Senior Graduation Timeline

BRISTOL COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL

135 Center Street, Dighton, Massachusetts 02715

Tel. (508) 669-6744 ● FAX (508) 669-6747   

Robin VanRotz   Kevin P. Braga Marie-Juanita D. DiGioia

Assistant Principal                                   Assistant Superintendent/Principal   Special Education Director

 

March 23, 2018

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2018,

Congratulations to the Class of 2018! As we approach our 2018 Graduation Ceremony, the Bristol Aggie Prom, and the numerous senior celebratory events, we are sending this important reminder to students and families to ensure that the next couple months remain a safe and pleasurable experience for all.

Senior Final Exams will take place the week beginning May 21st through May 24th.Our last day of  traditional classes for seniors will be Friday, May 25th. On Friday, May 25th we will have our first graduation rehearsal starting at 1:00 pm. At this first rehearsal, we will discuss important reminders as we approach graduation. Additional graduation rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, May 29th and Wednesday, May 30th beginning promptly at 8:30 am.  These graduation rehearsals are mandatory. If a student does not attend the rehearsal, then the student cannot walk at graduation.

Graduation is set for Thursday, May 31st at 6:30 pm.  For the first time in Bristol Aggie’s history, we are planning an outdoor graduation at Karl K. Spratt Jr. Memorial Field at Dighton Town Hall.  If the weather cooperates and we are able to have graduation outside, students will be able to invite an unlimited number of guests to attend the outdoor ceremony. Handicap parking will be available at Dighton Town Hall. General parking will be available at Bristol Aggie and a shuttle will be available  to transport guests from Bristol Aggie to Dighton Town Hall before and after the event. The Dighton Police will allow parking on the north side of route 138 which will be designated. At 5:00 pm, additional parking will be available at the Dighton Post Office, Dighton Elementary School, and Dighton Middle School.  If the weather forecasts rain, then we will hold graduation as in years past in our gymnasium. If this is the case, then unfortunately the graduates will be limited to four tickets per family. These tickets will be provided during one of the graduation rehearsals. If you would like to request additional tickets, you can email Mrs. Welshman in the main office at DWelshman@bcahs.com to be placed on the waiting list. In addition, if anyone requires special services for graduation, please contact me at KBraga@bcahs.com.

As we work hard to polish, clean, and set-up for graduation activities, please know that any acts detracting from the maintenance of the campus, buses, fields, buildings, or any part of the grounds will be considered vandalism and will jeopardize graduation and/or graduation activities for any participants.

Enclosed we have provided a condensed listing of all senior activities. We look forward to seeing our seniors receive their diplomas on Thursday, May 31st at 6:30 pm, as well as participating in all the events leading up to this spectacular day. It is our expectation that the Class of 2018 will continue to make us proud as we will finish the year on a positive note. We do not want any carelessness or misplaced revelry to jeopardize any of our students’ graduation experience. We look forward to an exciting week and send our heartiest congratulations to all.

Sincerely,

Kevin P. Braga

Assistant Superintendent/Principal

Wednesday May 9th	FFA Banquet- Auditorium	6:00 pm
Friday, May 11th	Prom Canoe Club Ballroom (W. Bridgewater)	6:30 pm-10:30 pm
Friday, May 18th	Field Day (Early Release)	11:47 am
Monday, May 21st- Thursday, May 24th	Senior Final Exam Week	Schedule will be sent at a later date.
Thursday, May 24th	Awards Night (Gymnasium)	6:00 pm
Friday, May 25th	Last Full Day for Seniors	2:30 pm dismissal
Friday, May 25th	Graduation Rehearsal- Gymnasium	1:00-2:30 pm
Tuesday, May 29th	Senior Breakfast Graduation Rehearsal- Gymnasium Cap and Gown Distribution	8:10 am-8:30 am 8:30 am-11:30 am
Wednesday, May 30th	Graduation Rehearsal- Gymnasium	8:30 am-11:30 am
Thursday, May 31th	Graduation Day - Outside: Dighton Town Hall * Seniors report at *5:00 pm to auditorium * If we have inclement weather, graduation will be conducted in the Bristol Aggie Gym	6:30 pm