Cap & Gown Information

We are excited to resend this important reminder that Cap & Gown orders are officially on sale! All graduation attire must be purchased through our official partner, Jostens. Please note caps & gowns purchased privately or through outside companies will not be accepted at graduation.

🗓 Deadline to Order: December 1, 2025

✅ What’s Required

• Jostens offers the Cap & Gown Unit, which includes everything needed for graduation:
  • Cap
  • Gown
  • Tassel
  • Medallion
  • Diploma Cover

Cost:  Approximately $51.64, plus a service fee.

Optional packages include extras like stacked tassels, announcements, and clothing, but only the Cap & Gown Unit is required.

*Follow these directions to order a standard cap & gown, even if you believe you will qualify for The Teal Standard. PRHS will have the color changed if all requirements are met. 

💻 How to Order Online

• Go to www.jostens.com/graduation
• Select the “Graduation” tab
• Choose “Grad Packages” under High School
• Click “Order Now”
• Type in Pine Ridge High School, Deltona, FL and select our school
• Verify Pine Ridge High School is correct
• Select Graduation – Shop
• Scroll down and click “Shop All Graduation Products”
• Locate the Cap & Gown Unit package ($51.64)
• Enter your student information (legal first and last name)
• Double-check height, weight, and gender – if between weights, select the higher option for best fit
• Select checkout (continue as guest or create an account)
• Complete payment information
• Screenshot your confirmation number and save your email receipt for records (we may request proof if needed)

🎉 Congratulations! You’ve successfully ordered your Cap & Gown. Orders will be delivered to Pine Ridge High School in late April 2026.

Awards, Stoles, Cords, Designation

🎓 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory)

Thursday, May 28, 2026
📍 The Ocean Center – Daytona Beach
⏰ Check-in: 9:45 AM | Ends approximately 12:30 PM

• All seniors must attend rehearsal in order to participate in graduation

• Seniors should enter through the Exhibit Hall

• Do NOT bring your cap and gown - school appropriate dress code should be followed

• Friends and family are not permitted inside the venue and must wait outside of the Ocean Center
• Free parking is available in the South Parking Lot

• Transportation to rehearsal is available via an activities bus
  ➜ See Mrs. Tavenner for a permission slip (due May 15)

  • Seniors riding the bus to rehearsal must ride the bus home from rehearsal

🎉 Graduation Ceremony

Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 The Ocean Center, Daytona Beach
⏰ Senior Check-in: 11:15 AM | Ceremony Begins: 12:30 PM

• Seniors must arrive on time and report immediately to the Exhibit Hall
• Caps must be secured and gowns fully zipped

• Seniors may only bring a cell phone and car key - storage is not available. PRHS and The Ocean Center are not responsible for lost or stolen items that are left in the Exhibit Hall

• A dress code check will occur at check-in

• Diplomas are NOT distributed on graduation day (only the diploma cover)

• Medallions will be given at check-in, CTE pins may be pinned to medallion

• Extra stoles/cords/flags/etc are not permitted under gowns, please leave these items with your family for pictures after commencement

 Travel Reminder: Heavy traffic is expected. Families should allow at least 1.5 hours of travel time from the Deltona area. Graduation will begin with or without the senior present.

🎟️ Graduation Tickets & Parking

• Ticket sales: May 1 – May 22, 2026 (closes at 1:00 PM) through the Senior's Student Portal 

• Seniors may purchase up to 12 tickets (one-time purchase)
• Tickets: $5 each ticket
• Parking passes: $10 in advance / $15 day-of
• Graduating seniors do not need a ticket for graduation but do require a parking pass for the vehicle they are traveling in
• All guests requiring a seat (including children) must have a ticket
• Seating is general admission; seats may not be saved or reserved

    🎫 Tickets and parking passes may be picked up by the senior only (with school ID) during lunch in the Activities Office the next school day after purchase.

👜 Bags & Security (Guests)

• Approved clear bags or small clutch purses only (size restrictions apply)
• No balloons, noise-makers, cowbells, confetti, wagons, or strollers
• Graduating seniors may not bring bags of any kind

📜 Diplomas

• Diplomas will be available for pick-up beginning June 8, 2026
• Location: PRHS Counseling Department
• Pick-up Days/Times:
  Monday–Wednesday | 9:00–11:00 AM & 1:00–3:00 PM
• Seniors must bring a photo ID
• All obligations must be paid prior to diploma release
• Diplomas not picked up by July 31 will be sent to the district office
• Seniors who participated in May EOC testing may pick up diplomas after July 20

• RMA seniors will pick up diplomas and transcripts at the RMA main campus on Deltona BLVD

📄 Transcripts

• Seniors may order FREE official transcripts for up to 3 colleges
• The transcript request form must be completed by May 31: Class of 2026 Transcript Order Request – Fill out form
• The request link closes June 1

• After June 1, transcripts cost $5 per copy and must be ordered by completing a physical form in the front office

• Transcripts are sent automatically once diplomas are officially conferred by the State
• If colleges have not received transcripts by June 29, contact our registrar. Please do not email Mrs. Miller prior to June 29^th regarding your transcript. 
  📧 ejmiller@volusia.k12.fl.us

• AICE transcripts must be ordered directly through Cambridge International

💰 Financial Obligations

• All obligations must be paid in full by May 15, 2026
• Diplomas will not be released until obligations are cleared
• Balances can be viewed and paid in the Student Portal under Customer Ledger