🎓 Day Of info 🎓
Students arrive 9:15-9:45am
Students and parents wait in courtyard until 9:45
STAY WITH YOUR KIDS UNTIL 9:45
Students go into Cafeteria at 9:45
Families go into Auditorium at 9:45
Ceremony starts at 10am 🎓
Monday, June 24th - 5th Grade Graduation
This celebratory event marks a significant milestone for our 5th graders.
Update For Families: 5th Graders should remain with their family until 9:45AM, when we will gather them and go to the cafeteria to line up.
Preparing for the Big Day:
5th graders, use the morning to look your best and remember to bring your cap, tassel, gown, and stole! All children should get ready at home, then head to New Voices. Families, please ensure that caps with tassels are securely affixed to your child's head (a few pins might do the trick) before they transition to the cafeteria. Gowns and stoles should be on and looking sharp when entering the cafeteria.
Remember, caps, tassels, gowns, and stoles will be provided to each student on gift day, Friday, June 21st. Over the weekend, give those gowns a little TLC by steaming them—hanging them in the bathroom during a hot shower works wonders. Students should arrive between 9:15-9:45 AM. Upon arrival, 5th graders should head to the cafeteria for your exclusive sign-in. Parents, we’ve got this—your stars will be ready to shine!
Event Details:
Location: New Voices, 330 18th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Google Maps to the exact drop off location
Arrival Time for Families: 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Event Start Time: 10:00 AM
Entrance: Families must enter from the 19th Street entrance in the middle of the block. There are a few steps that lead to an open foyer where families will be signed in, bring identification. After check-in, proceed down three flights of stairs to the auditorium.
Important Notes:
Student Arrival: Students must arrive between 9:15-9:45 AM and will wait in the school cafeteria before the event begins.
Punctuality: The ceremony will start promptly at 10:00 AM. Students arriving late will be held at the back for safety purposes and can join after the procession.
Accessibility: Please note that the entrance area and auditorium are not wheelchair accessible. Families will need to navigate three flights of stairs.
Seating Information: The auditorium has space to accommodate 4 audience seats per student. Please keep this in mind when planning who to bring and try to coordinate with other families if you need an extra seat or two. Tickets will not be provided. All adult attendees must bring identification for sign-in, as per DOE guidelines.
Bringing Younger PS154 Students to Graduation:
Are you considering bringing your younger PS154 student to graduation? We’d love to have them as one of your 5th graders' four guests!
We encourage your child to attend school before graduation and then be signed out early so they are not marked as absent. If you prefer your child to be noted as absent, please follow the normal absent procedures by emailing your child's classroom teacher and Tina (thill@ps154.org)
Plan Your Arrival - Limited Parking Available
Parking near New Voices Middle School for graduation is extremely limited. To keep things stress-free, plan ahead—think about walking over or alternative forms of transportation, such as grabbing a rideshare.
Photo Opportunities:
After the event, there will be two designated photo areas where families can take pictures with their child. Get ready to capture lots of smiles! Use of these areas is optional
Graduation Day Fun Continues:
After the graduation ceremony, families are welcome to take their child for the remaining portion of the school day to continue their special day. There is no need to return to school, as attendance will be noted based on morning sign-in. If families need their child to return to school after the event, that option is available, but we encourage families to continue celebrating this milestone together.
Volunteer Sign-Up
We need volunteers to help make this event a success. Please sign up to lend a hand!
5th Grade Graduation Volunteer Sign up