Grad – Various Topics

Grad Executive

The Grad executive have set up an Instagram account that is open to Isfeld Grad 2026 students only and they are hoping to use it as one of the avenues for communication and decision making for this school year. The name of the group is ‘isfeldgrads26’.

Baby Photos Needed

Please send a baby photo of your grad to Tina Fagan (tina.fagan@sd71.bc.ca) by January 30. This photo will be used in presentations throughout the year as well as the yearbook. (we can scan physical pictures in the main office).

Grad Photos

Grad Photos January 6-10th.  Appointment sign up will be in the main lobby of the school with a QR code or you can on the Lifetouch website. If you have issues with the QR code please call (205)744-4100 Ext 1.

Grad Day Schedule

  • Rehearsal Friday June 12, 1:30, gowns given out for pictures that night
  • Car parade line up 11:15 June 13, leaving 11:30
  • Grad class photo behind the school right after around 1:00 pm
  • Gowns on and line up for ceremony
  • Ceremony 2:00 pm, June 13, 2026
  • Reception outside around outdoor classroom till 5 pm.

Grad Ceremony – Time & Date

The Isfeld Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will be held on June 13th, 2026 here at École Mark R. Isfeld school. The current plan is for our ceremony to be held in the gym at 2:00 pm. Each student is permitted four tickets to grad and when picking up their tickets they can put their name down for extra. There is no guarantee for extra and the student will not know till last minute.

Grad Ceremony – Cap & Gown

We will be providing Grad gowns again this year. We need student height measurements to our office before April 2nd. You can email your height to tina.fagan@sd71.bc.ca or come to the office and let Tina know. Our plan is to provide the gowns to students the night before grad so they can take photos with family, and friends. Grad day we take a photo with the entire group of grads, dressed in their finery, in the back field at 1:00 pm. They put on their gowns after the group photo and line up for the ceremony, they know where. The cap, complete with dated tassel have been ordered for each graduate to keep.

Valedictorians TBA

To be determined by the graduating class during Grad week, applications with Lisa in the office.

Grad Song

We will be asking you to vote on a Grad song during Grad week on the grad survey.

Grad Fees

Grad fees are usually $120.00 per student which will be collected by the end of May. You will receive an email from our Accounts Clerk, Brittany Thibeault with instructions for payment in the new year. The grad fees can be lowered depending on funds from fundraising throughout the year.

Grad Activities

This year, Grad Activities may include a Movie Night, Dessert Night and a Grad Celebration week May 20 – 22nd, 2026, including a Pancake Breakfast as well as Tailgate party. Some activities are directed and determined by the Grad Executive and some are by our Parent Grad Committee. Stay tuned for more details!

Dessert Night: A wonderful night where the grads get together for an evening of Food, Mocktails, Photo Booth, Casino Games, then MPR Dance Party with DJ for students 8:30-9:30 pm.

This night there is a silent auction, and 50/50 draw. While the grads play games they have a chance to win student prizes, eg. Tim Hortons card, or Gas Card.

Do you own or work for a fabulous company who may wish to support the Grade 12 graduating class with the donation of a service? Some examples include, a spa treatments, hair or nail appointment, landscaping services, auto services, adventure tours, local food and/or drink packages, etc… the possibilities are endless! Any corporate donations will include logos, company names and thank you signage at the event.

The Silent Auction items are geared toward parents, and we usually have some exciting items for bid! All funds raised stay within Isfeld for the grads.

If you are able or willing to donate please get a hold of Tina Fagan tina.fagan@sd71.bc.ca.

Grad Class Attire Project

The Grad Class Attire project welcomes all grade 12 students in Comox Valley Schools to have the opportunity to wear a gown or suit on graduation day without the financial burden of purchasing a brand-new outfit for their milestone event. You can book a fitting appointment using the following link

The Grad Class Attire project will operate out of Comox Valley Dodge at 278 North Island Highway (Old Canadian Tire building) on the following dates:

  • Saturday, November 22nd – 10am to 3:15pm

  • Saturday, January 19th – 3:30 to 5:45pm
  • Saturday, January 24th – 10am to 3:15pm
  • Saturday, February 23rd – 3:30 to 5:45pm
  • Saturday, March 14th – 10am to 3:15pm
  • Saturday, March 16th – 3:30 to 5:45pm
  • Saturday, April 18th – 10am – 3:15pm

Use the QR code to schedule a fitting appointment

If you have any questions or would like to donate to the project, please contact Kelley Giorgianni at kelley.giorgianni@sd71.bc.ca or Susan Quinton at susan.quinton@sd71.bc.ca.

Prom Closet Nanaimo

Providing formal wear for graduating students from any high school. It is a pleasure to meet students who are choosing pre-owned formal wear for a variety of reasons:

  • some have environmental concerns
  • some have financial limitations
  • some find it easier to navigate

We will be offering gowns and formal suits through appointments at the closet. As usual, appointments are required in advance and can be made by emailing promcloset.nanaimo@gmail.com.

Preparing for the Future

Post-Secondary Information for Isfeld Parents LINK to information presentation. Stay tuned with our announcements for Post Secondary Visits and Tours. Please see the Grad calendar for the updates.