Anonymous
Post 08/03/2025 10:31     Subject: Graduation 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Strathmore is way too small

BOE votes on locations, usually late-November

I don't remember the principal asking me for either of our 2 who have already graduated on our preference. We were told, and we showed up


The BOE voted on the contracts for UMD and UMBC on May 8th this year:

https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/mcpsmd/Board.nsf/files/DGNHMM492E51/$file/05.02%20Expend%20Auth%20Procure%20Contracts%20250508.pdf


Interesting. So it’s already a done deal as I figured.

Where’s the contract for D.A.R. Constitution Hall?


Even though the timing seems off, the language in the section about Xfinity Center suggests this was authorizing funds for the 2025 graduations, not 2026.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 21:52     Subject: Graduation 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Strathmore is way too small

BOE votes on locations, usually late-November

I don't remember the principal asking me for either of our 2 who have already graduated on our preference. We were told, and we showed up


The BOE voted on the contracts for UMD and UMBC on May 8th this year:

https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/mcpsmd/Board.nsf/files/DGNHMM492E51/$file/05.02%20Expend%20Auth%20Procure%20Contracts%20250508.pdf


Interesting. So it’s already a done deal as I figured.

Where’s the contract for D.A.R. Constitution Hall?
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 21:48     Subject: Graduation 2026
We got a date in December or January
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 21:45     Subject: Graduation 2026
Anonymous wrote:Strathmore is way too small

BOE votes on locations, usually late-November

I don't remember the principal asking me for either of our 2 who have already graduated on our preference. We were told, and we showed up


The BOE voted on the contracts for UMD and UMBC on May 8th this year:

https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/mcpsmd/Board.nsf/files/DGNHMM492E51/$file/05.02%20Expend%20Auth%20Procure%20Contracts%20250508.pdf
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 21:01     Subject: Re:Graduation 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Your principal has likely already made this decision as part of their budgeting for the upcoming school year. They likely made this decision in May or June.


Did not hear any Principal asking for venue preferences of graduating students. Nor the staff


Not all principals engage students or staff in this decision.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 19:03     Subject: Graduation 2026
Strathmore is way too small

BOE votes on locations, usually late-November

I don't remember the principal asking me for either of our 2 who have already graduated on our preference. We were told, and we showed up
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 19:01     Subject: Re:Graduation 2026
Anonymous wrote:Your principal has likely already made this decision as part of their budgeting for the upcoming school year. They likely made this decision in May or June.


Did not hear any Principal asking for venue preferences of graduating students. Nor the staff
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 14:09     Subject: Graduation 2026
Anonymous wrote:Are ceremonies happening at same venues as last year - Strathmore, UMBC, some schools on their football field, UMD ? Can schools/senior class request a different venue if enough interest among seniors and staff at a high school?


Strathmore wasn't one of the venues last year.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/graduation/
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 12:53     Subject: Re:Graduation 2026
Your principal has likely already made this decision as part of their budgeting for the upcoming school year. They likely made this decision in May or June.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 12:14     Subject: Graduation 2026
not this again!

when my oldest graduated (‘24), I do remember a survey.

We did have it at UMBC and I hope to have it there again.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 09:47     Subject: Graduation 2026
Is there a survey every year?
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2025 00:23     Subject: Graduation 2026
It’s partly interest partly money.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2025 23:41     Subject: Graduation 2026
No word yet. When my older kids graduated they did a student/parent survey but I don’t know if they do that anymore.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2025 23:39     Subject: Re:Graduation 2026
Parent of a senior and we haven't heard anything about this yet.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2025 23:11     Subject: Graduation 2026
Are ceremonies happening at same venues as last year - Strathmore, UMBC, some schools on their football field, UMD ? Can schools/senior class request a different venue if enough interest among seniors and staff at a high school?