at Union Depot in St. Paul.  To help prepare accordingly, tickets cost $90 and include dinner and dance. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 7, or until sold out. 

PROM TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

EVHS Prom 2025 Info

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The graduation ceremony for our Class of 2025 will be held at 3M Arena at Mariucci on the campus of the University of Minnesota on Saturday May 31, 2025 at 12:00pm.

Seating

There is plenty of seating at 3M Arena at Mariucci. Seating is first come first serve starting at 11:00am. There are no reserved seats. 

 

Meeting the Graduates after the Ceremony

At the end of the ceremony, students that are in Good Standing for graduation will pick up their diplomas behind the main stage.  All students that have to address fees, fines, etc. should come to school on Monday, June 2nd to take care of these items and receive your diploma.  Graduates can meet family and friends in the main seating area after picking up their diplomas. Family and friends may not come onto the ceremony floor, nor may they go to the back area for picking up diplomas.

 

Food and Beverage

Clear water containers are permitted in the arena and encouraged. We want you to stay hydrated. Food is not permitted, nor are beverages in non-clear containers.

 

Security and Safety

There will be security, a U of MN police officer, and an EMT on site for the ceremony who will be present to respond to any incident or need. 

 

NO balloons or noisemakers are allowed in the Arena.

Bag Policy

The University of Minnesota bag policy is in place for our event. We encourage you not to bring bags to graduation. However, if you do, the smaller the better and please check the prohibited item list below. All bags will be searched when entering and everything is subject to search.  

 

 

Celebrate Your Graduate's Achievement with a Portrait from Lifetouch

Lifetouch photographers will be present at graduation to capture the graduates' photos as they cross the stage after receiving their diploma cover.  Information will be shared with families on how to access the photos that are taken at the Commencement ceremony.

 

Transportation to and from Graduation

To Graduation:
ALL graduates are required to take the school bus from EVHS to Mariucci Arena for graduation. You may not drive yourselves to the ceremony (nor can you ride with your family).  Please note that storage is not available for purses, bags etc. on the bus or during the ceremony. Please keep such items in your car at EVHS or with a family member.

From Graduation: 
Bus transportation back to EVHS is not required; returning with family is recommended. 

 

Attire and Etiquette

EVHS 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:

IMPORTANT: To provide a formalized group ceremony that celebrates our school/district's academic achievements, only approved regalia and that which is a result of an academic honor by participating in a District 196 program or that is cultural regalia approved by school administration before graduation, can be worn at the ceremony. No other hat or graduation adornments should be worn other than those provided by the school/district. Do not alter and/or decorate the caps or gowns – You will NOT be allowed to wear them in the ceremony. (Students in the  District 196 American Indian Education program are an exception and permitted to bead caps.)

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. The arena 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.

Transportation to and from Graduation

To Graduation:
ALL graduates are required to take the school bus from EVHS to Mariucci Arena for graduation. You may not drive yourselves to the ceremony (nor can you ride with your family).  Please note that storage is not available for purses, bags etc. on the bus or during the ceremony. Please keep such items in your car at EVHS or with a family member.

From Graduation: 
Bus transportation back to EVHS is not required, returning with family is recommended. 
 

Directions to 3M Arena at Mariucci (​​1901 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455)

 

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. Unfortunately, there are no ADA parking spaces attached to the arena. There is a drop off loop that can be used for dropping individuals with physical limitations off on 5th (after the turn off of Oak). The pull in spot is labeled “Vendor Pull In”.

Click here for the Senior Party Website

We are excited to announce the 2025 Senior Graduation Party - Bon Voyage, A Sweet Ending to a New Beginning! This event will celebrate our seniors by providing a safe opportunity for our seniors to gather one last time as a class.  We are planning an unforgettable event filled with fun and an opportunity for lasting memories.

The event will kick off with a trip to Valleyfair Amusement Park where students can enjoy thrilling rides, food, games, and entertainment. Buses will depart from Eastview High School at 8:15 PM to take students to the park for an exciting night of fun.  Students must ride the bus to and from Valleyfair.

After an unforgettable time at the amusement park, buses will return to the school around 1:30am, where the celebration will continue for one last time for the class of 2025 to be together at Eastview! The final experience at the school will include music, food, photo opportunities, socializing, and fantastic prize giveaways, with the night concluding at 3:00am. More details will be shared as the volunteer planning committee continues to work on final plans. Please email the planning committee if you are able to volunteer with planning or supervision at the event.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime event for our seniors, and we encourage all students to participate in this fun and safe graduation celebration!  

We have an upcoming fundraiser at Rascals (Apple Valley) on the evening of 2/26 and a Bingo event on 3/16.

Please go to the 2025 Senior Party web site to sign up to help chaperone the party and buy tickets. Tickets are discounted until Mar 2, 2025.  More information can be found at the following links:

Webpage:  https://sites.google.com/view/evhsseniorparty2025/home

Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572249791096

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/evhsseniorparty2025/

 

Thank you,

Senior Party Volunteer Planning Committee

eastviewseniorparty@gmail.com