Local high school graduations start Thursday

Edison and West Potomac will be holding their graduations at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena. (George Mason University image)

The Fairfax County Public School year is coming to a close, and the class of 2017 begins receiving their diplomas Thursday.

The Richmond Highway-area graduations begin with Bryant Alternative High School on Thursday. Bryant will graduate 83 seniors — the most the school has ever had in a single graduation, according to Principal Tangy Millard.

West Potomac will be one of the last schools in the county to hold their ceremony, with their seniors scheduled to walk across the stage next Wednesday.

West Potomac and Edison are among 16 county schools that will hold their graduations at EagleBank Arena at George Mason University. 

The full schedule:

Bryant Alternative High School 
Thursday, June 15
4:00 p.m. at Bryant

Mount Vernon High School
Friday, June 16
2:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon

Edison High School
Friday, June 16
2:00 p.m. at Eagle Bank Arena

Hayfield Secondary School
Friday, June 16
4:30 p.m. at Hayfield

West Potomac High School
Wednesday, June 21
9:30 a.m. at Eagle Bank Arena