Graduation
Arvada West High School's Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 am at the CU Events Center in Boulder. Tickets are not required for this event.
Important Spring Dates
- February 17 - Sign up begins for National Anthem and Senior Speaker auditions (Online)
- March 16 - National Anthem Auditions (After school)
- March 17 - Graduation Speech Auditions (After school)
- April 7 - Mandatory Senior Graduation Meeting (During Access-Students only)
- April 14 - Senior Graduation Contract Due
- April 24 - Prom ( no school )
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April 27 - Senior Parent/Guardian Graduation Presentation Video (Emailed)
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May 1 - Final Day to Order Cap & Gown
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May 6 - Senior Finals
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May 7 - Senior Finals
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May 12 - Mandatory Graduation Practice at AWest - Cap and Gown Distribution, Senior Daze Picnic
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May 13 - Baccalaureate Ceremony
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May 14 - Graduation 10:00 am at the CU Events Center, Boulder
Elementary School Senior Celebrations
Reconnect with elementary teachers who helped shape your journey.
Senior Class Graduation Meeting Presentation
Seniors, watch to get all the important details you need for graduation.
Graduation Contract for Seniors
Seniors, read and sign your graduation contract.
Graduation Info Flyer
Put this on your refrigerator!
Parent/ Guardian Graduation Information
View this presentation for graduation information.
CU Events Center
Get ready for Boulder!
Baccalaureate Ceremony
Graduation Day Photo Gallery
Graduation portraits will be available 3-5 days after the ceremony.
Graduation Livestream
Unable to attend the Graduation Ceremony in person? Join us virtually by clicking the link below. Streaming begins May 14.
Livestream Link