Langston Senior Information

Attention Langston Seniors and Families – Graduation Information

Cap and Gown 2026

The time has come to start preparing for Graduation 2026! At Langston, we celebrate two graduating classes each year—January and June.

Some seniors will graduate in January 2026, while others will graduate in June 2026.
Seniors have the opportunity to participate in both their home school graduation ceremony and the Langston graduation ceremony in June. Students may choose to attend one or both.

Important Information for Langston’s Graduation

Monday, June 8 – Graduation Rehearsal. Rehearsal will take place at Washington-Liberty High School in the auditorium from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Students who are only participating in the Langston graduation ceremony will receive their cap and gown at rehearsal. Students who are participating in both their home school ceremony and the Langston ceremony should wear their home school cap and gown for the Langston ceremony. Please pick up gowns from home schools.

Langston’s graduation ceremony will take place on:

Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Washington-Liberty High School Auditorium
Address: 1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22201
- Tickets are not required for family or guests.
- Seniors graduating through Langston are required to pay a $25 senior fee, which includes:
- Cap and gown
Payment Details:
- Payment methods: Check, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order
- Payable to: Langston HSC – Class of 2026 Senior Fees
- Deadline: May 22, 2026

APS Graduation Policy: We would like to share some important information regarding graduation requirements and participation in the June graduation ceremony. Our students must meet all graduation requirements set forth by the Virginia Department of Education by JUNE 5 to participate in the June commencement ceremony. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony in June. Students needing more time to complete their requirements will be able to work over the summer and participate in a commencement ceremony on July 30, following the conclusion of summer school.

Important Information for Home School Graduations

If your student plans to attend their home school graduation, please reach out to the school around February 2026 for the following:
- Graduation ticket information – all Homeschools have their own ticket system.
- Confirm the ceremony location and details
To participate in your student’s home school’s ceremony, seniors must pay their home school’s senior fees. Fee amounts and deadlines will be posted on the Langston website later this year, or you can reach out to them directly.
Please note: High school graduation locations have changed this year.

Next Steps for Seniors

January & June Graduates – Please check in with their counselors. Before leaving in January, all January graduates must complete the Senior Google Form.
All Seniors – Please check with your counselor to confirm whether you are scheduled to graduate in January or June.
Diplomas:
- January Graduates’ Diplomas& transcripts will be available in mid-February.
- June Graduates- Diplomas & transcripts will be available in early June, and transcripts will be available in mid-July.

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our seniors and their families

High Schools Information

Wakefield High School

Wakefield HS has a Senior Page. Please check the Wakefield’s home page for Senior updates for the 25-26 Senior information.

School Senior Site: https://wakefield.apsva.us/wakefield-class-of-2026/

School Phone: 703-228-6660

POC: Delshaune Jackson, Administrative Assistant | Email: [email protected]
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Senior Portrait

Studio: Victor O’Neill Studios Please follow the Link below to choose a session: https://www.vosphoto.com/wakefield
If there are no sessions open, please reach out to the studio at [email protected] please include your Senior’s first and last name and “Wakefield Class of 2026” when emailing.

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Cap and Gown Orders

Submit your Cap and Gown Order by Decemeber 2025. Click here to submit your cap and gown order.

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Senior Fees

Senior fees are $90, and the fees cover graduation expenses such as Cap and Gown, Decision Day, Senior Cookout, and other graduation costs. Fees will appear on StudentVue/ParentVue and can be paid now through April 24, 2026.

Payment options:

Cash: Pay Ms. Delicia ‘DeeDee’ Moton in room A139.
Check/Cashier’s Check/Money Order: Payable to ‘Wakefield HS – Class of 2026 Senior Fees,’ drop off with Ms. Moton.

If you’d like to sponsor another student’s fees, please contact Ms. Moton at [email protected].Staff. Staff Contact: Delicia (DeeDee) Moton, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Washington Liberty High School

Please check the Washington-Liberty’s home page for Senior updates for the 25-26 Senior information.

School Site: https://wl.apsva.us

School Phone: 703-228-6210 or 703-228-6244

POC- Bidkar Jimenez, Administrative Assistant | Email: [email protected]

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Senior Portrait
Studio: Victor O’Neill Studios. Please follow the Link below to choose a session: session:www.vosphoto.com/washington-liberty

Pictures: 3-8 pm in the Little Theater

Session C: October 22, 23, 24
Session D: November 3
Session E: November 10, 12, 13, 14 (Last offering)
There will be another round of pictures in November.
November 3, 10, 12-14.
These are the last dates Victor O’Neill will be at the school.

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Cap and Gown Orders: TBA Link

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Senior Fees

Senior Fees are $60 and cover graduation expenses such as the cap and gown, as well as other senior activity costs.

Payment Options:

Cash: Accepted at the Main Office or Annex Building.
Check, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order:
- Make payable to Washington-Liberty High School
- Include in the memo: student’s name or student ID, and Langston HSC

Parents and students may pay the Senior Fee at either the Main Office or the Annex Building.

Yorktown High School

Yorktown HS has a Senior Page under the Counseling Tab on their website. Please check the Yorktown’s home page for Senior updates for the 25-26 Senior information.

School Senior Site: https://yhs.apsva.us

School Phone: 703-228-5375

POC – John Scholla, Assistant Director, Student Activities | Email [email protected]

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Senior Portrait
Studio: Prestige Photography By Lifetouch. All remaining Seniors who have not yet had their Senior Portrait taken, please visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com.

Senior Portrait make-ups will take place at school on October 22-23.
Please visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com. To locate your appointment code, enter Yorktown High School’s zip code (22207) and enter “Yorktown.” After you verify student details, you will be able to confirm your appointment.

If you have any questions, please contact Lifetouch Prestige customer service (855-918-2930) or email [email protected].

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Cap and Gown Orders:
Students must fill out the ORDER FORM in order to receive their cap and gown. All seniors must complete the Cap and Gown Order Form to receive their graduation cap and gown. Please submit your completed form before Thanksgiving Break (by November 25, 2025).
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Senior Fees

Senior Fees: $85. These fees cover graduation expenses such as the Cap and Gown, and other graduation-related Senior activity costs.

Early Payment Discount: Pay before Winter Break, and the fee is reduced to $80.
Scholarships: Available for students who may have financial hardship. To request a scholarship, please contact Ms. Ashby, Yorktown Finance Officer, by email or phone at 703-228-5407.

Payment Options:

Cash
Check, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order (Payable to Yorktown High School)
- Memo line: include your student’s name, school name or ID, and “Senior Dues.”

Payments can be made in the Main Office or Annex Building.