Senior Celebrations

Buses depart the Pine Crest Fort Lauderdale campus at 2:00 p.m. and return on Saturday, April 5 at approximately 6:00 a.m. Students who wish to attend must complete this form by Friday, February 21. Cost to attend is $275. Please be advised that Universal does not offer refunds after tickets are purchased.

Seniors may wear T-shirts and attire representing the college they plan to attend.

The May 2025 Upper School exam schedule will be posted in Schoology before the spring break.

The Great Gatsby PC Prom is on for Saturday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. in Stacy Gym. Enjoy great music, spectacular food and, of course, wonderful friends to dance the night away with!

Students may click here to purchase tickets. Sales will be open until May 9.

Please note: All community service hours must be completed in order to attend prom.

The Class of 2025 will gather in the ICI for the Senior Class Awards at 8:30 a.m. Attendance is mandatory. After the awards ceremony, all students will board buses to ride to FAU. Seniors must ride the bus, as there is no parking available on the FAU campus for individual vehicles. At the conclusion of rehearsal, seniors will be brought back to school for the distribution of yearbooks, caps, gowns, tassels, cords, stoles and Commencement tickets.

Registration for the Class of 2025 Senior Send Off Luncheon is closed.

For parents who registered, Pine Crest's Middle and Upper School Parents' Association looks forward to celebrating with you on Wednesday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Dr, Boca Raton, FL, 33434.

Family Photos - As you enter the venue, MUSPA volunteers will direct you and your family toward one of two Little’s Photography pop-up studios.

Seating - Seating charts will be on display, and MUSPA volunteers will be available throughout the lobby area to provide you with your family’s table number.

Dress Code - The dress code for students attending this event is business attire, for example, dresses or pants with jackets and ties.

Gate Access and Parking - Boca West is a gated community. Please allow extra time to enter the community and get to the clubhouse. Click here for a fast pass, which you may print and display on your dashboard to show security. This will expedite entry. If you do not print the pass, be prepared to show your ID to security. Self-parking and valet parking are available at the clubhouse. Parking is complimentary.

The Auditorium is located within the FAU Student Union. Doors will open at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. and will last between 1.5 and 2 hours. Parking will be available in Parking Garage #1, which is a short walk to the Auditorium. Additional parking and handicapped-accessible drop-off are available in Lot #16. (A map is included below).
All guests must be seated by 3:45 p.m. to allow the seniors time to line up in the lobby.
Dress for students: under gowns--white or light-colored dresses paired with white or light-colored shoes; dark trousers with white shirts and dark ties paired with dress shoes and socks. Only academic cords, stoles, and Pine Crest alumni pins distributed with caps and gowns are permitted to be worn. No athletic or fine arts medals of any kind should be worn. Gowns must be zipped up.
Seniors should be dressed in cap and gown in the designated area no later than 3:15 p.m. Little’s Photography will be on hand to take diploma photos and photos of graduating seniors with their peers from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Seniors should arrive at 2:30 p.m. if they would like to have photos taken. Click here for details from Little's.

Only clear bags will be permitted:
Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, no larger than 6.5” x 4.5,” with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the auditorium with a clear plastic bag.

- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” are allowed.
- A one-gallon plastic freezer bag may also be used.
- An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the entrance.
- Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
  - Airhorns or other artificial noisemakers.
  - Any bag larger than the permissible size
  - Backpacks
  - Balloons, glitter, and confetti
  - Banners, flags, or signs
  - Binocular Cases
  - Briefcases
  - Camera Bags (*UPDATE: cameras with lenses will not be permitted in the Auditorium)
  - Cinch/Drawstring Bags
  - Computers Bags
  - Coolers
  - Fanny packs
  - Firearms and weapons
  - Laser lights
  - Luggage of any kind
  - Purses

Guests arriving after the entrance procession has begun will not be admitted until all of the seniors are seated. The event will be live streamed on this webpage for those unable to attend.

FAU Map_2025 Commencement-1

Pine Crest Class of 2025 Impact Fund

This class made history. With the launch of the Class of 2025 Impact Fund, they became the first Pine Crest seniors to come together and shape a collective legacy that reflects their values and ensures future students will thrive.

When surveyed, this class chose to support “upgrades that move Pine Crest forward and benefit everyone on campus.” Their choice was clear, inclusive and committed to leaving Pine Crest stronger than they found it.

Guided by student voices, fueled by the passion of senior families and sparked by a generous $100,000 leadership match, this initiative is more than a gift; it’s a movement.

Thank you for being part of this milestone. The impact of the Class of 2025 is just beginning. Click here to be counted among those who helped launch this legacy!

Event Photos

During Senior Send-Off and Commencement, commemorative photographs of each graduate will be taken by Little’s Photography. You should be familiar with Little’s Photography as they have photographed senior portraits this year and for many years in the past. You will be able to order your student's photographs online soon after Commencement. Your unique individual galleries will be emailed directly to you from Little’s Photography. Click here to confirm the email address you have associated with your student's photos so that Little’s can easily send your student's gallery as soon as they are ready.