Graduation Information

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Student pay online pay ONLY extended through Friday, 4/26. 
Call Jostens's directly 931-433-4632.
$12-Honors Cord
$15-Distinction stole  
 
Graduation Practice: (required - if students do not attend, they will not be able to walk) 
May 7th- MTSU 8:00am-11a
 
Graduation:
May 18th 10:00 - doors open for family at 9:00a 
 
FAQs
Graduation will be held at Middle Tennesse State University
tickets: Graduation Guests will not need a ticket to enter the ceremony. 
Information: Clear bag policy will be enforced, and metal detectors will be on site
Prohibited items per MTSU: balloons, confetti, air horns
Seating: No reserved seating- first come, first serve
 
If a student chooses to NOT participate in the graduation ceremony, what are the requirements?
  • Inform Mrs. Nichols (Portable 9) by email or in person of his/her intention to NOT participate.
  • Students must order and pay for a diploma and diploma cover from Jostens (see contact information below)
  • Students may pick up the diploma from RVHS on the school-day AFTER the graduation ceremony
If a student does NOT meet the Senior Attendance Policy requirements, how do s/he receive her/his diploma?
  • Students who have more than ten (10) unexcused absences from school during their Senior year, will be able to pick up their diplomas in the counseling office as early as the school day following the graduation ceremony, as long as all other graduation requirements are met.
If a student will complete the graduation requirements during summer school, may s/he participate in the May graduation ceremony?
  • No. County policy permits students who finish high school during summer school to graduate only during the August special graduation
How long does the graduation ceremony typically last?
  • 90 minutes
Will the graduation ceremony be streamed live on the internet?
  • RVHS plans to stream the graduation ceremony live on the internet. A link will appear on the school's website 
What is the dress code for graduation rehearsal?
  • Students do NOT wear cap and gowns for rehearsal/practice, but must still wear school-appropriate clothing
What is the dress code for the graduation ceremony?
  • All students must wear the black cap, gown, and tassel. Ladies should throw away the white collar insert in their package
  • Dress pants, collared shirts, and dress shoes for men. Dress skirt, dress, or dress pants, and dress shoes for ladies. No jeans or casualwear. No tennis shoes
  • No specific colors are required for clothes/shoes
  • Caps may NOT be decorated/ no custom stoles or cords 
What special regalia items may be worn at graduation?
  • Only RVHS-approved regalia may be worn at graduation. This includes the following:
  • Graduate with Distinction - gold stole (purchased from Jostens in May by student/parent )
  • Graduate with Honors - platinum cord (purchased from Jostens in May by student/parent )
  • Work Ethic Distinction Graduate - green cord 
  • Valedictorian Medallion - provided by RVHS
  • Students are NOT permitted to wear regalia that may have been awarded from an outside society, company, or "club". This includes groups like the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)
  • Students are permitted to wear school-approved, school-affiliated club/group regalia. Students should talk with the club/group sponsor for more information.
Work Ethic Distinction:
 
Cords have arrived- come see Mrs. Nichols portable 9.