ACA Commencement Ceremony Details

This section of the website offers general information regarding the 2026 ACA commencement ceremony. Please review the items below to learn more.

Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Doors Open: 5:15 pm

Ceremony Start Time: 6 pm

Location: The Anchor Church, 1365 Chamberlin St., Zanesville, OH 43701

All graduates are expected to adhere to the following dress and regalia requirements for the ceremony:

Attire:
- Male students must wear dress slacks and a collared shirt at a minimum.
- Female students must wear skirts or dresses that are below the knee.
Regalia:
- All students are required to wear the official regalia that was purchased by ACA.
- Graduation gowns must be fully zipped for the entire duration of the ceremony.
- Regalia can be picked up three weeks prior to the commencement date.
Caps:
- Graduation caps may be decorated; however, all designs must receive approval from school administration at least three weeks prior to the commencement date.

Note: Failure to follow these guidelines may result in not being permitted to participate in the ceremony.

Graduates have two mandatory practices they must attend at the Anchor Church:
- May 7th at 8:50 am - 9:45 am
- May 17th at 4:15 pm - 5 pm
Each graduate will be provided with half of an 8-foot table to create a personalized display. This space may be used to showcase items that celebrate the graduate’s journey, such as a photo poster, awards, and meaningful memories. Many families also include a box for cards and gifts.
If you have any questions, please contact us at office@acazanesville.org.
To receive your diploma, all coursework will be validated, and account balance has been paid in full. Please reach out to finance@acazanesville.org for any questions regarding a student’s account balance.