Graduation
Bear Creek High School seniors and families: this page provides important information regarding the Class of 2027 graduation, including key dates, events and requirements.
If you are unable to find the information or answers you are looking for on this page, please contact our Graduation Coordinator, Mr. Sean Hoorelbeke at sean.hoorelbeke@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-8855 with questions or needs.
2027 Graduation Key Links & Information (Coming Fall of 2026)
Graduation Parking Link (TBA)
Senior Year Checklist (for 2027 Grads)
Purchasing Cap and Gown (Link TBA)
Senior Yearbook Deadlines and Information (TBA)
2027 Graduation Live-stream (TBA)
Outstanding Student Fees and Fines
Caps and gowns will not be distributed to Senior students unless all fees and fines have been paid, from all four years of high school.
Please also be aware that our financial secretary (Ms. Gina Shellhorn) will be busy on the day of Senior Checkout, working with students and families who are in the building for checkout. She will not be in her office and will not be able to answer the phone that day to answer questions or take payment.
Seniors! This is important. We urge you to not wait to take care of your fees and fines until the day of Senior Checkout; it will make your day much longer and much more stressful than it needs to be. Start working on this now.
Those needing to view or pay student fines and fees can log in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Verify the student is listed and then click the green arrow to be taken to a screen to pay.
Paper Throw, Checkout, and Rehearsal
Senior Paper Throw
On (TBA) as soon as school is over, Seniors will head to the Commons for their Annual Paper Throw.
Senior Checkout (and Cap and Gown Pickup)
Caps and gowns will be distributed in the small gym on Senior Checkout Day, Monday, May 17th. Please arrive that day during your scheduled time, utilizing the following schedule:
- 10:30am-11:15am - Last Names A-E
- 11:15am-12pm - Last Names F-L
- 12pm-12:45pm - Last Names M-Ri
- 12:45pm-1:30pm - Last Names Rj-Z
To receive their caps and gowns, students must complete their counseling surveys, return their Chromebooks and clear all outstanding fines and fees.
If you have questions for Jostens or need to order your cap and gown, please call our local office at 303-985-0095.
Graduation Rehearsal
Important: All students who plan to participate in graduation at Red Rocks must attend rehearsal to prepare for the ceremony the next day.
Mandatory Graduation rehearsal will take place at noon on May 19th in the BCHS main gym. Students do NOT need to bring or wear their caps and gowns for this event. They simply need to be prompt so we can complete rehearsal in a reasonable amount of time (usually about an hour).
Important Senior Dates
- 8/22 - Senior Parking Space Painting (8:00am)
- 9/14 - Academic Letter and Straight A Recognition
- 9/15 at 1:45pm - Senior Panoramic Picture in the gym
- 10/6 - Jostens Graduation meeting (During Connections - Ordering Caps & Gowns)
- (TBA) Graduation Survey is due
- (TBA) Deadline to order Cap and Gowns (Jostens Link)
- (TBA) Deadline for "Preferred Name Change on Diploma"
- (TBA) Deadline for Seniors to submit the "Senior Speaker" Speech (if interested)
- 5/13 & 5/14 - Senior Finals
- 5/14 - Seniors' Last Regular Day of School and Paper Throw
- 5/17 - Senior Checkout and Cap and Gown Pickup (Starting at 10:30a)
- 5/17 - Senior Awards Night (6pm in Auditorium)
- (TBA) Senior Celebration in Counseling Center
- (TBA) Senior Walkthroughs at Feeder Elementary and Middle Schools:
- 5/19 - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at 12pm in Main Gym
- 5/20 - Graduation at Red Rocks at 2pm (Be at the top of Red Rocks by 1:00pm)
Graduation Ceremony
Bear Creek High School’s Class of 2027 graduation ceremony will take place at 2:00pm on May 20th at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Important: Graduates are to report at 1:00pm at the top of the amphitheater to prepare for the ceremony.
There are no tickets required for this event. Students are welcome to invite as many family members and friends as they would like; just please be aware of parking costs per vehicle.
The Commencement Group to offer an optional pre-order on flowers and other Graduation gifts for graduation. If you're interested in celebrating your graduate in this manner, please click the links below.
From the Commencement Group:
Help make graduation day even more special at Bear Creek High School! Families are invited to pre-order flowers, leis, class t-shirts featuring all graduates’ names, plus other graduation gifts. Pre-orders are available online until 8:00 PM the night before graduation. Pre-ordering not only saves time on graduation day, but also provides a higher percentage of proceeds back to Bear Creek High School. All orders may be picked up at the kiosk located just outside the entrance to the graduation ceremony!
Informational Flyer: Click (TBA) Direct Order Link: Click (TBA)