Senior Clearance/Graduation Practice

There will be mandatory Senior clearance and graduation practice on May 28 at 8 a.m. at Battlefield High School.  

This will be the time to turn in any outstanding items and pay any remaining fees owed.

This event generally runs from two hours to two and a half hours.  Students should have their own transportation home immediately following practice as they are not allowed to remain in the building.

Graduation Decorum

There will be a Graduation Decorum meeting on April 29, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.  Attendance is required.

All students are required to wear their purple or white cap and gown ordered through Jostens. Caps may be decorated but must be two-dimensional and must be pre-approved by an administrator at graduation practice. Gowns may not be decorated.

All students should wear dress clothes (dresses, skirts, or dress slacks are acceptable). Dress shoes should also be worn. Keep in mind that you will be walking up a ramp and downstairs when choosing your shoes. Ties are optional.

Please do not bring purses, as they are not allowed by EagleBank Arena, or anything "extra" as you will not be able to carry them across the stage with you and we will not have staff on hand to collect and keep the items during the ceremony.

Use the following link for complete decorum details. Decorum 2026

MANDATORY:
After reviewing the Graduation Decorum guidelines, seniors must complete the Graduation Acknowledgment of Decorum Form.

Student Arrival and Departure

Student Arrival at Ceremony:
Mandatory arrival time for students is 8:30 a.m. at the Loading Dock of EagleBank Arena. Students who are late will not be able to participate in the ceremony. 

New this year, all graduates must now go through security screening at the Loading Dock before entry.

There will be morning rush hour traffic, so please plan to arrive early.

Student Departure Following Ceremony:
EagleBank Arena ushers and security will help direct the recessional of graduates to the outside North entry. This is where you can meet your graduate following the ceremony.

Parent Arrival Time & Entry Information

Parents may enter the arena beginning at 8:30 a.m. EagleBank staff will assist with entry and staff will be around the arena passing out programs.

For any assistance with handicapped seating, the arena staff will be on hand to assist.

No Balloons, Noisemakers, Selfie Sticks/Tripods, and Signs/Flags larger than 18”x18” are allowed inside EagleBank Arena.  

Cheering for your graduate is encouraged and expected. Please do respect the student who is walking immediately after your own. Their families would like to hear their student’s name called and so please limit cheering noise accordingly.

**Printable copy of EagleBank Arena Security Policy**

Entry Inspections

• All guests and their belongings are subject to search prior to entry.
• Staff will visually conduct bag and metal detection inspections to detect prohibited items to ensure the safety of all guests.
• Any guest who declines to be searched or is in possession of prohibited items may be denied entry.

EagleBank Arena also recommends the following tips to help expedite entry into the venue:

• Guests are encouraged to arrive early.
• Please follow staff directions of our event staff on which items need to be removed or divested prior to passing through magnetometers.
• Guest who have health conditions which prohibit them from passing through magnetometers may flag an event supervisor for a manual screening.

Bag Policy

EagleBank Arena is encouraging guests to not bring a bag, in order to help enhance the contactless experience. If you require a bag for your personal belongings, EagleBank Arena has adopted a clear bag policy and must adhere to the following:

• Clear Bag:
  • Bag must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC with no obscured inside pockets.
  • Bag must not exceed 12”x12”x6”.
  • Bag may be 1-gallon plastic zip lock style bag.
• Clutch Style Bag or Purse:
  • Non-clear clutch style bag or purse must not exceed 5”x7”.
• Small Medical and/or Parenting Bags:
  • Will be permitted on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to increased security screening.

Prohibited Items

Prohibited items at EagleBank Arena include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Weapons (guns, knives, chains, spiked bracelets, brass knuckles, tasers, mace/pepper spray)
• Balloons
• Fireworks
• Cans, bottles, or coolers
• Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
• Outside food and beverages
• Metal or glass reusable water bottles
• Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Laser pointers/pens
• Monopods, tripods, selfie sticks or poles
• Noisemakers such as air horns, sirens, kazoos, whistles, drums, etc.
• Animals (Except service animals. Emotional support animals will not be permitted entry.)
• Luggage
• Silly String
• Wrapped gifts or packages
• Non-collapsible umbrellas
• Drones
• Skateboards, Rollerblades, and Hoverboards
• Un-approved pamphlets, handouts, ads, etc.

Signs, posters, Flags and Banners

Unless otherwise specified by EagleBank Arena Management, guests are welcome to bring small signs, posters, and flags for events. Large banners are not permitted. The following guidelines apply:

• Sign, banner, poster or flag may not exceed 18”x18”.
• Item must be related to the event.
• Item may not be attached to a stick/pole.
• Item may not obstruct any sponsor/building signage.
• Item may not be attached, hung, taped, or draped over any part of the building.
• Item may not contain or display obscene/offensive language and/or pictures, as determined by EagleBank Arena Management.
• Item may not be constructed or displayed in a manner that may obstruct the view of other guests, interrupt the experience of other guests, or create a safety hazard.
• Signs must be constructed of paper, fabric, or poster board materials.
• Signs may NOT be constructed of or contain plastic, wood, metal, glass, or any material that can be used as a weapon.
• Item may not be commercial or political in nature

Parking

Parking at EagleBank Arena can at times be very limited. Please ask your graduates to carpool when at all possible.

Any special parking needs or requests (bus parking, VIP’s, etc.) must be discussed in advance with EagleBank Arena management. Parking lot availability is constantly changing and may vary from school to school based on other events on campus, traffic patterns, road closures, construction, etc.

George Mason University Police and EagleBank Arena parking attendants will be on campus and in parking lots to help direct patrons to the closest available parking at the time of the ceremony.

Accessible Seating

If a family member comes into the building in a wheelchair (that they brought with them), and they need to remain in the wheelchair for the event, EagleBank Arena has available wheelchair seating in each corner of the concourse (Portal 4, 8, 13, and 17). This space is extremely limited and as such we ask that no more than one family member sit with them in the wheelchair area. It is available on a first come, first serve basis.

EagleBank Arena provides accessible seating for patrons who may have difficulty with steps. Approximately 400 accessible seats are reserved via signage for each graduation, and are available on a first-come, first-seated basis. When entering the building, patrons are level with row F, which is 12 rows from the floor. This row has no stairs to climb. All other seating in the building is up or down the stairs from this level, with railings in most locations. EagleBank Arena staff will place signs on rows E, F, and G, as a means of reserving them for those patrons who cannot negotiate stairs. We ask that only one family member sit with this person, as this seating is limited. The rest of the family can then usually find seating nearby in the section, a few rows above or below these concourse level rows.

EagleBank Arena does not rent out wheelchairs. There are a limited number of wheelchairs in-house which can be used to help transport patrons from the entrance to a seat but cannot be used by someone for the entire event. The main entries are wheelchair accessible; there are no steps or elevators to navigate. Accessible parking is available outside the South entry.

Tickets are not required for the ceremony and there is no guest limit.  

For guests who need interpretation services, please see the link provided for additional details.

Interpretation Services During Graduation Ceremonies

 Livesteaming Information

Steaming: https://grad.memoriesvideography.com/Battlefield-streaming

Interpretation Services Information

 Interpretation Services Information

Video Information

Memories Videography is also selling copies of the recorded ceremony.

Click the following link for ordering: https://grad.memoriesvideography.com/Battlefield-ordering

Graduation Photos

Victor O’Neill Studios will be the official graduation photographer for the BHS Class of 2026's graduation ceremony.

You may use the website printed on the back of the graduation program to view photos from the ceremony.

Website: https://my.photoday.com/gallery/bobcatgrad26 

Graduation photos will be available 72 hours AFTER graduation. If you have any questions, please email Victor O’Neill Studios at [email protected].

Interpretation Services Information

Interpretation Services Information

Graduation Program 2026

BFHS Graduation Program

Senior Exam Schedule - Class of 2026

Grad Walks 2026

Graduation walks are opportunities for graduating seniors to return to their respective elementary and middle school to walk the halls in their cap and gown, reminisce, and thank the teachers that began them on their educational journey.

Grab your cap and gown and student ID and join your fellow alumni at the school where it all began for you!

Check out The Bobcast newsletter for more information and details on these events.

Elementary Schools

• Mountain View Elementary School
  Tuesday, May 19th at 2:30 p.m
• Buckland Mills Elementary School
  Wednesday, May 20th at 3:00 p.m.
• Alvey Elementary School
  Thursday, May 21st at 2:15 p.m.
• Gravely Elementary School
  Thursday, May 21st at 1:45 p.m.
• Piney Branch Elementary School
  Thursday, May 21st at 3:00 p.m.
• Marshall Elementary School
  Friday, May 22nd at 2:30 p.m.
  Mary Williams Elementary School
  Friday, May 22nd at 2:30 p.m.
• T. Clay Wood Elementary School
  Friday, May 22nd at 2:15 p.m.
• Tyler Elementary School
  Friday, May 22nd at 2 p.m.
• Haymarket Elementary School
  Friday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
• Glenkirk Elementary School
  Thursday, May 28th at 2:30 p.m.
• Pennington Traditional School
  Wednesday, June 3rd at TBD
• Westridge Elementary School
  Tuesday, May 26th at 2:50 p.m.

Middle Schools

• Ronald Reagan Middle School
  Thursday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m.
• Bull Run Middle School
  Thursday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m
• Unity Braxton Middle School
  Thursday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m.

Graduation Gifts

Battlefield High School has partnered with The Commencement Group to provide class t-shirts, flower bouquets and graduation gifts for purchase in honor of this occasion.

All purchases are made directly through The Commencement Group. Pre-orders will be available for pickup on graduation day at Eagle Bank Arena. 

View the sales Flyer (pdf)

Pre-Order Yours Here (link)

Students meeting specific requirements for graduation and demonstrating exemplary performance may receive diploma seals for recognition.

Please refer to the News item (coming soon!) on the front page of our website for more details and specifics about applying for one of these seals.

Battlefield High School Prom 2026 will be held on May 9th

Location: Sweeney Barn
Time: 8 - 11 p.m.
Theme: Masquerade Ball

Ticket purchasing: https://gofan.co/event/6168826?schoolId=VA25529

Yearbook Pick-Up

Seniors can pick up their yearbooks on May 14 and 15 during any lunch period at the concession stand in the Open Cafeteria (Commons).

Seniors and Parents,

Class of 2026, it is time to order your Cap & Gown!

Access the Josten's Graduation Portal and Order a Cap & Gown

You may also call Jostens to order by phone.

Our Jostens contact information is [email protected] or 1-800-567-8367.