Join us!

Mark your calendars for this very special event! We are excited to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Mission Vista Academy students and their families. Please read through all of the information on this site and check with your HST if you have any questions about the event.

Location Details:

The Landis Performing Arts Center (Performance Riverside) and its box office are located on the campus of Riverside City College, 4800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506.

Parking: Parking is only permitted in the parking structure on the northwest side of campus, located on the corner of Magnolia & Terracina Dr. If you park in any other location on campus, you will be cited.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

2 pm - 8th Grade Promotion

4 pm - High School Graduation

Our 8th grade promotion ceremony will take place at 2 pm directly followed by our high school graduation at 4 pm. Please understand that high school families will not be admitted to the event space until after the 8th-grade promotion ceremony. Thank you for your patience.

You must RSVP to participate in this event.

** See tickets and seating below for important details

RSVP HERE

Photography

We will have a professional photographer at the event to capture the special moments of the day. There will be a professional photo booth set up where you can take a posed family or student portrait. We will also have a selfie station on site so you can capture the more candid moments of your student's special day. We will provide the props--you provide the smiling faces and cell phones!

No flash photography allowed during the ceremony, please. The purchase of professional photos is the responsibility of the family and is not included in the event.

Detailed information, including pricing, can be found on the photographer's website link below.

Photographer Website

12th Grade Graduation Regalia

Cap and Gown Color: Black

Tassel Color: Jostens Ming and White

Click here for cap and gown ordering information

Caps and Gowns ordered from Jostens will be shipped directly to students. Be sure to bring it to graduation. If purchasing a cap and gown presents a financial burden, please let your HST know. Graduates will pick up their awards/cords at the awards table next to the check-in table.

Students may decorate their caps however decorations may not hang off the sides of the cap. Do not attach large decorations that may impede the view of the students behind you. Graduation caps must not have any advertisements, symbols, words, or slogans conveying messages inappropriate at a dignified commencement ceremony. If you have questions about your cap decor, please check with your HST. If your cap is deemed inappropriate, you will be asked to replace it with a new one.

8th-grade students do not wear a cap and gown.

Diplomas, Awards, & Certificates

Students will receive an empty diploma cover at the ceremony. 12th grade diplomas will be mailed to the address on file in late June, after verification of graduation requirements has been completed. Please verify your address is correct in Pathways with your HST prior to going on summer break!

If a high school student has earned a graduation cord (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude, Golden State Merit, Seal of Biliteracy, or CTE), they can pick up their award(s) at the awards table at graduation at no cost to the student.

8th-grade certificates may be picked up at the check-in table.

Tickets and Seating

Families will be granted entrance to the event as a group of up to 5 people once they have arrived and are ready to check in. There will be no tickets or wristbands distributed in advance and families should enter all at once when their group has gathered.

Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early to accommodate the check-in process and proceed to the check-in line once your party of no more than 5 is gathered and ready to enter. Additional guests beyond 5 or those who come after the initial party is granted entrance to the event are welcome to line up in the will-call area and that line will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis to fill any empty seats 10 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. We will do our best to accommodate all who wish to be present for graduation/promotion but cannot guarantee seating beyond 5 seats per graduate.

Guests, please arrive on time and be mindful of other guests and the reserved seat sections when taking your seats. We will be asking guests to fill the rows from the middle out to accommodate all in attendance. We will have ushers there to help and ask that you be flexible as we aim to make this event an enjoyable one for all! Please understand that 12th-grade families will not be able to enter the event site until after the 8th-grade promotion is finished. Thank you for understanding!

MVA Check Off List for Returning Items (Parents).pdf

Enrichment Returns

Representatives from MVA's Lending Library will be on-site to assist exiting students with Enrichment returns from 1:00-5:00 pm. All Enrichment items for graduating students must be returned to MVA by graduation day on June 3rd. Please be sure to follow these steps:

Print your inventory list (click here for instructions)
Gather items to be returned
Check off each item on the inventory list that is being returned
Place items in a box or bag separated by student (if more than one)
Make sure your student's name, District ID, & HST's name are clearly written on the inventory list
Bring items to Graduation & look for the "Enrichment Returns" table!

Some Reminders!

Here are a few things to note about our event:

Absolutely no confetti or airhorns allowed.
Helium Balloons will not be allowed into the theater- please plan to leave these outside or in your car.
No alcohol, fireworks, candles, flower petals or drones.
We ask you to make every effort to be on time, as not to disrupt the ceremony.
You must RSVP to participate--see the RSVP survey above.
Students should arrive 30 minutes ahead of time to check in.

Keynote Speaker

Adam Mock

Adam Mock is a Leadership Coaching Specialist, keynote speaker, and author of Rescue Your Dreams: A Guidebook to Save the Life You Forgot You Wanted. With nearly 30 years of leadership experience, Adam works with global brands like Nike, Jordan Brand, and PayPal, as well as Olympic gold medalists and world champions. He brings those same tools and insights to any individual or team ready to bring their full self into the arena of life and leadership, empowering them to rise, ever upward.

Follow Adam on Instagram @adammock or learn more at adammock.com.

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