Class of 2023 Graduation Cap Decoration            

Congratulations! The Senior Class of 2023 has been granted the privilege of decorating their caps for graduation! Each graduate will have the opportunity to fill out this form and individually sketch their cap design using the template provided. Please carefully read and abide by the rules listed to prevent rejection during submission. All cap designs must be submitted and approved before decorating and wearing.  Dr. Chapman, Mrs. Tayon, and Mr. Bricker will begin accepting applications from April 24 – May 5. If your design is approved, a copy of the agreement and design page will be returned to you with approval signatures. If your design is not approved, you will be notified by the email listed on your design request so you may retrieve the packet and make necessary corrections. (If your design is rejected twice, you may not resubmit). Please remember that this is a celebratory chapter of your life, so we strongly encourage designs that focus on high school accomplishments and future steps, such as college acceptance and careers.  

Guidelines    

• No abbreviations (except: 2k23, FPHS)  
• Must abide by Prince William County School Regulations and Code of Behavior      

• No references regarding race, gender, religion, or other beliefs 
• No slanderous or obscene wording (including curse words and or phrases/symbols) may be used 
• 3D objects cannot be taller than 1.5 inches from the base of your cap 
• Decorations cannot have more than a 1-inch overhang 
• No draping objects (items that cover the face or hang from the cap, except the given tassel)      

• No flashing/distracting lighting or light attachments  
• Decorated caps that are worn must be approved by the administration before use   
• Administration has the right to ask any student to remove any inappropriate caps prior to the graduation ceremony at any time for any reason 

• If your design changes in ANY way between its approval and the graduation ceremony, you will be asked to remove your cap and purchase a new one for $10. 

• Do not paint directly on the caps (hypoallergenic materials are suggested) 

                -We recommend using a cardboard or thin border to protect to cap  

• Must be submitted by the deadline date no later than 1:40 pm                                                                                              

 Steps 

1. Pick up a copy in the Front Office, Room 1148 (Mrs. Tayon’s) or 1158 (Dr. Chapman’s) or you can print out the entire form by using the QR code or link posted online  
2. Fill out the form entirely (initial your name and parent’s name at the bottom of each page); incomplete forms will result in rejection  
3. Keep documented evidence of these papers in case of theft, lost, or destroyed caps 
4. Submit forms to the in-box labeled Cap Decoration in the Main Office  
5. If your submission is rejected twice, no further submissions will be allowed 
6. Approved designs will be returned during first period by an office aide or via email from Dr. Chapman/Mrs. Tayon/Mr. Bricker. You will be notified via the email provided if your design is not approved and requires further attention and re-submission. 

Important Dates 

 (All cap design windows of submission start at 7:00 AM; all deadlines are at 1:40 PM) 

• Jostens distribution date of caps and gowns: April 20th (tentative).     
• Openings for form submission: April 24 
• First form submission deadline: May 5 
• Administration check and redistribution: May 8-12 

• Opening for redesign: May 15-19 
• Deadline for redesign: May 19 
• Second administration check and redistribution: May 22-26 
• Last check for cap decorations at EagleBank Arena: June 4  
• Graduation date: June 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (all graduates must arrive by 5:30 p.m.) 

 Contacts     

 Full instructions and form can be downloaded here: Cap Decorating 2023