ORDERING GRADUATION PHOTOS

Want to preserve this special day with pictures? It's as easy as 1-2-3. Click HERE for more information.

BUSSES TO GRADUATION

Graduating seniors and families: Charter busses are available for transportation to UMBC. Each seat is $25. Reservations are required and may be made via this form. Payment can be made at School Cash Online. Your receipt is your ticket to board. 

PLEASE NOTE: the busses will leave UMBC IMMEDIATELY following the ceremony. Please return to the bus promptly or you risk missing your ride home. 

SENIOR ASSEMBLY INFORMATION 4/24

Information presented at the senior assembly on April 24 can be found HERE. For any questions, please email Ms. Smith.

(posted 4/25/25)

MP4 SENIOR INFORMATION - Class of 2025

Click HERE for a timeline of MP4 information. 

Click HERE for cap decorating guidelines. Please be aware that we will not issue a replacement if you mess up, so you are advised to put your design on a 12x12 piece of scrapbook paper and then affix that to the cap (caps measure 9.5x9.5"). 

Graduation rehearsal will be JUNE 2, 8-12, in the PAC. Seniors will receive cap and gown and tickets at this time. You must be obligation-free to receive your items. You can check your obligation status via School Cash Online or with Ms. Hudson at the business window before/after school or during lunch. We will also discuss graduation information at this time, such as expectations, correct name pronunciation, and dress. Please do not schedule anything during this time. You will NOT receive your cap and gown early; you will have to come back to the school the next day to get it. 

🎓 Graduation will be JUNE 4, 2PM, at UMBC. Click HERE for address. Parking is free on campus in any of the starred lots. Bus information will be posted once we have it.

The items HERE are prohibited in the UMBC fieldhouse. Of particular note, no balloons and no noise-makers (ex: airhorns; whistles; etc) will be permitted. 

(posted 4/7/25)

ADDITIONAL DATES FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS

Seniors - additional dates for senior portraits have been announced:

Sept 20; Oct 30-31; Nov 1; Dec 11-13

Even if you are not doing a cap and gown photo, please go get your picture taken for the yearbook! You can make an appointment for your sitting HERE. 

(posted 9/4/24)

Class of 2025 - Senior Portraits

Attention Seniors! Now is the time to sit for your Senior Portrait!

Legacy Photos will be at GHS on Friday, August 16th.

Make your appointment now at https://seniors.legacystudios.com/gaithersburg-hs-md/#Sittings

Any questions – reach out to Patricia_E_Donner@mcpsmd.org

(posted 7/28/24)

Graduation Information/Información para la Graduación - 2024

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1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

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BUSSES AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORTATION TO GRADUATION

GHS has chartered busses to take those in need of transportation to graduation at UMBC. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats are $25 per person and may be purchased via School Cash Online. To purchase, please complete this form. A link for purchase will be provided after submission of the form. 

(posted 04.15.24)

GRADUATION

The date for graduation for the Class of 2024 is June 12, at 2pm, at UMBC. Each graduate will receive 8 tickets. 

Graduation rehearsal will be in the GHS auditorium on June 10 from 8am to 12pm. Cap and gown and tickets will be distributed at that time. 

Presentation: Senior Class Meeting March 2024 (posted 3/19/24) (updated 4/19/24)

SENIORS! IT'S TIME TO ORDER FOR GRADUATION! 

Update 4/19: Online cap and gown order have closed. Students may still make cash payments with Ms. Smith. 

We're ready to start taking orders for cap and gown. The cost is $85. Orders may be placed at Jostens.com. *PLEASE NOTE: You only need to order the "cap and gown unit." This unit includes everything you need for graduation: cap, gown, tassel, and stole. The black tassel offered is a souvenir tassel and will not be used for graduation. The window to order will be open until January 26, 2024.

Question? Please email Ms. Smith or stop by 2007. 

(posted 11/13/23)

Attention Seniors – there are 7 dates left for Senior Portraits!  
October 25, 26 and 27 and November 6,7,8 and 10 (no 9).

After November 10th there will not be any portraits accepted for the yearbook!

Go to the Legacy Studios website to make an appointment.

https://seniors.legacystudios.com/gaithersburg-hs-md/

(posted 09/05/23)

Class of 2024: Senior Portraits

Legacy Studios will be at Gaithersburg HS Monday, August 21, Tuesday, August 22 and Wednesday, August 23 for Senior Portraits.

Students should make their appointments now on the Seniors page of the Legacy Studios website.

https://seniors.legacystudios.com/gaithersburg-hs-md/

Any questions, please contact Patricia_e_donner@mcpsmd.org

(posted 07/25/23)

Class of 2023: Senior Fact Sheets - FAQ

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(posted 05/09/23)

Graduation Update - Weather

UPDATE 06/09/23: GRADUATION HAS BEEN MOVED TO JUNE 13 AT 10AM. PLEASE SEE THE MAIN PAGE OF THE GHS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

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Trojan community -

As previously communicated to our families, the 2023 Gaithersburg Graduation Ceremony is currently scheduled for Monday, June 12th at 10:00 am.  To allow for our staff to celebrate with our seniors, there is currently no school on Monday, June 12th.

The current weather forecast is calling for rain.  We are working with MCPS to monitor the forecast daily.  A final decision will be made on Friday, June 9th.

Please check the GHS website on Friday, June 9th for an update on our Graduation Ceremony (https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gaithersburghs/).

IMPORTANT:  IF we have to reschedule our Graduation Ceremony to Tuesday, June 13th, please note the following important information:

** Monday, June 12th will become a regular school day for students & staff

** Tuesday, June 13th there will be no school for students.

** Tuesday, June 13th at 10:00 am will be the rescheduled Graduation Ceremony

Again, lease check the GHS website on Friday, June 9th for an update on our Graduation Ceremony (https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gaithersburghs/).

Comunidad troyana -

Como se comunicó previamente a nuestras familias, la Ceremonia de Graduación de Gaithersburg 2023 está programada actualmente para el lunes 12 de junio a las 10:00 am. Para permitir que nuestro personal celebre con nuestros adultos mayores, actualmente no hay clases el lunes 12 de junio.

El pronóstico del tiempo actual está llamando a la lluvia. Estamos trabajando con MCPS para monitorear el pronóstico diariamente. La decisión final se tomará el viernes 9 de junio.

Consulte el sitio web de GHS el viernes 9 de junio para obtener una actualización sobre nuestra Ceremonia de Graduación (https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gaithersburghs/).

IMPORTANTE : SI tenemos que reprogramar nuestra Ceremonia de Graduación para el martes 13 de junio, tenga en cuenta la siguiente información importante:

** El lunes 12 de junio se convertirá en un día escolar regular para los estudiantes y el personal

** El martes 13 de junio no habrá clases para los estudiantes.

** Martes 13 de junio a las 10:00 am será la Ceremonia de Graduación reprogramada

FREE Viewing of 2023 Graduation Ceremony

The 2023 graduation ceremony will be on Monday, June13th at 10:00 am.

For those that cannot make the ceremony, the NFHS video will be offering a FREE viewing of our graduation ceremony.

To access the NHFS video, BEFORE June 13th, please follow these directions:

• Go to the following to sign up for a free account:  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/users/sign_up?redir=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfhsnetwork.com%2Fevents%2Fgaithersburg-high-school-gaithersburg-md%2Fevtf1b2b91ded

• Once you have created an account, go to the following to access the June 12th ceremony: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/gaithersburg-high-school-gaithersburg-md

Please email Mr. Joe Collins, our Athletic Specialist, at joseph_p_collins@mcpsmd.org with any questions related to the NFHS Network.

(posted 06/01/23)

CHROMEBOOKS

Seniors must return their Chrome Book, Charger and Mi-Fi (if they had one) to Gaithersburg High School before Graduation. Students may bring their technology to the Main Office up until the afternoon of Tuesday, June 6th. The last opportunity to return technology will be the morning of Graduation rehearsal on Wednesday, June 7th.

MCPS may charge a replacement fee for all technology that is not returned to the school.

(posted 05/30/23)

It's almost time for our graduation ceremony!

Event Date: June 12, 2023

Purchase an optional AdvancePay credit before the ceremony. This gives you free shipping on your order of $35+ after the event.RE-ORDER NOW

Once your event images are ready, please allow 2-3 business days for processing, you’ll receive a text when they are ready to view and order.

If purchased, your AdvancePay credit will be applied to your order! Just sign in with your phone number at check-out.

Text 30372GY23 to 90738* or visit https://galleries.photoday.io/ and enter the access code to get started.

(posted 05/23/23)

Senior Parent Meeting - Presentation

If you were unable to join us this evening, the information presented may be found HERE.

(posted 05/04/23)

Senior Parent Meeting - VIRTUAL

There will be a virtual senior informational meeting on Thursday, May 4th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm on zoom.

Information will be provided regarding graduation and other senior end-of-year activities.

The zoom link will be posted on the main page of the GHS Website on May 4th.

If you cannot make the virtual meeting, we will be posting the information  on this page afterwards.

Please feel free to email Ms. Smith (stacy_e_smith@mcpsmd.org) with any questions.

Padres y tutores mayores de Trojan -

Un mensaje de nuestra patrocinadora principal y coordinadora de graduación, la Sra. Stacy Smith:

Habrá una reunión informativa virtual para personas mayores el jueves 4 de mayo de 6:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. por zoom.

Se proporcionará información sobre la graduación y otras actividades de fin de año para estudiantes de último año.

El enlace de zoom se publicará en la página principal del sitio web de GHS el 4 de mayo.

Si no puede asistir a la reunión virtual, publicaremos la información en nuestra página web para personas mayores en: https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/ghsseniorspage/home

No dude en enviar un correo electrónico a la Sra. Smith (stacy_e_smith@mcpsmd.org) si tiene alguna pregunta.

(posted 04/27/23)

Graduation Updates - 04/11/23

GRADUATION for the Class of 2023 is on June 12, 2023, at 10am in the GHS Stadium. 

REHEARSAL will be on June 7th from 8:00am - 11:30am in the PAC. More information will be released as we get closer to that time. Caps and gowns will be distributed after rehearsal -  MAKE YOUR WORK PLANS NOW TO BE AT REHEARSAL FOR THE DURATION. Cap and gown will NOT be distributed before the end of rehearsal. Tickets will also be distributed at this time. Seniors will receive five (5) tickets each.

If you have any obligations (including in the cafeteria) or have not completed any credit recovery courses required for graduation, you will not receive your cap and gown until those are satisfied. You may check for obligations through the School Cash online app. Your parent/guardian received a passcode over the summer; you need that passcode to set your account. If they do not have the passcode, please see Ms. Hudson at the business office window before or after school or during lunch. Obligations will also include textbooks from the second semester, AP exam fees and athletic uniforms. For credit recovery, see Ms. Smith. It is in your best interest to resolve any obligations by the last day for seniors.

The last day of school for seniors is May 26th. Senior interims for MP4 is May 2. 

(posted 04/11/23)

Sign Language Interpretation at Graduation

 Individuals who need sign language interpreters or cued speech transliterators to participate in the graduation exercises should contact the Office of Interpreting Services at 240-740-1800. Requests also can be made online, www.educationalinterpreters.com/mcps. Parents/guardians or students with questions also may email the office at MCPSinterpretingservices@MCPSmd.org

Please give as much notice as possible to enable staff to provide the accommodations requested. Request should be received no later than February 28, 2023. 

(posted 02/10/23)

Graduation Information Update - 02/02/23

Seniors! CAP AND GOWN ORDERS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FEB. 28. THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO ORDER. Please see Ms. Smith with any questions or for help ordering. Click HERE to order online.

Please vote for your choice for Keynote Speaker! Survey HERE. The survey will be open until Feb. 6. We will invite the top two choices. 

Semester 1 ends on Jan 26. How are your grades? Have you completed your SSL hours? Have you taken all the required tests? Have you talked to your counselor lately? Make an appointment HERE. 

(posted 01/20/23)

Graduation Date for Class of 2023 Tentatively Approved

Trojan seniors and senior families -

We have received information from MCPS that the TENTATIVE Graduation Ceremony date for Gaithersburg High School will be as follows:

- DATE:  Monday; June 12th

- TIME:  10:00 am to ~12:00 pm

- LOCATION:  Gaithersburg HS Stadium

MCPS still has to confirm contracts and other administrative items before solidifying the date/time.  Once confirmed, we will communicate that to our community.

We will also be sharing more Graduation-related information with our students and families in early 2023 and throughout the spring months leading up to the commencement ceremony. Announcements will be posted on this page. 

Seniors: The last day for seniors will be Friday; May 26th, 2023. 

(posted 12/09/22)

CAP AND GOWN SALES ARE ONGOING!

Cap and gown sales will continue until the end of 1st semester. The cost is $80 and includes cap, gown, stole, and tassel. Click HERE to go to the purchase page. Questions? Ask for Ms. Smith in the main office. 

(posted 12/07/22)

LAST CALL FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS!

UPDATE - 10/18/22: 

Attention Seniors:

There are only 3 more chances for you to have your Senior Portrait taken here at Gaithersburg High School. After these dates you will have to go to the Prestige Portraits studio in Rockville if you want your photo taken.

The upcoming dates are:

• Saturday, December 3

• Tuesday, December 6 

• Friday, December 9

Please make an appointment at www.prestigeportraits.com.  The website is open now.

Please contact School Business Administrator Patricia_E_Donner@mcpsmd.org with questions.

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Attention Seniors!  The last opportunity to have your Senior Portrait taken here at Gaithersburg High School will be October 6th and 7th.  After these dates you will have to go to the Prestige Portraits studio in Hanover, MD to have your portrait taken.

Register for your appointment at www.prestigeportraits.com now.  Their system is now open.

Please call Lifetouch (Prestige Portraits) directly at 1-800-736-4775 if you are unable to make an appointment on their system.

There is no cost to have your portrait taken for the yearbook only.

Contact School Business Administrator Ms. Patricia_E_Donner@mcpsmd.org with any questions.

(posted 09/28/22)

SENIORS - SAVE THE DATE!!

JOSTENS will be here on OCT 11, 2022, during lunch to take cap and gown orders. The cost is $80 and includes the cap, gown, stole, and tassel. Accepted payment is cash or check made out to Jostens. Questions? Ask Ms. Donner in the main office or Ms. Smith in 2007. 

(posted 09/29/22)

CLASS OF 2023

Rising Seniors may still have their Senior Portraits taken.  Prestige Portraits is scheduling Make Up appointments for August 1st, 2nd and 3rd.  The portraits will be taken in the Auditorium at 

Gaithersburg High School.

Students may make an appointment at www.Prestigeportraits.com.

Please contact our School Business Administrator, Patricia_E_Donner@mcpsmd.org with any questions.

(posted 07/12/22)

CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION PICTURES

Here is the link to the Graduation Photos for families to purchase.

Event #: 179390

Website: https://events.lifetouch.com/tempHomepage.aspx?EventID=179390

 Also, here is the Lifetouch Customer Service Phone number if you have any questions or concerns. Customer Service: 1800-736-4753 

Parents can also Chat Live with a Customer Service Representative online: https://lifetouch.force.com/helpcenter/s/